Tag: News
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NEWS: Mini Doughnut Factory flagship South Tampa location now permanently CLOSED
The Tampa Bay Business Journal broke news last night that Mini Doughnut Factory’s flagship store in South Tampa is now permanently closed. It appears that the legal and financial woes were too much for the franchise to handle. Just a few years ago Mini Doughnut Factory was one of the fastest rising businesses in Tampa […]
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Scumbag CNBC video advocates denying restaurant servers full tips to save money
Tipping your servers is vital people. It should not be a game where you’re trying to save money. A new video from CNBC advocates saving money by doubling the tax percentage or tipping on a pre-tax amount to skirt below 20% in any way possible. Either way, it is a bad look to look to […]
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NEWS: Tampa Bay Lightning Kickoff Party this Wednesday at Curtis Hixon Park
Come out this Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 for the Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Playoffs Kickoff Party at Curtis Hixon Park with the National Hockey League (NHL). GRAMMY, award-winning band, Cage the Elephants, will be playing at the party. The first of a series of concerts and musical performances the NHL is planning for the […]
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NEWS: ACLU issues travel alert against State of Florida
The ACLU has issued a travel alert against the State of Florida due to a new immigration bill currently going through the Florida Legislature called SB 168 and HB 527. People of color and immigrants are warned that Florida could begin racial profiling, false detainment of U.S. citizens, and even false deportation if the law […]
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NEWS: Mi Viejo Latin Cafe & Catering now open in Apollo Beach
Restaurants are opening in droves right now across Tampa Bay. Down in Apollo Beach, Mi Viejo Latin Cafe & Catering opened their doors to the public today. The owners, Roger and Veronica Lima, originally were a part of Liborio’s Cafe, which is a popular Latin cafeteria in the Brandon area. Mi Viejo offers a number […]
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NEWS: Kiwami Sushi and Ramen opening Saturday, April 6th in Brandon
Brandon’s first official ramen shop is opening this week on Saturday, April 6th at 12PM. Kiwami Sushi and Ramen will offer a special introductory 20% off promotion from April 6th to April 20th. The new shop will be located at 10262 Causeway Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33619, just minutes from the Westfield Brandon Towncenter and the […]
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WeWork Food Labs debuting in 2019 for food innovators
WeWork Labs is launching WeWork Food Labs, an innovation lab that will be focused on powering future food, this year with programming starting this spring and a flagship space opening in late 2019 in New York City. WeWork Labs currently operates in 49 locations including 32 cities and 15 countries and serves over 1,000 startups […]
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News: Mini Doughnut Factory closes St. Petersburg location
Popular local Tampa Bay chain Mini Doughnut Factory announced today on social media channels that they are closing their St. Petersburg location permanently. The Tampa location will remain open. The chain was embroiled in a lawsuit and legal drama these past few months between the investors and founders. Damages were reported to be up to […]
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BJ’s Charitable Foundation donates $50,000 to Feeding Tampa Bay to celebrate new Clearwater store
BJ’s Charitable Foundation, part of BJ’s Wholesale Club, recently donated $50,000 to Feeding Tampa Bay, part of Feeding America®’s member bank network, to celebrate their new store opening in Clearwater. The donation will help to provide fresh and nutritious food for people who are food insecure and lack access to healthy food. BJ’s donated 193,000 […]
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2 Tampa Bay chefs named James Beard Award 2019 semifinalists
Tampa Bay is on fire this morning with two chefs named James Beards Award semifinalists for 2019. The James Beard Foundation awards are the most prestigious award a chef can receive in the food industry. Chef Jeannie Pierola from Edison: Food + Drink Lab has been nominated as a Semifinalist for Best Chef in the […]
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