Bill's Blog

Taino's Restaurant on Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa has some of the best food in town at unbelievably reasonable prices!!!! If you have not been there, you really need to check it out! It was a first for me, but my partner Bill has been there more times than I care to count!!!We were looking for a...

Centro Asturiano is having a Valentine's Day ball at their location on Nebraska Avenue in Tampa! The food and wine is always great at Centro Asturiano, but for this event there will be plenty of chocolate available too!!! What could be better? Swinging your way on Valentine's Day and enjoying som...

Listing agents need to remember to check the homes they have listed from time to time. I recently walked into a lovely home priced at well over $500,000 only to find that someone had been in and removed some of the strangest items..............electrical outlet covers were missing, light fixtures...

How was this place built?? That is the question I was asked just recently by a client  - we were out looking at a townhome. The place had a vase with flowers on a cute little wall shelf. Whether it was the owner or the selling agent that put it there, the idea was nice. The problem occurred when ...

Florida State Fair - February 7 - 18, yes it is that time again! Florida State Fair tickets can still be purchased online, but you have to hurry, as today is the last day for internet purchases! This annual event takes place every February in Tampa.The Florida State Fair is a fun filled event for...

Groundhogs Day is tomorrow and it is also my baby brother's birthday so I had to post this! Steven Joseph Roberts turns 55 tomorrow whether or not he gets out of his den to see if his shadow is around! I know he will really appreciate this post!As a kid brother he was pretty cool....he was the on...

Grandma Moses' Art work is currently on display at the Ringling Museum of Art in beautiful Sarasota! If you are looking for something to do this weekend with the family, take time to go to see this wonderful collection with the family! The museum is on Bayshore Road and opens at 10am seven days a...

Gulfport Artwalk takes place today, Friday, February 1st from 6-10 pm in Gulfport! It is a wonderful way  to spend a Friday evening either by yourself or with a friend of the entire family! There is always wonderful live music to enjoy at this event and there are trolley rides.The Galleries and s...

Centro Asturiano in Ybor City offers swing dancing every Thursday in the Grand Ballroom. Centro Asturiano is located on 1913 Nebraska Avenue in Ybor City (Tampa and Ybor City melt into each other) - The $7. admission charge includes a free swing dance lesson which takes place from 7-8pm. Thereaft...

Gulfport Casino - Wednesday is swing night and not just this week! EVERY Wednesday night is swing night and this has been going on for the last 10 years! It is one of the biggest locations in the state if you enjoy swing dancing! This is such a big thing that hundreds of dancers participate in th...