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These 15 Florida Cheesesteak Shops Give Philadelphia a Run for Its Money

A cheesesteak made with salmon sits on a menu in Florida. It shares menu space with cheesesteak egg rolls and Philly water ice. That detail got me curious pretty fast. Another shop on this list bakes a cheesesteak pizza, and one more makes a keto cheesesteak for the low-carb crowd.

Florida · 2d

FoodWorldNews

Rodent Droppings and Dead Roaches Temporarily Close 13 Central Florida Restaurants, Including Orlando and Tampa Spots

Thirteen restaurants across Central Florida — from Orlando to Tampa — were ordered to close temporarily during the week of Oct. 5 to 11 after state inspectors found problems ranging from live roaches and rodent droppings to missing running water. The list also includes restaurants in Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Daytona Beach, Lakeland, Satellite Beach and Palm Coast.

Tampa, FL · 12d

WFLA

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Veteran Journalist Jennifer Leigh to retire from WFLA after nearly 34 years

After nearly 34 years at WFLA-TV, Emmy Award-winning journalist and longtime news anchor Jennifer Leigh will retire from News Channel 8 following her final broadcast on Dec. 23.

Tampa, FL · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

We Ranked The Top 8 Steakhouses In Central Florida And Here Are The Results

One steakhouse on this list hands you a menu after dinner that leads to a whole separate dessert room. The little booths there come with old-fashioned telephones and live piano music nearby. I can’t get over that detail. Another spot on the list grills its beef over pits that...

Central Florida, FL · 13d

Tampa Bay Times

10 unexpected places around Tampa Bay to get great food

Food and discovery go hand in hand, and there’s a lot to discover around this area — if you know where to look. There are diligent folks throughout Tampa Bay crafting Colombian-style empanadas steps away from one of St. Petersburg’s oldest beach towns; assembling Taiwanese-style rice rolls and hawking them via Facebook groups — all of them making the food they grew up eating, and crafting it with love and care.

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Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay’s Thanksgiving turkey giveaways start this weekend, to help fight hunger during the holiday season

Feeding America says the food insecurity rate across Tampa Bay is higher than the national average. Here's a list of several organizations across the area staging turkey giveaways during the month of November 2026. The post Tampa Bay’s Thanksgiving turkey giveaways start this weekend, to help fight hunger during the holiday season appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 2d

Yahoo!

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Between Tampa And Gainesville Is An Archaeological Park With Native American History, Fishing, And Trails

Florida's Gulf Coast is a prime, year-round vacation escape, but its tourism hotspots tend to center on its prominent Gulf-side beaches. Inland from the Gulf, however, sits a worthy collection of outdoor attractions preserving Florida's natural, cultural, and historical treasures without any beaches involved. A superb Florida hidden gem for history and nature lovers alike is the small but extraordinary Crystal River Archaeological State Park. With the word "archaeological" in its name, you can probably guess that this park is a bit more history-minded than most Florida state parks. At the same time, this park is far from a stuffy history lecture, and you'll find top-tier inland water recreation along with its historic treasures.

Gainesville, FL · 10d

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

After losing openers and backing band in ‘Free Palestine’ fallout, Ed Sheeran arrives in Tampa to close US stadium tour

Embattled singer-songwriter closes his U.S. tour in Tampa on Nov. 7, 2026. The post After losing openers and backing band in ‘Free Palestine’ fallout, Ed Sheeran arrives in Tampa to close US stadium tour appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

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22 New and Independent Restaurants Opening Across Florida (November 2026)

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL – Nara Thai Sushi is preparing to open at 424 Luna Bella Ln Unit F And G New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 around Thanksgiving, owner Craig Finney told Business Debut. Finney said the new concept will anchor the center village area of the Venetian Bay...

Florida · 3d

Florida Today

Publix sold Florida Lotto ticket worth $10.75 million. Winner took the cash

A $2 Florida Lotto ticket made someone a multimillionaire — more than a month ago. Sold at a Publix grocery store in Florida, the winning ticket from the Saturday, Sept. 19, Florida Lotto drawing went unclaimed, until recently. According to the Florida Lottery site , the lucky winner picked up their $10.75 million Florida Lotto jackpot. As they say in the lottery business, " it could happen to you ." Here’s what we know. Cha-ching! $1.04 billion Powerball claimed in Illinois. How much the winner took home Who won $10.75 million Florida Lotto? Who sold winning ticket? The Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, Florida Lotto numbers were 6-15-20-28-31-32. Double Play numbers were 16-17-21-27-30-36. One ticket matched. According to the Florida Lottery, Publix, 4365 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, Florida, sold the Florida Lotto quick pick ticket worth $10.75 million in the Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, drawing. More than a month passed before a winner was posted on the state's lottery site. As of Nov. 1, 2026, Florida Lottery said the winner is from Indialantic, Florida, in Brevard County. The winner and retailer page shows the Indialantic Florida Lotto winner took the cash in the $10.75 million drawing. The prize amount was $5,525,259.92

Florida · 2d

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Dum N Grill Opening in Lutz

LUTZ, FL — Dum N Grill plans to open its first Florida restaurant in mid-November at 17669 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548, brand owner Bhanu Prakash Manduva told Business Debut. The brand currently operates in other states and is expanding into the Tampa area with plans for...

Lutz, FL · 3d

Tampa Bay Times

The Top 50 Restaurants of Tampa Bay 2026

When I began working on this year’s Top Restaurants list, I had a natural starting point. Staring down last year’s list of 50, it almost seemed like my work was done. But it wasn’t that easy. Fifty is a lot, but it’s still a finite number. And what about the restaurants I encountered this year for the first time? What I didn’t want was a list that looked identical to last year’s. Where’s the fun in that?

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 20h

skidawaytimes.com

PDO Threads for Lower Face Rejuvenation in Tampa, FL: A Comprehensive Study Report

In recent years, the field of aesthetic medicine has witnessed significant advancements, particularly in non-surgical facial rejuvenation techniques. Among these innovations, Polydioxanone (PDO) threads have emerged as a popular choice for individuals seeking to enhance the appearance of the lower face without undergoing invasive surgical procedures. This study report delves into the application of PDO threads for lower face rejuvenation in Tampa, FL, exploring their benefits, mechanisms, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.

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These 8 Tampa Bay Breakfast Spots Are Worth Getting Out of Bed For

Belgian waffles made with coffee from a café’s very own farm in Costa Rica? That detail alone got me out of my pajamas and searching for more. The Tampa Bay area keeps surprising me in the morning. One spot sits inside a historic building with a bookstore and a courtyard. Another serves lobster Benedict just steps from the beach.

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From Ed Sheeran to Kingfish: Your Tampa Bay weekend guide (Nov. 5–8)

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Downtown Tampa’s favorite free concert series returns to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park for another evening of live local music under the skyline. Grab a blanket or lawn chair, meet up with friends, and enjoy performances from talented regional artists while taking in the beautiful waterfront setting. It’s the perfect way to ease into the weekend with great music, food, and an energetic community atmosphere.

Tampa, FL · 1d

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Plant City's Dinosaur World Turns Into a Prehistoric Christmas Wonderland This Winter

Dinosaur World in Plant City is swapping its usual roar for holiday cheer this winter, transforming its 20-acre jungle into what the park is billing as a prehistoric winter wonderland. Christmas at Dinosaur World kicks off Friday, November 27, and runs through January 3, 2027, bringing miles of Christmas lights, a Candy Cane Express train and a Christmas Market to wind among the park's life-size dinosaurs.

Plant City, FL · 11h

hoodline.com

Roma Social Inks 10-Year Lease to Bring Modern Italian to New Port Richey

A new Italian restaurant is staking out long-term turf in Pasco County. Roma Social, a modern Italian concept, is heading to the Trinity Crossings property in New Port Richey, with plans to open later this year, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal. The concept comes from Pineapple Hospitality Group,...

New Port Richey, FL · 1d

Tampa Bay Times

10 of the prettiest plates and places in Tampa Bay’s restaurant scene

By now, you’ve dived into the Tampa Bay Times’ Top 50 Restaurants list. There is so much to see; so many reservations to make. This roundup is different. Throughout the course of reporting, Times photojournalists visited restaurants to photograph the food, the chefs and the spaces.

Tampa, FL · 15h

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Pasco Animal Services Exceeds Capacity, Temporarily Suspends Dog and Cat Intakes

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Pasco County Animal Services has temporarily suspended new dog and cat intakes after its shelter population climbed above 100% capacity. The agency said the decision is necessary to protect the health, safety and humane care of animals already at the shelter. Accepting additional animals would compromise the space, care and attention staff and volunteers can provide.

Pasco County, FL · 17h

Tampa Bay Times