Bring me the boba

• South Tampa’s Boba and Berry is packed with chilly options from boba and bowls to slushes and frappés.
• North Tampa’s TeaStori serves tons of different boba flavors, plus ice cream, frozen yogurt, and other drinkies.
• Stop by the recently opened WU in Seminole Heights for a hibiscus or lychee boba tea, Thai tea, matcha, or a spot to eat.

You scream, I scream

• Chill Bros. Scoop Shop boasts five locations across the Big Guava, making it a convenient — and tasty — option for picking up locally made Bee’s Knees or Tampa Banana scoops.
• St. Pete Beach’s Larry’s Ice Cream & Gelatos is a longtime local fave for old fashioned creamy ice cream, plus donuts, gelato, and other summery eats.
• Find tons of vegan options for scoops, slushes, and shakes at Tru Vegan Creamery.

The boys in the band ordered boat drinks

• Salt Shack on the Bay offers both an incredible view of sunsets dipping by the Gandy Bridge + frosty piña coladas, the Dirty Banana, and frozen daquiris, of course.

• Paris in June: Wine Club Pairing Dinner | Monday, June 10 | 7-10 p.m. | Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 4110 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa | $79 | Transport straight to the City of Love with vino paired with dishes like yellow tomato bisque and chevre crouton with croissant croque glace.

• Rays vs. Cubs | Tuesday, June 11-Friday, June 14 | 6:50 p.m. | Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg | $10+ | Watch the Rays face off against the boys from Chi-town.
• “Les Misérables” | Tuesday, June 11-Sunday, June 16 | Times vary | Carol Morsani Hall, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | $45+ | Set in early 19th century France, the legendary musical follows Jean Valjean’s quest for redemption after 19 years in jail.

• Sterling Silver Metal Clay: DIY Pendant Workshop | Wednesday, June 12 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | AR Workshop Tampa, 2414 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa | $162 | Learn the art of using metal clay to make your own personalized jewelry pieces.

• Oscar Winning Cinematography Team Deakins | Thursday, June 13-Friday, June 14 | 4-9 p.m. | Coastal Creative, 2201 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg | $40+ | Join the legendary Hollywood duo for special book signings and film screenings.

• Late last week, the St. Petersburg City Council approved a plan for a mixed-use development at the long-vacant Tangerine Plaza shopping center. The council granted Sugar Hill Group 18 months to fund a new plaza that includes a grocer + at least 115 affordable housing units. (Tampa Bay Times)

• And a store may already be lined up. Detwiler’s Farm Market, a family-owned grocery store, is the proposed grocery anchor to the revamped Tangerine Plaza. One Tampa Bay Times reporter lauds the Manatee County spot’s local produce, pineapple corer, and grab-and-go foods. (Tampa Bay Times)

• We hope you’re hungry. Bap Bap just opened within Armature Works. Now in its soft opening phase, the eatery serves traditional Korean cuisine. Think beef bulgogi, fish cakes, and pickled radish. Take a peek at the dishes. (That’s So Tampa)

• Let the free coffee drip. Ybor City’s The Attic Cafe — yep, right next to 1920 Ybor — is offering free java with any purchase Monday through Friday all summer long. The cafe serves all kinds of breakfast delights like lattes, macchiatos, vegan pancakes, and mimosas. (That’s So Tampa)

• We’re back with another update on The Factory. Tom Gaffney — the controlling partner of the new owners — wants to capitalize on the spot’s ideal location on the Pinellas Trail. Part of the vision includes opening access to the trail, 100 bicycle racks, and new eats + retail tenants. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• It’s time to profess your love. This Pride Month, St. Pete residents can stop by several local hotspots to send a love letter to the LGBTQ+ community — or take one. Or you can send a virtual letter of support. (I Love the Burg)

• It’s time for an offseason player review of Luke Glendening. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Lightning with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

• ICYMI: Feeding Tampa Bay just opened its massive new facility that includes resource, volunteer + distribution spaces. See our exclusive look inside their new headquarters — and learn how you can make an impact in the lives of people facing unexpected circumstances.*

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