Tampa Sweethearts

[penna stogey]

Noice Jesse, simply Noice...Glad you enjoyed your time in Tampa (without Queen Kayla) and smoked one of my favorites cigar lines...Thanks for representing the Bums....Chin high, chest out!!Salute!

[penna stogey]

Noice Jesse, simply Noice...Glad you enjoyed your time in Tampa (without Queen Kayla) and smoked one of my favorites cigar lines...Thanks for representing the Bums....Chin high, chest out!!Salute!

[dinoa2]

just wondering--- years ago Fuente had their shop in part of their old factory, think that is what it was. Then they moved to a little store shop a few blocks from there and maybe 6 years ago there was talk about them opening a lounge somewhere in Ybor. Never heard any more about that , are they still in the little store?

[jhedrick83]

just wondering--- years ago Fuente had their shop in part of their old factory, think that is what it was. Then they moved to a little store shop a few blocks from there and maybe 6 years ago there was talk about them opening a lounge somewhere in Ybor. Never heard any more about that , are they still in the little store?

From what I was told, that was the only retail store and the old factory was converted to corporate offices and shipping and receiving.

[rodwha]

After spending several months getting life back in order, I planned a quick 4 day vacation just to get away and unplug. I had a flight voucher I had to use for Allegiant by 9/20 and decided to visit Tampa/Clearwater. While there, I decided to visit Ybor City and actually got to Tampa Sweethearts. As many of you may know, I love Fuentes. All Fuentes, I even drink the coffee. I got there about 45 minutes before close on Saturday and was surprised by how small the shop was. Just an old house they converted to a shop. I went inside and was instantly greeted by Arturo Fuente Jr. So, of course I went 100% fan boy. I was the only customer there and he was kind enough to sit and talk to me about some of my favorite cigars, the company and family history, places I should go in Ybor CIty, etc. He then gave me his card and signed all that I bought. So, I got to hang out with him for a good 45 minutes one on one out of the blue. Probably the coolest cigar moment of my life. An awesome way to end a trip where I was trying to recharge from all the stress of 2019. Sorry guys, now 200% Fuente Fanboy....

That is just way too cool! I’m really glad your unwinding moment turned into an awesome experience and memory!