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Tampa, FL

L. Cane

Despite the caloric content and directives from a person's family doctor, many people enjoy a big, juicy hamburger every once in a while. A burger is arguably the ideal comfort food.

Florida's Thee Burger Spot, Which Reportedly Has The "Best" Burgers, Has A Burger Option For $7.75

Missouri State

Kansas City, MO

CJ Coombs

I first encountered a rat one evening in a Target parking lot. When my daughter told me it was a rat, I went straight to the car and she went to get a photo of it since she's never seen one before. I assure you it wasn't little.

Rat infestations in Missouri: it can be a growing concern

Naples, FL

Florida is known in part for its amusement parks. Some offer roller coasters, others offer zoo animals, some offer interactions with characters, and some offer opportunities to enjoy the water.

New Details About The $250 Million Indoor Great Wolf Lodge Water Park Coming To Florida

Ocala, FL

I often write about Florida restaurants, and while I concede that Floridians are often very excited to get new concept restaurants that offer the latest and greatest in food trends, the opposite can sometimes be true as well.

"Hidden Gem" FL Eatery Terry's Place Serves Large Portioned Comfort Food For Reasonable Prices

Winter Garden, FL

It's not unusual for old Florida buildings like Kmart and Golden Coral to be demolished to be repurposed for other things. And now, a Florida Burger King has been torn down for a somewhat surprising downsizing reason.

An Old Florida Burger King Is Being Demolished For A Downsizing Tenant

Port Orange, FL

As food costs have risen and inflation takes hold, some Floridians have stopped eating out as much, and, as a result, I've written about several Florida restaurants that have either struggled, allegedly gotten behind on rent, or gone out of business as a result.

Popular Florida Waterfront Restaurant That Faced Eviction For Being $200,000 Behind In Rent Closes

Old Bridge Township, NJ

Flour, Eggs and Yeast

It appears that a struggling chain may have recieved a desperately needed lifeline. The restaurant industry has been in a tailspin since covid, especially in the casual dining and bars segment. Many major chains have been heavily discounting food and drink in order to bring people in. Recently TGI Fridays has $5 Happy Hours and appears to be doubling down on the bar scene again. Some of the chains also have gone above and beyond lowering margins and in some cases quality to keep the lights on. With this latest move, it seems that the single bar scene may have new life, we learned one of the world’s largest casual dining companies that proudly serves guests with over 850 restaurants in more than 55 countries was about to be taken over.

Popular Restaurant Chain Sold Off to Avoid Closing Doors For Good

Miami, FL

There are longtime restaurants in Florida that have become part of the landscape like Tampa's The Columbia and Miami's Versaille's. Unfortunately one of these longtime eateries - Perricone's - will soon be closing.

"Iconic" Florida Eatery In Business For Decades Is Closing: A Focus On "Family And Other Interests"

Cats of Kansas City

Many people have lost faith in the news and question truth from all comers. The idea of a universal truth, outside of the sky being blue and that one plus one equals two, seems to be more and more elusive. One thing that everyone can agree on, however, is that cats are the world's greatest pets. Dogs are fine, sure, but they aren't cats. Fish are kind of fun to look at...for like five minutes. Cats though? No fact check needed. They're the best.

Six great cats you can welcome into your home right now

Do you hear knocking at your door? Is that a faint meow coming from your front stoop? No, it's coming from inside the house. Don't worry. That's just the sound of this article nudging you to consider adopting one of these cats. All of these guys are ready and waiting for you at local Kansas City animal shelters. Just use the link to find out more information about them and to get in touch with their local shelters.

Five great cats that want keys to your house

Maryland State

Timonium, MD

The three-day under-tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training begins Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. Hips 1 through 200 are scheduled to work Tuesday, followed by hips 201 through 400 Wednesday and hips 401 through 585 Thursday. The...

Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May Under-Tack Show Begins Tuesday

Sarasota, FL

While some who live in Cape Cod might argue, Florida has some fantastic seafood and steak options. Since many Floridians like to support local businesses, good choices include Joe's Stone Crab and Chophouse 13.

FL To Get 2 New Stores Of An Acclaimed Steak & Seafood Eatery That's Among The USA's "Most Beloved"

Orlando, FL

After writing about Florida's restaurants for some time, I've come to believe that, although Floridians want excellent food for a reasonable price, they're not exactly picky about where that food comes from.

FL's "Best" Seafood Joint Is Actually Seafood Market That Serves Food & Is "Where True Locals Go"

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Migrants and their advocates hosted a press conference Friday at an undisclosed homeless encampment and railed against conditions in Denver. Migrants Willy Bastidas and a woman named Mandy shared stories of shelter conditions. They said migrants are being kicked out after three days with nowhere to go.

Migrants defend homeless encampment in Denver ahead of sweep

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Wootton Bassett Heads International Shuttlers To Coolmore Australia

St Mark's Basilica (Fr), Churchill (Ire), Starspangledbanner (Aus) and Wootton Bassett (GB) have been confirmed on the Coolmore Australia roster for 2024, although a fee has...

Wootton Bassett Heads International Shuttlers To Coolmore Australia

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