Let's move on I am over this useless loss of life that we are seeing daily in two very unnecessary wars. ...more

October 29, 2009

Recently the Heartland Riders Association went before the Board of the Tourist Development Council to request the balance of the $15,500 that had been budgeted for the Run to the Heartland Event held in October. The event attracted 52,000 visitors to our county and according to the TDC this event only garnered just over 550 room nights. ...more

March 1, 2009

You would think that Super Bowl Sunday tops the list of events that result in the most beer sales each year. ...more

January 27, 2009

City council members have made it official: The proposed Sangria's Tapas Bar & Restaurant can join Starbucks as a commercial anchor on the Hillsborough Avenue gateway to historical Seminole Heights. ...more

December 10, 2008

The Tampa City Council made it official today: Sangria's Tapas Bar & Restaurant can join Starbucks as a commercial anchor along the Hillsborough Avenue gateway to historical Seminole Heights. With no discussion and by unanimous vote, the council gave final approval to rezoning the property and also OK'd closing part of Mohawk Avenue and an alleyway. ...more

December 4, 2008

A proposed Sangria's Tapas Bar & Restaurant in Seminole Heights is a step away from final approval after the Architectural Review Commission gave its OK Monday night. The Tampa City Council, which gave initial rezoning approval for the restaurant site in November, will take its final vote Thursday. ...more

December 2, 2008

An auto repair shop could become a complex of restaurants and shops if the city council gives initial approval at a zoning hearing Thursday. ...more

November 12, 2008

I would like to expand on a recent story that the University of South Florida has barred daytime beer sales at the Beef O'Brady's in the newly opened student center. Although at first glance it appears that this is just another wild student trying to defy the rules on his way to ultimately legalize marijuana, I assure you that my fellow classmates and I have much better intentions. ...more

September 27, 2008

A Hillsborough Avenue gas station owner has moved a step closer to beer and wine sales. ...more

February 13, 2008

Beer drinkers better enjoy their brews. They'll soon have to pay more for it – especially if they prefer craft beer. ...more

February 1, 2008