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We won’t hog-fish these top shelf picks
Rows of fish sit stacked up at a fish market.
Shop for your fish of choice at a local market. | Photo via Pexels
For many of us, the best part of living on the Gulf Coast is easily the fresh seafood. Around here, we like all kinds of fishy delights: Shrimp, snapper, oysters, trout, blue crab, and literally too many other kinds to name.

We rounded up a few spots around town to pick up your seafood bounty:

Land & Sea Market Tampa Palms | 14943 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa

This gourmet grocery market’s inventory includes tons of fresh seafood from fish fillets (think sea bass and kingfish) and shrimp, to mussels and lobsters. The market also serves up steaks + prepped meal options like crab-stuffed mushrooms and shrimp skewers wrapped in bacon.

Key West Seafood Co. | 1449 49th St. S., Gulfport

This family-owned Gulfport spot sells locally caught fish and other seafood choices. Order Florida black grouper, mangrove snapper, stone crab, sauces, and even alligator for at-home delivery.

The Crab Hut | 3824 N. 51st St., Tampa

Don’t overlook this roadside spot. The fish market stocks tons of crab, fish, and shrimp — with daily specials too.

Wild Fork | Multiple locations

With multiple locations across TBAY, Wild Fork is one of the best spots to hunt for less readily available seafood like octopus tentacles, wahoo, Guinean sole, and other premium fish fillets. Plus, the store offers a wide array of meat, veggies, baked goods, and all the extras — so you can shop for the whole grocery list.

JB’s Seafood Market | 1948 49th St. S., St. Petersburg

This one’s for the hosting pros. JB’s offers mussel trays, fried shrimp trays (complete with potatoes, corn, and sausage), snow crab trays, seafood pastas, cooked by the pound seafood, and of course, all the sides.
 
Asked
 
What’s your favorite type of seafood?
A. Lobster
B. Fish
C. Shrimp
D. Oysters
 
Events
 
Friday, April 5
  • F45 Training Boot Camp | Friday, April 5 | 4:15-5:15 p.m. | St. Pete Pier, 600 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | Free | Meet at Family Park for a workout led by personal trainers, made to improve your strength, endurance, and overall fitness.
Saturday, April 6
  • Annual Pet Walk | Saturday, April 6 | 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Multiple locations, St. Petersburg | Free | Join SPCA for their annual fundraiser walks, plus enjoy music, games, and doggie- and pet-focused vendors.
  • Blues & BBQ | Saturday, April 6 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Rd., Tampa | Free | Rock out to live music, and check out food trucks, artisan vendors, and games.
  • “Wonder of Williams” | Saturday, April 6 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Water Works Park, 1710 N. Highland Ave., Tampa | Free | Sit back and listen to the Florida Wind Band perform scores from films like “Jurassic Park,” “Harry Potter,” “The Cowboys,” and “Star Wars.”
Sunday, April 7
  • Indie Flea presents St. Pete Flea | Sunday, April 7 | 12-4 p.m. | The Factory, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Stop by the final St. Pete flea of the season to browse 200+ vendors selling everything from fresh pastries to art and homewares.
  • Kevin James | Sunday, April 7 | 8 p.m. | Seminole Hard Rock, 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa | $105+ | The legendary comic and actor brings his “Owls Don’t Walk” show to the stage.
Monday, April 8
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News Notes
 
Festival
  • On the hunt for Saturday plans? The 2nd Annual Soul Fest takes over Lot 1 of Tropicana Field tomorrow, April 6, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Stop by to jam out to live music, plus check out food trucks, craft breweries, and vendors. (I Love the Burg)
Eat
  • The folks at Fo’Cheezy are launching a new food truck called Grillaking. The Tampa-based truck will launch in May + serve “Korean-Mexican confusion” eats with rock and roll flair. Take a peek at the menu. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Community
  • Madonna’s “Celebration Tour,” which passed through the Cigar City yesterday, honored one of TBAY’s own. The legendary performer featured a tribute to those lost to the AIDS epidemic, including Martin Burgoyne. The late artist was once Madonna’s best friend. Read his story. (Tampa Bay Times)
Show
  • It’s time to bid adieu to Bob Devin Jones of the Studio@620. The director — and co-founder of the studio — is putting on his final show, “Hamlet.” The retelling of Shakespeare’s storied tragedy runs from Friday, April 26 through Sunday, May 5. Tickets are on sale now. (I Love the Burg)
Active
  • Have you spotted these swimmers circling the Pier? A new “Open Water Swimmers” program meets every Sunday at the St. Pete Pier’s Spa Beach for some aquatic practice. Some go the pier’s full distance, and others keep closer to the shore. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Ranked
  • No. 27. That’s where Tampa ranked on WalletHub’s “Healthiest Places to Live in the US” list. The rankings were based on factors like the cost of a medical visit, fruit and vegetable consumption, and number of physically active adults. St. Pete ranked No. 63.
Sports
  • The Bucs just signed veteran edge rusher Randy Gregory to a one year deal. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Bucs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
    Wellness
    • BetterHelp creates a safe, stigma-free space where you can be your authentic self and explore your concerns. Get 25% off your first month of therapy.*
     
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    Culture
     
    Take me to your river
    People hold lit lanterns along the river.
    Gaze at the floating lanterns lighting the Hillsborough River at Riverfest. | Photo via Friends of the Riverwalk
    It’s almost that time of year. Tampa Riverfest, the annual festival right along the Hillsborough River, is set for Friday, May 3 + Saturday, May 4.

    This year’s event features the lantern parade, Taco Fest, paddle invasion, water ski show, Taste of Riverwalk, and Riverwalk Market.

    Here are a few tips to make this your best experience yet:
    • Tickets to Taste of Riverwalk — booked for Friday, May 3 — are on sale now — get three tastes for $15 + five tastes for $20.
    • Grammy-winning hip-hop group Arrested Development will perform to bookend the Saturday night fun. Make plans to enjoy the free show from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    • Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk is hosting in-person lantern-making workshops at Armature Works on Monday, April 15 and Thursday, April 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. The $35 guided workshops include supplies and snacks.
    • Stop by a free lantern-making workshop at Water Works Park during the festival on Saturday, May 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.
     
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