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Tampa International Airport expanding yet again

In light of recent reports that indicate that Chinese spy balloons flying over the continental United States are a more common occurrence than previously believed, Tampa International Airport is taking steps to accommodate the additional air traffic. “It’s really more of a safety concern than anything else,” said airport spokesperson Eleanor Nipplemyer. “Apparently there’s a…

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Local film to get dark-and-gritty reboot

Plane Train Reboot

“Plane Train,” the beloved 2018 film produced by Tampa News that was featured at the Dunedin International Film Festival, is being rebooted by Warner Brothers Studios with a different, more violent storyline and different, more violent movie stars. “It’s time,” said James Cameron, the director attached to the project. The original “Plane Train” was a…

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Local residents express displeasure with airport flamingo name

Flamingo

After receiving 65,000 ideas submitted to Tampa International Airport’s contest to name the giant flamingo that is the centerpiece of the 21-foot tall sculpture titled “Home” by artist Matthew Mazzotta, a winner has been chosen; it’s “Phoebe” and people hate it. “We understood when we launched the contest that some people would inevitably be disappointed.…

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Happy Plane Train Premiere Anniversary Day!

Plane Train

On this date, November 11, in 2018, the world witnessed the premiere of Tampa News Force’s first film, “Plane Train”. Ah, 2018. The world was a very different place. Donald Trump was still the President of the United States of America. We witnessed a Supreme Court nominee cry about beer. Kanye West was still just…

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Tampa International Airport art installation wins Best of the Bay award

Hill Sculpture

Tampa International Airport is acclaimed throughout the world for simply being an excellent airport, but now they’ve added an accolade for their contribution to the world of public art; a 2022 Creative Loafing Best of the Bay award! Originally chosen as a Creative Loafing staff choice award under the whimsical category, “BEST BIG BIRD”, the…

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