Featured Partner: CrossFit Convergence
Ok for this fun one, we could not resist sharing the crazy and controversial interview of Katt Williams and why it does have to do with Tallahassee. Plus, some other interesting developments in Tampa Bay Area. Do not underestimate a white cat with a red bow called Hello Kitty, now worth $8+ billion. HK is coming to Florida in truck fashion. The pet industry continues to grow and over $136+ billion was spent in the U.S. during 2022. Know of some local businesses killing it in Tallahassee? We’d love to talk to them. Have an awesome Friday.
Quick Summary
In this 68th edition, check out what we found:
Viral Interview: Katt Williams + Club Shay Shay
FL: Hello Kitty Cafe Truck at Tampa Bay
Pets: Tampa opens Paws ‘n’ Rec at St. Pete Location
Featured Partner: CFC’s coaches went bowling + CFC Clash Reminder
TLH Fun Events: January 2024
VIRAL ON YOUTUBE
KATT WILLIAMS UNLEASHED
Image Credit: Club Shay Shay via YouTube
Katt Williams, hailed by many as the greatest comedian alive, joins Shannon Sharpe at Club Shay Shay for an explosively candid conversation for Episode 102. Despite its 3-hour duration, the interview resonated globally. 😲 This is a phenomenon unfolding in the content creator world and you might ask what does this have to do w/ Florida or Tallahassee? Katt Williams is coming to Tallahassee for his tour, The Dark Matter Tour.
The YouTube video went viral and broke the internet and reached over 25 million views within 3 days (Premiered Jan 04, 2024). As of now, the views skyrocketed from 25M to 44M+ & 176K+ comments.
Katt fearlessly takes shots at fellow comedians like Rickey Smiley, Cedric the Entertainer, Steve Harvey, and Kevin Hart.
He opens up about his turbulent life, revealing his homelessness experience after moving out at 13, and shares the financial challenges he faced in kickstarting his comedy career, and more.
FLORIDA
HELLO KITTY CAFE TRUCK
Image Credit: Hello Kitty Cafe
Attention to all Hello Kitty lovers! 🎀
The cute and popular Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is kicking the new year off in Tampa. Hello Kitty Cafe trucks have stopped in over 100 cities across the country – from Los Angeles, Seattle, and Houston – to Chicago, New York and Tampa.
Best-selling items include a Hello Kitty Cafe Lunchbox, Hello Kitty Cafe Plush Toys, and giant Hello Kitty Cafe chef cookies.
You can find them parked from 10 AM to 7 PM:
Jan. 13th – at (Tampa, FL) 250 WestShore Plaza next to H&M at the mall.
Jan. 20th – at (Doral, FL) Cityplace Doral
Jan. 27th – at (Sunrise, FL) Sawgrass Mills between St. John & Burberry
PET LOVE
TAMPA OPENS PAWS ‘N’ REC
Image Credit: TBBJ via LinkedIn
Doggy daycare: Paws ‘n’ Rec to open its first facility in St. Pete location 🐾
If you ever plan on taking a vacay in Tampa, but want to bring your four-pawed BFF and need a pet sitter this looks like a great option.
The #1 Tampa-based dog daycare and boarding facility is filling an 8,500-square-foot space in the Lealman Warehouse District.
Paws 'n' Rec, a dog day care, grooming and boarding provider
Founded by Michael Mayleben & Taylor Wallace
FEATURED PARTNER
The CrossFit Convergence coaches went bowling to plan and kick off a great year!🎳
🔔 Reminder from CFC: Convergence Clash registration closes on January 15th. Grab a partner and sharpen your edge 🏋🏽♀️ Sign up now!
Image Credit: CFC via Instagram
EVENTSCONCERT + SHOWS
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Music
Jan. 17th, Wed. 6 PM to 8 PM EST at Goodwood Museum & Gardens: Wonderful Wednesday: The Fried Turkeys | Ticket Price Range: $5 to $7.18 Tickets
Jan. 19th, Fri. 7 PM to 10:00 PM EST at 1105 E Lafayette St. Tallahassee, FL 32301: Shane Smith & The Saints | Ticket Price Range: $25 to $35 Tickets
Jan 22nd, Mon. 7:30 PM EST at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra: Orpheus & Nobuyuki Tsujii | Ticket Price Range: $10 to $20 Tickets
Show
Jan. 18th, Thurs. 8 PM EST at the Theatre Tallahassee: The Mousetrap | Ticket Price Range: $15 to $25 Tickets
Comedy
Mar 2nd, Sat. 8 PM EST at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, Tallahassee, FL: Katt Williams: The Dark Matter Tour | Ticket Price Range: $59 to $175 Tickets
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