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With a dinner hosted by the Ambassador of Italy to the US, Mariangela Zappia, the series of over fifty events organized by Italy’s diplomatic-consular network, the Italian Cultural Institutes, and Italian Trade Agency offices in the United States began to celebrate the ninth annual Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, themed “Mediterranean Diet an...

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The final day of Club Italia LA28’s stay in Tampa was truly special. In fact, the Azzurri, together with the University of Tampa baseball team, went to the Davis Islands neighborhood, severely hit by Hurricane Milton, to help families dispose of the rubble and household goods piled up outside their homes. A gesture promoted by Robert Pennino and th...

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Josephine’s Italian Market has officially opened its doors in Tampa Bay, located at 730 W Brandon Blvd. The new market offers a variety of Italian delights, including Roman-style pizza, specialty roast coffee, take-and-bake bread, beer, wine, and mouthwatering desserts. Shoppers can stock up on all the essentials to create their Italian meals. The...

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With Club Italia LA28 official sponsor San Francisco Italian Athletic Club Foundation’s Paul Giusto and FIBS Ambassador to Canada Flavio Volpe in attendance, Team Italy manager Mike Piazza eloquently conveyed a call to action for Club Italia LA28 Olympic prospects. "Everything we do has a purpose. We like to treat you guys like Big Leaguers because...

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Andrea Bocelli announced new 2025 North American tour dates for February and June. The new tour includes ten show dates in major cities across the US, including Omaha, Tampa, Savannah, New Orleans, Houston, Austin, and Denver. The February dates will once again honor Valentine’s Day with Bocelli’s first time in Omaha, NE with the Omaha Symphony and...

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The Italian National Baseball Team, led by MLB Hall of Famer Mike Piazza, is set to play a two-game exhibition series against the University of Tampa Spartans. The games will take place at the Spartans' historic field on October 18th at 5:00 PM and October 19th at 6:00 PM. This exhibition serves as preparation for the Italian team ahead of internat...

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The Azzurri roster for the 2024 Olympic Camp has been announced and has been split up in two between an exclusive mini-camp for pitchers and catchers in Surprise, Arizona at the Kansas City Royals Spring Training facility and the University of Tampa, where the position players will join the others for core of the program. Intersquad games as well a...

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Although it’s only been open a little more than a year, Johnny C’s Italian Eatery, located in the small plaza on Cross Creek Blvd. at Morris Bridge Rd., is already one of our area’s favorite restaurants for New York-style pizza and delicious Italian food. But lately, co-owner and chef Erik Ravenna says that he’s become more and more passionate abou...

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In the age of viral comics, few people have both gained and maintained comedic notoriety like rising comedy sensation Eric D’Alessandro. The charismatic and unfiltered New Yorker drew rave reviews for his sold out show in Tampa in the summer of 2023, and now he’s back live inside the Jaeb Theater at the Straz Center on Friday, September 13. D’Aless...

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On Wednesday, my girlfriend and I had the pleasure of dining at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Tampa, and it was nothing short of an amazing experience. From the moment we walked in, the quality of the food and the exceptional service stood out, making us feel like we were dining at a beloved local restaurant rather than a chain. For those who might no...

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