☕ Seasonal sips

• Pumpkin espresso martini | Doodle Noodle Bar, 9620 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa | Pumpkin spice Rumchata mixed with Vietnamese coffee + topped with cinnamon whipped cream.
• Pumpkin white mocha latte | The Salty Donut, 1519 W. Swann Ave., Tampa | A new take on the classic pumpkin spice latte.
• Apple pie chai latte | The Salty Donut, 1519 W. Swann Ave., Tampa | Add a little chai to your apple pie.
• Fall cold brew | The Blend Coffee & Cocktails, multiple locations | Cold brew, white chocolate, and pumpkin cold foam.
• Bruce-O-Lantern | King State, 520 E. Floribraska Ave., Tampa | The Imperial oat amber with roasted pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg returns.
• Cinnamon apple matcha | Grove Surf and Coffee, 7370 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach | Housemade cinnamon apple syrup with matcha, milk, and Apple Jacks cereal topping.
• Harvest moon mule | Strandhill Public, 10288 Causeway Blvd., Tampa | A cocktail made of Titos vodka, blood orange syrup, lime juice, ginger beer, and angostura bitters.
• Oktoberfest | Tampa Bay Brewing Co., multiple locations | A Märzen-style lager with a toasted malt flavor + hint of caramel sweetness.

🥧 Autumn eats

• Hazelnut & cardamom morning bun | Willa’s Provisions, 310 N. Rome Ave., Tampa | Pair it with a sweet potato cinnamon latte.
• Pumpkin bread pudding | Bern’s Steak House, 1208 S. Howard Ave., Tampa | A delicacy drizzled with bourbon pecan praline sauce + topped with caramel ice cream and a ginger snap cookie.
• Vegan pumpkin spice latte ice cream | The Revolution Ice Cream Co., multiple locations | A vegan seasonal treat that can be scooped or made into a shake.
• French onion soup | Jackson’s Bistro, 601 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa | It’s soup season, baby.

• Arts in Motion: DUNE by Studio Roosegaarde | Friday, Oct. 6-Sunday, Oct. 29 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Sparkman Wharf, 615 Channelside Dr., Tampa | Free | This temporary art exhibit by Studio Roosegaarde juxtaposes nature and technology + is composed of hundreds of interactive LED light and sound fibers that respond to the motions of passing visitors.
• First Friday Wine Tasting | Friday, Oct. 6 | 7-10 p.m. | La Vid Wine Bar, 14610 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. , Tampa | $25-$30 | Head to the new vinoteca (“wine bar”) to find your new fave blend.
• Undead in the Water | Friday, Oct. 6-Saturday, Oct. 28 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | SS American Victory, 705 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $27-$29 | Traverse multiple decks of this historic and haunted WWII cargo ship.

• St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market | Saturday, Oct. 7-Saturday, May 25 | Times vary | Al Lang Stadium, 230 First St. SE, St. Petersburg | Free | It’s the opening weekend of the popular market, featuring vegetables, fruits, meats, food trucks, artists, makers, live music and entertainment.
• Tampa Cigar Bash | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 1-5 p.m. | Seminole Hard Rock, 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa | $195-$280 | Experience all things cigar in the Cigar City, including access to sought-after cigar deals, cigar manufacturer meet-and-greets, plus food, cocktails and live music.
• The Reunion Tour | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 7 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $90-$266 | Rock out to tunes from Kirk Franklin, Tye Tribbett, The Clark Sisters, David and Tamela Mann, and Israel Houghton.
• St. Pete Fall Festival | Saturday, Oct. 7-Sunday, Oct. 8 | St. Pete Pier, 600 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | Free | Set against the backdrop of St. Pete’s waterfront, this event invites residents and visitors to experience an an artisanal market, pumpkin patch, live music, and local eats.

• Viva Tampa Bay | Sunday, Oct. 8 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Perry Harvey Sr. Park, 1201 N. Orange St., Tampa | Free | This family-friendly arts and cultural festival will feature Latin foods, festivities, and local band performances dedicated to Hispanic heritage.

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• BayCare Health System just announced plans to build a new St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. The new hospital is expected to be completed by 2030 + will reside on the same campus (located on W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa). The facility will also feature more pediatric specialty medical services. (Tampa Bay Times)

• Dick’s Sporting Goods plans to open a new House of Sport concept at International Plaza. The former Life Time Fitness location will feature retail goods alongside rock climbing, golf simulation bays and multisport cage experiences. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Gorditas, an empanada and shaved ice spot, from the Proper House Group is replacing Sparkman Wharf’s former Lunch Lady spot. Everglazed Donuts, which specializes in donuts and oversized cinnamon rolls, is also opening up soon in the Wharf. (That’s So Tampa)

• On the hunt for weekend plans? Golden Isles Brewing Co., St. Pete’s new family and pup-friendly brewery, is hosting its soft opening this weekend. Stop by the Magnolia Heights refurbished gas station (3000 Dr. MLK Jr. St.) for lager, pilsners, IPAs, sours, and local eats. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• ZooTampa celebrated the birth of a new white rhino calf this week. The 80-100 pound male is the 9th of its species to be born at the zoo. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• SHINE Mural Festival kicks off next week. The annual event opens with a kickoff party next Friday, Oct. 13 through Sat., Oct. 13-14 at 1934 2nd Ave. S., St. Pete. The live mural painting festival runs through Sunday, Oct. 22 and features art walks, happy hours, and an interactive art session. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• Take a trip back to the 1920s at the first-ever VIVA Ybor event. Booked for Sat., Oct. 14, the event will feature costumes, cigars, Cuban sandwiches, and more + support the Ybor City Museum Society. Buy tickets online. (That’s So Tampa)

• This one’s for the Shiso Crispy fans. The popular rangoon and dumpling food truck will soon be found at 1431 Central Ave. in the EDGE District. Owners hope to open in a matter of weeks. (I Love the Burg)

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