Pizzaiolo Bavaro Documentary

UC Tampa Magazine just posted a new, exclusive, behind-the-scenes documentary on how the authentic Neapolitan dishes are crafted at downtown Tampa's much talked about Pizzaiolo Bavaro. Click here to see it!

Tavena Opa coming to Channelside

Opa!: (Channelside) A Tavena Opa will be coming to Channelside in 2010. It's a greek restaurant chain, similar to Ybor's Acropolis Taverna.

UC Tampa Finalist for Downtown Tampa's Urban Excellence Awards

Not Necessarily the News: (Channelside) UC Tampa is not a "news" organization, but somehow we keep breaking it! In October, we were the first (and still only) publication to announce a rumor that a 2,400 sq-ft Irish Pub would be coming to the Channelside Entertainment Complex. Well, not that rumor has been confirmed as news - which we are breaking and you, as a UC Tampa fan, are the first to know. See flyer here.

UC Tampa Finalist for Downtown Tampa's Urban Excellence Awards

Double Time: (Urban Corridor) For the 2nd year in a row, UC Tampa Magazine has been selected as a finalist for downtown Tampa's "Urban Excellence" awards. Winners to be announced Dec 2 at the St Pete Times Forum and will be honored for: Leadership, Innovation, Hard Work, Talent & Community Spirit. Read more here.

TBPAC changes name to David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts

A Rose By Any Other Name: (Downtown) In recognition of a gift from the David A. Straz, Jr. Foundation-the largest individual philanthropic gift ever made to a cultural institution in the Tampa Bay area-the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center's President and CEO, Judith Lisi, today announced TBPAC is being renamed the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts. Read more here.