Friday, May 18, 2012
A sign at a Tampa area pizza restaurant warns parents they'll be asked to leave if their kids act up. What's your take?
When kids misbehave at a restaurant, should the parents be kicked out? That's the debate that's followed a recent Seminole Heights Patch story on a controversial sign placed at an area pizza restaurant. Local residents have been divided over Cappy's Pizzeria's stance on kids acting up at the North Florida Avenue restaurant, where a sign reads, "Parents, for the safety and comfort of everyone, if you allow your child to run, scream, or misbehave, parties will be asked to leave.” We're wondering what Westchase Patch readers think. Our neighborhood is home to several pizzerias and other restaurants that families frequent. Do you think more restaurants should adopt this rule? Or is Cappy's out of line? Patch reader Kay applauded the move, …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The developer intends to open in 2014.
Outlet mall lovers will soon have a new destination to flock to if the Simon Property Group’s plan to develop in Wesley Chapel comes to pass. According to the Tampa Bay Times, Simon, the owner of Manatee County’s Ellenton Premium Outlets, has been signing up stores for the Wesley Chapel mall’s 2014 opening. Saks Off Fifth is reportedly onboard as the anchor. Do you think central Pasco and northern Hillsborough need their own outlet mall? Let us know in the comments section. Simon’s interest in the embattled Cypress Creek Town Center site came to light in February. The 140-acre site, which is owned by the Richard E. Jacobs Group, had stood at the center of an environmental controversy since its owners received permitting to build the …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Do you have a favorite place in town to take a break from the kitchen and relax on Memorial Day?
Barbecues, swimming pools, time off work and school. Summer is almost here, but first we get to enjoy a long, lazy Memorial Day weekend. In case you forgot, it’s coming up faster than you think. Memorial Day 2012 is May 28. With that in mind, we turn this week’s Readers’ Choice poll over to a very important topic: where to go for the best Memorial Day eats and drinks in town? Here are a few of our favorites: Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. on Friday. Ties will be broken based on the rules spelled out in the PDF that’s included along with this story. We’ll declare the winner on Friday, May 18. So vote for your favorite place to stock up on sporting gear! And don’t forget to tell us in the comments section why. See the attached…
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Business briefs.
Got business news? Share your promotion announcements, store-closing sightings and major real estate transactions with Patch.
Friday, May 4, 2012
A county commissioner has floated an idea that could benefit both Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, according to the Tampa Bay Times: Send the Rays across the bay in return for Tampa's cruise ship business.
Here's an interesting plot twist in the ongoing conversation about where the Tampa Bay Rays' next home should be. Hillsborough County Commissioner Victor Crist threw out this idea, according to the Tampa Bay Times: Send the Rays to Hillsborough County in exchange for Tampa's cruise ship business. According to the Times, the newest cruise megaships are too large to squeeze under the Sunshine Skyway bridge. Hillsborough County is trying to figure out how to accommodate them, possibly with a new terminal outside Tampa. Meanwhile, the Rays have proposed to move out of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, where they are currently contractually obligated to play through 2027. As reported in the Times, a coalition on the issue explored moving the …
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Moffitt is partnering with businesses throughout Tampa Bay to offer special promotions.
If you drive past the SunTrust Bank building in downtown Tampa on your way home from work, you might have noticed that the building has lit up blue. The color represents SunTrust’s partnership in Make May Moffitt Month, a month-long campaign to raise cancer awareness and money for cancer research at Moffitt Cancer Center. Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn proclaimed this month Make May Moffitt Month on May 1. Throughout the month, Moffitt will partner with businesses and individuals in the Tampa Bay area to offer promotions and cancer education, according to a press release from Moffitt. The SunTrust building, for example, will shine blue today, and then again May 6-8. “We are honored to participate with Moffitt during this week,” said Terri-Lynn …
Now named The Landmark at Grayson Park, the development was sold for $22.14 million.
The Cypress Run at Tampa Palms apartment complex has a new name and is in the process of getting a new look. This 408-unit facility on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard was sold on March 19 for $22.14 million, according CoStar Group, a commercial real estate information company. Built in 1987, the facility is now called the Landmark at Grayson Park. A message left for the property manager about the ownership change was not immediately returned. But according to Grayson Park's Facebook page, a major facelift has already started taking place. “Landmark Residential is providing an experienced on-site management and maintenance team and a multi-million dollar renovation that will upgrade our amenities and apartment homes within the next few months,” …
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
A campaign is afoot to take the honor away from three-time champ Asheville, NC.
Has Tampa Bay’s craft beer scene developed enough to earn it national accolades? Gerard Walen thinks so. The editor of BeerInFlorida.com is so confident Tampa has earned its stripes he’s launched a social media campaign to help the Bay area take the BeerCity USA title away from three-time champ Asheville, NC. What do you think about Tampa Bay's craft beer scene? Let us know in the comments section. “The Tampa Bay area’s craft beer scene has exploded in the past few years while under the radar of the rest of the country,” Walen explained. “Most people I talk to at beer festivals and other events have at least heard of Tampa’s Cigar City Brewery because of its reputation, but many are surprised when I start ticking off the list of other …
Monday, April 30, 2012
We have a winner!
Update: The votes are in and Cafe Fresco takes this week's poll. Congratulations! ***** With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about where you’ll take the special Mom in your life to celebrate. In the New Tampa area, there isn’t a shortage of places to go to make sure Mom gets a great meal. The only problem is trying to narrow down the choices. That’s why we’re turning to you for help to determine your favorite. Here are some of our top picks: Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday, May 4. Ties will be broken based on the official rules spelled out in the attached PDF. So vote for your favorite place in the Land O’ Lakes area to take Mom out to eat! And don’t forget to let us know why your …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The ceremonies will take place May 4 and 5.
The USF Sun Dome is scheduled to be ready to accommodate the University of South Florida's graduation ceremonies May 4 and 5. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for May 1 at 4 p.m. outside of Gate A. For months, the USF Sun Dome has undergone renovations. More than 112,800 man hours have been logged since the project began last summer, according to Sara Webster, director of Marketing for the Sun Dome. Skanska, a construction group, is heading the project. The Sun Dome is being managed by Philadelphia-based Global Spectrum. “We are very excited to manage the USF Sun Dome and work in conjunction with the University of South Florida and the Athletic Department,” Trent Merritt, general manager for the USF Sun Dome, said in a press …
Jerri Putnoky
11:07 am on Saturday, May 19, 2012
I totally agree. When my child was small I would have never continued to stay in a restaurant with her screaming. People pay a lot of money to eat out and no one has the right to subject other patrons to their misbehaving or squalling children. I would patronize establishments more often that posted a sign warning parents. If their child throws a fit, it doesn't mean they are bad parents. … more ›