March 6th, 2007

Xtreme Juice - Tampa is one of the city's best smoothie places, and you'll come to the same conclusion on your first visit. Voted "Best Smoothie" by the Weekly Planet in 2000 and 2001, Xtreme Juice still has a fine reputation. Everything is made to order, fresh on-site, and the service is fast and courteous.
Serving all types of smoothies: Berry Smoothies made from strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries ...
Posted in Restaurants by K. Jai -
March 5th, 2007
Limona now has its own set of links; in fact, the first set in Hillsborough County.
A nine-hole disc golf course in Limona Park, 1316 Lakewood Drive.
Though on county-owned land, the course was the idea of John and Jennifer McCray of Brandon. Both started playing disc golf in 1995. Shortly thereafter, John went pro and plays the Florida circuit. He's ranked among the Top 10 in the world among men in ...
Posted in Attractions, Entertainment by Scott Rupp -
March 5th, 2007
LongHorn Steakhouse is a favorite for great steaks at an affordable price, excellent service and a comfortable atmosphere. LongHornhas many locations not only in the Tampa Bay area but elsewhere in Florida, up and down the eastern seaboard and as far west as Kansas.
The LongHorn Steakhouse that is most convenient to Tampa International Airport, downtown Tampa, the St. Pete Times Forum, Raymond James Stadium and Legends Fieldis located at on North Dale Mabry ...
Posted in Restaurants by K. Jai -
March 4th, 2007
A quite sizable consignment shop in South Tampa, the Missing Piece offers a wide range of furniture options. Located in Britton Plaza with a slew of other discount home and furniture options, it is a great place to start the shopping. One can peak ahead of time on the Missing Piece Tampa Website. They post a dozen or so pictures each day of new deliveries. You cannot purchase ...
Posted in Shopping by e.b. -
March 2nd, 2007
Take time out to relax, retreat, revitalize, rejuvenate, renew and refresh, and a great place to accomplish these goals is The Salon and Spa at Saks Fifth Avenue. It is conveniently located in Westshore Plaza, just a mile from Tampa International Airport and five miles west of downtown Tampa.
This upscale yet friendly and inviting salon and spa is staffed by knowledgeable professionals from hair stylists to esthiticians to cosmetologists to massage therapists. A ...
Posted in Spa & Beauty, Things to do by K. Jai -
March 1st, 2007
For a local but gourmet market pop on over to the Fresh Market. A favorite in Carrollwood for years, located on Dale Mabry they have recently opened a South Tampa location as well, this one on Henderson. Last night I stopped in during the after-work rush and picked up a smattering of to-go tubs. All fresh food, hence the name, with good variety each day. We got egg rolls, BBQ wings, ...
Posted in Restaurants, Shopping by e.b. -
February 27th, 2007
Welcome race fans! St. Petersburg (only 20 minutes from Tampa) welcomes the 2007 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, March 30 - April 1. This official Indy event is a street race which runs through part of downtown and along the beautiful St. Petersburg waterfront.
Indy Racing League (IRL)competitors come from all over the world to compete including Dan Wheldon, Danica Patrick, Dario Franchitti, Tony Kanaan and Marco Andretti.
Ticket prices ...
Posted in Attractions, Entertainment, Events, Things to do by K. Jai -
February 26th, 2007
Are you ready for some awesome college basketball?
The 54th Annual ACC Men's Basketball Tournament rolls into Tampa Thursday, March 8 through Sunday, March 11 2007. All games will be played at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa. Teams particpating in the Tournament include: Boston College, Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Miami, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest.
The annual ACC FanFest event is held in in ...
Posted in Attractions, Entertainment, Events, Things to do by K. Jai -
February 23rd, 2007
Talk about a fun atmosphere! Champps-Tampa has got it! Located at Bay Street of International Plaza, Champps is the place for great times, terrific food and sports, sports, sports.
It's not a typical sports bar that's dark and dreary. Champps is a spacious, cheery place, and it's a restaurant that incorporates sports. There are televisions everywhere, not only in the bar area, so you won't miss a moment of your favorite team's battles. The ...
Posted in Attractions, Bars & Clubs, Entertainment, Restaurants, Things to do by K. Jai -
February 23rd, 2007
To me it is the music that I enjoy about being at the 'Dill. As we call it. The Lucky Dill. Located in the Colonial Bank Building on Tampa Avenue in downtown Tampa. A mainstay and popular business district lunch spot. Also open for a NY style deli lunch on Saturday afternoons. They are "the" place to lunch downtown and you are guaranteed to see someone. If you know someone ...
Posted in Restaurants by e.b. -