Podcasts about Ybor City

Mark Corbett sits down with Genelle Garverick to explore the rich sports history of Tampa's Palmetto Beach, Ybor City, and DeSoto Park communities, with a special focus on Genelle's legendary mother, Mochine Mercedes Fernandez.Growing Up in Palmetto Beach, DeSoto Park & Ybor CityGenelle attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH), a K-12 Catholic school in Ybor CityBegan playing city/playground sports around age 6OLPH fielded competitive girls' volleyball and basketball teams despite small rosters (10-12 players)Memorable road trip to St. Leo to play on a sloped outdoor cement basketball court; missed shots rolled downhillTampa's City Playground Sports SystemTampa Parks Department ran a highly competitive playground league with citywide championships in softball and basketballKids traveled across the city to compete at other playgroundsSummer championship days featured a wide variety of sports: baseball, softball, marbles, and moreGenelle reflects that this community-centered model was one of the best environments for children's development**Mochine Mercedes Fernandez | A Legendary Sports LeaderServed as Park Director at DeSoto Park for approximately 20 yearsMulti-sport athlete: basketball, volleyball, softball; played into her 40sMochine named Tampa Bay Sportswoman of the Year (1963)Earned all-state honors in basketballPlayed on the Sea Breeze-sponsored softball teamCompeted against retired professional men baseball players at Al Lang Field on SundaysKnown for her tenacity at home plate as a catcher; once tagged out a sliding player and then got a congratulatory hugCompared to legendary catchers-turned-leaders like Al Lopez and Kevin CashThe Trip to Havana, Cuba (~1953)Mochine organized and funded a trip for a girls' softball team to compete in HavanaRaised $1,000 (no small feat in 1953) entirely through community donations; businesses had their names printed on the team's uniformsThe team stayed in private homes in an affluent Havana neighborhood, free of charge while traveling in HavanaDefeated all the Cuban girls' teams, and then beat the boys' teams tooFor most players, it was their first time on a plane and outside of FloridaCommunity Pillars: Spicola Family & Sea Breeze RestaurantThe Spicola family lived across from DeSoto Park; they sponsored a softball team and supported community families in needSea Breeze Restaurant (Licata family) was a beloved neighborhood seafood spot, famous for fresh shrimp and devil crabsGenelle's family had a standing Friday dinner-and-drive-in tradition at Sea BreezeJean Cerra ConnectionJean Cerra (previous podcast guest) and Genelle attended OLPH togetherThey reunited by chance in a Columbia, Missouri grocery store years laterCerra became head of physical education at Stephens College, then the first Associate Women's Athletic Director at the University of MissouriCerra was instrumental in early Title IX organization efforts at the national levelWomen's Sports Then & NowGenelle worked in women's athletics administration at Purdue University post-graduate schoolAttended a pivotal early meeting in Colorado where women's sports leaders debated joining the NCAA; concerns centered on losing autonomyTitle IX marked a turning point, but Genelle believes women's sports still needs greater investment, media coverage, and professional opportunitiesReflects fondly on the Tampa Tribune's extensive coverage of local playground sports, a contrast to today's fragmented media landscapeThe Garverick Family's Athletic LegacyGenelle and her husband Alan have three children: two daughters and a son (Phil)All three became competitive swimmers due to their oldest daughter's asthma treatmentPhil swam on scholarship at University of Missouri and now coaches a swim team in CanadaAllison was accepted at Duke; Stacy swam for Washington University in St. LouisNotable Mentions- Senaida "Shoo Shoo" Worth | Ybor City native who played for South Bend Blue Sox- Margaret Magadan Piniella | Lou Piniella's mother; also appeared frequently in Tampa sports archives- Olympia Diaz | another Tampa-area sports woman who became a park director elsewhere- Al Lopez | Tampa native catcher who managed the White Sox and Cleveland Indians to the World Series- Sue Zipay | organized a women's baseball showcase in Sarasota featuring Olympic-caliber women baseball playersResources mentioned in showArticle about Mochine Fernandez by Janet Ball Watts, published in Cigar City MagazinePrevious episode featuring Jean CerraUSA Women's Baseball Tournament | Rockford, Illinois (home of the Rockford Peaches)Closing Thought Mochine Fernandez exemplified community leadership through sport: feeding families, funding travel, coaching reluctant players out of bed, and opening doors for girls who had never left Florida. Her legacy lives on through the women she inspired, including Jean Cerra's Title IX work and Genelle Garverick's own career in collegiate sports administration.

Did you know the Boomtown Rats — led by Bob Geldof — had just one major hit? It was "I Don't Like Mondays," and ironically, Michael loves Mondays. In this episode, he makes the case that Mondays aren't something to dread — they're a fresh, blank page full of possibility.Michael shares a deeply moving experience attending Tyler's Timeout, a one-man show (that turned into so much more) performed by his 44-year-old son, Tyler, who has Down syndrome. The show was a celebration of unity, love, community, and new beginnings — and it ended with the entire audience waving colorful scarves while singing True Colors together. Michael kept his blue scarf as a keepsake.From appreciating quiet mornings and a good back scratch to climbing three flights of stairs in Ybor City, this episode is a reminder that gratitude doesn't always come from life-changing moments — sometimes it comes from simply showing up and embracing the ordinary.#TheDailyGrateful #MichaelCrose #MondayMotivation #GratefulMindset #DownSyndrome #TylersTimeout #TrueColors #NewBeginnings #Podcast #MondayBlues #YborCity #Gratitude #PositiveVibes #BoomtownRats #BobGeldof #FreshStart #MindsetMatters #DisabilityInclusion #PodcastLife #DailyGratitude

Decades before Miami became Havana USA, a wave of leftist, radical, working-class women and men from prerevolutionary Cuba crossed the Florida Straits, made Ybor City the global capital of the Cuban cigar industry, and established the foundation of latinidad in the Sunshine State. Located on the eastern edge of Tampa, Ybor City was a neighborhood of cigar workers and Caribbean revolutionaries who sought refuge against the shifting tides of international political turmoil during the early half of the twentieth century.In Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South (University of North Carolina Press, 2023), Historian Sarah McNamara tells the story of immigrant and U.S.-born Latinas/os who organized strikes, marched against fascism, and criticized U.S. foreign policy. While many members of the immigrant generation maintained their dedication to progressive ideals for years to come, those who came of age in the wake of World War II distanced themselves from leftist politics amidst the Red Scare and the wrecking ball of urban renewal. This portrait of the political shifts that defined Ybor City highlights the underexplored role of women's leadership within movements for social and economic justice as it illustrates how people, places, and politics become who and what they are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Decades before Miami became Havana USA, a wave of leftist, radical, working-class women and men from prerevolutionary Cuba crossed the Florida Straits, made Ybor City the global capital of the Cuban cigar industry, and established the foundation of latinidad in the Sunshine State. Located on the eastern edge of Tampa, Ybor City was a neighborhood of cigar workers and Caribbean revolutionaries who sought refuge against the shifting tides of international political turmoil during the early half of the twentieth century.In Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South (University of North Carolina Press, 2023), Historian Sarah McNamara tells the story of immigrant and U.S.-born Latinas/os who organized strikes, marched against fascism, and criticized U.S. foreign policy. While many members of the immigrant generation maintained their dedication to progressive ideals for years to come, those who came of age in the wake of World War II distanced themselves from leftist politics amidst the Red Scare and the wrecking ball of urban renewal. This portrait of the political shifts that defined Ybor City highlights the underexplored role of women's leadership within movements for social and economic justice as it illustrates how people, places, and politics become who and what they are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latino-studies

Decades before Miami became Havana USA, a wave of leftist, radical, working-class women and men from prerevolutionary Cuba crossed the Florida Straits, made Ybor City the global capital of the Cuban cigar industry, and established the foundation of latinidad in the Sunshine State. Located on the eastern edge of Tampa, Ybor City was a neighborhood of cigar workers and Caribbean revolutionaries who sought refuge against the shifting tides of international political turmoil during the early half of the twentieth century.In Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South (University of North Carolina Press, 2023), Historian Sarah McNamara tells the story of immigrant and U.S.-born Latinas/os who organized strikes, marched against fascism, and criticized U.S. foreign policy. While many members of the immigrant generation maintained their dedication to progressive ideals for years to come, those who came of age in the wake of World War II distanced themselves from leftist politics amidst the Red Scare and the wrecking ball of urban renewal. This portrait of the political shifts that defined Ybor City highlights the underexplored role of women's leadership within movements for social and economic justice as it illustrates how people, places, and politics become who and what they are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Decades before Miami became Havana USA, a wave of leftist, radical, working-class women and men from prerevolutionary Cuba crossed the Florida Straits, made Ybor City the global capital of the Cuban cigar industry, and established the foundation of latinidad in the Sunshine State. Located on the eastern edge of Tampa, Ybor City was a neighborhood of cigar workers and Caribbean revolutionaries who sought refuge against the shifting tides of international political turmoil during the early half of the twentieth century.In Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South (University of North Carolina Press, 2023), Historian Sarah McNamara tells the story of immigrant and U.S.-born Latinas/os who organized strikes, marched against fascism, and criticized U.S. foreign policy. While many members of the immigrant generation maintained their dedication to progressive ideals for years to come, those who came of age in the wake of World War II distanced themselves from leftist politics amidst the Red Scare and the wrecking ball of urban renewal. This portrait of the political shifts that defined Ybor City highlights the underexplored role of women's leadership within movements for social and economic justice as it illustrates how people, places, and politics become who and what they are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Ryan and Dana review listener feedback and talkbacks following yesterday's discussion about the viral Tampa Police arrest video from Ybor City. The conversation highlights differing opinions on the officers' use of force and public reaction to the footage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Decades before Miami became Havana USA, a wave of leftist, radical, working-class women and men from prerevolutionary Cuba crossed the Florida Straits, made Ybor City the global capital of the Cuban cigar industry, and established the foundation of latinidad in the Sunshine State. Located on the eastern edge of Tampa, Ybor City was a neighborhood of cigar workers and Caribbean revolutionaries who sought refuge against the shifting tides of international political turmoil during the early half of the twentieth century.In Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South (University of North Carolina Press, 2023), Historian Sarah McNamara tells the story of immigrant and U.S.-born Latinas/os who organized strikes, marched against fascism, and criticized U.S. foreign policy. While many members of the immigrant generation maintained their dedication to progressive ideals for years to come, those who came of age in the wake of World War II distanced themselves from leftist politics amidst the Red Scare and the wrecking ball of urban renewal. This portrait of the political shifts that defined Ybor City highlights the underexplored role of women's leadership within movements for social and economic justice as it illustrates how people, places, and politics become who and what they are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decades before Miami became Havana USA, a wave of leftist, radical, working-class women and men from prerevolutionary Cuba crossed the Florida Straits, made Ybor City the global capital of the Cuban cigar industry, and established the foundation of latinidad in the Sunshine State. Located on the eastern edge of Tampa, Ybor City was a neighborhood of cigar workers and Caribbean revolutionaries who sought refuge against the shifting tides of international political turmoil during the early half of the twentieth century.In Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South (University of North Carolina Press, 2023), Historian Sarah McNamara tells the story of immigrant and U.S.-born Latinas/os who organized strikes, marched against fascism, and criticized U.S. foreign policy. While many members of the immigrant generation maintained their dedication to progressive ideals for years to come, those who came of age in the wake of World War II distanced themselves from leftist politics amidst the Red Scare and the wrecking ball of urban renewal. This portrait of the political shifts that defined Ybor City highlights the underexplored role of women's leadership within movements for social and economic justice as it illustrates how people, places, and politics become who and what they are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decades before Miami became Havana USA, a wave of leftist, radical, working-class women and men from prerevolutionary Cuba crossed the Florida Straits, made Ybor City the global capital of the Cuban cigar industry, and established the foundation of latinidad in the Sunshine State. Located on the eastern edge of Tampa, Ybor City was a neighborhood of cigar workers and Caribbean revolutionaries who sought refuge against the shifting tides of international political turmoil during the early half of the twentieth century.In Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South (University of North Carolina Press, 2023), Historian Sarah McNamara tells the story of immigrant and U.S.-born Latinas/os who organized strikes, marched against fascism, and criticized U.S. foreign policy. While many members of the immigrant generation maintained their dedication to progressive ideals for years to come, those who came of age in the wake of World War II distanced themselves from leftist politics amidst the Red Scare and the wrecking ball of urban renewal. This portrait of the political shifts that defined Ybor City highlights the underexplored role of women's leadership within movements for social and economic justice as it illustrates how people, places, and politics become who and what they are.

Decades before Miami became Havana USA, a wave of leftist, radical, working-class women and men from prerevolutionary Cuba crossed the Florida Straits, made Ybor City the global capital of the Cuban cigar industry, and established the foundation of latinidad in the Sunshine State. Located on the eastern edge of Tampa, Ybor City was a neighborhood of cigar workers and Caribbean revolutionaries who sought refuge against the shifting tides of international political turmoil during the early half of the twentieth century.In Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South (University of North Carolina Press, 2023), Historian Sarah McNamara tells the story of immigrant and U.S.-born Latinas/os who organized strikes, marched against fascism, and criticized U.S. foreign policy. While many members of the immigrant generation maintained their dedication to progressive ideals for years to come, those who came of age in the wake of World War II distanced themselves from leftist politics amidst the Red Scare and the wrecking ball of urban renewal. This portrait of the political shifts that defined Ybor City highlights the underexplored role of women's leadership within movements for social and economic justice as it illustrates how people, places, and politics become who and what they are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-south

Decades before Miami became Havana USA, a wave of leftist, radical, working-class women and men from prerevolutionary Cuba crossed the Florida Straits, made Ybor City the global capital of the Cuban cigar industry, and established the foundation of latinidad in the Sunshine State. Located on the eastern edge of Tampa, Ybor City was a neighborhood of cigar workers and Caribbean revolutionaries who sought refuge against the shifting tides of international political turmoil during the early half of the twentieth century.In Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South (University of North Carolina Press, 2023), Historian Sarah McNamara tells the story of immigrant and U.S.-born Latinas/os who organized strikes, marched against fascism, and criticized U.S. foreign policy. While many members of the immigrant generation maintained their dedication to progressive ideals for years to come, those who came of age in the wake of World War II distanced themselves from leftist politics amidst the Red Scare and the wrecking ball of urban renewal. This portrait of the political shifts that defined Ybor City highlights the underexplored role of women's leadership within movements for social and economic justice as it illustrates how people, places, and politics become who and what they are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

Ryan, Dana, and Chris Trenkmann discuss an ongoing Tampa Police Department investigation into a use-of-force incident during an arrest in Ybor City that went viral on social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom DeGeorge is the owner of Crowbar, the independent Ybor City music venue closing this summer after 20 years, and a longtime voice in the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), the coalition behind the Save Our Stages Act. He recently testified before the House and Senate Judiciary Committee about Live Nation and Ticketmaster, just weeks after a Manhattan jury found the company guilty of running an illegal monopoly.0:00 Welcome back from Congress6:32 What Live Nation controls14:49 Why small rooms matter26:27 Venues as anchor businesses39:07 Ybor's identity crisis48:41 Aggressive parking hurts Ybor1:09:37 Reactionary policies backfire1:15:21 The Grand Oak tree fight1:30:45 Jury finds Live Nation guilty1:45:46 Pearl Jam warned us first

Garrett Greco and Producer David Lysyy sit down for a candid deep-dive conversation about real estate, risk, immigration, entrepreneurship, Tampa history, building wealth, and the future of the American Dream. Across 30 rapid-fire questions, Garrett opens up about the deals he walked away from, the family legacy that shaped him, and what he's learned in over a decade of investing in Tampa Bay.00:00 — Introduction01:55 — Q1: What mistake did you make early in your real estate career?03:40 — Q2: What's the deal you're glad you walked away from, and the one you wish you'd done?07:17 — Q3: What do real estate gurus tell young investors that's wrong?08:28 — Q4: What was your first real introduction to real estate as a career?09:36 — Q5: What was the first property or building you ever purchased?14:07 — Q6: What was the first commercial project, and how was it different from residential?15:42 — Q7: Whats you view on partnerships in business?20:47 — Q8: If someone has $25K saved today, what's the smartest move?23:23 — Q9: What about with $50K or $100K?24:19 — Q10: How do you think about debt — when is leverage a tool vs. a trap?26:06 — Q11: Beyond bankers, who else should aspiring developers build relationships with?29:21 — Q12: How has growing up with a mayor grandfather and judge father shaped your view of public service?30:51 — Q13: What's a story from your great-grandmother that shapes your view of Ybor City?41:28 — Q14: After 100+ interviews, what's the most shocking realization or story you've heard?45:31 — Q15: What does good development look like, and what is bad development?47:59 — Q16: When did the Tampa Bay Developer Instagram outgrow being just a marketing tool?51:35 — Q17: How has the podcast changed your life?53:23 — Q18: What's a conversation on the show that changed the way you think?55:36 — Q19: Fast forward 50 years, who is Garrett Greco and what have you accomplished?57:15 — Q20: What's the best piece of advice you've ever heard?01:01:47 — DECO STUDIOS

It's not about the coffee. Owning a coffee shop is about connecting with people. So says Roberto Torres, president of Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters. What started as a local coffee concept has grown into a company with eight locations across Tampa, including a presence in Tampa International Airport.We met up with Torres at Blind Tiger's Ybor City location. In this conversation, Torres shares his journey from being an accountant in his native Panama to owning one of Tampa Bay's most revered local brands with his business partner, Luis Montanez. He also pushes back on the romanticized idea of owning a coffee shop and explains how entrepreneurship is like a classic video game.

Episode: The Tampa Baseball Museum with Josh WeaverHosts: Mark Corbett & Mat GermainGuest: Josh Weaver, Curator of the Tampa Baseball MuseumEpisode OverviewMark and Mat sit down with returning guest Josh Weaver, curator of the Tampa Baseball Museum, to discuss the museum's history, community outreach, future modernization ideas, and the incredible depth of major league baseball talent that has come out of Hillsborough County, Florida.Key Topics CoveredThe Tampa Baseball MuseumLocated in a historic 1905 casita (home) in Ybor City — the former home of Al Lopez, the first player from Tampa to reach the major leaguesOne of only four museums in the U.S. housed in a player's actual birthplace or home (alongside the Babe Ruth Museum in Baltimore, Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum in Greenville, SC, and the Hank Aaron Museum in Mobile, AL)Focuses on Hillsborough County baseball history, not just the city of TampaCurrently features 121 players born or raised in Hillsborough County who made it to the major leagues, with 89 baseballs on the "baseball wall"Four Hall of Famers with Hillsborough County ties: Al Lopez, Wade Boggs, Tony La Russa, and Fred McGriffCommunity OutreachMobile museum that travels to little league opening/closing day ceremonies and local eventsSponsors teams in West Tampa Little LeagueUses artifacts (like Tino Martinez's 2000 World Series jersey) to spark intergenerational baseball conversationsPartners with local mascots (King Ripple, Finley, SouthPaw) for reading events at schools and librariesHosts intimate "Coach's Corner" events featuring retired players and coaches (e.g., Larry Rothschild, David Magadan, Joe Maddon, Roberto Hernandez)The Reading SeriesJosh has written a children's book on Baltimore's Camden YardsUpcoming releases: children's biographies of local judge and former minor leaguer Robin Fuson, and MLB veteran David MagadanPlayers have full review and editorial control over their booksFuture Ideas DiscussedVirtual reality and holographic technology to modernize the museum experience and attract younger visitorsA "sandlot game" concept: retired MLB players vs. current regional coaches, to bridge generations and grow community engagementPreserving memories of the Tropicana Field via 360° VR before the venue changesCollaboration with other small baseball museums (Ty Cobb Museum, Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum) for cross-museum eventsNotable Players & Names MentionedAl Lopez, Wade Boggs, Tino Martinez, Luis Gonzalez, Fred McGriff, Tony La Russa, Lou Piniella, Pete Alonso, Kyle Tucker, Preston Tucker, Kevin Cash, Brett Phillips, Logan Gilbert, Caglianone, David Magadan, Roberto Hernandez, Joe Maddon, Pop Cuesta, Pete Mulry, Nardi Contreras, Chuck Hernandez, Manny Seoane, Robin Fuson, Randy Myers, Clint Hurdle, Arminda Mata (CEO, Ybor Society)Resources & LinksTampa Baseball Museum website: Search "Tampa Baseball Museum"Facebook / Instagram: Follow Tampa Baseball Museum for upcoming events and the newsletterPrevious episode: Arminda Mata, CEO of the Ybor City Museum SocietyPrevious episode: Robin Fuson (judge/former minor leaguer)Book mention: Baseball and the Law by Lou Schiff (features Robin Fuson and Tony La Russa)

In 1903, a water pumping station was opened along the banks of the Hillsborough River in Tampa to supply fresh water to the growing Ybor City and residents beyond. After falling into disrepair for many years, it was purchased and heavily renovated by the 1905 Family of Restaurants to become Ulele, a destination offering pre-Columbian Florida-inspired cuisine and a rotation of local-inspired beers.  In that time, Ulele has grown into a crown jewel and beloved destination along Tampa's much-visited Riverwalk. The beers, which you can enjoy along the 2.6-mile riverwalk, are the brainchild of Ulele's brewmaster Tim Shackton, who joined the Ulele team a full 2 years before the opening of the restaurant.  Making sure Ulele is an important part of the fabric of Tampa's vibrant culture is Jeff Houck, VP of Marketing of the 1905 Family of Restaurants (best known for Columbia Restaurant, Florida's oldest restaurant). Jeff is a guru when it comes to all things Tampa History, even co-authoring a fantastic book about the history of the Cuban sandwich.  I spoke to Tim and Jeff about Columbia's beer-related history, their location along the Hillsborough River and Tampa's Riverwalk, and the surprising beer style Ulele did not open with. Find us on Social Media @FloridaBeerBlog on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and TikTok, @FLBeerBlog on Facebook, and visit us on the web at FloridaBeerBlog.com and FloridaBeerPodcast.com. Please subscribe, like us, and give us a healthy 5-star review, every little bit helps! The Florida Beer Podcast is a proud member of the Florida Podcast Network, an exciting collection of podcasts highlighting the best of the Sunshine State. Visit us today at FloridaPodcastNetwork.com.  Host & Editor: David Butler of Florida Beer Blog Executive Producer: Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Field Producer: Steve Pekala Guests: Tim Shackton, Brewmaster at Ulele; Jeff Houck, VP of Marketing at 1905 Family of Restaurants Today's episode is sponsored by: New Beginning Micro. PROMO CODE: FLBeer1000 to get your Florida Beer discount! It will earn you: $250 off of New Beginning Micro services up to $2,000 in value and a discount of $1,000 for New Beginning Micro services above that in value. Thank you, New Beginning Micro! Equipment Sponsor: Mainline Marketing | Featured Product: Shure MV7 | Full MV7 Podcast Mic Bundle with Boom Arm and Headphones Interested in becoming FBP's next Title Sponsor? Contact FPN today! Opening Voice Over Courtesy of: Jeff Brozovich Follow Florida Beer Blog on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Additional Support Provided by: Florida Podcast Network =========== FPN:  Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network

In 1903, a water pumping station was opened along the banks of the Hillsborough River in Tampa to supply fresh water to the growing Ybor City and residents beyond. After falling into disrepair for many years, it was purchased and heavily renovated by the 1905 Family of Restaurants to become Ulele, a destination offering pre-Columbian Florida-inspired cuisine and a rotation of local-inspired beers.  In that time, Ulele has grown into a crown jewel and beloved destination along Tampa's much-visited Riverwalk. The beers, which you can enjoy along the 2.6-mile riverwalk, are the brainchild of Ulele's brewmaster Tim Shackton, who joined the Ulele team a full 2 years before the opening of the restaurant.  Making sure Ulele is an important part of the fabric of Tampa's vibrant culture is Jeff Houck, VP of Marketing of the 1905 Family of Restaurants (best known for Columbia Restaurant, Florida's oldest restaurant). Jeff is a guru when it comes to all things Tampa History, even co-authoring a fantastic book about the history of the Cuban sandwich.  I spoke to Tim and Jeff about Columbia's beer-related history, their location along the Hillsborough River and Tampa's Riverwalk, and the surprising beer style Ulele did not open with. Find us on Social Media @FloridaBeerBlog on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and TikTok, @FLBeerBlog on Facebook, and visit us on the web at FloridaBeerBlog.com and FloridaBeerPodcast.com. Please subscribe, like us, and give us a healthy 5-star review, every little bit helps! The Florida Beer Podcast is a proud member of the Florida Podcast Network, an exciting collection of podcasts highlighting the best of the Sunshine State. Visit us today at FloridaPodcastNetwork.com. Host & Editor: David Butler of Florida Beer Blog Executive Producer: Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Field Producer: Steve Pekala Guests: Tim Shackton, Brewmaster at Ulele; Jeff Houck, VP of Marketing at 1905 Family of Restaurants Today's episode is sponsored by: New Beginning Micro. PROMO CODE: FLBeer1000 to get your Florida Beer discount! It will earn you: $250 off of New Beginning Micro services up to $2,000 in value and a discount of $1,000 for New Beginning Micro services above that in value. Thank you, New Beginning Micro! Equipment Sponsor: Mainline Marketing | Featured Product: Shure MV7 | Full MV7 Podcast Mic Bundle with Boom Arm and Headphones Interested in becoming FBP's next Title Sponsor? Contact FPN today! Opening Voice Over Courtesy of: Jeff Brozovich Follow Florida Beer Blog on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Additional Support Provided by: Florida Podcast Network =========== FPN:  Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network

The crew is back at the Shack for another party and podcast. Rick is back from Florida with more stories. Jim Price, from Rocky Patel Cigars, and Eastie Paul, the owner of The Tobacco Shack, join us this week. The Hidden Herf is an Ybor City staple. Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA … Continue reading "Episode 438: The Party for the Hell of it 5.0 – Local Spotlight: The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA"

Jason and Bri recap their DIY Tampa Bay beer tour packed with incredible Florida craft beer experiences. Cracking open a fresh Jai Alai IPA by Cigar City Brewing, they dive straight into a journey through Tampa, Ybor City, and beyond.The duo shares highlights from standout stops including the veteran-owned Bad Monkey, the charming and award-winning Sky Puppy Brewing, and fan-favorite Tampa Bay Brewing Company. They explore unique beers like mango-habanero sours, citrus-forward IPAs, and even a rum barrel-aged seltzer that stole the show at Magnanimous Brewing.Their adventure continues with stops at Angry Chair Brewing, the historic Dunedin Brewery, and the vibrant Green Bench Brewing Company, where they also experience the contrasting, wine-like atmosphere of Webb's City Cellar. Along the way, they discover how Florida's beer scene thrives on hyper-local distribution, fresh ingredients, and creative experimentation.The trip culminates at Arkane Aleworks, home of their 2025 Beer of the Year, where they uncover the fun, Disney-inspired naming behind beers like “Belle Barbecue” and sample inventive creations from a Fallout-themed lineup.From Cuban sandwiches at a hidden gem eatery to beer gardens, trolley rides, and unexpected brewery locations, this episode is packed with travel tips, brewery insights, and a deep appreciation for Florida's vibrant craft beer culture. If you're planning a Tampa trip—or just dreaming of one—this episode is your perfect guide.Cheers!

 Jean Cerra — pioneering women's athletics administrator, one of 11 women who helped bring women's sports into the NCAA Summary: Jean Cerra shares her remarkable journey from playing sports at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Academy in Ybor City, Tampa, to becoming one of the most influential figures in women's collegiate athletics. Jean discusses the passage of Title IX in 1972, the battles to implement it, and the pivotal 1981 NCAA vote that opened Division I championships to women.Key Topics Discussed:Early Years in Ybor City — Growing up playing volleyball, basketball, & softball at OLPH; the influence of legendary coach Moochine FernandezFlorida State University — Discovering the lack of women's competitive sports despite paying equal student fees; the spark for advocacyUniversity of Iowa — Iowa's progressive history with women's basketball (six-player game, statewide TV coverage); coaching the women's golf team and being denied access to Upper Finkbine golf courseTitle IX (1972) — Its one-sentence mandate against gender discrimination in federally funded education; impact far beyond sports into law, medicine, and engineeringThe AIAW vs. NCAA — The Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women and its philosophical differences with the NCAA; the push by 11 women from D-1A institutions to move into the NCAAThe 1981 NCAA Vote at the Fontainebleau Hilton, Miami — Lost by one vote, then won on a motion to reconsider while opponents were outside celebratingUniversity of Missouri —  $35,000 women's budget in a $17 million athletic department; becoming the first woman to oversee men's non-revenue sports; securing Nike and Purina Cat Chow sponsorshipsSocial Acceptance & Marketing — Evolution from stigma around women athletes to corporate sponsorships and national media coverageEquality Beyond Gender Labels Notable Quotes:"If I need tenure to keep a job, I shouldn't have it. And if I'm good, I don't need tenure.""The part of my anatomy that I need to do this job exists from the neck up and not from the neck down.""When we stop identifying people by gender — it's the competency of the person, not their gender, that matters.""Nobody will ever come watch women's sports." — "Not if they don't know when they're playing."People Mentioned:Moochine Fernandez — Ybor City softball legend; recreation director at DeSoto Park; played on USCA teams against CubaGenelle Fernandez — Moochine's daughter; Jean's "sister" at OLPH through the Sodality tapping ceremonyPat Head Summitt — Tennessee women's basketball coachCaitlin Clark — University of Iowa basketball star and golferBillie Jean King — Pioneer of women's tennis and the WTAKaren Rudolph — Author of Sidelined No LongerSue Zipay — All-American Girls Professional Baseball League playerKey Institutions & Organizations:Our Lady of Perpetual Help Academy (OLPH), Ybor CityUniversity of South FloridaFlorida State UniversityUniversity of IowaStephens College (Columbia, MO)University of MissouriAIAW (Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women)NCAATampa Baseball Museum at YborDiscover more on Jean and the 10 other women who made Title IX a collegiate reality in Karen Rudolph's book: Sidelined No Longer: The Untold Story of Women's College Sports by Karen Rudolph - https://www.amazon.com/Sidelined-No-Longer-Untold-College-ebook/dp/B0G2KK8TV1 

Joshua Pardue is a real estate developer, investor, and advisor, and the founder of JPRE Development and JPRE Advisory, with more than $1 billion in transactions and a portfolio spanning adaptive reuse, mixed-use, net-lease, and urban revitalization projects across multiple markets.0:00:00 - Introduction0:02:30 - The Bricks0:10:08 - West Ybor0:16:48 - New Rooftop Restaurant0:26:24 - West Ybor Continued0:45:47 - Good Development1:21:06 - Betting on Ybor2:06:53 - Small Developers

Our Associate Producer Jillian Parks shares Austin based writer, Jennifer Simonson's tales of Ybor City's Cuban connection

Linda Saul-Sena is a former Tampa City Council member who served for 20 years and has spent decades advocating for better urban planning, historic preservation, neighborhood design, and public space in Tampa. She has also been deeply involved in civic and cultural leadership across the city, including preservation, community design, and public service.She explains:◼️How highways, suburban zoning, and car-centric planning helped hollow out historic Tampa neighborhoods◼️Why walkable districts like Ybor City, Hyde Park, and Davis Islands create stronger community and better local economies◼️What cities lose when ugly development, oversized roads, and bad design replace beauty, history, and human scale◼️How historic preservation, public art, and better infrastructure can bring depth, identity, and connection back to Tampa◼️Why climate change, floodplain rules, tree canopy, and storm resilience will shape the future of Tampa neighborhoods

Many of the regular Hacks are out of town this week, so it's another small group episode. Ricky and Pat send in a series of interviews from the Ybor City area. The full versions are tacked on at the end of the episode. The Hidden Herf is guessed after a massive clue and receives good … Continue reading "Episode 431: Let's Go Bowling – Local Spotlight: Castro's Backroom; Manchester, NH"

Arthenia Joyner had had enough. In February 1960, the 17-year-old could buy clothes at the F.W. Woolworth department store in downtown Tampa. But she was forbidden from trying them on first, in case she changed her mind and the garments went back on the rack where a white person would encounter them.And there was no way she could eat at the store's lunch counter, which was for whites only.So when young Joyner's peers planned to stage a series of sit-ins to peacefully protest the policy, she jumped at the chance to participate. By September of that year, a total of 18 department stores in Tampa had desegregated lunch counters.The Tampa Woolworth store closed in the 1990s. Today, a historical marker stands on the site of those history-making sit-ins.The events are also chronicled in the documentary Triumph: Tampa's Untold Chapter in the Civil Rights Movement. You can watch the film for free at wedu.org/triumph.Joyner went on to be an attorney, a Florida State Senator and an icon in Tampa's civil rights history. There's even a library named for her.We recently visited Joyner at her office in Ybor City, where she still practices law. 

From Florida's failing tobacco policies to giant rodents munching lettuce, we cover the state's public health challenges, community cleanups, street safety, and a cafe that's more about animal education than lattes.Call: 813-755-6562Message: FloridaMatters@wusf.orgWebsite: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

It's another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast with Mitchell Prudhomme, the director of Southern Board Game Fest!  First, Mitchell and BJ chat about some exciting news about SoBo! The guided playthroughs are live and there are a tons of great games to jump in. Go to www.southerngamefest.com to get your reservations. Then, Mitchell and BJ dive into some recent plays:  Inventors of the South Tigris from Garphill Games and Logic & Lore Variance, coming soon from Weird Giraffe Games.  Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.   Sit back with a cup of Cuban coffee and a deviled crab croquette from Ybor City, and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo! Laissez les bon temps rouler!  Get your Board Game Gumbo merch here: https://boardgamegumbo.wordpress.com/gumbo-merch/ Board Game Gumbo plays your games every TUESDAY on TWITCH! twitch.tv/boardgamegumbo @boardgamegumbo on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, Bluesky, Threads and Instagram www.boardgamegumbo.com ← our written reviews, news, and convention recaps ** Complimentary copies of some of the games discussed were provided by the publishers. ** 

Host Garrett sits down with developer Mike Montebourg to unpack why Tampa's zoning code, parking requirements, and permitting process make it harder to build walkable neighborhoods, mixed-use projects, and attainable housing. Drawing from his work on projects like Canvas Gas Worx, Ybor City townhomes, and past adaptive-reuse developments, Mike explains how outdated regulations, rising costs, and red tape shape what actually gets built and what it means for Tampa's urban future.0:00:00 - Introduction0:10:16 - Canvas Gas Worx0:20:52 - Why become a developer?0:27:53 - Florida Land Codes1:19:29 - 50 Year Mortgages1:24:57 - Article1:30:01 - Parking Minimums1:35:37 - Outro

In “How a Humble Crab Dish Became the Soul of Tampa,” Gravy producer Nicole Hutcheson travels across Tampa to trace the story of a lesser-known local dish—crab chilau. Every city has a dish that says something true about the people who built it. In Tampa, that dish is crab chilau. Made with blue crabs and simmered in tomatoes, garlic, spices, and served over pasta, crab chilau is shaped by Sicilians, Cuban and Afro-Cuban families, and Tampa's Black community—each group adding a twist to make it their own. Hutcheson's journey travels from historic Ybor City to rapidly gentrifying corridors of the city, and even knee-deep into the marshy waters of Tampa Bay. Along the way, she meets the people carrying crab chilau forward today: Enzo Pardo, a Sicilian chef reimagining the dish through his own heritage; Jesus Puerto, a Tampa native who returned home after decades away to stake his claim; and Reggie Nelson, an enterprising businessman and chef building a name for himself while preserving a culinary legacy rooted in community. Listeners hear first-hand how crab chilau isn't a single recipe. Instead it's what happens when different cultures, customs, and lived experiences come together in the same pot and city. No one version is the same—some are spicier, some brown the sauce until it resembles a stew. Others keep it closer to a sofrito. Add-ins like ground beef, smoked sausage, and snow crab aren't deviations; they're evidence of a dish built to evolve and feed a crowd. Through personal encounters in kitchens, restaurants, and the outdoors, Hutcheson shares how crab chilau reflects the way Tampa's food culture itself was built: informally, collaboratively, and without a singular owner. From cooks freestyling the pot to meals designed to nourish entire neighborhoods, the dish tells a larger story about gathering, creativity, and culture. Crab chilau is a living record of how cultures meet and adapt. Listeners will walk away from this episode with a deeper sense of Tampa's identity and place in the American South. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Brilliant Honduran Cigars - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.SMALL BATCH CIGAR - SAVE 15% - Exclusive Cigar Retail Partner of the Lizards - Visit SmallBatchCigar.com and use code LIZARD15 for 15% off your order. Free shipping and 5% rewards back always. Standard exclusions apply. Simple. Fast. Small Batch Cigar.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario 25 Edición Limitada with The Macallan A Night On Earth: The First Light Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys share Aganorsa's history, they discuss more 'Year of the Horse' releases and they find themselves once again distracted by packaging.PLUS: New Diplomáticos Cancilleres, UK vs. Cigar Lounges, S.T. Dupont's $70k Lighter, The BrickHouse is On Fire, a New Offering from The Macallan, Gizmo Banned from Selecting Cigars & MoreJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com

When Cal returns to Tampa's Ybor City to speak, he keeps a ritual that's become almost sacred: a meal at the legendary 120-year-old Columbia Restaurant, followed by a quiet moment of thanks to the man who first sent him there — Muhammad Ali's doctor, the renowned Ferdie Pacheco. Ferdie wasn't just the "Fight Doctor." He was an artist, a storyteller, and a man with a taste for a good practical joke. After his meal, Cal goes to pay tribute to Ferdie through his painting that hangs near The Columbia's kitchen. Only this time, the painting is gone, and it feels to Cal like an old friend has vanished. What happened next left Cal with a twist he couldn't see coming — and a hint that destiny sometimes whispers through the strangest openings. Listen in to hear the story unfold.

Should 7th Avenue be closed to traffic after the tragic high-speed crash that killed 4 people? Former Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan shares his thoughts on Ybor City safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should 7th Avenue be closed to traffic after the tragic high-speed crash that killed 4 people? Former Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan shares his thoughts on Ybor City safety.

Today's Top Stories include Senator Rick Scott's plan to fix Obamacare, a candidate for governor's push to put power back in the hands of local governments, a SCOTUS decision involving a Florida high school, a multi-state operation leading to the recovery of over 100 Florida children, and the latest on last weekend's deadly shooting of a popular DJ in Ybor City.

Florida Matters tackles tough issues, highlights little-known stories from our part of the world, and provides a greater perspective of what it means to live in the Sunshine State. Join us Monday through Thursday from noon-1pm EST as we journey across the state to explore the issues important to Floridians and cover the challenges facing our community and our state.Latest on deadly Ybor City crash, Florida's family caregivers, and a little sports talk - https://www.wusf.org/podcast/florida-matters/2025-11-13/latest-on-deadly-ybor-city-crash-floridas-family-caregivers-sports-talkCall: 813-755-6562Message: FloridaMatters@wusf.orgWebsite: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

TOP STORIES - A breakdown of the House vote to reopen the federal government, plus new charges for the man accused of crashing into a Ybor City bar and killing four people. We also look at AAA's decision to roll back Florida auto insurance rates. An update on a Lakeland cold-case murder involving a 14-year-old victim, the attorney general seeks the death penalty in a Hernando child sex battery case, and progress on Tropicana Field repairs with the Rays funding several upgrades.

TOP STORIES - A breakdown of the House vote to reopen the federal government, plus new charges for the man accused of crashing into a Ybor City bar and killing four people. We also look at AAA's decision to roll back Florida auto insurance rates. An update on a Lakeland cold-case murder involving a 14-year-old victim, the attorney general seeks the death penalty in a Hernando child sex battery case, and progress on Tropicana Field repairs with the Rays funding several upgrades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four people are killed and at least 13 others injured when a speeding driver slammed into a crowd outside Bradley’s on 7th, a popular bar with the queer community in Tampa’s Ybor City district. A Michigan mother accused of killing her 3-year-old son to “make room” for a baby with her boyfriend has admitted to the crime. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley gives the latest details in the Ybor City tragedy that took late Friday Night/Early Saturday morning. And a friendly reminder not to freak out when this happens to us tomorrow morning.

Ashley gives us updates on the on-going government shutdown and the tragic card accident that happened on Friday in Ybor City... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley delivers us all breaking and up to date stories this hour... including more information on the Ybor City fatal car crash that happened over the weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend our very own Jaime Ferrera was involved in the accident in Ybor city which claimed several lives and injured even more. We get a first hand account of what happened on Friday night and how he is feeling after all of the chaos happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley gives the latest details in the Ybor City tragedy that took late Friday Night/Early Saturday morning. And a friendly reminder not to freak out when this happens to us tomorrow morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley gives us updates on the on-going government shutdown and the tragic card accident that happened on Friday in Ybor City...

Ashley delivers us all breaking and up to date stories this hour... including more information on the Ybor City fatal car crash that happened over the weekend

Over the weekend our very own Jaime Ferrera was involved in the accident in Ybor city which claimed several lives and injured even more. We get a first hand account of what happened on Friday night and how he is feeling after all of the chaos happened.

She pours wine, and she pours into people. Denise Marsh is a sommelier and certified wine specialist at Society Wine Bar in Tampa's Ybor City historic district. And vino isn't the only thing that brings her joy. She's also passionate about empowering people—women in particular. Denise does this through speaking engagements, international retreats and her book, Do It For Your SELFIE!: A Guide to Loving Yourself, Redesigning Your Life, and Getting Aligned from Within and its companion journal. She also hosts the podcasts Getting R.A.W. with Denise and the aptly named Spiritual Growth and Wine: Exploring Self-Discovery, Transformation and Wine Conversations.In this conversation, the Apollo Beach resident shares how she went from battling anxiety and depression to becoming resiliant—even after getting rear-ended on her way to our interview. She explains how wine is a metaphor for our spiritual growth and shares practices to help us feel more grounded before we even get out of bed.If you're craving more meaning and some great wine recommendations, this conversation is for you. So pour yourself a glass of something you love, get comfy and let's dive in.Related episodes:“Epicurious One” Stephanie Love Is Disrupting the Wine Industry, One Chicken Wing at a TimeConscious Cuisine: Husband-and-Wife Master Sommeliers Andrew McNamara and Emily Pickral on How Climate Change Affects WinSummer Reading and Wine Pairings from Book + Bottle's Terra Dunham

For episode 433 we're taking some post-tour downtime and bringing it back to our Tampa live show from 2019 to kick off hot ghoul summer! First Em brings us an Ybor City two-fer with the ghosts of the Cuban Club and Don Vicente de Ybor Historic Inn. Then Christine covers a collection of the ever-present, ever meme-able “Florida Man” crime stories. And don't mind us as we silently guffaw at the ghosts dragging Tampa… and that's why we drink!  Start listening and discover what's beyond the edge of your seat. New members can try Audible now free for 30 days and dive into a world of new thrills. Visit Audible.com/DRINK or text DRINK to 500-500. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/drink today.  Grab an Angry Orchard Cider today. Don't Get Angry. Get Orchard. Please Drink Responsibly. Treat your closet to a little summer glow-up with Quince. Go to Quince.com/drink for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices