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Bolts Fans Have Lots To Look Forward To As Schedule Is Released

The Tampa Bay Lightning just released their regular season schedule.  Looks like Bolts fans have some rematches to look forward to.  There will be a total of 82 games. Bolts…

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The Tampa Bay Lightning just released their regular season schedule.  Looks like Bolts fans have some rematches to look forward to.  There will be a total of 82 games.

Bolts favorite, Ryan McDonagh will be returning to Tampa on December 8th , which happens to be Launa's birthday,  wonder if that's a coincidence?  Ryan McDonagh was traded to the Nashville Predators earlier this week.

McDonagh's $6.75 million cap hit became a luxury the Bolts could no longer afford.  So, the Lightning made the trade and McDonagh agreed to waive his no-trade clause for Nashville, who in turn sent back Philippe Myers and Grant Mismash to Tampa Bay.

Another game bolts fans have to look forward to is the rematch of the Stanley Cup, the Bolts take on the Colorado Avalanche on Feb. 9th at Amalie Arena.

Oct. 11, the Bolts will open their season at Madison Square Garden, taking on the New York Rangers.

The team's home opener is Oct. 18 against the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Bolts will play all NHL teams a minimum of two times.  They play 41 home games and 41 away games.  They are home for 6 games December 3rd - 15th and seven of the nice games in October are on the road.

Even though we lost Ryan McDonagh, this is still going to be a big year for the Bolts.  We have all our guys back and hopefully they are resting now and healing after all of the injuries they were playing with, because practice will be starting up in a few weeks.

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Tampa's got it all! Beaches, great sports teams, and endless options for food trucks! Whenever you're out and about in the Tampa area, keep your eyes peeled for any of these must-try food trucks. There's so much variety in cuisine in Tampa Bay, and new food trucks seem to be popping up everyday, so we gathered a list from Yelp of the most mouth-watering food trucks in Tampa and added a few of our own.

These aren't your typical food spots, don't expect to find classic menu items here. Most trucks on our list feature fusion-inspired dishes, which brings authenticity to the table. These mobile restaurants pride themselves in creating a niche menu that takes them a step above their stay-put competition. Some trucks are conveniently parked in one place with usual business hours, and other purely operate out of events. Keep in mind that most of these businesses are not open during normal hours, and many may only be available at certain hours or special events. Be sure to check their Facebook or Instagram to see where they'll be serving from!

Did your favorite make the list?

Tacos Las Californias

Tacos Las Californias brings authentic southern California flavors to Tampa. Known for their quesabirria tacos, they bring so much variety to the menu while paying homage to their Mexican and So-Cal roots. Don't forget to try their homemade agua fresca, it's so refreshing!

Tacos Las Californias has two locations and is open six days a week. Their food truck can be found at 7007 North Armenia Avenue, and their store is located at 5635 Memorial Highway.

Shiso Crispy

Woman owned and operated, vegan friendly, and multiple locations! There's so much to love about Shiso Crispy. From dumplings to rangoons to bao buns, Shiso Crispy food truck serves up delicious Japanese cuisine. This food truck can be found at plenty of events around Tampa Bay, but if you can't wait then visit them at their permanent locations: Par Bar (2253 1st Ave S, St. Pete) & Magnanimous Brewery (1420 N Florida Ave, Tampa)

Funnel Vision Food Truck

This food truck is serving up ridiculous funnel cake creations! They are the 1st to try Hot Chicken served over a funnel cake but you can also find crazy loaded fries on their menu or a monstrous burger. Be sure to check out their Instagram or website to find out where they'll be for the week.

Fo' Cheezy Twisted Melts

You won't find you classic grilled cheese here. Fo' Cheezy prides themselves on creating chef inspired comfort food that you won't make at home! The best part is they have three locations, which means you don't have to wait for an event or drive all over town to find them! Just head to 111 3rd St. N. St. Petersburg for the downtown location or head to the beach location: 6305 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach.

Anju Korean Gastrotruck

Anju is the Korean term for salty, crunchy or spicy food that pairs well with beer or soju. After gaining popularity from their Korean Fried Chicken owner and chef Mee Ae decided to open up a store front in 2020. So you can find her salty and savory creations at certain Tampa events or at 2827 16th St N, Saint Petersburg

Craving Donuts

We have to sneak in at least one sweet treat in our list. Craving Donuts food truck's mission is to serve donuts that are “always fresh, always delish.” They savory and unique flavors like the Myers Lemon donut: Delish donut dipped in a Lemon glaze and topped with Toasted Coconut! They even have gluten free options! Make sure to check their Instagram to see where they'll be parked at for the week!

Top Nosh Street Food

You can normally find Top Nosh Street Food outside of Tampa Bay breweries serving up the best bar food you can find. Top Nosh is a family owned and operated 'street food' food truck that's been in operation for 30 years. Chef Jamie has put together a classic menu with the freshest ingredients.

Got Lobstah?

Got Lobstah? is a veteran-owned, authentic Maine Lobster truck that brings great food to all corners of the Tampa Bay area. Their lobster is flown fresh from Maine and everything is made from scratch. Be sure to check out their website or Instagram to see their weekly locations.

Flip'n Tasty

Flip'n Tasty cooks up family recipes as well as their own of traditional Filipino fusion food. After you try it you'll want to eat nothing but Filipino dishes for weeks!

Twisted Indian

This food truck originally launched in 2016, after major success in Saturday markets and events all around Tampa, they opened a storefront in St. Pete. Open six days a week, you can find them here: 2639 Central Ave. St Pete. Or follow their Instagram to catch the food truck at their next event.

Launa is part of Tampa Bay's Hometown Morning Krewe on 99.5 WQYK. She has been with the station for 7 years and joined J.R. and Kevin on the morning show 4 years ago. Since then, they have been nominated for not only a CMA but also an ACM. Launa has been in radio for the past 28 years and in the Tampa Bay market for 22 of those years. While working in radio, Launa has also served as an entertainment reporter on a local TV show and has hosted many charity events in the community. Using her popularity from QYK, Launa loves to help raise money for shelter animals and has been a volunteer at local shelters for years. Launa loves the community and writes articles on local news, entertainment, and events and highlights people who are shining in Tampa Bay that she knows others like her would also be interested in reading.