Based on the results of our annual Reader's Survey: 1 -- COLDSTONECathy and Chip Byrne have owned the Cold Stone Creamery since it opened on Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in 2004, employed hundreds of local kids and delivering thousands and thousands of delicious treats to area residents. Welcome to Cold Stone, indeed. New Tampa’s favorite desert joint has a fun and … [Read more...]
Wesley Chapel’s Favorite Pizza!
Head Chef Adrian Luna (left) and owner Steve Fallabella. Based upon votes cast in our annual Reader Survey, here are Wesley Chapel's favorite pizza joints.1 -- 900 Woodfired PizzaSteve Falabella says he doesn’t have one secret to his success as the owner of 900 Woodfired Pizza — he has many. It starts with the pizza, sure. The New York-style pizza, his best seller, boasts … [Read more...]
New Tampa’s Favorite Pizza!
Cappy's Chicago-style pizza. Based on results of our annual Reader's Survey:1. CAPPY'S PIZZERIAThere is no doubt that Harold Hasselback, the owner of one of the five individually-owned Cappy’s Pizzerias in the Tampa Bay area, has never lost sight of what his City Plaza at Tampa Palms shopping center location does best. While some restaurants try to be all things to all … [Read more...]
AMC Highwoods 20 Planning Major Facelift!
AMC Highwoods 20, the target of recent criticism over its appearance inside and out, may be looking at a major $6-million facelift. According to plans filed by Kansas City-based BRR Architecture with the City of Tampa, the AMC Highwoods 20 location just off Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. could be receiving major interior renovations that include an upgraded lobby, new carpet and … [Read more...]
New Tampa’s Teachers of The Year!
Here are the area's top teachers as selected by their peers. Congratulations! Stacy HoffmanHunter’s Green ElementaryMath & Science, 3rd gradeSTEM lead“Teaching is my passion! My students become family and together we build a class community. We don’t see differences, we encourage others, and we understand that we learn from our mistakes. Through this, I become … [Read more...]
