South Tampa Restaurant Closing After 40 Years

Down near the Ballast Point area, a Tampa restaurant is coming to a close at the end of June.

If you've ever longed for a "steak bomb" at Chubby's, you know it's a one-of-a-kind dinner experience. Their variety of pizzas has also been the Ballast Point area's go-to place.

George and Zan Fuller opened Chubby's Super Subs and Pizza in the early 1980's. While it has changed hands, it hasn't lost its popularity.

The brick building that houses Chubby's will need to find a new tenant. However, until the end of June, you can still get down to Bayshore Blvd. and Interbay Blvd. for your last few chances to get your steak bomb fix. This Tampa restaurant closing will likely sadden some around MacDill Air Force Base.

In a Facebook post, they explained that Chubby's is coming to a close.

[Source: News Channel 8]

Looking for some new experience to try this summer? There are many experiences here in Florida, but there are four that made the list of the best in the nation. The list comes from Tripadvisor, which put together the list of Best Overall Experiences in the United States. What's really cool about this list is that is Traveler's Choice Awards. There are a couple of the experiences on the list that are right here in the Tampa Bay area.

Here is what Tripadvisor says about the list, "We award Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best to experiences and attractions with a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from our community over a 12-month period. Each winner has passed our rigorous trust and safety standards. Fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor’s 8 million listings are awarded Best of the Best, signifying the highest level of excellence in travel."

Some of the experiences on the list range from going on a snowmobile adventure, to zip lining in Hawaii, to whitewater rafting. The #1 experience in the United States is a full-day tour that takes you all around Oahu in Hawaii. We know there are many adventures to have here in Florida. There are four Florida experiences that are some of the best in the nation. Check them out below.

Specifically, swimming with manatees in Crystal River, Florida. Crystal River is located about 80 miles north of Tampa on the Nature Coast. Swimming with manatees comes in #8 overall in the United States.

This experience comes in #13 on the list. Cocoa Beach is on the east coast of Florida and is located just south of the Kennedy Space Center. Tripadvisor says, "Paddle through mangrove tunnels in the lagoon making sure to keep your eyes peeled for manatees and dolphins that reside in the area."

Shell Key is located right here in the Tampa Bay area in Tierra Verde. This experience comes in at #14 on the list. Instead on riding in a regular kayak, you can ride in a clear one and get a different view of Tampa Bay.

This come sin at #17 on the list. This is an experience to put on your bucket list. You will be able to see dolphins, stingrays and possibly sharks on this experience.