We spend a lot of our lives waiting for stuff. Usually, it’s a lot of aggravation for little reward. But sometimes, the wait is worth it. Thanks to our sponsors at (your business here), it is my intention to highlight something that qualifies as worth the wait in Tampa Bay each week… Back in [...]
Gardening for butterflies is one of the easiest ways to bring nature right into your own backyard. Any good butterfly garden must provide both nectar plants for the adult butterflies, as well as host plants for the larval caterpillars. The great thing about milkweed is that it takes care of both of these needs, all [...]
Today, Tampa takes another step on the journey to the Big Time! Or not. Or somewhere in between. Depending on whom you ask. Today, is the official Grand Opening of Tampa’s IKEA store. There has been and continues to be, much debate on how big a deal this really is, with seemingly everybody having something to say. Personally, I think it’s [...]
We’ve always liked the television commercials for Beall’s, cuz they encourage you to “Live the Florida Lifestyle,” rather than chase after some northern city fashions. OK, so Bealls is not exactly the most hip place to go shopping. It seems they cater to the higher end fashion-conscious moms and grandmas. But now Bealls is gonna have a [...]
Back at the turn of the century, building brand new open-air entertainment-heavy shopping centers were all the rage around the nation. Some here in Tampa Bay jumped on the bandwagon with BayWalk, Centro Ybor, and Channelside Bay Plaza. The Tampa Tribune’s Michael Sasso notes that all three have all been underperforming for years. Owners and tenants [...]
The Hillsborough County Agriculture Economic Development Council maintains a directory of farmers and companies or individuals who sell locally grown agricultural products direct to the public. If you want to buy locally grown goods, you can use the directory to find just about anything, including Mangoes, Melons, Mules, and Mustard Greens. We encourage you to buy [...]
Looking for some holiday deals? Check out Black Friday.info to see the ads coming out on Black Friday. And if you want to hear some Christmas music while gearing up? Just head on over to the AM dial – 1470 AM is all Chirstmas music for the time being.
Downtown Clearwater is still working on their effort to find an identity. Their five step process? Take advantage of existing geography & history Made more pedestrian-friendly Recruiting retail Residential construction Calendar of Events Some of the plans in the five step process could be used in other areas seeking to find themselves.
Channelside Bay Plaza (formerly known as the “Shoppes at Channelside,” which was formerly known as “Channelside at Garrison Seaport”) is seven years old. The St. Pete Times says Channelside businesses are struggling, mainly because locals don’t frequent the place. Nope – locals don’t go. But that is not the only thing – Channelside Bay [...]
