By Gary Nager
For those of you who are long-time New Tampa residents, you probably remember the old Winners Sports Grill locations in Wesley Chapel and in the same space as Ciccio’s Lodge in the City Plaza at Tampa Palms shopping center. You may even have tried the Winners in the Wesley Chapel Village Market, on S.R. 54 near the intersection of Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd., since the Tampa Palms location closed.Continue reading
By Gary Nager
When local favorites like Ciccio’s Lodge and Lee Roy Selmon’s exited the New Tampa area over the last few months, Toast Wine & Café (located in the Oak Ramble Plaza on Bruce B. Downs Blvd., just south of Tampa Palms) co-owner and wine expert Hector Gonzalez already had the idea for transforming Toast from “just” a wine bar that also served some interesting flatbreads, salads and cheese platters, into more of a sit-down restaurant.Continue reading
By Gary Nager
When local favorites like Ciccio’s Lodge and Lee Roy Selmon’s exited the New Tampa area over the last few months, Toast Wine & Café (located in the Oak Ramble Plaza on Bruce B. Downs Blvd., just south of Tampa Palms) co-owner and wine expert Hector Gonzalez already had the idea for transforming Toast from “just” a wine bar that also served some interesting flatbreads, salads and cheese platters, into more of a sit-down restaurant.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley & Gary Nager
The Wharton Wildcats are well on their way. After clinching the Class 8A-District 7 title on February 6 and dominating two rounds (see below) of the Class 8A Regional playoffs, Wharton still had a chance to wake home long-time coach Tommy Tonelli’s first-ever State title. Another win, at home, on Feb. 23 against Orlando University High (17-11) would advance head coach Tommy Tonelli’s Wildcats to the State Semifinals for the first time in school history.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley & Gary Nager
If choosing the right college can be a tough decision for any high school student, choosing the right college that has offered you a full scholarship to participate in a sport at that school must be mind-boggling.Continue reading