By Gary Nager
When local favorites like Ciccioโs Lodge and Lee Roy Selmonโs exited the New Tampa area over the last few months, Toast Wine &โCafรฉ (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 โjustโโa 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 Tonelliโs first-ever State title. Another win, at home, on Feb. 23 against Orlando University High (17-11) would advance head coach Tommy Tonelliโs Wildcats to the State Semifinals for the first time in school history.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley &โGary 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
By Matt Wiley
Fresh water is the most precious resource on the planet, and students at several New Tampa schools soon will focus on the importance of its conservation, thanks to grants from the Southwest Florida Water Management District (aka โSwiftmudโ).Continue reading
By Kathleen Schiop
Everyone loves to be pampered and Iโm no exception. So, when I was invited to indulge in a spa pedicure at Lee Nails &โSpa (located in the small professional center opposite TJโMaxx in The Grove Shopping Center off Oakley Blvd.) in Wesley Chapel, Iโjumped at the chance.Continue reading