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Events

Today, April 7

Live Jazz Date Night featuring Hot Tonic | Friday, Apr. 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Fairgrounds St. Pete, 800 28th St. S., St. Petersburg | $19-$27 | Take in the kitschy Florida light display while listening to some Postmodern Jukebox meets Amy Winehouse tunes.

Saturday, April 8

Hispanics for our Environment Kayak River Cleanup | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 8-11 a.m. | Lowry Park, 7525 N. Blvd., Tampa | Free | Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers are hosting this cleanup — bring your kayak or take part in the on-land trash collection.
St.Pete Pier Spring Festival & Easter Egg Hunt | Saturday, Apr. 8-Sunday, Apr. 9 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Spa Beach Park, 600 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | Free | Hunt for more than 20,000 colorful eggs, take pics with the Easter Bunny, take part in arts and crafts, and fill up on snacks.
Tampa Bay Empanada Festival | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 12-11 p.m. | Common Dialect Beerworks, 5023 N. Florida Ave., Tampa | Free+ | Scarf down empanadas from A Boy Names Sous, Stuft Gourmet Foods, and more.
2023 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four - Championship | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 8 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $92-$2,000 | See which school is the last team standing in this year’s tournament.

Sunday, April 9

Spanish Easter Brunch | Sunday, Apr. 9 | 10 a.m. | Bulla Gastrobar, 930 S. Howard Ave., Tampa | Free+ | Head to the scenic rooftop for $20 bottomless mimosas and a three-course brunch.
Élevage Easter Brunch + Dinner | Sunday, Apr. 9 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Epicurean Hotel, 1207 S. Howard Ave., Tampa | $18 | Easter specials include a bacon waffle benedict, spiced maple Hollandaise Reuben Monte Cristo, and an upside-down carrot cake.
Easter Egg Hunt on the Beach | Sunday, Apr. 9 | 10:30 a.m. | Whiskey Joe’s Bar and Grill, 7720 W. Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa | Free | Hunt for eggs, including one with a $100 gift card + enjoy a ‘Floribbean’-inspired Easter lunch.
Easter Brunch Buffet Cruise | Sunday, Apr. 9 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Yacht StarShip, 603 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $55-$120 | Enjoy the two-hour cruise along Tampa Bay’s waters with a buffet, live music, and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself.

Monday, April 10

Red Sox vs. Rays | Monday, April 10-Wednesday, Sept. 6 | Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg | $10-$175 | Dine on a Stinger Dog while the Rays take on the Red Sox.

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Civic

🍃 A conversation with law enforcement about CBD, Delta-9, and hemp

Hometown Hero is asking the questions we all want to know the answers to. | Photo by Hometown Hero

As 4/20 approaches, Hometown Hero is asking law enforcement all the need-to-know questions about the legalities of CBD, Delta-9, and hemp.

Questions like:

Can police testing kits tell the difference between marijuana and hemp-derived THC?
Have K9 units adapted to hemp legalization?
What could you expect if you get pulled over with a bag of gummies?

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News Notes

Development

Earlier this week, St. Pete’s Development Review Commission approved plans to turn the downtown Fit2Run site into a 14-story hotel. The Kolter Group intends to build a $43 million Tempo by Hilton hotel with a rooftop pool and bar, parking garage, 192 rooms, and a lobby bar. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Paging all Elmer’s regulars. The owner of longtime Ybor City bar, Elmer’s Sports Cafe, put the smoker-friendly watering hole on the market for $3.5 million. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Opening

Bring on the sushi, dim sum, desserts, and sake. Sunda New Asian is opening up a 6,000-sqft restaurant in Midtown Tampa this summer. The popular restaurant brand already has buzzy spots in Nashville and Chicago. (That’s So Tampa)

Number

$234,000. That’s how much Miller & Sons LLC owes Tampa in fines for cutting down more than two dozen trees at a South Tampa mobile home park in 2019. The company’s representation says they aren’t “done fighting yet.” (Tampa Bay Times)

Arts

Celebrate National Poetry Month this Saturday, April 8 at the “Poetic Portals” Art & Poetry Showcase. The Friends of Jack Kerouac fundraiser boasts live tunes from Johnny White Xperience, live screenprinted shirts, and performances from tons of local artists. The event runs from 7-11 p.m. at the “Wayworld” in the Factory St. Pete.

Film

A new indie filmed right here in TBAY, “The Throwback,” premieres at the Tampa Theatre Wednesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. The family comedy stars comedian Will Sasso + Justina Machado. (That’s So Tampa)

Environment

How does Publix GreenWise Market stack up when it comes to seafood sustainability? See how the specialty grocery store’s partnership with two global sustainability leaders means you can know exactly where your seafood comes from — and its impact on the environment.*

Travel

What’s your vacation vibe — coastal, lavish, or off the beaten path? For something coastal, check out these stunning oceanfront views in Hilton Head, SC. For a lavish stay, you’ll love this award-winning vacation home in Palm Springs, CA. And for something off the beaten path, peep this modern cabin with views of Mount Rainier, WA.

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Dial into some human connection

Water Street’s new event offers a digital detox

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Feed Gio a topic and he’ll spin you a tale on his vintage Hermes 3000 typewriter. | Photo by @gios_typos and @mollyherriphoto

You’re going to have to power your smartphone down for this one.

Water Street just announced a digital detox event “A Way with Words,” as part of its Sunset Series. The Friday, April 21 event runs from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Here’s some of what’s on tap:

Local on-demand poet sensation Gio’s Typos will be in attendance to write verses about guests
Water Street will have a yard-sized dice set on hand for attendees to play Haikubes, a game that helps you create a haiku poem
Visitors can stop by the recently opened neighborhood bar Small Giant for library-themed cocktails
A performance by local spoken word artist Jamie Dawson
Folks can craft paper cranes inscribed with intentions that will become part of a community sculpture

Follow Water Street on Instagram for the next Sunset Series announcement + more news.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Bailey

From the editor

Big changes are happening at St.Pete’s Bandit Coffee Co. Yesterday, @sunsigns.stpete began work on the popular beanery’s new look.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We shed some light on what’s going on at Armature Works.

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