Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay’s best Valentine’s events to celebrate your sweetheart (or self)

If you couldn’t snag a swanky reservation (in this economy??), there are still a ton of ways to celebrate love around Tampa ...

Academics meet happy hour in ‘The Lecture Lounge’

Learning doesn’t have to be confined to a classroom. The Lecture Lounge is a new concept in Tampa where you can learn with ...

This Valentine’s Day, do the Tampa Bay date night shuffle

So often, we plan a big night out at just one restaurant — one destination-worthy meal. I love an excuse for a destination dinner.
University of South Florida

From Cigar City to a hub for creativity: USF’s 70-year role in Ybor City

As USF marks its 70th anniversary and Ybor City celebrates 140 years, their shared history reveals how the university’s ...
El Paso Times

Nueve Uno Cinco, a new cocktail lounge, opens in Downtown El Paso

Nueve Uno Cinco, a new cocktail lounge, opens in Downtown El Paso Take a look inside the new Nueve Uno Cinco cocktail lounge. The bar pays tribute to El Paso's rich history with its creative drinks.
Islands on MSN

Between Busch Gardens and the iconic Ybor City is Tampa's secret trendy neighborhood

This historic neighborhood in Tampa offers charming homes, award-winning eateries, a strong community spirit with welcoming vibes, and fun seasonal events.
journalgazette

A more upscale oppression: Familiar cycle for Blacks has a new entrant

In cities across the country, cigar lounges are being rebranded as upscale social spaces — places of culture, conversation and sophistication. When these establishments begin to appear in Black ...