El Cap Restaurant under new (co) ownership

The restaurant group that operates Trophy Fish, Mandarin Hide and other St. Petersburg establishments has purchased half-interest in El Cap, the neighborhood bar and hamburger grill that’s been a fixture at 3500 4th Street N. since 1958.

Seed & Feed Hospitality bought out Tara Mattiaci, who inherited half of the business in 2019 upon the death of longtime owner Mary Jane Bonfili.

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Why Clearwater officials publicly fired their city manager

Strategic planning issues, insufficient communication and the unauthorized purchase of a $2.1 million sound system are just a few reasons why the Clearwater City Council voted to fire its city manager.

Mayor Frank Hibbard relayed those and a long list of other reasons for City Manager Jon Jennings’ termination during a special council meeting streamed live online Thursday evening. Hibbard also noted that Florida’s “sunshine law" dictates that governmental proceedings and discussions must take place in public.