Plus, a new Whole Foods Market.
 
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66º | Mostly sunny | 5% chance of rain | Sunrise: 7:18 a.m. | Sunset: 5:49 p.m. | Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 5:53 p.m. | Low: 11:35 a.m. | Clearwater Beach | High: 2:15 p.m. | Low: 7:59 a.m. + 8:12 p.m.
 

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Try this January 2024 Tampa Bay area crossword
The mayor throws beads at the Children's Gasparilla Parade. A crowd of onlookers is behind a barrier on Bayshore Blvd.
Beads, beads, they’re good for your heart. | Photo via City of Tampa
Somehow, some way, January is already almost over. And it was a busy one around these parts, between sooo many new restaurant announcements, Gaspy festivities, tons of civic updates, and of course, dozens of concerts.

Before we say goodbye to the start of the year, try this crossword puzzle featuring clues from things we shared in the newsletter and on our social channels from the last ~30 days.

Here’s a few of the clues:
  • TBAY’s rainy and gloomy weather this winter is due to ________.
  • This real estate site predicts Tampa will be one of the hottest markets in 2024.
  • Who owns the latest burger chain coming to TBAY?
  • The Bucs lost to this NFL team in the playoffs.
Ready to take on the challenge? Try your hand at our January crossword puzzle, then take a peek at the answer key.
 
Events
Tuesday, Jan. 30
  • State of the City | Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | St. Petersburg | Free | St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch celebrates the year gone by and shares plans for the year ahead — RSVP required.
  • Spotlight Tampa Bay | Tuesday, Jan. 30 | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $10-$20 | Join reporters from the Tampa Bay Times for a discussion on Florida’s education system.
Wednesday, Jan. 31
  • “The Chinese Lady” | Wednesday, Jan. 31-Sunday, Feb. 25 | Raymond James Theater, 163 Third St. N., St. Petersburg | $0-$52 | It’s the opening week of the play that follows the journey of 14-year-old Afong Moy, potentially the first Chinese woman to step foot in America.
Thursday, Feb. 1
  • Sunset Market | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 6-10 p.m. | Midtown Tampa, 3659 Midtown Dr., Tampa | Free | Roam wares from 40+ local vendors, plus enjoy live music + drinks.
Friday, Feb. 2
Events calendar here
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Trending

To quench, or not to quench?
Stanley water bottles lined up in a row in alternating colors.
The Stanley Quencher is Amazon’s No. 1 home and kitchen best seller. | Graphic by 6AM City
Ins for 2024: Portable hydration. According to Fast Company, Stanley — of the viral Stanley Quencher — made $750 million last year, and obsession with the water bottle is not slowing down.

But Stanley is not alone. Choose your weapon water bottle from today’s top brands:
Shop best selling bottles
News Notes
Open
  • Welcome to Publix at Innovation Springs. The brand new Wesley Chapel store (32265 Overpass Rd.) features a seating area, drive-thru pharmacy, a specialty cheese and olive section, and even boasts its own bar: Pours. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Development
  • Here’s an update on the Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment. St. Pete city officials, the Tampa Bay Rays + Hines representatives chose five civil engineering firms to work on the 20-year project. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Opening
  • It’s almost here. St. Pete’s long-awaited Whole Foods Market opens next month at 203 38th Ave. N. This will be the first Sunshine City location for the brand, which already boasts stores in Tampa and Clearwater. (I Love the Burg)
Number
  • 2.49 million. That’s how many passengers St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport served in 2023. That’s the airport’s highest number yet, with July being the busiest month with ~280,000 passengers. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Market
  • Get ready to shop. The EDGE Business District Association + Downtown Business Association of St. Petersburg are hosting a Sunset Sale featuring a host of local vendors tomorrow, Jan. 31 from 6:15 to 8 p.m.
Announced
  • On your mark, get set, Grand Prix. This year’s 2024 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is booked for Friday, March 8-Sunday, March 10. Buy your tickets now.
Real Estate
  • An “airplane” bungalow is for sale in St. Pete. The Sargent House, a 101-year-old Craftsman bungalow, features a pop-up second-story room that looks like an airplane cockpit. Here’s a refresher on the origins of TBAY’s bungalows. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Plan Ahead
  • In this house, we celebrate Galentines Day. In Between Days is celebrating on Sunday, Feb. 11 by transforming the bar into a daytime cafe with shoppable vendors, mini cakes, and flower bundles. The festive event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Correction
  • In yesterday’s brunch-themed newsletter, we included 717 South. Unfortunately, the spot is closed after sustaining damage in a fire, with the owners vowing to return in the future. You can support the business by going to its sister restaurant, Ava (which is also in our brunch guide).
 
Culture

🥁 And the winner is...

See the winner of TBAYtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge captured from below and up close. The sky is blue and there are very few clouds, while the water below the bridge is a richer shade of blue with waves.
Next time you’re cruising under the Skyway, make sure to look up. | Photo by Eileen G.
The votes are in for the TBAYtoday 2023 Picture of the Year contest. Check out the finalists below, including the winner that you, our readers, voted for.

Winner: “Cruising under the Skyway Bridge”

75 votes. This picture really helps capture the sheer magnitude of Tampa Bay’s most iconic bridge. We love the angles and how many shades of blue there are.
See the finalists
The Buy

The Buy 1.30.24 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
Something for your kitchen from Coco Cadeaux’s collection. We’re loving: this charcuterie board cheat sheet, perfect for Super Bowl parties.
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The Wrap
 
Bailey Lefever in a park near a pond

Today’s edition by:
Bailey
From the editor
Celebrations are in order. Bandit — one of my fave coffee shops — is celebrating its eighth birthday this week. The plans include its famed birthday cake latte, actual birthday cake, and a Yakitori Party.
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