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Vday gift guide
Six & Main is our online store where we show love to local artisans from our sister markets across the nation. | Photo by 6AM City
We’re head over heels for our readers. As we enter the month of love, we want to show our love by helping you choose the sweetest gifts from our online shop, Six & Main, which showcases local artists and small businesses from around the country.

Whether you plan to spend Valentine’s Day with your significant other, friends, or family — or simply by treating yourself — these goods will have you falling in love at first sight.

Taste the love 🍫
Indulge in hand-painted chocolates in this Valentine’s Day 12 Piece Bonbon Gift Box by Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates. Don’t forget to toast to love with a colorful cocktail glass from AlanaKayART, which pairs perfectly with this strawberry lemonade mixer from Simple Times Mixers.

Read the love 💌
Write something sweet to someone special using the “You Make Me Happy” card by Joy Paper Co. If you’re feeling extra smitten, let them know they’re “Quite the Catch.”

Show the love 🎨
No brushes or paint needed for this gift of art. Gift (or keep) this peonies watercolor painting by Kelsey Nichols Art or the “Smiling Faces Beautiful Places” by Dream a little ART SC.

Smell the love 🕯️
Let the mood fill the room with this rosemary sage candle by Resolute Candles, or smell the aroma of Venice with this bellini candle by Wixology Candle Company.

Wear the love ❤️
For the jewelry lovers, check out these heart necklaces from Eleven + Jane. What’s even sweeter? There are matching heart earrings to go with it. If you’d rather don on a love-inspired shirt, this flamingo button-down from Block + Ink is the perfect fit.

There’s more love to go around. Click the button below to explore the entire Valentine’s Day Gift Guide.
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Today, Jan. 30
  • Home Again | Monday, Jan. 30, Tuesday, Jan. 31, Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 7:30-6:30 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $10-$12 | The documentary transports the audience to Carole King’s 1973 concert on Central Park’s great lawn.
Tuesday, Jan. 31
  • 3 in 30 Spotlight Tour | Tuesday, Jan. 31 | 6 a.m.-8 p.m. | The James Museum, 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | $10 | Delve into three wooden works of art in 30 minutes.
  • Death Cab for Cutie: Asphalt Meadows Tour | Tuesday, Jan. 31 | 7 p.m. | Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg | $44.50 | Jam to the American indie pop rock group’s newest album “Asphalt Meadows.”
  • Tampa Bay Symphony | Tuesday, Jan. 31 | 8 p.m. | Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg | $20 | This 80-piece classical orchestra gives an innovation and freedom-themed performance.
Wednesday, Feb. 1
  • Black Sheep Cookies Workshop | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa | $60 | Give your valentine the gift of handcrafted, freshly-baked cookies.
Thursday, Feb. 2
  • After Jackie (2022) | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 7 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | Free | Watch a documentary about the generation of Black baseball players that came after Jackie Robinson.
  • Blue Man Group | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 8 p.m. | Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Rd., Clearwater | $62-$126 | Listen to the musical stylings of these legendary blue performers.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

100+ MORE EVENTS

Weather
  • 76º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain
Sunrise + Sunset
  • Rise: 7:18 a.m.
  • Set: 6:10 p.m.
Tides
Old Tampa Bay
  • High: 10:01 p.m.
  • Low: 5:46 a.m.
Clearwater Beach
  • High: 6:10 p.m.
  • Low: 1:29 a.m.
Development
  • The Fit2Run (256 Second St. N.) boutique running store in Downtown St. Pete could soon be demolished + replaced with a new 14-story, 192-room mid-priced Tempo hotel by Hilton. The hotel will have a rooftop bar and pool, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal. 🏨 (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Drink
  • The long-awaited champagne and cocktail bar from Cru Hospitality Group, Bouzy (1640 W. Snow Ave.), opens in Hyde Park Village on Fri., Feb. 3. Whether you’re a trained sommelier or a fizzy first-timer — Bouzy is serving up beverages for every kind of drinker. 🥂
Eat
  • Step one: Select your frosting. Step two: Select a topping. Step three: Scarf down a perfectly handcrafted cinnamon roll. Cinnaholic (927 S. Howard Ave., Tampa), a vegan cinnamon roll shop + bakery, will open in SOHO sometime this spring. The shop sells cookie dough, brownies, and cookies too. (That’s So Tampa)
  • Local developer, Jim Fiore, is looking to turn the 1920s era Union Trust bank building (895 Central Ave., St. Pete) into a contemporary steakhouse. Right now, he’s eyeing up the name “RARE” + is looking to turn the bank’s vault into a lounge. 🥩 (St. Pete Rising)
Tech
  • Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is coming to Tampa Tues., Feb. 7, to present at Civo Navigate. The two-day, 50-speaker tech event takes place at Armature Works. This year’s theme is innovation, with a focus on leveraging the cloud. 🍎 (St. Pete Catalyst)
Arts
  • The St. Petersburg Month of Photography is back this May with exhibitions, portfolio reviews, and photo book fairs. During the celebration, organizers will announce a new “Photo Laureate” — a photog tasked with shooting TBAY for a whole year. Those photos will be on display at next year’s Lumen Photo Fest. 📸 (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
  • Calling all film buffs. The three-day indie film festival, Gasparilla International Film Fest, is back at the Tampa Theatre (711 N. Franklin St.) Thurs. March 23. The lineup is yet to be announced, so you still have time to submit your own movie. 🎥 (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Asked
  • Do you know a Girl Scout troop that is selling cookies this season? Let us know where we can snag your S’mores, and we may feature your troop’s sale in an upcoming newsletter.
Wellness
  • If one of your 2023 goals is to create more time for self care and relaxation, an acupressure mat is a must. The mats are designed to stimulate pressure points to relieve tension, decrease stress levels, and increase circulation. This ProsourceFit full body mat includes neck support.*
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Warning: super flaky croissants ahead 🥐

Scouting for croissants in Tampa Bay 🥐
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A cross section of Sucré’s strawberry crème brûlée croissant. | Photo via @sucretable
Today, on National Croissant Day, we’ve rounded up a handful of bakeries where you can get your claws on one of those buttery, flaky, sometimes sweet, sometimes savory, leavened-in-heaven croissants. ⬇

Sucré Table | 📍 South Tampa

Sun.-Tues.: Closed
Weds.-Fri.: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Datz Dough | 📍 Bayshore Gardens, Tampa

Sun.-Thurs.: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri. and Sat.: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sorrento Sweets | 📍 The Edge District, St. Pete

Sun.-Thurs.: 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Fri. and Sat.: &;30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

The Crumb Factory | 📍 Central Avenue St. Pete

Mon.-Sun.: 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Did we miss your favorite bakery? Let us know.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Brad.

Editor’s pick: I know Gaspy is over, *both a sigh of relief and a sigh of sadness* but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little pirate-themed fun.

I used this name generator to find out my pirate name is “Pirate Izzy the Disgruntled.” So, I guess that’s just what you have to call me now. Type yarrrr name in, and let us know what you get.

Missed Friday’s newsletter? We took a behind-the-scenes look at the Rough Rider’s prep for the big parade, here.
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