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Roam these Tampa Bay farmers’ markets

Local markets are a top notch place to hunt for thoughtful gifts. | Photo by @shmarketonmain

In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up 10 farmers markets in the Tampa Bay area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.

Hyde Park Village Fresh Market | Every first Sunday of the month| 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Features: 80+ local vendors, live music, and more.
Parking: Guests can park for free in garages located at Swann Avenue and S. Rome Avenue, Oregon Avenue, W. Swann Avenue, and Rome Avenue and Snow Avenue.
Space: Outdoors, in the street

Note: This market is pet friendly.

Saturday Morning Market | Every Saturday from October to May| 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Features: More than 130 vendors, including food trucks, local makers, farms, seafood markets, performers, and more.
Parking: Street parking, South Core Garage, and the Sundial Parking Garage.
Space: Al Lang Stadium parking lot

Note: The market moves to Williams Park (a more shady locale) from June to August and runs from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market | Every Tuesday year-round | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. January- April and 9 a.m-2 p.m. May-Dec

Features: Vendors selling artwork, food, produce, seafood, and more.
Parking: Street parking
Space: Sidewalks, some shade

The Market at Water Street Tampa | Every third Sunday year-round | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Features: 50+ local food and wellness-focused vendors, live entertainment, and more.
Parking: Channelside Garage, E. Cumberland Garage, Garrison Parking Lot, and the Pam Iorio Garage.
Space: Outdoor

Note: This is Tampa’s newest market.

Seminole Heights Sunday Market | Every second Sunday year-round | Time

Features: 50+ vendors including produce, food trucks, and handmade goods.
Parking: Street parking
Space: United Methodist Church lot

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How much revenue do farmers markets and on-farm stores bring in across the US?

A. $1.6 million
B. $10.6 million
C. $1.9 billion
D. $2.9 billion

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Today, Feb. 10

Valentine’s Weekend Live Jazz Date Night | Friday, Feb. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | Fairgrounds St. Pete, 800 28th St. S., St. Petersburg | $25-$32 | Enjoy live jazz while roaming the works for 60+ artists.
Opera Tampa Norma | Friday, Feb. 10, Sunday, Feb. 12 | Times vary | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | $5 | The Florida Orchestra performs Bellini’s tragedy.

Saturday, Feb. 11

La Gaceta (2023) | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 2 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $13.50 | This film chronicles the 100 year history of Tampa’s oldest newspaper, La Gaceta.
Sant’ Yago Knight Parade 2023 | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 7-9 p.m. | Seventh Avenue, Ybor City | Free | Take in the illuminated night parade, performers, and bands.

Sunday, Feb. 12

Second Sunday Market + Art Walk: Winter Edition | Sunday, Feb. 12 | 11 a.m. | Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa | Free | Peruse handmade goods, art, wood-work, and more in the Western Walkway.
Super Bowl Sunday Cornhole Tournament | Sunday, Feb. 12 | 1-5 p.m. | the Blind Goat , 4106 Henderson Blvd , Tampa | $10-$20 | Stop by for the tournament, live music, food, and of course, SBLVII viewing.
Woofball Puppy Bowl | Sunday, Feb. 12 | 2-5 p.m. | The Dog Bar, 2300 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | $0 | Sign up your pup, or show up for a drink to catch the puppy + Super Bowl action.
Super Bowl Watch Party | Sunday, Feb. 12 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | Top Shelf Sports Lounge, 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd, Wesley Chapel | $60 | Watch the big game while enjoying an all-you-can-eat and drink buffet.

Monday, Feb. 13

Yoga at Sunken Gardens | Monday, Feb. 13-Monday, May 29 | Times vary | Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg | $18-$20 | Get your flow on in the scenic botanical garden.
Paint and Sip: Galentine’s Edition | Monday, Feb. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa | $25 | Craft your own Valentine-inspired wine glass.

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Opening

Wish you could bring a piece of Vitale Bros art home? Now you can wear their designs proudly with your chest. Stop by the brand’s new storefront, Overspray (1934 2nd Ave. S., St. Petersburg) to shop t-shirts and other goods emblazoned with their signature art. (I Love the Burg)
It’s time to charge up the laptop. COhatch, a new co-working space, is expected to open later this year in the old Harlan Hotel building. The 12,000-sqft spot will have meeting rooms, offices, and co-working spaces. 💻 (St. Pete Catalyst)

Eat

Detroit Wing Company is opening up in Downtown Tampa next week. The 5006 East Fowler Avenue location will serve boneless, classic tenders + “pretenders,” sides and desserts. 🍗 (That’s So Tampa)
A new tech-savvy Panera recently opened in Brandon. The location has a drive-thru, contact-free ordering stations, and more. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
What’s next for the Harness and Wagon building? The space will soon be occupied by a cocktail bar, Mather’s Social, and The Robinson Room, a “coffee and disco room,” Tampa Tomorrow first reported. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Announced

Ready to fly 135 ft in the sky? The Serengeti Flyer, Busch Gardens’s latest swing, will delight riders beginning Monday, Feb. 27. 🎢 (That’s So Tampa)

Closing

Pinellas Park’s Walmart Neighborhood Market will shut its doors March 10. Residents will still have seven other Wally World locations to choose from in the area. 🥕 (Tampa Bay Times)

Arts

Tampa multidisciplinary artist Nneka Jones can now call Disney Marvel Studios a client. The 25-year-old artist recently worked on a woven piece for the streaming service’s release of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” 🧵(That’s So Tampa)

Community

Pave a parking lot, put up paradise. Dunedin may demolish its old City Hall building and turn it into a new pocket park. The plans hinge on whether the 1940s building’s foundation can be removed. 🌳 (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Show

Catch Tampa’s own Urbane Cowboys before they Rock the Park at the Hub (719 N. Franklin St.) this Saturday, Feb. 11. 🎤 (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Seasonal

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Correction

We mentioned yesterday that Florida State Fair tickets were $10, but we got it wrong. Tickets for adults are actually $15. We blame it on all the funnel cake and fun we had. The fair is in town today through Mon., Feb. 20.

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St. Pete’s “pink tree” is in full bloom

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Make driving by the pink tebebuia a new yearly tradition. | Photo by @stpetefl

Hello, gorgeous. The jewel of Coffee Pot Bayou has bloomed.

Every spring, a massive pink Tabebuia tree planted in the Old Northeast Neighborhood produces hundreds of bright rose blossoms. Also called the “pink trumpet tree,” the species is native to the West Indies and Puerto Rico, according to the University of Florida.

This weekend, consider taking a scenic bike ride or stroll down the public walking path along the water in the historic neighborhood. We recommend ending your adventure with a hammock sesh at North Shore Park or a drink at the Old Northeast Tavern.

It’s worth noting that the tree is on private property. Make sure to take photos from the street or the nearby sidewalk, not the yard itself.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Bailey.

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According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s report, direct-to-consumer agricultural sales generated $2.9 billion in revenue in 2020.

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