Bird’s Eye View of Florida

News & Rumors (below) are continually updated; so check back often! And if you have a scoop to share with our readers, just send it to editor@UCTampa.com.MARCH 2010 - PART I… […]

DOWNTOWN - Downtown Tampa went from virtually dog-unfriendly to dog-loving with the opening of the dog run at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. For the first time, pet owners there can let their dogs run free in an area built just for them. The… […]

*Following article written by Paul Guzzo. YBOR CITY - It was Oct. 17, 1933. Blood soaked the beds and dripped off the sides, formin… […]

URBAN CORRIDOR - (See more concept & story photos here.) Now that the Riverwalk and three brand sp… […]

PALMA CEIA - Toss aside any notions of failing mom-and-pop businesses before entering 4215 Bay-to-Bay Blvd. The independent Bay to Bay Hardware store has, through six decades, survived econ… […]

City of TampaDetectives Searching for Brazen Purse Snatcher […]

City of TampaTampa Police Investigate Fatal Crash Involving A Pedestrian […]

City of TampaThe Zack Street conversion project, which will convert the street from one-way to two-way traffic is set to begin on March 15, 2010. […]

City of TampaThe Tampa Water Department reminds Tampa residents and property owners that they may need to make changes to their irrigation day settings this weekend while making time adjustments to their irrigation system controllers to change from Eastern Standard to Daylight Saving Time. […]

City of TampaIt's a fairytale come true as Ariel, Ursula, Sebastian and other characters host a pancake breakfast and dance performance at the Forest Hills Community Center on Saturday, March 27. […]

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There is a tip cup that sits near the debit keypad. When I was being trained, I asked why a clerk would need a tip cup. The girl training me said that she thought it was crazy too. When she took it away, people asked where the tip cup was. I usually end up spending my tip on soda and food during my shift anyways. lsd2-p1.jpg read more […]

Some of you motherfuckers out there think you are witty, clever, suave and other awesome things when you are drunk. You are not. The server is not impressed by the pick up line you just yelled at her, the bar backs are not impressed by your ability to bump into things and not feel pain until tomorrow, and the liquor store clerk is annoyed that you can't […]

Sometimes people come in to the liquor store and want to buy something they don't have money for. "Hey bro, I'm short ten cents for that blunt. Can you spot me?" "No." "Oh ok." lsd2-p_1.jpg read more […]

I'm glad the owners of Soul of Korea finally decided it was time for their restaurant to have a website. Although the website's design is far from 2010's standards, it has a menu link and that's all I really care about. Soul of Korea is our favorite place for Korean food, no wonder we filmed our very first episode there too: http://gnatv. […]

Last night I met one of the worst people alive. Her face was battered with acne scars and craters.Framing her head was hair fried, bleached and teased into a stringy mess. Her figure bubbled into lumps which were quite visible beneath her see through halter top. Her skin was pale and dry. The ugliness was not just a physical feature, it seethed and churned f […]

For some odd reason, customers introduce themselves to me and shake my hand. The introductions are mostly in vain because I forget who they are instantly. Liquor Store Diary read more […]

Shopping is a precarious adventure that has many perils and rewards. At the end of every shopping trip is the checkout line where a clerk being paid minimum wage silently judges you based on your purchases. What a person buys at a store is very telling of who they are, what they do for a living, their family life, personality traits, etc. liquorthumb.jpg rea […]

I took well over 1,000 pictures in total but I figure 10% can pretty much sum up the entire trip. These pictures are taken with my ancient Nikon D50 stock lens. 99 Pictures from El Salvador read more […]

It's the end of our trip and we're ready to come back home. El Salvador has been very interesting for Grayson and me. Grayson now knows first hand what it's like to be a minority. I discovered that my childish prejedous against certain rural areas was totally wrong and it's what I find most attractive now. This is the final update but I h […]

Washington PostWalker leads Bolts past CapsSarasota Herald-TribuneAP Tampa Bay Lightning's Mark Parrish, left, controls the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Friday night ...Tampa Bay Lightning beats Washington Capitals 3-2Tampabay.comNineteen? Tampa Bay Lightning at Washington Capitals previewRaw Charge […]

Tampa TribuneBay area returning to a sunshine stateTampa TribuneTAMPA - The sun should return today, bringing relief after a pod of strong storms dumped rain across the Tampa Bay area Friday and prompted flood warnings. ...Tampa Bay area ready to dry out for the weekendTampabay.comMore rain today, weekend looking goodABC Action NewsLast round of rain for a w […]

WKRG-TVJudge frees 73-year-old charged in bank heistsTampa TribuneTAMPA - A 73-year-old man accused of robbing three banks was released without bail Friday but ordered to stay away from financial institutions. ...Judge allows 73-year-old bank robbery defendant to go homeTampabay.comElderly man charged with robbing banks releasedMiamiHerald.comJudge frees 73- […]

Uptowncharlybrown has fans on his sideTampa TribuneOLDSMAR - Uptowncharlybrown may not be the most talented horse in today's $300000 Grade 3 Tampa Bay Derby, the featured race as part of ...Tampa Bay DownsBrisnet.comall 2 news articles » […]

Rowdies tie with DallasTampa TribuneTAMPA - Facing Major League Soccer opposition for the first time, the FC Tampa Bay Rowdies took a big step forward from their first ...FCTB Vs FC Dallas Tonight Preview And Weather UpdateOurSports Central (press release)all 2 news articles » […]

Coach Burns brought 'out best of everyone'Tampa TribuneTAMPA - William Hall "Salty" Burns never met a sport he didn't love - or excel at. Burns, dubbed "Salty" by his family when he was young, ...and more » […]

Girls basketball: Reid lifts West matesTampa TribuneTAMPA - Leto's Rachel Reid admittedly had "a frustrating season," yet she went out on a high note in her final high school basketball game. ...Basketball: Plant City teammates rev it up in one of two all-star gamesTampabay.com (blog)all 3 news articles » […]

Maybe some lottery sellers are just luckyTampa TribuneTAMPA - With today's jackpot at $200 million, players across Florida and all 40 Powerball states will be reading ...and more » […]

Tampa TribuneFDLE confiscates materials connected to Pat Bean, Renee Lee investigation10 ConnectsTampa, Florida -- The heat is turning up on the Hillsborough County "Snoopgate" e-mail scandal. As 10 Connects first reported, as county commissioners ...E-mail probe intensifiesTampa TribuneHillsborough officials refuse to resignABC Action NewsSunshine […]

ESPNBucs' Dominik: Draft matches team's needsTampa TribuneTAMPA – The NFL Draft is almost six weeks away and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have already hit the lottery. ...Tampa Bay Buccaneers, unit by unit, and what changes are necessaryTampabay.comS Pool Scheduled To Visit Bucs On FridayPewter ReportMorris defends Bucs' lack of free agent spe […]