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74º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise: 7:22 a.m. | Sunset: 5:49 p.m. | Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 11:16 a.m. + 10:01 p.m. | Low: 2:58 p.m. | Clearwater Beach | High: 6:59 a.m. + 6:21 p.m. | Low: 12:16 p.m.
 

It’s time for something fresh

New and coming-soon businesses to Tampa Bay
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We’re sure this upcoming year will be as newsy as ever. | Photo via @growgavan
🗓️ Coming soon

Every time we look around, it seems like something new is popping up in Tampa Bay. Whether you’re looking for your next go-to brunch destination or a new public park to stretch your legs, we’re rounding up a few things coming soon to TBAY this quarter.

Community

Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa | Opening in 2023 | New upgrades to the downtown Tampa hub include 18 new waterfront meeting rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows.

The Sound, 301 Drew St., Clearwater | Opening summer 2023 | The new outdoor waterfront concert space will be located in Clearwater’s Coachman Park.

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The name Perry’s Porch hearkens back to St. Pete’s Perry Snell.

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Rendering by Wannemacher Jensen Architects


Recreation

Tampa Pickleball Crew, | Opening spring 2023| Founders are converting a 28,000-sqft Ybor City warehouse into a pickleball haven.

St. Pete Athletic, intersection of Burlington Ave. + Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., St. Petersburg | Opening in 2023 | This pickleball club will house nine indoor courts, a food court, and more.

St. Pete Strength Center, 1936 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Opening in March | Management behind the now-shuttered Anytime Fitness in Downtown St. Pete is opening this new spot.

Residential

Saltaire, 330 1st St. S., St. Petersburg | Opening date not announced | The luxury condo tower is located right on Beach Drive and features a rooftop pool and Bayfront views.

ONE Tampa, 100 E. Madison St., Suite 100, Tampa | Opening date not announced | The 42-story tower will offer units right in the heart of Tampa.

✅ Now open

If there’s one thing we love even more than looking ahead to the future, it’s enjoying the present at one of Tampa Bay’s newest spots. Check out this list of TBAY’s recently opened establishments.

Dining

Boulon Brasserie, 1001 Water St., Tampa | Opened in January | One of Water street’s newest gems serves French classics.

The Pearl at Water Street, 823 Water St. C100, Tampa | Opened in March | The Gastropub serves seasonal seafood, cocktails, and more.

Trophy Fish, 5901 N. Florida Ave., Tampa | Opened in March| The massively popular seafood joint recently opened in Seminole Heights.
10+ more TBAY spots
Asked
 

How many new openings did we help you discover?
A. Barely any — I’m the first to know everything
B. There were a few I hadn’t heard of
C. Most of them
D. These were all news to me
 
Events

Today, March 22
  • Yoga at Sunken Gardens | Wednesday, March 22-Monday, May 29 | 10:30-11:45 a.m. | Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N., St. Petersburg | $18-$20 | Get your flow on in the scenic botanical garden.
  • TogetHER with Hyde Park Village | Wednesday, Mar. 22 | 4-7:30 p.m. | Hyde Park Village, 1602 W. Swann Ave., Tampa | Free | Listen to a discussion between local leaders and entrepreneurs — plus get a free headshot.
  • Final Round Gala | Wednesday, Mar. 22 | 6 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg | $18.50-$28.50 | Hobnob with Tampa Bay’s dance community in support of rising ballet stars.
  • St. Pete Below the Surface | Wednesday, Mar. 22 | 6-7 p.m. | 140 7th Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Dr. Rachael Kangas dives into the archaeological history of some of the city’s parks.
Thursday, March 23
  • Taste of Water Street: the Wine Down | Thursday, Mar. 23 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Small Giant, 1011 E. Cumberland Ave., Tampa | $65 | Learn more about vino with a wine tasting, plus chow down on light bites and frozen treats from Chill Bros. Scoop Shop.
  • Disney on Ice: Road Trip Adventures | Thursday, March 23-Sunday, March 26 | Times vary | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $25-$60 | Watch Mickey, Minnie, and the whole cast venture across the globe — on ice.
  • Voices of the Community Town Hall | Thursday, Mar. 23 | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | Free | Celebrate Disability Awareness Month with an insightful panel — or watch the livestream on Facebook.
Friday, March 24
  • Toronto Blue Jays vs. Philadelphia Phillies | Friday, Mar. 24, Monday, Mar. 27 | Times vary | TD Ballpark, 373 Douglas Ave., Dunedin | $20-$36 | Take in some spring training ball in Downtown Dunedin.
  • “When the Righteous Triumph” | Friday, March 24-Sunday, April 2 | Times vary | Stageworks Theatre, 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., #151, Tampa | $35-$40 | Written by Tampa’s own Mark E. Leib, this play shares a slice of Tampa’s Civil Rights protests.
Saturday, March 25
  • Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 7 a.m. | Springs Theater, 8029 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa | Free | Get a little Saturday sweat on in support of Southeastern Guide Dogs’ work.
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News Notes

Weather
  • 86º | Sunny | 7% chance of rain
Sunrise + Sunset
  • Rise: 7:31 a.m.
  • Set: 7:42 p.m.
Tides
Old Tampa Bay
  • High: 4:13 a.m. + 4:19 p.m.
  • Low: 10:20 a.m. + 10:41 p.m.
Clearwater Beach
  • High: 12:43 a.m. + 12:52 p.m.
  • Low: 6:54 a.m. + 7:12 p.m.
Outdoors
  • Red tide is ebbing, but experts still say to watch out for the harmful organism as conditions can change quickly. Check levels online before you head to the coast. (Tampa Bay Times)
Development
  • TPA may soon be getting an upgrade. President Biden’s proposed fiscal 2024 budget includes money for the international airport to replace its current air traffic tower — which is more than 50 years old. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Show
  • In the 1960s, protesters led sit-ins at the segregated lunch counter at Tampa’s F.W. Woolworth Department Store. Now, a new play, “When the Righteous Triumph,” chronicles the historic moment. Listen to a conversation with one of the local leaders in the protest + read up on the play. (WUSF News)
Ranked
  • 13. That’s where Sports Business Journal ranked Tampa Bay’s sports businesses. While the area boasts the Lightning, Bucs, Rays, Strikers, and more, one of the outlet’s analysts said TBAY seems to be “leaving a lot on the table.” (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Number
Music
  • Already feeling the Eras Tour buzz? Even if you didn’t score tickets to Taylor Swift’s April 20-22 shows, you can still dance your heart out with other TBAY fans at the Orpheum this Friday, March 25 at 9 p.m. (That’s So Tampa)
Plan Ahead
  • Send in the rubber duckies. The Kiwanis Club of Tampa will soon flood the Hillsborough River with 10,000 of the little guys for its Incredible Rubber Duck Race. Adopt one for $5 and head over to Curtis Hixon on Saturday, April 8 to watch the action and sample some local food trucks.. (That’s So Tampa)
Seasonal
 
Lifestyle

We see you, spring

Tampa Bay spring events and festivals
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Hunt for a new fave piece to adorn your nest. | Art by Kris Meehan
Earlier this week, we brought you a few tips on embracing spring cleaning and the season. But now that you’ve done the work, it’s time to enjoy the best part of spring: the outdoor festivals, fairs, and maybe a little bougainvillea peeping.

We put together a few ideas for getting outside the house:
  • Ready to decorate that porch? Cactus Moon is hosting a succulent wreath workshop this Thursday, March 23 at Armature Works — so you can welcome spring and summer with a festively-decorated door.
  • PhilFest, a three-day Filipino food festival, takes over Tampa at thePhilippine Cultural Complex (14301 Nine Eagles Dr.) Friday, March 31-Sunday, April 2, with food vendors, parades, performances, and dancing, according to That’s So Tampa.
  • Old Northeast is hosting its first-ever Art in the Garden Tour Saturday, April 15. from 1 to 4 p.m. Mosey on down the historic neighborhood’s brick streets on a self-guided tour, checking out work from 13 artists, live harp and guitar performances, and more.
The Wrap
 
Bailey Lefever in a park near a pond

Today’s Edition By:
Bailey
From the Editor
I’m so excited spring is here — just wishing the chilly days would stay awhile longer. If you need one more recommendation for embracing the season, I’d personally recommend hosting a springtime celebration or picnic at your fave park. Here’s a few lush landscapes to consider.

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