Tampa Today News: 'Top 5 Overrated Restaurants in Tampa' + Tampa Taco Fest
Tampa Today News: 'Top 5 Overrated Restaurants in Tampa' + Tampa Taco Fest
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Top local stories:
List of “Top 5 Overrated Restaurants in Tampa” released based on listeners and online posts: Q105 has released a list of the “Top 5 Overrated Restaurants in Tampa” based on listener feedback and online posts. The restaurants on the list include Meat Market, Goody Goody Burger, Chick-Fil-A, Bern’s Steak House and The Columbia Restaurant. Many of those places also happen to be some of the most popular places to visit in Tampa and top recommended restaurants for tourists as well. (myq105.com)
Tampa Taco Fest today at Al Lopez Park: The 6th Annual Tampa Taco Fest is happening today at Al Lopez Park at 4810 North Himes Ave. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $7 online and $12 at the door. Expect crowds and lines so get there early. Parking is free on-site and then will be available around the area for a fee. (mor-tv.com)
Long-sought wastewater project for South Hillsborough Co. advances: Hillsborough County leaders have advanced a long-planned wastewater project in Lithia to help serve the growing area. The contract with Garney Companies Inc. will cost taxpayers an estimated $671 million. Some stakeholders and officials complained that the decision will cost taxpayers more and take longer to complete. (subscription: bizjournals.com)
Sausage Fest returns to Pinellas County on March 19: The annual Sausage Party from The German American Society of Pinellas County will return on Tuesday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 8098 66th Street N. Tickets are $5 for non-members and $3 for members. (ilovetheburg.com)
Hillsborough Schools looking to fill 120 ESE teaching roles: Hillsborough County School District is seeking to hire at least 120 ESE teaching positions. Information sessions will be held on Feb. 26, Feb. 27, March 18 and March 19 for those interested. The sessions will be held at 2920 North 40th Street. Registration is available online. (abcactionnews.com)
Top events in town:
Saturday, Feb. 24
Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic. (6:45 a.m.)
Repticon at Florida State Fair. (9 a.m.)
Localtopia at Williams Park St. Petersburg. (10 a.m.)
Artisan Pizza Making:From Dough through Oven With Greg Seymour at Sweetwater Organic Community Farm. (10 a.m.)
Sunshine Market at Midtown Tampa. (11 a.m.)
Rides by the River Evening Edition at Armature Works. (6 p.m.)
Sunday, Feb. 25
Tours at Fat Beet Farm. (10 a.m.)
Chili Cook off at Wulfaven Brewing. (11:30 a.m.)
South Florida Bulls Men's Basketball vs. SMU Mustangs Mens Basketball at Yuengling Center. (noon)
Tuck Everlasting Musical at Straz Center for the Performing Arts. (2 p.m.)
BLACK LOVE Classics Series – “Daughters of the Dust” at Tampa Theatre. (3 p.m.)
Carlton Ward Jr: Path of the Panther Movie Screening at Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. (5 p.m.)
The Net:
It’s safe to say that people had thoughts about this list by Q105! I did an impromptu reaction with my reaction to the list. 6,000+ views in 24 hours.
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-Carlos Hernandez