August 2017 - Tampa Bay Cigars Archive

Cigars Get FDA Reprieve. Exemption Near?

Premium cigars have been granted nearly four more years to comply with rigorous federal testing requirements, and some see this as a sign that the industry may eventually be exempted from these guidelines. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-FL, is seeking a permanent exemption for premium cigars from the Food and Drug Administration guidelines under the Family Smoking Prevention and…

Tampa’s King Corona Cafe Sold by Cigar Family With Five Ybor City Generations

TAMPA - One of Ybor City's long-time cigar families has sold their iconic King Corona Cigars Bar and Cafe, ending an era for a family with roots dating back five generations in the industry. Brenda Barco, whose great grandparents moved from Cuba to Ybor City in the 1890s, sold the popular landmark to Justin Jacobson of…

La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull was No. 1 among 2016's most exemplary cigars, soaring to the top with a score of 96. The list was from among 750 sticks with scores of 91 or higher that were reviewed last year by Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Insider. The finalists were then evaluated with a panel using a blind-tasting process. "What…

Celebrate. But Don’t Drive Drunk. Get FREE Tow Some Holiday Weekends

You’ve worked hard all week and deserve a little downtime with friends and family. But if you go out to share an adult beverage or…

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Some Cool Smokes From Around the Twitterverse

Spring is in the air and there's no better time to emerge from your winter hibernation and savor a GREAT cigar. See what others are…

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Cigar Recommendations From Around the Web

In the market to try something new? There's plenty to choose from. Here are some ratings. CIGAR DOJO: This 2018 List Rates 32 Different Cigars GEAR…

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FDA Premium Cigars Public Meet Oct. 22-23. Register by Sept. 21. Panelists Register Earlier.

"A well-meaning but poorly designed effort to keep tobacco from children could sink a niche industry and end Tampa’s fabled history as a cigar-making capital.…

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Cigars for Warriors: Make a Soldier Smile With a Little Taste of Home

Donate cigars to honor our troops through Cigars for Warriors, which makes it a top priority to send cigars and accessories to soldiers serving in…

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Cigars Get FDA Reprieve. Exemption Near?

Tampa’s King Corona Cafe Sold by Cigar Family With Five Ybor City Generations

Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 Cigars of 2016

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Celebrate. But Don’t Drive Drunk. Get FREE Tow Some Holiday Weekends

Some Cool Smokes From Around the Twitterverse

Cigar Recommendations From Around the Web

FDA Premium Cigars Public Meet Oct. 22-23. Register by Sept. 21. Panelists Register Earlier.

Cigars for Warriors: Make a Soldier Smile With a Little Taste of Home