Moved to Kentucky – go to townielifemagazine.com for things coming to South South FL

We moved to Kentucky to be closer to family and I wanted to thank everyone that visited this site over the years. I wanted to let my few, but loyal, followers know that reporting about things coming to SouthShore has ended for photonews247.com but will continue at: http://townielifemagazine.com/growing. 

Updates: GQT Riverview 14, iFLY, Brandon Healthplex

VIDEO UPDATE: construction in SouthShore and Brandon, FL. iFLY Tampa is now open and construction is coming to a close at both the Brandon HealthPlex facility and the Goodrich Theater Riverview 14.

THE BRIDE TAMPA, Ybor City

YBOR CITY / TAMPA, FL – THE BRIDE TAMPA, Ybor City’s newest upscale bridal boutique, is holding its Grand Opening today at the corner of N. 19th and E. 8th across from Ybor City’s Centennial Park in Tampa, Florida. GRAND OPENING Wednesday, May 18, 2016 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in EDT 1903 N 19th …

Foundation Coffee Co, Tampa, FL (Now Open)

TAMPA, FL – Foundation Coffee Co. is a locally owned craft-coffee shop opened August 23, 2016 on North Franklin Street in Tampa, FL. This is Foundation Coffee’s 2nd location. The first shop opened in 2015 in Riverview, FL. The Tampa location was completely renovated in a historic building with nearby businesses that include Hidden Springs Ale Works, …

Caffeine, Tampa (opens)

TAMPA, FL – Caffeine Tampa is an urban specialty coffee shop that opened April 25, 2016 at 212 E. Cass Street across from The Element in downtown Tampa, FL. The owners were born and raised in Europe and are specialist in making craft coffee at its finest. Caffeine Tampa is independently owned and operated. Please help …

Ox & Field Restaurant, Tampa, FL

TAMPA / SEMINOLE HEIGHTS, FL – Ox & Fields Restaurant + Bar serves American fare on 7701 N. Nebraska Avenue in the Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa, FL. Owners of the Ox & Fields completely renovated a bungalow house where the former Z Bar once resided. The restaurant opened was in May of 2016. Mon-Sat 4:00 pm …

Costco, Citrus Park, Tampa (opened 2.9.2017)

TAMPA / CITRUS PARK, FL – Costco Wholesale is opening February 9, 2017 at  8712 West Linebaugh Avenue in the Citrus Park neighborhood of Tampa, FL. SOURCE:  costco.com/warehouse-locations/w-tampa-tampa-fl-1262.html T D Farrell Construction based in Georgia managed the construction of the new Costco. Costco Wholesale 8712 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33625 Phone: (813) 616-7001 or (813) 720-1251 …

Tristan Eaton paints mural on Bern’s Steak House

TAMPA, FL – Artist Tristan Eaton is a very humble and talented young man. He holds many titles that include creative genius, toy designer, world renowned artist and businessman to name just a few. Triston graciously answered everyone’s questions that happen to be strolling by the colorful mural painted on the wine storage building of Bern’s Steak House …

Thai Asiatic, Ybor Tampa

TAMPA / YBOR CITY, FL – Thai Asiatic Street Food & Noodle Bar is now open in Centro Ybor Plaza in space #D101 on 8th Avenue in the historic Ybor City neighborhood of Tampa, FL. Molina Interior Design Construction Inc. based in Apopka, Florida managed the renovations in the former Fresh Mouth space where Thai Asiatic now …

Thai Prime, Tampa (opens)

TAMPA, FL – Thai Prime opened Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at MetWest International Plaza on West Boy Scout Boulevard across from Tampa International Airport. The new Thai Prime restaurant seats 176 with indoor and outdoor dining and a full liquor bar. Owner David Chong THAI PRIME  MetWest International 4142 Boy Scout Blvd. Tampa, FL 33607 (813) …