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UC Tampa Magazine NEWS: (SoHo) Mateo’s Bar & Grille, which will feature a Mexican-inspired menu, is officially opening tonight (11/25/09) in the former Tacqueria Quetzalcoatl location at Howard & Azeele Avenues.

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UC Tampa Magazine FREE BEER! (Yes, seriously-FREE BEER!) Enter to win one free $50 bar tab from the new Independent beer hall in Seminole Heights by 5pm, Wed, Nov 25. Click below to read more or simply send an email with "Indie" in the subject-and the name of your favorite beer (with your contact info) in the body-to CU@UCTampa.com.

Heather Murphy McGee
Heather Murphy McGee
I like free beer!
November 23 at 10:37am
Sarah
Sarah
I not only entered, I wrote a jingle. That oughta be worth a beer.
November 23 at 5:58pm
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UC Tampa Magazine DISCOUNTS: Today, 11/21, is the nationwide observance of
"America Unchained." To highlight the important economic impact of spending locally, more than 2 dozen members of the Tampa Independent Business Alliance (TIBA) are offering discounts. (For 11/21
only-unless otherwise noted-and you must mention TIBA or
America Uncha...ined.) To see participating local, independent shops and restaurants, click below.

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On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, join the nationwide observance of AMERICA UNCHAINED, along with the Tampa Independent Business Alliance, and dozens of main street organizations and communities, as we highlight the important economic impact of your spending decisions. ...
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UC Tampa Magazine FREE EVENT: (Ybor) On Sat, Nov 21, 6pm-12am, the brand new Centro Ybor location of Tribeca ColorSalon will be hosting a free Grand Opening party that is open to the public. Food & beverages will be served. 1600 E 8th Ave. For more info, click below.

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YBOR CITY (Nov 21, 2009)—Opening a second location has been a long journey for local salon owner, Brandon Wagner. Tribeca ColorSalon is starting a new chapter by opening a second location in Centro Ybor. ...
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UC Tampa Magazine (Channelside) Might as well break this news, too: Tavena Opa will be coming to Channelside in 2010. It's a greek restaurant, similar to Ybor's Acropolis.

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UC Tampa Magazine NEWS: (Channelside)
In October, UC Tampa was the first (and still only) publication to announce a rumor that a 2,400 sq-ft Irish Pub would be coming to the
Channelside Entertainment Complex. This rumor is now confirmed news, which we are also first to report-making you the first to know!

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We found this document (below) that confirms the rumor we broke Oct 25, 2009 that an Irish Pub will be coming to downtown Tampa's Channelside Entertainment Complex.
Becky Rubright
Becky Rubright
did you notice the new tapas place on the corner of sligh and florida? looks tasty... or how about the remodeling to a restaurant going on next to the seminole heights publix?
November 20 at 6:57am
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Yeah - I keep hearing about that place next Publix. I think it's a sandwich shop, right? We'll check it out.

There's also some sort of Gluten-free bakery next to Stephano's. Haven't heard anything on that one.

As for the Tapas place, it's pretty good. Here's a story on it: http://www.uctampa.com/profiles/blogs/pr-page-el-sevillano-seminole
November 20 at 8:38am
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UC Tampa Magazine For the 2nd year in a row, UC Tampa Magazine has been selected as a finalist for downtown Tampa's "Urban Excellence" awards. Winners to be announced Dec 2 at the St Pete Times Forum and will be honored for:

* Leadership

* Innovation & Hard Work,

* Talent & Community Spirit

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THE DOWNTOWN TAMPA URBAN EXCELLENCE AWARDS are a celebration of businesses, organizations, individuals,events and projects that have made significant contributions toward creating a unique, vibrant and diverse Downtown and have made a lasting, positive impact on our community. ...
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It's nice to be recognized for trying to do something positive for our community :) We were told we almost won last year, so hopefully #2 will be the charm!
November 19 at 5:46am
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UC Tampa Magazine BREAKING
NEWS: (Downtown) In recognition of a gift from the David A. Straz, Jr. Foundation-the largest individual philanthropic gift ever made to a cultural institution in the Tampa Bay area-the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center President and CEO, Judith Lisi, today announced TBPAC is being renamed
the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts. Read more below.

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DOWNTOWN (Nov 18, 2009) - Celebrating the largest individual philanthropic gift made to a cultural institution in the Tampa Bay area, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center President and CEO Judith Lisi today announced a major institutional gift from the David A. ...
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He love this place but it just hit us - I thought saying T(ee)B-Pac was difficult. Now we have DASJCPA. We wonder what nickname will eventually emerge.
November 18 at 5:11pm
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UC Tampa Magazine FB FAN EXCLUSIVE: Just as promised, we're giving our Facebook fans the first view our our not-yet-released Nov/Dec '09 issue, entitled: Urb Your Enthusiasm. It will be officially released Nov 18, but you can view it now by going to www.UCTampa.com and clicking on the magazine cover (upper/left of page).

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Urban Corridor Tampa: Downtown, Heights Areas, South Tampa, The Islands & West Tampa
Andi Diamond Bennett
Andi Diamond Bennett
So glad to capture the cover for UC Tampa! Love the mag and love working with you, Jay!
:) Andi
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November 16 at 9:36pm
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UC Tampa Magazine Not sure why CL reported Ella's is in a "restored house," when it obviously was never a house and IS brand new construction (maybe they should read UC Tampa more;) but they did do a nice review of the new Seminole Heights restaurant, which you can read by clicking below.

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Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe 3 and 1/2 stars 5119 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, 813-234-1000 or ellasfolkartcafe.com I shy away from the the term “hipster,” if only because it’s tossed around with a disregard of meaning that puts the misuse of “cool” and “hip” to shame. ...
Joe
Joe
Actually, I think CL just moved their office to Ybor, so they're practically around the corner from the 'hood now.
November 16 at 6:43am
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Yup, they did - CL and UC are actually "friends" and are working on a big event together for July in Ybor to celebrate TIBA's Independents Week.
November 16 at 6:53am
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UC Tampa Magazine Changing Channel: (Channel District) Grand Central at Kennedy Condominiums may soon get a sit-in beer and wine establishment. A market and supermarket are also looking at the site for a new store. A dry cleaner will open onsite by early 2010.

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UC Tampa Magazine We are getting ready to launch the Nov/Dec issue of UC Tampa Magazine. Some slight changes have already been implemented to our website, but the entire magazine (hardcopy & online editions) will be unveiled sometime early next week! NOTE: Facebook Fans will be the 1st to know when it does!

November 13 at 12:51pm
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UC Tampa Magazine NEWS: (Ybor City) Beginning this Saturday, colorfully decorated pianos will
be on 24-hour display on the sidewalks throughout Ybor City, each with a sign that reads "Please Play Me." It's all part of an interactive art
installation giving the public a free venue and tool-as well as the inspiration-to strut their musical ...talents (or lack there of). Exhibit ends Jan 10, 2009.

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Mike Gibb, 56, plays a piano decorated in honor of Liberace during the opening of the Pianos in Ybor art installation. In all, 10 artist-decorated pianos will be put on the streets of Ybor for all to play. ...
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UC Tampa Magazine RUMOR: (Hyde Park) Rumor has it Outback Steakhouse Inc has shown interest in adding Tampa's Smoke Barbeque & Grill (901 W Platt St) concept to its family of restaurants.

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Smoke Barbeque & Grill * 901 W Platt St * Tampa, FL 33606-2113 * www.smokebarbeque.com (813) 254-7070
Sarah
Sarah
While I'm sure that is exciting for them, why do they have to mess with one of the few independent restaurants we have!?!?!
November 11 at 5:26pm
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UC Tampa Magazine
Yep - we're with you. This was more of an FYI. We favor independent restaurants/businesses and our new issue (due out early next week) is all about them :)
November 12 at 4:01am
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UC Tampa Magazine NEWS: (Seminole Heights) El Sevillano (aka "person from Seville") Tapas Bar & Restaurant is now open at 6828 N Florida Ave. Offering a "true taste of Spain" and ran by authentic chef, Jose Romero, and his
wife, Stephanie. See story below.

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El Sevillano Chef Jose Romero prepares a meal at the restuarant at 6828 N. Florida ave. SEMINOLE HEIGHTS (Nov. 10, 2008) - Busy, traffic-humming Sligh Avenue at Florida Avenue seems an unlikely corner to find a true taste of Spain. ...
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It's a small place, but they hope to expand into more of their current building by the end of 2009. (This means more seating.)
November 10 at 9:34am
Stephanie
Stephanie
Come Join us for Tapas Nights Tuesday - Friday starting at 5!Saturday starting at 10am-7pm! Come taste Spain at El Sevillano! Thank you for this! UC Tampa
November 11 at 12:06pm