The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting for First Citrus Bank's new branch at 4302 W. Kennedy Blvd. ...more

October 7, 2009

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: An informational class about weight management programs will be held at 2 and 7:25 p.m. Tuesday at 3819 Henderson Blvd., Tampa. The program is based on an index of body composition, fat loss and metabolism. Reservations needed; call (813) 282-1999. ...more

January 3, 2009

TAMPA The Outback Steakhouse in Palma Ceia is closed for a few hours while the restaurant does safety checks after a fire outside evacuated the building during lunch, a manager said. Tampa Fire Rescue District Chief Toby Hart said that what appears to have been a trash fire started about 12:41 p.m. in the alleyway between the restaurant at 3403 Henderson Blvd. and another building. ...more

December 8, 2008

SANDWICHES/ SALADS ABELLA'S SANDWICH SHOP, 2141 34th St., Tampa; (813) 247-2231. Chicken dishes are popular, and no wonder. Large, meaty breasts come covered with a tangy tomato sauce or Cuban-style with thick slices of sauteed sweet onions on top. Daily specials include stew beef, curry goat, ox tails, barbecue ribs, pork chops, meatloaf and pepper steak. Entrees are served with red or black beans and rice, a simple shredded iceberg lettuce and tomato salad, and Cuban bread and butter. Many of the meat entrees also are available in sandwiches. ($) ...more

October 17, 2008

EVENTS OVEREATERS WORKSHOP: Overeaters Anonymous will present a workshop on overeating from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Rainbow Club, 3644B Henderson Blvd., Tampa. Donations are accepted. Visit www.oa.org or call (727) 487-3207. ...more

September 13, 2008

Richard Sheridan, a neonatologist at St. Joseph's Women's Hospital, is Gov. Charlie Crist's Points of Light Award winner for August. ...more

September 10, 2008

Events LA FOGATA CHURRASCARIA: 2832-2838 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport, will host a dinner featuring Spanish food and wine, 6:30 to 9 p.m. tonight. Guest speaker will be Pablo Pelaez. This event will benefit the Abilities Foundation; $89. Call (727) 327-4200. ...more

July 23, 2008

SEAFOOD BACKFIN BLUE CAFE, 2913 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport; (727) 343-2583. Be prepared to wait at this funky, friendly cafe that showcases the crab - owner-chef Harold Russell cooks about 150 pounds a week. Good suggestions include the Backfin Blue Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, portobello mushrooms and a macadamia nut-crusted fish dinner. ($) ...more

July 18, 2008

Wade Osborne stopped into Head's Flags in South Tampa on Thursday to replace the faded American flag hanging outside his house in Beach Park. ...more

July 4, 2008

TAMPA — Wade Osborne stopped into Head's Flags in South Tampa today to replace the faded American flag hanging outside his house in Beach Park. ...more

July 3, 2008