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Local NewsFlorida’s First Hot Water Car Wash Opens in Tampa With Free Washes Through May 25
AquaSonic Car Wash opens Thursday at 6929 N 56th St. in Tampa. It’s Florida’s first hot water wash system, heating water to 120 degrees F. The grand opening runs May…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsFancy Mexican Steakhouse Coming Downtown Tampa Next Year
Next Level Brands will open Matilde this spring. A coastal Mexican steakhouse. The 7,600-square-foot restaurant will take up ground space at AER Tampa, a 334-unit building at 300 W Tyler…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsBreeze Airways Adds First Service to St. Thomas and Mexico From Tampa
Breeze Airways will launch nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to St. Thomas and Cancun this December. St. Thomas marks the airport’s inaugural connection to the U.S. Virgin Islands, while…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsNOAA Prepares for Hurricane Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration held an awareness tour Monday. Planes that fly into hurricanes were on display. These aircraft gather data on storm strength and movement. The event…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsALDI Recalls Crème Brûlée Over Glass Contamination Risk in 7 States
Lactalis Canada, Inc. initiated a recall on April 14. The company pulled 2,869 cases of Specially Selected crème brûlée from ALDI stores in seven states. Glass fragments might be lurking…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsHaven Restaurant to Close This Month, New Seafood Concept ‘Peddler + Potter’ Coming Soon
Haven in South Tampa will serve its last meal on May 21. Bern’s Steak House Group plans to replace the Morrison Avenue spot with a new seafood concept called Peddler…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsVote in 2026 St. Pete-Clearwater Awards: Best Beaches, Cuisine, and Activities
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater kicked off voting for its 2026 Best of St. Pete-Clearwater Awards. Thirty-eight categories span Pinellas County. Voting closes at midnight on May 10. According to I Love…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsSt. Petersburg Distillery Opens Speakeasy in Warehouse Arts District
St. Petersburg Distillery unveiled a 45-seat speakeasy called 31 South on May 2 at 6 p.m. It sits inside the campus at 800 31st St. South. The spot occupies the…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsJackson’s Gastropub Opens in South St. Pete With New Orleans-Inspired Menu
Jackson’s Gastropub opened last week at 1700 34th St. S. in South St. Petersburg. The 3,840 square-foot eatery sits just south of Gibbs High School and across from Yo-Mama Fried…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsGood Luck Chuck’s Retro Nightclub to Bring ’70s-’90s Vibes to Former SoHo Saloon Space
Good Luck Chuck’s will open May 11 at 410 South Howard Ave. The 23-and-up retro nightclub takes over where SoHo Saloon once stood. Expect to hear hits from the ’70s,…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsTampa Bay Shelters Urge Pet Adoptions Amid Overcrowding; Discounts Offered at Friends of Strays
Friends of Strays in St. Petersburg slashed fees this week. Adult cats cost $25 less. Dogs? Fifty bucks off. The sale runs through the weekend. Why the rush? Kennels throughout…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsSt. Pete Italian Fest Returns With Food, Music, and Car Show at Vinoy Park
St. Pete Italian Fest comes back Saturday, May 16, at Vinoy Park. Doors open at 11 a.m. The party runs until 7 p.m. Local vendors will serve up authentic dishes…
Jim Mayhew
