Podcasts about Ybor City

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

In episode 130, Garrett sits down with Darryl Shaw, the developer behind one of Tampa's largest urban redevelopment projects: Gasworx. Known for co-founding BluePearl Veterinary and now revitalizing Ybor City, Darryl shares how his decades-long vision is transforming vacant lots into a walkable, connected, and culturally vibrant district. They discuss the history of the Gasworx site, the failed Rays stadium deal, the importance of the streetcar system, the role of public parks, and why small businesses matter as much as big investments. This episode is a deep dive into what it takes to reshape a city block by block—and why it's not just about profits, but purpose.0:00:00 - Introduction0:02:18 - Hotel Haya0:05:33 - Activating Ybor0:07:27 - Daryl Shaw 0:15:51 - Veterinary Business0:20:25 - Acquiring Ybor Property 0:36:03 - Revitalizing Ybor0:51:25 - Gasworx1:00:46 - The Rays in Ybor1:08:14 - Gasworx Continued

TOP STORIES - Engineers work to address collapse concerns at Clearwater condo; Lawsuit filed against Jeff Knight in Clearwater Ferry crash; Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office to move from Ybor City; Black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel chimney, Conclave hasn't elected pope in first vote; Florida man refuses to leave young girls' dance class, attacks manager; Naked man with sex toys and meth caught entering Marion resident's home.

Jed hosts a club in Ybor City every Friday night (Zodiac Nightclub off 7th Ave) - but Jed claims that he is one of the worst wingmen of all-time

TOP STORIES - Family rallies after Tampa mother suddenly deported; FWC cites Charter Captain Brock Horner for additional boating violations; Scammer pretending to be Keanu Reeves bilks Bay Area woman out of $160K; Wife of US Coast Guard member arrested in Key West over expired visa after housing security check; FSU reopening Student Union as students still feel an impact from the recent shooting; Suspect in drug investigation attempts to flee on scooter; Clearwater boat crash: 1 killed, several injured in crash involving Clearwater Ferry; Loved ones of US Army veteran say Hillsborough deputies were too quick to shoot; Ybor City developer said there's no room for Rays stadium on its site.

This week we continue the burnout conversation, but we give you tips this time on how to avoid it. Get the scoop on the couples experience in Tampa pride parade in Ybor City.

In Episode 121, Garrett sits down with Chris Kneer, a retired banker turned author, to discuss his debut novel Bluebird: A Cigar City Thriller. The conversation explores Tampa as a rich setting for fiction, the cultural complexity of Ybor City, and how real-life financial events shaped the book's plot. Chris shares behind-the-scenes details about self-publishing, the audiobook production process, and why he believes storytelling is essential to capturing Tampa's identity. The episode also covers firsthand insights into the shutdown of community banks, the evolution of SBA lending, and what makes Tampa an emerging creative hub.0:00:00 - Cigar City0:03:54 - Chris Kneer0:13:56 - Ybor City0:35:12 - Writing Bluebird0:52:56 - Banking during 20081:01:44 - Banking during Covid1:12:47 - Bluebird

Every Friday night Jed has been hosting a club night at Zodiac Nightclub off of 7th Ave in Ybor City... we go around the club asking patrons if they know these questions... while they are drunk!

In Episode 115 of The TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Tampa Bay sports insider JP Peterson to break down the latest on the Tampa Bay Rays' stadium saga. From failed deals in St. Petersburg to behind-the-scenes negotiations with new ownership groups, JP explains why Major League Baseball has finally had enough of Stu Sternberg and why a move to Tampa is more likely than ever. They discuss potential stadium locations, how Tampa business leaders are stepping up, and what this means for the future of baseball in the region. If you're a Rays fan or just curious about one of the biggest business moves in Tampa history, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

Tampa Smokers night at the Tampa Baseball Museum in Ybor with Joe Maddon & Larry Rothschild https://www.tampabaseballmuseum.org/Rays Fans Stadium FatigueRays owner, Stu Sternberg's, past challenges with minority owners of RaysStu's staunch support of community charities & representation with Pride Night & Heritage Nights. Some conservatives not pleasedSt Pete Deal in questionMarch 31st Deadline  -  Rays Matt Silverman, Stu Sternberg, St Pete & $700 millionShouldn't Rays have had a better “What IF” plan BJP Peterson scoop on buyers of Tampa Bay Rays 3 groups of potential buyers: Joe Molloy & DeBartolo familyDan Doyle of Dex ImagingCarter McCain with mystery out of town investorsWhat about Darryl ShawDeBartolo pardoned by Donald Trump – how that might impact saleAlternate locations for Rays if St Pete deal goes awry – Ybor City, Florida State Fairgrounds, Orlando or relocate Yankees & move Rays into a remodeled George Steinbrenner FieldWould Fairgrounds location get support from Ron DeSantis & Trump?Historical look at McCourts ownership of LA Dodgers & MLB CommissionerRays saga could be a movie with George Clooney playing StuValue of an Open Air stadium comparisons between Montreal's Big O stadium “parking lot” experience compared to the outdoor beauty of FenwayLate summer heat and health of minor league players in FloridaSt Pete Real Estate Development agreement with Stu includes 65 acres at a greatly reduced value priceAL East - Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays injuries Impact of losing Gerritt Cole, Luis Gil, Giancarlo Stanton, DJ LeMahieuYankees will need more runs from Anthony Volpe, Cody Bellinger, Paul GoldschmidtBraves passed on Max Fried – aging & injuries?Red Sox injuries include Brayan Bello, Lucas Giolito, Kutter Crawford, Sandoval . . .Orioles & Grayson RodriguezJays injuries include Max Scherzer, Alek Manoah & Eric SwansonRays healthiest in AL East – Shane McClanahan is back and pitching rotation is strongCurtis Mead is getting extra opportunities in Spring TrainingRays Versatile Roster includes a strong bench with Curtis Mead, Richie Palacio & Curtis MeadLooking forward to Ha-Seong Kim and Danny Jansen this season with the RaysMat's Rays Trifecta – New Stadium, Playoff Run & World SeriesSpecial Thanks to the Nurses, Doctors & staff at South Florida Baptist HospitalFollow Mat on Blue Sky at  https://bsky.app/profile/matgermain.bsky.socialYou can find Mark on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/baseballbizondeck.bsky.socialSpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward

Jed hosts a club in Ybor City every Friday night (Zodiac Night Club!). When he gets off the clock, he loves getting some late night food to comfort him. But what is the best late-night food stop?

We play THEjoeSHOW's Ybor Intoxi-quiz every Friday to win entry VIP style into Zodiac Night Club in Ybor City. We give you a sneak peak into what to expect this morning at 9:10!

Every Friday we challenge you to guess whether the patrons of Zodiac Night Club in Ybor City got these questions right when they were asked basic questions while intoxicated. How well did this week's contestants do?

Every Friday Jed is hosting Elevated Friday Nights at Zodiac Night Club in Ybor City. We had one of associates Colby go out and ask some questions to people who were drinking at the club... who will with the Intoxi-quiz?!

Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training & AL East OutlookToronto Blue Jays Front Office Do You Miss Alex Anthopoulos? -  "Every freaking day."Anthopoulos and Beeston were more transparent & connected with fansAtkins is more of a spokesperson, while Shapiro makes the decisions.Blue Jays' High Payroll & Poor Roster ManagementPayroll is around $271M, making them the 5th highest-spending team.Despite spending, the team lacks major offseason upgrades.Concerns over failing to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette.Luxury Tax & Future Uncertainty & Aging playersFuture of MLB's luxury tax and potential salary cap/floor in 2027.Rogers invested $300M in stadium renovations,Leadership shakeup could be imminent Pitching staff (e.g., Kevin Gausman, Chris Bassitt) is among oldest in MLB.George Springer and other key veterans are aging.Farm System Ranked around 23rd-24th in MLBThe team could face a major decline in 2026-2027 iTrade & Deadline ImplicationsIf Jays struggle by midseason, major trades (Guerrero, Bichette) could happen."It feels like a one-year prove-it-or-lose-it situation." Jays seemingly pursued top players like Shohei Ohtani & Juan Soto but didn't land them.Fanbase is already fed up with Shapiro & Atkins, especially after the 2023 playoff controversy (José Berríos decision).Bright Spots in Spring Training - Alan Roden (OF, Triple-A prospect)Discussion on Tampa Bay Rays Attendance and Team DevelopmentsExpects Better Attendance in 2025 in Tampa - highlighted the limited stadium capacity of around 15,000-16,000.Attendance fluctuates, it often spikes when teams like the Yankees come to town. Rays should take over George Steinbrenner Field in Tampa rather than remain in St. Petersburg or move to Ybor City.Blue Jays Roster Outlook newly acquired second baseman Andrés Giménez and veteran pitcher Max Scherzer, including Jeff Hoffman and Chad Green and the re-signing of Ryan Yarbrough.Brent Cardy expects a strong season from Bichette if he remains healthy.Bichette has a history of leading the league in hits and could do so again.Defensive ability at shortstop, though he may have some DH days.Bichette's bat speed decline in 2024, potentially linked to concussion issuesBichette is still a tough out and a crucial piece of the Blue Jays' success.Farm System ranked 24th - Notable prospects include:Jonatan Clase (expected to start in Buffalo).Addison Barger & Davis Schneider (potential minor league assignments).Kendry Rojas (high swing-and-miss potential, could be a future impact arm).Josh KasevichChad Dallas, Ricky Tiedemann, & Alek Manoah (injury setbacks affecting pitching depth).Jays' pitching has been depleted, requiring improvements in drafting and scouting.Catching Depth & Alejandro KirkExpected to play around 115-120 games.Backup options include Heineman, Bethancourt, and Phil Clarke.Kirk could be a 3 WAR player, with Guerrero Jr. potentially at 7-8 WAR, & Bichette at 4 WAR if healthy.Overall Blue Jays Expectations -  Cardy predicts 83-84 winsFollow Mat on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/matgermain.bsky.social, Mark on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/baseballbizondeck.bsky.socialSpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, #RachelLaLoca chats virtually with Actress, Director, Playwright and Director of Marketing for The Actor's Gang in Los Angeles, Mariana Da Silva. The two talk about the new bilingual play she wrote, directs and stars in, Ybor City--a project with real purpose. In the heart of Ybor City, a mysterious entity begins to influence the reader system used in the cigar factories, leading to the education of workers and rising tensions in the workplace. Following a shocking death in one of the factories, Nena, a grieving employee, emerges as the first female reader and reluctant leader of a revolutionary movement. Under the artistic direction of Academy Award-winner Tim Robbins, The Actor's Gang presents new, unconventional and uncompromising plays and dynamic reinterpretations of the classics, to restore the ancient sense of the stage as a shared sacred space, to introduce theater to children and help them find their own creative voices, to bring the freedom of self-expression to the incarcerated. Dates: February 27th - April 5th Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM Thursdays are Pay-What-You-Can! Sunday Matinees on March 2nd, 9th and 30th at 2 PM   RACHEL'S LINKS https://linktr.ee/RachelLaLoca Follow Rachel Follow Mariana

Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne breaks down events happening around the Tampa Bay area this weekend, including the Sant' Yago Knight parade in Ybor City and the Florida State Fair.

May Pang - the Lost Weekend girlfriend of John Lennon - shows her photos of the Beatle at Tempus Projects in Ybor City.

This is our 2025, Season Six Premiere!This week we are discussing The Dead Files “Hotel Hell” (Season 1 Episode 5) which aired October 28, 2011.We really liked this episode, it was super fun looking back on the old way of doing things, way back in Season 1 of The Dead Files. We debated whether ghosts are transparent or not, compared film vs video, and pondered whether Amy Allan actually saw a different spirit than what was said in the episode. Amy Allan, please let us know!So, grab your hair goop, and join us where… The Activity Continues. Content Warning:In this episode we mention suicide, and even have a short little true crime talk. Also, while Amy and Steve's swears are bleeped on TV, ours are not. The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy, Megan, and AP chat about true crime, ghost stories, haunts, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. We also occasionally do interviews with people from the paranormal world, with the goal of learning from others and sharing that with you! We think you'll really benefit from the things these people have to say. Sometimes we get a little scientific. We enjoy trying to come up with possible explanations for some of the things that the clients experience. But this by no means indicates that we do not believe the clients or are invalidating their experiences. We do believe. This episode was recorded on December 1, 2024, and released on January 16, 2025. Chapter Markers00:00:00 Intro/Theme music00:00:39 Content Warning & Housekeeping00:03:33 Segment One – The Set up00:29:33 Segment Two – Diggin' Tru De Ahkives00:57:17 Segment Three – The Reveal01:03:10 JonBenét Ramsey Doc is Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey01:05:13 Wrap up01:05:27 Allanism01:06:37 Next Week01:07:51 OutroEpisode links:Visit us at: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102This episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Jxe8AbfZgNXHePvbvtISL?si=d2e44c1e345d4b5dOur friends at History Goes Bump did a great write up on this area and mentioned the show: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2019/05/hgb-ep-298-haunted-ybor-city.htmlArticle Amy read from: https://www.813area.com/entertainment/haunted-ghost-stories-in-ybor-city-and-tampa.htmlVideo featuring Dr. Gary Mormino: https://watch.tbae.net/m/gq5dWnVx/jos-luis-avellanal?list=MLAKJH4lArticle about the hotel's history: https://tourtampabayarchitecture.com/ybor-3Book Club: Immigrant World of Ybor City by Gary Mormino and George Pozzetta: https://amzn.to/49j5kXwAmazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you. Disclaimer:This podcast is in no way affiliated with Warner Brothers, HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We're just fans that love the show and want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing the episodes and similar content. Credits:Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg, Megan Simmons, and Amy PiersakProduction, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC.Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Cannelle https://melissaoliveri.comAI artwork by Fotor https://www.fotor.com/referrer/1ygaknya  Affiliates/SponsorsPlease see our Store page for all the links for all our current affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/ Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We'll see you next time!If you want to hear us every week, join us on Patreon where you get extra episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesIf you want to hear us EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tac/exclusive-content

Send us a textThe boys are podcasting in a from cathedral and now converted to a cigar lounge.Romas is recovering from his previous night out.Ducharme is celebrating his birthday. https:/patreon.com/2als1podhttps://www.instagram.com/thetalkingdickscomedypodcast/https://twitter.com/DicksTwohttps://www.facebook.com/thetwodickshttps://www.facebook.com/The-Talking-Dicks-Comedy-Podcast-107101331446404Support the show

In Episode 98 of The TBD Podcast, Garrett talks with Tampa City Councilman Bill Carlson about Tampa's growth and the challenges that come with it. They discuss Ybor City's transformation, the push to preserve its history, and how development is reshaping the area. Bill shares his thoughts on housing affordability, infrastructure improvements, and how Tampa can grow while keeping its character. This conversation gives you a clear look at the decisions shaping Tampa's future. 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:04:01 - Historical Ybor architectural vision 0:06:09 - Tampa-Cuba historical connections 0:10:51 - Williamsburg's historic recreation parallels 0:13:19 - Saint Augustine and cultural reflection 0:16:18 - Ybor parking, cultural preservation 0:24:55 - Maximizing development around sites 0:26:00 - Tampa Union Station Renovation 0:27:16 - CRA funding for historic properties 0:30:24 - Union Station and urban vision 0:31:38 - Tampa's infrastructure challenges 0:46:29 - City transit funding limitations 1:05:57 - Autonomous transit in Tampa 1:10:12 - Gondolas and transit funding 1:57:18 - Ferry commuter service setbacks

On this week's Labor Radio Podcast Weekly…  The We Rise Fighting podcast interviews Madeline Topf, co-president of the graduate workers union in Madison, Wisconsin, about Act 10 and its reversal last week… It's been a new day in the United Auto Workers since the election of Shawn Fain as president in 2023, with the union carrying out an aggressive organizing and political program that has established the UAW as a major presence in American life. On the Reinventing Solidarity podcast, New Labor Forum's Micah Uetricht spoke to Jonah Furman, a top aide to Fain, about the union's strategy, its various wins and losses among nonunion auto manufacturers in the American South, its relationship to the Democratic Party under President Joe Biden, and the impact of a Donald Trump presidency on the union and labor as a whole… The Art and Labor podcast folks have thoughts on the CEO shooter, Wicked, and seeing the Bidens in a bookstore… Live, in front of a seductive studio audience, Sarah and Max bring to a climax the first intoxicating season of What Do We Want?, a podcast about what brings social movements together and drives them apart… Intimacy coordinators are an essential part of creating safe and professional working environments on movie sets, acting as advocates and liaisons between actors and production for scenes involving nudity, simulated sex and other intimate acts. Last month, intimacy coordinators unanimously agreed to join SAG-AFTRA in a National Labor Relations Board vote. To discuss why this matters and what it means for the future of the profession and the entertainment industry at large, the SAG-AFTRA Podcast is joined by intimacy coordinators Claire Warden and Erin Tillman, who were instrumental in the recent vote to unionize… Labor History Today producer Patrick Dixon talks with historian Sarah McNamara about her book Ybor City, Crucible of the Latina South, which tells the story of immigrant and U.S.-born Latinas and Latinos who organized strikes, marched against fascism, and criticized U.S. foreign policy… Alan Moore is one of the most important comic book and graphic novel creators in the business. The Green and Red podcast discusses how Moore's work – including “The Watchmen” and “V for Vendetta,” -- has subverted literary and comic book genres and put radical ideas into the mainstream…Plus Harold's Shows You Should Know! Please help us build sonic solidarity by clicking on the share button below. Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people's issues and concerns. @CunySLU @ArtandLaborPod @sagaftra @PodcastGreenRed#LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO Edited by Patrick Dixon, produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips.

On this week's Labor History Today: 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. Producer Patrick Dixon talks with historian Sarah McNamara about her book Ybor City, Crucible of the Latina South, which tells the story of immigrant and U.S.-born Latinas and Latinos 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. On this week's Labor History in Two: The American Federation of Labor is founded. Questions, comments, or suggestions are welcome, and to find out how you can be a part of Labor History Today, email us at LaborHistoryToday@gmail.com Labor History Today is produced by the Labor Heritage Foundation and the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor. #LaborRadioPod #History #WorkingClass #ClassStruggle @GeorgetownKILWP #LaborHistory @UMDMLA @ILLaborHistory @AFLCIO @StrikeHistory #LaborHistory @wrkclasshistory  

Send us a textAnother rooftop in person podcast. The boys broadcast from the roof of a cigar bar in Historic Ybor City. https:/patreon.com/2als1pod https://www.instagram.com/thetalkingdickscomedypodcast/ https://twitter.com/DicksTwo https://www.facebook.com/thetwodicks https://www.facebook.com/The-Talking-Dicks-Comedy-Podcast-107101331446404 Support the show

Bobby and Jared break down the abysmal start to the season for the Bruins, the DOD failing their audit for the 7th straight year, government inefficiency, Ybor City in Tampa, and what it would take to fix the MBTA.   Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to the show to stay up to date on the latest releases! You can also find the video show on YouTube by clicking here.   Make sure you check out LMNT electrolyte drink mix at drinklmnt.com! Use the following link to get a FREE variety pack with your first purchase! http://elementallabs.refr.cc/jaredmello    Thank you to our sponsor MoonBrew! Go to www.noonbrew.com/jaredmello for 10% off your entire purchase!   Thank you to our sponsor The Ice Pod! Go to www.podcompany.com and use our promo code: JARED10093 for $10 off your entire purchase!   Make sure you sign up with MyBookie.com to get all of your bets in. Use our promo code: SARCASMPOD to double your first deposit up to $1000!

This week, it's our cheesiest episode yet. We're heading to Cheeseology. Located in a 125-year-old building in Tampa's historic Ybor City neighborhood, the shop offers cheesemaking classes, tastings, take-home cheeses and other local products for sale. Dalia and The Zest's brand manager, Alexandria Ebron, visited Cheeseology for a conversation with co-owner Kelly Hays. In this conversation, Kelly shares how a vacation inspired her and her husband, Paul, to open the shop in early 2024. She also goes over the basics of cheesemaking and how to choose a cheese you'll love, even if you're cutting back on dairy.After their chat, Dalia and Alex stuck around for Cheeseology's pizza class, in which they made mozzarella, used the cheese to make a pizza and then enjoyed their creation in Cheeseology's cafe area.Related episodes: Learn to Make Neapolitan Pizza “We Got Engaged up at the Milking Parlor”: Modern Dairy Farmers Sutton & Kris Rucks Firehouse Chef Manny FD on Cooking for his “Second Family” and the Right Way to Extinguish a Kitchen Fire

Episode 166 Gavin of Ikaika & Still Proud Clothing Gavin grew up in LaHaina Hawaii, which recently was in the world news for horrendous fire which destroyed alot of the area. He would later live in Florida where he found Hardcore, started bands, booked shows etc. He returned to Lahaina to start a family and his long term project Still Proud Clothing. He is now on the verge of a new project, Ikaika, which he started with his close friend Josh Couture of Exit Strategy. Tragically Josh passed suddenly and now Josh White of Florida Mind and State of Mind booking is memorializing Josh with a festival in Ybor City, Fl November 8th and 9th. We talk about growing up & finding hardcore, leaving the mainland and returning home and what the future for Gavin, Ikaika and Still Proud will be. Check out their links here Demo streaming links: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ikaika1/a-demonstration-of-pacific-fury https://www.instagram.com/ikaikahc/ https://www.instagram.com/stillproud/ https://www.instagram.com/stillgavin_SP/ https://ikaikahc.bandcamp.com/album/a-demonstration-of-pacific-fury-demo https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555485103173&mibextid=LQQJ4d OPENING TRACK OF THE EPISODE IKAIKA - ENDLESS BATTLE

This episode is another recorded Fireside Chat that we have been doing live on third Thursdays at Blind Tiger in Ybor City. In this session, we sat down with Dennis Amadeus, local poet and entrepreneur to talk about creativity, and community. We heard about his heritage, and how it has influenced his life and craft, and maybe we all will walk away a little more community minded. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworkethic/support

Gator Alley, Ybor City, and swamp ass - an eventful September week in Florida.

Monica was the very first guest in our Fireside Chat Series that we have been hosting on third Thursdays at Blind Tiger Cafe in Ybor City. Monica Petrella is the Food Systems Coordinator for Homegrown Hillsborough and she was such an incredible guest to kick off the series. enjoy THE FIRESIDE CHAT IS A SPEAKER SERIES INTERVIEWING LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS, CIVIC LEADERS, EDUCATORS, POLITICIANS, JOURNALISTS, AND ACTIVE CITIZENS — THROUGH THEIR LIFE'S JOURNEY TO SHARE VULNERABLE MOMENTS OF TRIUMPH, FAILURE, AND WISDOM. SPEAKERS ALSO OFFER UP PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR HOW TO ADDRESS PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHALLENGES. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworkethic/support

In Episode 78 of the TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Joshua Pardue—an accomplished investor, developer, and advisor whose portfolio exceeds $250 million. Together, they delve into how savvy individuals capitalized on opportunities during the 2008 recession, explore the critical role of calculated risk in business success, and discuss the promising future of Ybor City and the transformative Gasworx development. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in strategic investments and urban development. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:16 - Ybor in the 2000's 0:03:33 - Joshua's early career 0:12:49 - Advice for young entrepreneurs 0:17:11 - Taking advantage of the 2008 recession 0:19:19 - Having faith in your market 0:22:01 - Taking risks in business 0:28:37 - Mitigating risk from speculative investments 0:35:25 - Breaking Cube-smarts record for units leased in a day 0:41:12 - Urban Markets 0:49:45 - Will house prices continue to increase? 0:52:58 - What's the point of life? 0:53:51 - What is Joshua Pardue up to today? 0:56:28 - What will Florida's major cities look like in 20 years? 0:59:55 - Gasworx 1:26:35 - Does Tampa have the largest urban core redevelopment happening in the country? 1:30:47 - Does political violence affect the real estate market? 1:44:49 - Outro

Educator, historian, baseball enthusiast, and advocate of the gameHighly respected in Tampa's baseball community and known for his contributions, including the Tony Saladino Senior Tournament.Tony's Baseball Beginnings:Tony fell in love with baseball in Ybor City, inspired by Al Lopez. He played in a recreational league before Little Leagues existed, directed by Andrew Espolita, who also influenced Lou Piniella and Tony La Russa.Hillsborough County's Baseball Legacy:Hillsborough County boasts over 95 baseball players who made it to Major League Baseball.Tony reminisces about the vibrant baseball culture and the facilities like Cuscaden Park in Ybor City.Personal Connections and Memorabilia:Tony shares personal stories and mementos from his home, including connections to Wade Boggs and the Al Lopez statue project.He recounts memories of Al Lopez and the impact of the Al Lopez FieldTony Saladino Senior Tournament:Founded in honor of Tony's father, the tournament has been running for 44 years.The tournament started with 11 teams and now features 42 teams from Hillsborough County. The Saladino family, especially Tony's wife, Bertha, played a crucial role in hosting scouts and supporting the tournament's success.Community and Support:The Saladino family provided free admission, programs, and home-cooked meals for scouts The tournament became a significant scouting event, known nationwide for its hospitality and talent showcaseExpansion and Collaboration:The Tampa Bay Rays front office proposed moving the Saladino championship game to Tropicana Field Tony suggested an All-Star game between Hillsborough and Pinellas County instead.The All-Star game continues to strengthen community ties and promote local talent.Notable Players and Awards:The tournament has seen many players go on to Major League Baseball, including Doc Gooden and Dave Magadan. Tony recounts the story of Dave Magadan signing his Alabama scholarship at Tony's home.University of Tampa's Success:Tony shares the pride of seeing his grandson, Nico Saladino, play as a shortstop for the University of Tampa (UT)UT victory in the NCAA Division II World Series.Legacy and Future:Saladino's son now manages the tournament, continuing the family tradition. Tony reflects on his lifelong dedication to baseball aHis motto: "I'm slowing down, but I'm not stopping."Special Thanks to Williams Ross Chernoff's Nomads for the music Makie ElkinoShow Notes created in part by ChatGPTMark can be found on Twitter x.com  @TheBaseballBiz & and at  http://www.baseballbizondeck.comSubscribe, follow and rate the show. Thank you.BaseballBiz is on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, and SpotifySpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward"

In episode 76 of the TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Walt Chancey, the Sr. Managing Partner and Owner of Chancey Design. They delve into Walt's journey into architecture, explore the evolution of Ybor City, his innovative projects in Alys Beach, and discuss a creative new solution to affordable housing. Tune in for a fascinating conversation with one of the leading voices in architectural design. Based in Tampa, Florida, Chancey Design is renowned for crafting exceptional living spaces in single family, multi family, senior living, mixed use, and the hospitality industry. Their work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Southern Accents, Florida Architecture, Veranda, and Florida Design. Notably, They've made significant contributions to iconic traditional neighborhood developments in Florida, including Alys Beach, WaterSound, WaterColor, Rosemary Beach, and Windmark Beach. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:07 - Why did you pick Tampa? 00:05:09 - Recent Ybor City Project - Casa Marti 00:06:54 - The First Office in Ybor City 00:09:20 - Was Nightlife Bg in Ybor City in late 80s? 00:10:10 - Growth of the Historic District 00:14:15 - Early work of Walt Chancey 00:18:29 -Ybor Square 00:23:40 - Walt Chancey upbringing 00:25:03 - Highway 30A 00:26:18 - Seaside 00:31:30 - Alys Beach 00:42:10 - Chancey Design Projects 00:51:25 - How to Decide Where to Build a New Project 00:55:33 - Urban Neighbors - The Future of Living Proposal 1:12:57 - Old Tampa 1:17:21 - Do New Government Regulations Make Is Easier to Build New Developments 1:21:10 - Cassa Ybor

Tampa Bay Business Journal Real Estate Editor Ashley Kritzer - Another Ybor City business is closing, this one after just three months.

Today's top stories include the Madeira Beach Mayor resigning, a car driving into a Tampa McDonald's', the death of actor Donald Sutherland, Hillsborough County considering moving the sheriff's' office out of Ybor City, a Tampa dentist arrested over online threats, and a distracted driver incident in Polk County.

On today's MJ Morning Show: Cyber trucks Morons in the news Weather chatter Job extinction list A call to Chloe who is beginning her internship MJ received a litter from USPS... He's not thrilled with it Olympic team snubs Caitlin Clark If you know a single guy, don't touch his  'this' A woman who didn't know she was pregnant gave birth at a restaurant Diddy update: A university recinded his PhD. Counterfeit merchandise being sold in Palm Beach Why does Starbucks have such long wait times? MJ saw a car with the bumper hanging way off... Instagram A mom won't return shopping carts with kids in car... We took calls Kit Kat bars... with ketchup???? Taco Bell art thefts MJ finally getting his Red Lobster booth Man loses colon from a sneeze There are tunnels under Ybor City... we've known this JLo is still wearing her wedding ring, and apparently Meghan McCain isn't a fan of her

NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Read Shepherd joins Ryan Gorman and Dana McKay with some of Today's Top Stories - Florida Supreme Court denies suspended state attorney's bid for reinstatement, Tampa residents will soon pay more for trash collection, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office HQ may leave Ybor City, Ethan Fussell murder suspect's car found, wildfires rage in Polk County, SunPass scams continue, and Steve Bannon has been ordered to report to jail by July 1.

Earlier this season, we heard from Adrian Miller. Nicknamed the Soul Food Scholar, the Denver-based researcher has written several books on African-American culinary traditions, including Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue and The President's Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, from the Washingtons to the Obamas. His first book, Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time, won the 2014 James Beard Foundation Book Award for Reference and Scholarship. He also appears in the acclaimed Netflix docuseries High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America.Adrian visited Florida in February to headline the Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival. The evening before the main event, he spoke at Collards After Dark at The Cuban Club in Tampa's Ybor City neighborhood. In a conversation on stage with Dalia, Adrian shared tales from the latest topic to catch his interest—beverage preferences of U.S. presidents. We're sharing that conversation here with you on the pod.Adrian delves into which presidents made their own wine, which abstained and who drank confiscated booze during Prohibition. He also explores how wine is selected for White House state dinners, which first lady favored daiquiris and why all of this matters.Related episodes:Soul Food Scholar Adrian Miller Will Headline the Tampa Bay Collard Green FestivalToni Tipton-Martin Celebrates African-American Chefs in ‘Jubilee'Gabrielle E.W. Carter & Dr. LaDonna Butler on Food as Rest & ResistanceDr. Fred Opie on the “Fascinating” African Roots of Florida FoodsFrom the Big House to the White House: Dr. Martha Bireda on Foodways of the Enslaved

In episode 67 of the TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Joanna Olsen, the owner of the Coyote Ugly Saloon in Ybor City. Tune in as Garrett and Joanna discuss Ybors growth over the years, future Ybor development, and the biased news coverage surrounding Ybor nightlife.

The theme for J.C. Newman Cigar Company at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was sports. That is because J.C. Newman Cigar Company had two sports-themed releases. First up, J.C. Newman showcased a second installment of the LeRoy Neiman Collector's Series that draws inspiration from the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Second is a special release honoring the defunct minor league baseball team, the Tampa Smokers. Since J.C. Newman's El Reloj factory is located in Ybor City, Tampa, the company's history is entwined with the history of Tampa, so it is appropriate to honor this team. Both the LeRoy Neiman Collector's Edition and Tampa Smokers cigars are rolled at the El Reloj factory. Additionally, J.C. Newman again brought its cardboard replica of the El Reloj factory to its space at the show. PCA 2024 Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-sLe  

The theme for J.C. Newman Cigar Company at the 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show was sports. That is because J.C. Newman Cigar Company had two sports-themed releases. First up, J.C. Newman showcased a second installment of the LeRoy Neiman Collector's Series that draws inspiration from the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Second is a special release honoring the defunct minor league baseball team, the Tampa Smokers. Since J.C. Newman's El Reloj factory is located in Ybor City, Tampa, the company's history is entwined with the history of Tampa, so it is appropriate to honor this team. Both the LeRoy Neiman Collector's Edition and Tampa Smokers cigars are rolled at the El Reloj factory. Additionally, J.C. Newman again brought its cardboard replica of the El Reloj factory to its space at the show. PCA 2024 Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-sLe  

Harry Kayafas is a builder, developer, and the owner of Sterling Cigar Lounge in Ybor City. Sterling Cigar Lounge is an infill development on 7th Ave in Ybor City. It includes a first floor restaurant, a second and third floor of a boutique hotel/ Airbnb, and a fourth floor cigar lounge with a bar, humidor and outdoor patio space.

Step into the world of sophistication and indulgence with Cigar Talk Episode. Hosted by Rob Jones, this week's episode is a journey through the finer things in life, featuring:

This week Christina Abreu drops in to discuss Cuban-American history, Cuban music, and the representation of Cubans in film. We explore the origins and characteristics of Cuban music, as well as the migration of Cubans to the United States in the 1950s. We also discuss the relationship between Cuban-Americans and other Latino groups, as well as the integration and segregation within Cuban-American communities. This is a fun podcast and deep dive into Cuban American history. I hope you dig it.About our guest:Christina Abreu is associate professor of history and director of the Center for Latino/Latin American Studies at Northern Illinois University. Her research focuses on the role of race, nationalism, and migration in the Cuban and Spanish Caribbean diasporic communities of the United States with a particular emphasis on popular culture.  Her first book, Rhythms of Race: Cuban Musicians and the Making of Cuban New York City and Miami, 1940-1960, examined the relationship between black and white Cuban musicians and the Cuban and broader Latinx communities of New York City and Miami in the 1940s and 1950s. In her second book, Patria over Profits: The Story of Afro-Cuban Boxing Champion Teófilo Stevenson, she offers a cultural history of the life and times of Afro-Cuban boxing champion Teófilo Stevenson, winner of three heavyweight boxing Olympic gold medals in 1972, 1976, and 1980. In detailing Stevenson's triumphs in the ring, another more complex and interconnected story emerges about revolutionary Cuba and the island's Afro-Caribbean connections, race and black athletic activism, Cuban exile culture and politics, and international sports celebrity. Patria over Profits is under contract with the Sport and Society series at the University of Illinois Press.

Former Senator Janet Cruz still remembers how her grandparents' clothes smelled of cigars when they returned home from Ybor City's historic cigar factories. She recalls a childhood where neighbors shared cultural nuances and best of all delicious food! Growing up in Tampa helped create the passion that drives her to ensure that children and families throughout Tampa Bay have the resources they need to live happy and supported lives. Join us as we discuss Tampa's rich history, the struggles of growing up in poverty and the resilience of never giving in, an important conversation we can all learn a little something from. And follow @FeedingTampaBay on social media to see history in the making, as we work to end hunger in the Tampa Bay area!

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we focus in on J.C Newman and the world-famous El Reloj factory in Ybor City, continuing our journey through the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard. Your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs will find the best drink pairings with these amazing cigars, and the audience is invited to pair along for ultimate bragging rights. Pairings Sensei: Angel Cuesta & Old Cuban Cocktail

This week, Brett had the privilege of sharing some time with Tampa and Florida legend – Governor Bob Martinez. He was Tampa's 54th mayor and Florida's 40th governor; both positions held as the first of Spanish descent. He also has deep roots in Tampa, his grandparents having immigrated from Spain at the turn of the 20th Century during a great boom in the cigar industry there. His father worked in the restaurant business, including as a long-time employee at the famed Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City, and then later at the family-owned Café Sevilla in West Tampa. Martinez was a star athlete at Jefferson High School, a graduate of the University of Tampa, and got his professional start as a classroom teacher before becoming the Executive Director of the Hillsborough County Classroom Teachers Association. He was called upon by Governor Ruben Askew to serve on the Governing Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District and chair three Basin Boards there: The Hillsborough River, Northwest Hillsborough, and Alafia River. They discuss his childhood in Old Tampa where he enjoyed school, excelled at sports, and spent his free moments fishing with his father and his friends; how Café Sevilla became the birthplace of a mayor's race and the campaign to be Governor of Florida; how his service as head of the teachers union gave him his first taste of real politics; his time at Swiftmud gave him a taste for the water and environmental needs of a region; and a mayorship that gave him the opportunity to restore, innovate, and move his home city forward. His term as governor would be marked by enacting some of the most consequential environmental policy in Florida history including the enactment of the Preservation 2000 conservation land acquisition program, the Growth Management Act, and the Surface Water Improvement and Management Act. He also implemented the Florida Lottery, created Florida's Turnpike Authority, and created Space Port Florida. There are a few other achievements in particular that hold a more personal value to Brett including Martinez's restoration of the Lowry Park Zoo from the ground up as mayor; the creation of Florida Prepaid College; the rebirth of Nature's Classroom in Hillsborough County; an amazing nearly 70-year (and counting) partnership with his beloved wife Mary Jane; and of course, his analysis of why the Tampa Cuban sandwich is superior to the one from Miami (it's the bread). He's still as active as ever, serving on many boards and clubs, is a Senior Policy Advisor with the Holland & Knight Law Firm, and at 89 years-old, you can still find him on his daily walks or on the tennis court. We hope you enjoy the conversation! To visit Governor Martinez's page at the Holland & Knight law firm, go here: https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/m/martinez-bob To see his useful, but woefully incomplete Wikipedia page, head here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Martinez To see a decent history of Florida's land conservation programs, including Governor Martinez's efforts which led to Preservation 2000, go here: https://ufdcimages.uflib.ufl.edu/IR/00/00/19/42/00001/FE33100.pdf To see an image of the menu from the Governor's family restaurant, check it out here: http://ciadigitalcollections.culinary.edu/digital/collection/p16940coll1/id/14253 The Governor was a star athlete at the University of Tampa, and the sports facility there is even named in his honor. To get a look at that, head to their site here: https://www.tampaspartans.com/information/athletic_info/facilities/Martinez/index This episode of Water for Fighting is brought to you by my friends at Sea and Shoreline. Sea and Shoreline is the Southeast's leading innovator in protecting coastal communities from devastating storms and restoring ecosystems that once faced ecological collapse. Visit their website at www.Seaandshoreline.com. This Episode is also thanks to my friends at Resource Environmental Solutions. RES is the nation's leader in ecological restoration, helping to restore Florida's natural resources with water quality and stormwater solutions that offer communities guaranteed performance and outcomes. Check them out at www.res.us Please be sure to check out the Florida Specifier Podcast hosted by Ryan Matthews and myself as part of a new venture where we're striving to become Florida's first source for environmental news, educational tools, and unique perspectives on our state's natural environment and the events that shape it. To learn more about its flagship print publication and more, visit The Florida Specifier. You can follow the show on LinkedIn and Instagram @flwaterpod, and you can reach me directly at FLwaterpod@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for who and/or what you'd like to know more about. Production of this podcast is by Lonely Fox Studios. Thanks to Karl Sorne for making the best of what he had to work with. And to David Barfield for the amazing graphics and technical assistance. And finally, a very special thank you goes out to Bo Spring from the Bo Spring Band for giving permission to use his music for this podcast. The song is called Doing Work for Free, (Apple Music | Spotify) and you should check out the band live, or wherever great music is sold.

96 - Expeditions & Queen Victoria's Teeny-Tiny Dress!  This week Trae is coming to us from the road in crazy-ass Ybor City! The boys discuss the quirky town and their wild chickens for a bit, and then Trae shares a very interesting picture of one of Queen Victoria's last dresses, which naturally brings on a discussion of evolution and how the human body/face has changed over the years.  Next, Trae puts on his explorer's cap and waxes poetically about those who lead lives of Expedition, both old-timey and modern alike!  Thank you all for listening/watching (which you can do at WatchPOA.com btw)  Go to TraeCrowder.com for tickets to see Trae in a city near you Go to BonusCorey.com to subscribe to Corey's Substack!  We'd like to thank our sponsors this week:  Blue Chew: Go to BlueChew.com and use the promo code POA SongFinch: Go to SongFinch.com/POA  Manscaped: Go to Manscaped.com and use the promo code POA  Mood: Go to HelloMood.com and use the code POA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

96 - Expeditions & Queen Victoria's Teeny-Tiny Dress!  This week Trae is coming to us from the road in crazy-ass Ybor City! The boys discuss the quirky town and their wild chickens for a bit, and then Trae shares a very interesting picture of one of Queen Victoria's last dresses, which naturally brings on a discussion of evolution and how the human body/face has changed over the years.  Next, Trae puts on his explorer's cap and waxes poetically about those who lead lives of Expedition, both old-timey and modern alike!  Thank you all for listening/watching (which you can do at WatchPOA.com btw)  Go to TraeCrowder.com for tickets to see Trae in a city near you Go to BonusCorey.com to subscribe to Corey's Substack!  We'd like to thank our sponsors this week:  Blue Chew: Go to BlueChew.com and use the promo code POA SongFinch: Go to SongFinch.com/POA  Manscaped: Go to Manscaped.com and use the promo code POA  Mood: Go to HelloMood.com and use the code POA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the soul of Ybor City, but it's history and ghosts are not for the faint of heart. The Cuban Club is one of Florida's most haunted buildings. Special Guest: Steve Stamberger. Keep up on Amy's projects and appearances at amybruni.com. And visit strangeescapes.travel to book your haunted vacation today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.