Jay Knows Tampa

03/31/2026

03/13/2026

Tropical Heatwave in April!!!!!

03/10/2026

If you’ve never been to Tropical Heatwave…you need to fix that! 😉

🔥 Betty Fox Band is bringing the heat to Tropical Heatwave!

Catch one of Tampa Bay’s powerhouse blues voices live at WMNF’s Tropical Heatwave on April 25 at the Cuban Club in Ybor City. 🎶
Multiple stages. Incredible artists. One unforgettable night.

🎟️ Get tickets and see the full lineup at tropicalheatwave.org

02/19/2026

01/31/2026

A few years ago, I had a daddy/daughter date with Kayla Quigley. I wanted to share with her some of the cool things in downtown Tampa. Our first stop was Eddie & Sam's NY Pizza 😋. Then we walked over to Oaklawn Cemetery and she was amazed at how “old” everything was. While I recognized many of the names within, I wished we’d had someone explaining some of the history of the names found in this historic place. If you get a chance to visit, do it!

Cemetery tour: Explore one of Tampa’s most intriguing landmarks on a guided walking tour of Oaklawn Cemetery, the city’s oldest public burial ground. The 90-minute tour traces the lives of pirates, governors and other notable figures who shaped Tampa’s early history, with stops at significant gravesites throughout the cemetery.

Reservations are required. Join us to explore the people and stories behind Tampa’s past.

12/19/2025

Love seeing the old picture of USF…

I shared a story with a friend the other day. In 1986, as I was preparing to graduate from high school in 1987, classmates would be sitting around saying, “Yeah, I’m applying to UF/FSU/UM and if I don’t get in, I’ll just go to USF”….like USF was the plan “D” 😢

My oh my how things have changed in almost 40 years. We have a top tier school RIGHT HERE in Tampa….and getting in isn’t easy!

I was there for the USF’s first football game in 1997 at the Old Sombrero where they beat Kentucky Wesleyan College 80-3!

Now I’m super excited to see the Bulls get their own football stadium!!

12/18/2025

1-4 this Sunday at Skippers!

10/23/2025

If you’re looking to dial your fall vibes up a notch, mark your calendar 🗓️ for the annual Oktoberfest over at Mr. Dunderbak’s.

But first — a quick story (because history + beer = even better).

A Little Backstory

This place has roots deep in German heritage and is a Tampa tradition.

• What once was a franchise chain across the U.S. shrank down to just a few locations — and the Tampa spot became one of the flagships.

• Mr. Dunderbak’s opened its doors back in 1974 at the University Mall just down the road from USF.

• In 2009, Mr. Dunderbak’s moved to its citrent location on Bruce B. Downs in Tampa Palms.

• Today? It’s not just German food; it’s a full-blown biergarten, brewery, deli, and mecca of imported and house-crafted beers.

So when you step inside, you’re not just grabbing dinner — you’re tapping into decades of flavor and beer-culture history. Chicago? New York? They have spots. But this? It’s ours down here, Tampa style.

Why You Should Go This Year

• Legendary food: Think massive schnitzels, potato pancakes, giant Bavarian pretzels — dishes that bring comfort and character. Last night, I had the Schnitzel Italia and it was DELICIOUS 😋

• Beer galore: They boast hundreds of bottles, dozens of taps, and their own brewing efforts. If you’re a beer aficionado (or just enjoy a good pint), you’ll feel at home.

• Oktoberfest energy: Every October on Friday and Saturday evenings, they go all-in — live German music with Accordion Joe, themed food and drink, costume fun, and plenty of stein-raising.

• Community feel: As someone who cares about quality and relationships (that’s me), this place checks the box — warm, lively, sense of memory-making. Perfect spot to bring clients, family, or friends.

So here’s to good food, good drinks, and making memories. Let’s toast: Prost!

10/13/2025

Coming up this weekend! The weather should be beautiful and the music OUTSTANDING!

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