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YBOR CITY - The Coffeehouse Film Review, a monthly exhibition of local works, was in limbo after Romeo's Studio 1515 Coffeehouse closed last month.
But founder Paul Guzzo has announced the monthly review will reopen Jan. 13 at International Bazaar, 1600 E Eighth Ave. Guzzo said he is excited about moving to a venue that offers a powerful sound system and seating for up to 400.
To learn more, check out Rick Gershman's Tampa Arts and Entertainment blog at www.sptimes.com/blogs/tampaarts/
Part of street renamed for tobacco supplierYBOR CITY - A stretch of N 18th Street, from Second Avenue to Interstate 4 in Ybor City, has been renamed in honor of Angel Oliva Sr., the founder of Oliva Tobacco Co. from the 1930s.
The City Council approved the change Nov. 10.
Oliva supplied leaf tobacco to dozens of local and out-of-town cigarmakers. The company became one of the largest producers of premium cigar tobacco, with operations in Central America, South America and the Dominican Republic.
The city will install signs reflecting the change.