05.10.2024

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🥑 Within farm’s reach

Roam these Tampa Bay farmers’ markets

Local markets are a top notch place to hunt for thoughtful gifts. | Photo by @shmarketonmain

In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up 10 farmers markets in the Tampa Bay area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.

Hyde Park Village Fresh Market | Every first Sunday, year-round | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. October-May, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June-September

Features: With 80+ local vendors, there’s live music, local produce, and crafts.
Parking: Guests can park for free in garages located at Swann Avenue and South Rome Avenue, Oregon Avenue, and West Swann Avenue
Space: Outdoors, in the street

Note: This market is pet-friendly.

Saturday Morning Market | Every Saturday, October-May | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Features: 130+ vendors, including food trucks, local makers, farms, seafood booths, and performers.
Parking: Street parking, South Core Garage, and the Sundial Parking Garage
Space: Al Lang Stadium parking lot

Note: The market downsizes and moves to Williams Park (a more shady locale) from June to August and runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The market in Safety Harbor. There are old trees overhead with Spanish moss, and white vendor tents line the street. Marketgoers are wandering around, browsing stalls, some are holding bags. — Safety Harbor’s Market on Main is hosted weekly.
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Photo by @shmarketonmain

Safety Harbor’s Market on Main | Every Sunday, year-round | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Features: Vendors selling local goods + food, artists, and live performances.
Parking: Street parking
Space: Outdoor

Note: Free community yoga runs 10-11 a.m.

Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market | Every Tuesday, year-round | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. January-April, and 9 a.m-2 p.m. May-December

Features: Vendors selling artwork, food, produce, and seafood.
Parking: Street parking
Space: Sidewalks, some shade

The Market at Water Street Tampa | Every third Sunday, year-round | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Features: Local food and wellness-focused vendors, live entertainment, and various themes.
Parking: Channelside Garage, East Cumberland Garage, Garrison Parking Lot, and the Pam Iorio Garage
Space: Outdoor, sidewalks

Note: Yes, you can bring your dog.

City Guides are presented by Water Street Tampa.

5 more farm-tastic delights

Asked

How much revenue do farmers markets and on-farm stores bring in across the US?

A. $1.6 million
B. $10.6 million
C. $1.9 billion
D. $2.9 billion

On your marks, get set, grow

Events

Friday, May 10

Rays vs. Yankees | Friday, May 10-Sunday, May 12 | Times vary | Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg | $44+ | The Rays look to continue their good run of form as the boys from the Big Apple play ball in the Burg.
“Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show” | Friday, May 10 | 7 p.m. | MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4801 US Hwy. 301 N., Tampa | $147+ | With a voice as sweet as Tennessee whiskey, the country crooner takes the Cigar City stage.

Saturday, May 11

Vavo | Saturday, May 11 | 12-8 p.m. | wtr pool, 7700 W. Courtney Campbell Cswy, Tampa | $20 | Groove along to funky tunes at this day party by the water.
Paint Your Own Pet | Saturday, May 11 | 1-4 p.m., 5-8 p.m. | Paint the Town Citrus, 14350 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., #A, Tampa | $55-$60 | Bring your furry friend to life at an afternoon or evening class, with all supplies included — make sure to email a photo of your pet before the class.
Roy Wood Jr: “Happy To Be Here” | Saturday, May 11 | 7 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $35+ | Enjoy a few laughs at the historic venue as the decorated comedian graces downtown Tampa.

Sunday, May 12

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet | Sunday, May 12 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Birchwood Grand Ballroom, 340 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg | $65 | Treat the mother figure in your life to an exclusive buffet meal by the Burg’s waterfront — kids eat for $20.
Mother’s Day: Under the Palms | Sunday, May 12 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Tampa EDITION, 500 Channelside Dr, Tampa | $150 | Head to Tampa’s only five-star hotel for a Mother’s Day to remember, featuring buffet eats + bottomless mimosas in gorgeous floral surroundings.

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Business

3 new dining + shopping spots in Water Street Tampa

Presented by a TBAYtoday Partner

The interior of Ash features a bright bar and seating area. The dark interior of Alter Ego with red neon lights. A collection of gray furniture and decor.

Ash + Alter Ego are both owned by award-winning Tampa Chef Ferrell Alvarez, and Clayton Gray Home has been a local staple since 2009. | Photos provided by Strategic Property Partners

There’s so much happening in Water Street Tampa that staying up-to-date on all the events, developments + new businesses can feel like a full-time job. Luckily, that’s what we’re here for.

Today we’re highlighting the three newest additions and upcoming hotspots that bring even more retail, fitness, shopping, and dining experiences to the bustling neighborhood.

🍸 It’s a fine time to dine

Ash — Located on Asher’s ground floor, this Italian-inspired restaurant features an outdoor patio that’s as beautiful as it is expansive.
Alter Ego — This groovy cocktail lounge offers weekly live tunes, small bites + big vibes.

🛍️ Shop till you drop

There are near-endless shoppabilities in Water Street Tampa — and now you can add hand-selected home furnishings to that list:

Clayton Gray Home offers artisanal furniture, lighting, and decor for every aesthetic.

🌅 On the horizon

Spring + fall bring even more to look forward to, including a chic blow-dry bar, a luxury medspa, home gifts, and more.

See the new spots + explore all experiences

News Notes

Development

Plans are in motion to transform a historic building in downtown Tampa into a private club. Investors want to redevelop 500 E. Kennedy Blvd. into The Elliott. The idea includes housing several bars, a jazz lounge, a rooftop terrace, and event space across 40,000 sqft. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Gallery

New renderings alert. The vision for the Tampa Bay Rays’ new stadium is becoming clearer. A series of new renderings for the stadium + surrounding Historic Gas Plant District development have been released, and we’re excited. (Tampa Bay Times)

Announced

The Florida Aquarium has secured $15 million in funding from the City of Tampa. Tampa City Council recently approved the funds, which will go toward the aquarium’s ongoing $45 million expansion plan. Plans include spaces for penguins, puffins, and sea lions. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Number

$11.6 million. That’s the new record sale price for a condo in the Tampa Bay area. Hillsborough County documents show the purchase was recently made by a Kentucky-based company for a unit in the still-under-construction Ritz-Carlton Residences Tampa. (Tampa Bay Times)

Real Estate

A historic Dunedin Isles home has hit the market for $1.3 million. The 1920s-built house at 236 San Salvador Dr. boasts Spanish Revival architecture, 3,250+ sqft, four bedrooms, and a patio with views of St. Joseph Sound. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Holiday

There’s a ton of Mother’s Day options in the Tampa Bay area, but one we’re especially excited about is at Ulele. The popular eatery is putting on a special menu all weekend for the mother figure in your life. And knowing Ulele, we recommend booking ahead.

Shop

The last Mezzo Market of the season takes place tomorrow, May 11. Head to 133 Baum Ave. in St. Pete from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to browse 125+ vendors selling food, art, clothes, trinkets, and all kinds of other goodies before it’s too late.

Try This

Sweet teeth at the ready. Dessert Wars returns to the Florida State Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 1. The country’s largest dessert festival features 50+ vendors serving up a range of sugary goodness. Tickets start at $50. (That’s So Tampa)

Coming Soon

Actor and comedian Martin Lawrence is heading to Tampa later this year. You may recognize him from “Martin” or the “Bad Boys” franchise, and he’s bringing he’s bringing his “Y’all Know What It Is” tour to the Hard Rock on Sunday, Dec. 15.

Sports

Is the Bolts’ Stanley Cup window still open? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Lightning with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Wellness

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Food

Ross and Rachel will be happy

New plans unveiled for Central Park St. Pete

A rendering of Central Park St. Pete. The five-story concept has tables out front with people eating, people walking by and cycling by, and a yellow brick wall lined with windows and a balcony.

Hi Hospitality Group is leading the project. | Rendering via Central Park St. Pete

Not to sound like a broken record, but TBAY’s food scene keeps getting better. Today, we’re looking at newly-emerged details about St. Pete’s upcoming food hall, Central Park:

Located at 551 Central Ave., the building will house seven fast-casual food concepts across the ground floor, including a New York-style deli.
There will be five floors in total, with the fourth occupied by Kojo, a restaurant serving pan-Asian cuisine. On the same floor, Bar Hana will sit on an outdoor rooftop deck, serving up drinks + views of the Burg’s skyline.
The top floor is the most exclusive of the bunch. That’s where a members-only dining club and bar will be.

Apart from dining, whimsical lifestyle boutique Worth will also debut in Central Park, which is set to total almost 28,000 sqft. An official opening date is not yet in place, but is expected later this year.

The Buy

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Patrick

From the editor

Where’s Rebecca Black when you need her? At the end of another week, there’s more than one reason to celebrate.

In fact, there are two at Armature Works. A pair of eateries opened this week at the popular spot by the Hillsborough River: Han Hand Roll Bar and Ling’s Dumplings. You know what’s coming next — we already checked them out and they did not disappoint.

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