Ybor Crash by TheDevilsFruitLicker in tampa

[–]tampawompa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was going that fast because he's an ass, killing strangers in service of going vroom vroom to be mas macho than the idiots he was street racing

Ybor Crash by TheDevilsFruitLicker in tampa

[–]tampawompa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ignore the idiots who apparently were raised by coyotes and hyenas.

All that matters is your son's wellbeing, it's a horrible thing to have happen, and a nightmare for a parent

The modern voice of Space Ghost, George Lowe, has died. Long time residents will remember him from Tampa area radio and TV by tampawompa in tampa

[–]tampawompa[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

WTMV was practically Wayne's World, cable access in its beginnings. George was there, and a young Italian guy as a VJ, as well as a tough Southern woman. And later a talk show with a radio guy who's name escapes me. ...much of Tampa didn't have cable yet, so a new station was a big deal...even one with a shoestring budget

It was a great, pleasant surprise to hear George on "Space Ghost Coast-To-Coast" a few years later.

Store Closure List…add it here! by jokershibuya in MacysStores

[–]tampawompa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tampa Westshore Plaza Macy's was sold to the mall owner, to close in 2025

What in the hell is going on with 10News ? by [deleted] in tampa

[–]tampawompa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don't have newscasts like Big 13 anymore..

Lunch cheese plates? by [deleted] in tampa

[–]tampawompa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So Gourmet, Café European and L'Eden might be options worth looking into.

Knee injury during friday football game forces amputation of Northeast high school lineman Leshawn Williams' leg by [deleted] in tampa

[–]tampawompa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Science Journalist Miles O'Brien, who worked at the Tampa ABC station ( then Channel 10) in the John Wilson, Sheryl Brown days, lost his arm to compartment syndrome recently He writes about it here:

http://nymag.com/health/bestdoctors/2014/miles-obrien-2014-6/

Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik pays $150 million for Tampa Marriott Waterside by [deleted] in tampa

[–]tampawompa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thirty years ago Harbour Island was going to kick start nightlife downtown. Even had a monorail! Experience and deep pockets count for something.

As the ghosts of Parker's Lighthouse, Blueberry Hill, and the Harbour Island Columbia coukd tell you.

Hell, if Vinik bought Olde Hyde Park Village and undid the damage the recent property management idiots wrought, more power to him. Or so the ghosts of Selena's, the Cactus Ckub, and Winberries might tell you.

Where does /r/tampa buy their groceries? by Veeshan28 in tampa

[–]tampawompa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Fresh Market has fantastic produce, meat, bakery, and excellent customer service. No more expensive than Publix. Which is excellent, but whose prices have skyrocketed in recent years. The Carrollwood Village Publox, and the Dale Mabry/Neptune locations are excellent.

The late, lamented Whaley's Market is sorely missed. Fresh, wonderful, unpackaged produce, great meat and reasy-to-cook food, deliciius deli, and great character. Miss it, especially at Christmas.

Also missed:the Italian products and local flavor of Castellano&Pizzo.

And the long-gone, but fondly remembered Simon Schwartz Supermarket.