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65º | Partly cloudy | 6% chance of rain | Sunrise: 7:22 a.m. | Sunset: 5:52 p.m. | Tides | Old Tampa Bay | Low: 8:50 p.m. | Clearwater Beach | High: 12:23 p.m. + 10:07 p.m. | Low: 4:10 p.m.
 

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‘tis the season

Cozy up with a bowl of soup at these Tampa Bay area spots
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We’ll cozy up with a bowl of lobster bisque at the Stone Soup Company anytime. | Photo by @capture.the.craving
The weather might be rainy and not so delightful, but that’s alright. It’s time to embrace the chillier weather and most importantly, soup season, TBAY.

Whether you’re looking for a classic tomato soup vibe or something a bit more local, we’ve got you covered:

Columbia Restaurant, multiple locations — This iconic spot touts that its Spanish bean soup “made the Columbia famous.” According to the restaurant, the dish is “the original recipe of Casimiro Hernandez, Sr.” and melds together Garbanzo beans, smoked ham, chorizo sausage, and potatoes in a chicken and ham broth.

The Burg Diner, 2950 49th St. N., St. Petersburg — Suffering from a nagging cold or the winter blues? Your doctor — TBAYtoday — recommends this spot’s Mama’s Chicken Lemon soup.

The Brass Monkey, 709 Gulf Way #200, St. Pete Beach — Head over to this Pass-a-Grille spot for City Editor Bailey’s favorite cream of crab soup and amazing views of the water. Pro tip: Arrive just before sunset so you can watch the sun sink from your perch on the balcony.

Trip’s Diner, multiple locations — This TBAY diner has it all, including some top notch soup options. Stop by for a bowl or cup of French onion, lobster bisque, chili, or make it a soup and salad combo.

Did we miss your favorite soup spot? Let us know and we might spill the broth in an encore.
 
Events
Wednesday, Jan. 10
Thursday, Jan. 11
  • Poetry at the Dalí | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Dalí Museum, 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg | Free | Join former poet laureate of St. Petersburg, Helen Pruitt Wallace, Dustin Brookshire, and Letisia Cruz, for a reading and Q+A.
  • Powerstories Theatre Debuts “Alabama Story” | Thursday, Jan. 11-Sunday, Jan. 21 | Times vary | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | $15-$30 | “Alabama Story” is inspired by bits of history from 1959 Montgomery, Alabama, and weaves together stories of book censorship, segregation, and more.
  • Tales by Twilight | Thursday, Jan. 11 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg | $38 | Actors perform a story written just for Boyd Hill while you hike through the preserve.
Saturday, Jan. 13
  • St. Pete Bacon and BBQ Festival 2024 | Saturday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 14 | Times vary | Vinoy Park, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | $17-$185 | Chow down on smokey-good dishes, sip on craft beers, play cornhole, and enjoy live music.
  • Jay Leno | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 8 p.m. | Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Rd., Clearwater | $40-$80 | The longtime late night host takes the stage with his stand-up set.
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News Notes
Weather
  • We hope you’re staying safe from the stormy weather this week. Stay up to date on this week’s winter storm, school closings, and other TBAY storm announcements. (Tampa Bay Times)
Real Estate
  • The Treasure Island Yacht & Tennis Club has a new owner. A California investor bought the property — which closed in summer 2023 — that includes a ~37,000-sqft building, marina, tennis courts, pool, and fitness center. Former owner Bill Edwards turned the property over to the bank in 2022. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Opening
  • Chill Bros. Scoop Shop is debuting its new Armature Works location this Friday, Jan 12. This will be the fifth location for the popular local creamery. Take a peek at the space.
Eat
  • There’s a new snacky spot in Clearwater. Cleveland Street Market, a new food hall, just soft opened at 949 Cleveland St. So far, the hall has five eateries serving everything from Cuban fare to hot dogs, but will eventually house 20 spots. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Health
  • The Florida Legislature just granted USF Health $14 million for a traumatic brain injury research study. Researchers will delve into whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help ease the symptoms of traumatic brain injury for service members and vets. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Development
  • Have you met Bonu Lisa? St. Pete’s Bonu Taverna just unveiled its new expansion — complete with a mural of a striking woman by Johnny Vitale of The Vitale Bros. The popular Italian restaurant expanded into the space next door, creating an adults-only room with a lounge area, live DJ booth, and bar. (I Love the Burg)
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Culture

What do you think will happen in 2024?

Asked: Your 2024 local predictions
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Water Street Tampa continues to bring upscale dining + living to residents. | Photo by @waterstreettampa
Gaze into your crystal ball and tell us... what’s in the cards for Tampa in 2024?

That’s what we’re asking you, our readers, to tell us. On our list of questions for 2024 predictions, we’re wondering:
  • Which national restaurants will open in the Tampa Bay area?
  • Will the Lightning win the Stanley Cup?
  • When will our temperatures hit 90° again?
  • Will Taylor Swift announce a surprise concert here?
  • Will one of our commodes be a contender for the Best Bathroom awards?
Got any other predictions for us? Take our survey. Regardless of what 2024 has in store, we’re looking forward to seeing what happens. All we know for sure is that we’ll be there to keep you updated on what’s to come.
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