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69º | Partly cloudy | 5% chance of rain | Sunrise: 7:17 a.m. | Sunset: 5:49 p.m. | Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 6:57 a.m. + 6:45 p.m. | Low: 12:17 p.m. | Clearwater Beach | High: 3:13 p.m. | Low: 8:42 a.m. + 10:10 p.m.
 

💚 Every day is Earth Day around here

Shop at these sustainable stores in the Tampa Bay area
shampoo bars, cumin, and other eco-friendly products
A green market haul from Sans Market. | Photo via @sans.market
If your New Year’s resolution is to live a little more sustainably, we’ve got you covered. From recycled to-go cups and takeout bags to live-edge wood dining tables, these Tampa + St. Pete spots are selling products to help you sustain a greener life:

Sans Market, 1037 Central Ave., St. Petersburg

This zero-waste shop sells all the products you need to shrink your carbon footprint: bamboo tooth brushes, solid dish soaps, shampoo bars, biodegradable cotton swabs, makeup, and this store even boasts a “Bring Your Own Container” bulk bar.

Lüfka, 4222 N. Florida Ave., Tampa

Head to the Heights for eco-friendly bath products (like inventive bath bombs), tons of soy wax candles, hand sanitizer, pet and cleaning products, and of course, Lüfka washcloths made with Willow bark fibers.

Dancing Goat Dairy and Farm, 12502 Maverick Ct., Tampa

The local Cigar City farm sells its own handmade soap, shampoo bars, and shaving bars in addition to farm-fresh dairy products. Pick up the homemade goodness at the farm on Wednesdays and Sundays, make a pre-order for St. Pete pickup, or book The Dancing Goat Dairy Farm Tour on AirBnB for a peek behind the scenes.

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Head to the Dancing Goat for fresh milk, eggs, and even eco-friendly products.

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Photo by @kendall_arrington

Auburn Supply Group, 2140 Range Rd., Ste. C, Clearwater,

Headquartered in Clearwater, this local company upcycles agricultural waste into takeout bags and makes eco-friendly hot and cold to-go cups. Bonus: it also offers free delivery across the Tampa Bay area.

Funktionhouse Urban Lumber & Furnishings, Inside Anderson Lumber, 666 49th St. S., St. Petersburg

Tucked inside the Burg’s Anderson Lumber, this St. Pete maker salvages local trees and crafts them into one-of-a-kind sculptural pieces like live-edge slab dining tables and lighting. Take a peek.

Nardo’s Natural Organic Skincare, 8028 118th Ave. N., Largo

Featured on “Shark Tank” and supported by the show’s Barbara Corcoran, this Pinellas brand uses cocoa butter, aloe vera, and other natural ingredients to craft eye serums, facial cleansers, sunscreens, and other beauty and haircare products.
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Events
Thursday, Feb. 1
  • The Nature of Art | Thursday, Feb. 1-Sunday, April 14 | Times vary | Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg | $0-$22 | Take in contemporary art from artists like Daniel Lind-Ramos, Brookhart Jonquil, and Jason Middlebrook at this exhibition.
  • Cowboy Bebop Live! | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 8 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $30-$50 | Watch this critically acclaimed anime on the big screen with live music by the Bebop Bounty Big Band — a 14-piece jazz ensemble.
Saturday, Feb. 3
  • The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg | $41+ | Let yourself become “Comfortably Numb” while taking in this multi-media laser show set to the music of Pink Floyd.
  • Raptor Fest | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg | Free | Head to the 10th annual festival for flight shows by trained raptors, kids activities, bird walks, to learn about Floridaʼs native raptor species, and get a photo with live birds of prey.
Sunday, Feb. 4
  • Victorian Valentine Making | Sunday, Feb. 4 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Oxford Exchange, 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa | $25-$35 | Create treasures and keepsakes alongside loved ones with folks from the Henry B. Plant Museum.
  • LocalShops1 and FLOSO Valentine’s Themed Pop Up | Sunday, Feb. 4 | 2-5 p.m. | The Floridian Social, 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | Price of purchase | Shop wares from 15+ local vendors, enjoy live jazz music by Boho Sideshow, and sip on pink cocktails + mocktails, and drink specials.
Friday, Feb. 9
  • Grills Gone Wild | Friday, Feb. 9-Saturday, Feb. 10 | Times vary | Tom Fellows Community Center, 207 North Blvd. W., Davenport | Free | See the pitmasters square off during the second leg of the Triple Crown of BBQ’s three-event barbecue competition — and enjoy live music, food trucks, select tastings + more.*
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News Notes
Opening
  • Make it a Gelati. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is moving into the old Kahwa Coffee location (4850 Park St. N.) in west St. Pete. The Orlando-based brand serves tons of Italian ice + Jeremiah’s Gelati (Italian ice mixed with soft ice cream). An opening date is not set yet. (St. Pete Rising)
Weather
  • We’re in for more of the same, it seems. This week’s cooler temps will rise by the weekend — only to drop back down next week. Forecasters say this is typical of an El Niño winter. (Tampa Bay Times)
Civic
  • Calling all Tampanians. The City of Tampa is going plastic free for yard waste collection starting today. Make sure to ready your debris for pickup using a 32-gallon container, paper bags, or bundle it with jute twine.
Announced
  • In an effort to cope with sea level rise, hurricanes, and other extreme weather, Treasure Island plans to elevate its land by 2100. The city plans to raise all of its land — including roads, homes, and businesses — using dirt through the “Terrain Modification Program.” (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Development
  • St. Petersburg College is putting a chunk of its land on the market. The college plans to sell two sites totaling 32 acres — one near the Skyway Marina District and one in Pinellas Park. Offers for the properties are due by mid-March. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Community
  • Who says we can’t Apres in the Sunshine City? Park & Rec is hosting the “Apres Ski Lodge Block Party” this tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 1. The block party kicks off at 8 p.m. and features a costume contest, fire pits, a snow machine, spiked cocoa, and other wintry classics. (I Love the Burg)
History
  • A Hyde Park home partially built with stones from the Hillsborough River is being restored. The 712 S. Edison Ave. property was built 100+ years ago and will be sold later this year. (Tampa Bay Times)
Home
  • This Valentine’s Day decor is making our hearts skip a beat and includes heart-shaped wreaths, neon “love” signs, heart-shaped felt garlands, and cozy red blankets.*
 
Culture

Gone but not forgotten

What local Tampa Bay spot do you miss the most?
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City Editor Patrick says Ichicoro was “legit the best ramen I have ever had.” | Photo via @tamparecs
Both Tampa and the Burg have experienced exploding growth over the past 20 years, but with that growth (and time) comes a lot of change. We’re reminiscing about the diners, bars, live music venues, stores, and other businesses that have shut their doors — though we haven’t shut them out of our hearts.

We’ll go first. City Editor Bailey misses A Friend Who Bakes, an old Gulfport bakery that whipped up the best cinnamon rolls. Meanwhile, City Editor Patrick is still dreaming of grabbing a bowl of Tonkotsu at the now-shuttered Seminole Heights fave Ichicoro Ramen.

Let us know which spots you would bring back and we’ll share them in the newsletter.
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What local business do you miss the most?

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The Wrap
 
Bailey Lefever in a park near a pond

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Anyone else making the absolute most of this sunshine? I headed to Patrona Coffee for a beachy coworking moment and I highly recommend checking it out. Come along with me.
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