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Sunoco Gas Station Deli First Restaurant in Tampa to Earn Michelin Star

Thanks to a multimillion-dollar deal between the state tourism marketing agency Visit Florida, and The Michelin Group, restaurants in Tampa can now qualify to receive one of the world’s most coveted prizes.Founded in France by a bunch of dudes who were really picky about cheese, Michelin stars have become the best way for restaurants to…

State-of-the-art Clown College breaks ground on Water Street

By Josh Santos | March 14, 2019

Water Street – Hillsborough County – Thursday 3.14.2019 As construction continues on Jeff Vinik’s vision for Downtown Tampa, one of the most anticipated additions to Tampa’s skyline breaks ground. “Unlike the other schools in this county, our students are actually going to be learning something useful,” says Clown College Dean of Admissions, Greg “Whompers The…

John Cena Opens Scarface Themed Hookah Lounge

By John Jacobs | March 13, 2019

Causeway – Tampa – Wednesday, 3.13.2019 In lieu of the infamous Hulk Hogan beach bar, to fill the void in Tampa’s heart for wrestling-backed dining establishments, John Cena has stepped up to open up a Scarface themed hookah lounge. The new establishment will provide patrons a comfortable atmosphere to smoke hookah while enjoying decor and…

Tampa to incentivize positive social media from teens

By Josh Santos | March 12, 2019

Tampa Bay High School – Hillsborough County – Tuesday 3.12.2019 In an effort to get more Tampaños excited about local government and city planning, Tampa’s newest program hopes to improve Tampa’s online reputation, one paid positive post at a time. From now until September, people who tag the Tampa government social media on their positive…

Tampa Bay to be Drained Because Steve Lost his Keys

By John Jacobs | March 11, 2019

Bayshore – Tampa – Monday, 3.11.2019 The bay is scheduled to be drained on Tuesday so that Steve can look for his keys, so if you’ve ever wanted to walk around on the bay floor, now is your lucky chance. “I already checked my car, and my apartment, and they’re not there,” says Steve. “I…

TECO Big Bend Power Station opens manatee strip club to much opposition

By Roger Nelson | March 10, 2019

TECO Big Bend Power Station – Hillsborough County – Sunday 3.10.2019 At the Tampa Electric Co’s Big Bend power facility, the manatees gather in the warm waters every winter, drawing crowds of spectators to view the majestic sea cows. It was only a matter of time until someone decided to combine two great Tampa things:…

Muscle Beach Opening in Center of Curtis-Hixon

By John Jacobs | March 9, 2019

Riverwalk – Downtown Tampa – Saturday, 3.9.2019 In a surprising new development nobody saw coming, Tampa is getting its very own muscle beach in the center of Curtis-Hixon park! You heard right folks, the excitement is warranted. Citizens will finally have what they’ve always wanted, a venue to work out in public, outside. The project…

Tampa cuban restaurant first in country to serve up CBD deviled crabs, empanadas

By Josh Santos | March 7, 2019

West Tampa – Hillsborough County – Friday 3.8.2019 A local neighborhood cuban restaurant that has remained family-owned for many generations, is causing a buzz in the community with their new CBD-infusion technique that adds a little chill to their hot and home cooked-style meals.   “We got to stay ahead of the curb in this…

TAMPA NEWS FORCE LIVE AT THE TAMPA IMPROV MARCH 28, 2019!

By Tampa News Force | March 7, 2019

Experience a one-of-a-kind show mixing stand up with video sketch, crowd participation and outrageous live music! Featuring John Jacobs and Josh Santos with a special surprise musical guest. You won’t want to miss this one-night only event at Ybor City’s Tampa Improv on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Experience a night unlike any other! Must be…

Every Building in Brandon Now Sells Alcohol

By John Jacobs | March 7, 2019

Beef O’ Brady’s – Hillsborough County – Thursday 3.8.2019 Brandon has officially been added to the elite list of 36 cities nationwide that have a population where every single building in the region sells alcohol. “I can’t believe we made it,” says middle school teacher and part-time basket weaver, Becky Long. “We’ve always had a…

Chaos erupts four months after Harbor/Davis Islands secede from U.S.

By John Jacobs | March 6, 2019

Harbor/Davis Islands – Tampa – Wednesday, 3.06.2019 Four months after Harbor and Davis Islands officially seceded  from the United States, chaos has erupted amongst both the islands. “Water and food supplies are low,” Says Davis Island Cheiftan, Earl Kensington. “At first we thought, we’ve already got a hospital, we get uber eats and post mates…