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🧋 Drinks from your wildest dreams
7 Taylor Swift-themed drinks in Tampa Bay, FL
Ube has a nuanced vanilla and coconut-like flavor. | Photo via @elevensesco
Are you ready for it...? It’s day two of Taylor Swift’s Tampa Bay takeover, and we know you’re itching for a refreshing drink to quench your thirst.
Look no further because we’ve got the inside scoop on where to find the ultimate “Eras Tour” themed beverages + treats that will have you shaking it off all day long.
Sip the shop’s new Lavender Haze Cloud Latte — made with hazy black cocoa and infused with lavender espresso, topped with a cloud of ube foam. While there, try the sweet potato pancake slice (Taylor’s favorite meal in Nashville) + Eras macarons (inspired by the artist’s discography). Check out Eleveses’ full Taylor-themed pantry, including the famous chai cookies. Note: The bakery is open Friday 12-5 p.m. + Saturdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; make sure to get in on the limited drop before it’s sold out.
We promise you will never find another like Kahwa’s Midnight Rain sweet coffee. With a light blueberry essence and a creamy, soothing white chocolate sauce, this concoction will have your taste buds singing in the rain.
Feeling that “Lavender Haze”? The Love of Lavender cocktail at Noble Crust is a must-try for those seeking a bolder + alcoholic drink. It boasts a perfect blend of Empress 1908 Gin, blueberry lavender simple syrup, lemon, and prosecco, guaranteed to make you feel like you’re strutting down “Cornelia Street.”
*These drinks are limited-time promotions, so grab them before Mother Swift leaves town Saturday night.
Let us know what Swifty-themed grub + bevs you find around town.
Events
Today, April 14
Tampa Bay Blues Festival | Friday, Apr. 14-Sunday, Apr. 16 | Times vary | Vinoy Park, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | $70-$800 | The 27th annual event features performances from 15 blues bands on the scenic waterfront — bring a blanket or chairs.
Tampa Bay Screams | Friday, Apr. 14-Saturday, Apr. 15 | 5-10 p.m. | Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore, 700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa | $20-$30 | Meet horror movie icons like Tamara Glynn from “Halloween 5" and pick up your favorite DVDs, VHS tapes, toys, and more.
Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival | Friday, Apr. 14-Saturday, Apr. 15 | Times vary | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa | $50-$150 | Stop by the first-ever TBWFF to dine on fare from some of Tampa Bay’s foodie faves.
Saturday, April 15
Spring Plant Festival | Saturday, Apr. 15-Sunday, Apr. 16 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | USF Botanical Gardens, 12210 USF Pine Dr., Tampa | $3-$5 | Shop plants and other materials from commercial + expert growers.
T-Swift Celebration | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Hostess, 2635 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | Free | Show your Swiftie knowledge with some pop quizzes, enter a raffle entry, and jam out to the pop star’s discography at the glam bungalow.
Seltzerland - The Ultimate Hard Seltzer Festival | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 12-7 p.m. | Willa’s, 1700 W. Fig St., Tampa | $49-$75 | Test out tons of hard seltzers and canned cocktails while playing games and jamming to a live DJ.
Strikers vs. Fayetteville | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 6 p.m. | Yuengling Center, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa | $15-$50 | Watch Tampa Bay’s indoor soccer team take on Fayetteville.
Sunday, April 16
Running with the Rays 5K | Sunday, Apr. 16 | 7:30 a.m. | Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg | $50-$75 | Race through the streets of downtown St. Petersburg (including Al Lang Stadium) before finishing back on Tropicana Field turf.
Temple Terrace Craft Brewfest 2023 | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 3-7 p.m. | Woodmont Park, 415 Woodmont Ave., Temple Terrace | $20-$45 | Sample hundreds of beers, grub from a handful of food trucks, and dance to live music from The Black Velvet Band.
Monday, April 17
Trivia Night | Monday, Apr. 17 | 7-9 p.m. | The Big Catch at Salt Creek, 1500 2nd St. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Test your knowledge and compete to win prizes — this week’s theme is “General.”
Avoiding these blunders could help you prevent years of stress and heartache. | Photo by SmartAsset
Life should be a balance of adventure and relaxation — not finances. Enter: Working with a financial advisor. But choosing the wrong one could potentially wreak havoc on your retirement and investments.
The historic hot streak keeps getting hotter. The Rays swept the Red Sox yesterday — bringing their record to 13-0. Their current run ties the modern MLB record for a win streak to start the season. Yesterday’s win also helped set a new Rays record for longest winning streak. They go for No. 14 tonight at 7 p.m. against the Blue Jays in Toronto.
Development
The Floridan Palace Hotel is out, Hotel Flor is in. Tampa’s iconic skyscraper has new owners + a new name. The Downtown hotel will reopen under the Hilton umbrella in September, but you can’t make reservations yet. Don’t fret; the iconic red rooftop lettering is staying put. (Tampa Bay Times)
St. Pete’s nearly century old Standard Oil gas station (at 4th St. and 24th Ave. S.) is inching towards a new life as a drive-thru coffee shop. But first, it needs the “Local Landmark” stamp. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Ascent St. Pete, the 357-unit apartment tower opposite Jannus Live, is now open — with 40 percent of its apartments already occupied. Pro tip:Check out Cane & Barrel, the shared rooftop bar between Ascent + the AC Marriot — it’s open to the public. (St. Pete Rising)
Eat
The 3rd Annual Pasco Beer & Burger Festival is back this Saturday, April 15, at Heritage Park in Land O’Lakes. This year’s event features 10 artisan chefs, including Sweet Suga’s Grillin and Gigglewaters Food Truck, and 11 local brewers like Odessa’s Leap Gate Brewing. Tickets cost $10-$15. (That’s So Tampa)
Transit
More than 56,000 people have cruised across the Bay on the Cross Bay Ferry since October 2022. And there’s still time to grab a ride before the season ends on Sunday, May 28. The boat recently crossed the 300,000 rider milestone this spring. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Health
Tampa took the No. 18 spot on The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s annual “Allergy Capitals” report, a list of the 100 most challenging places to live with seasonal pollen allergies. The rankings were based on factors like OTC medicine use, pollen scores, and more. (WFLA)
Shop
It’s shower season, and it’s time to celebrate the soon-to-be parents in your life. From onesies to burp cloths, our online store (Six & Main) has all the essentials for new parents. Shop for the bundle of joy now.
Coming Soon
Offline, the restaurant + social club, is launching in Tampa Bay. How it works: get matched with highly rated, locally-owned restaurants with up to $50 in digital gift cards to spend there each month. Bonus: Offline is saving 100 guaranteed spots for our readers through April. Sign upusing code TBTODAY.
Today Is
National Gardening Day. Treat yourself to a new gardening set — complete with five essential tools, gloves, a mister, and a durable tote bag. Don’t forget the seeds. This kit comes with vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. If space is tight, grab this vertical planter + some highly-rated potting mix.
Drink
Love the taste of a marg but hate the way you feel the next day? Enter: Ritual Zero Proof Spirits. Enjoy the taste of your favorite cocktails sans liquor. Not sold yet? Try Ritual’s spirits in-person at the tasting event tomorrow, April 15, from 1-4 p.m. at Total Wine & More, 2528 Florida 580, Clearwater.
Sports
🍊 Orange ya glad about the “new” jerseys?
The Buccaneers bring back retro “Creamsicle” jerseys for the 2023 season
Do you prefer the orange on white or white on orange look? | Photos via @cardsofphil
This week the Buccaneers alluded to their new — scratch that — old orange jerseys in a dramatic video posted by the team’s Twitter account. The video shows former mascot Bucco Bruce (we still love you, Captain Fear) jotting something down on a piece of paper before revealing the words “I’m back.”
We don’t need a crystal ball to connect the dots.
After supply chain issues delayed the throwback jersey drop last year, the team is bringing back their iconic orange jerseys this season. The retro look has been dubbed the “Creamsicle” jerseys by fans, and for good reason: it’s a vibrant + groovy blend of orange, white, and red that will stand out on the field.
The Bucs wore these beauties from their inaugural season in 1976 all the way up through the 1996 season. They did rock the orange a few times from 2009-2012 as a throwback jersey but haven’t worn them since.
Are you ready to set sail with the Bucs in their throwback jerseys, or do you prefer their current style? Let us know.
I, for one, really like the new jerseys. It puts QB1 Baker Mayfield back in orange, like when he was on the Browns. And they remind me of Tom Brady’s old practice jersey(I’m not crying, you’re crying).
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