Something old

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• Located on the iconic Beach Drive, Allelo specializes in sharing platters + Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.
• Fortu offers elevated pan-Asian plates in luxurious surroundings — perfect for a special occasion.
• If you want your dinner with a side of fun, Concrete Jungle boasts food inspired by Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, plus top-notch cocktails and a DJ playing at the downstairs dance floor.

Something borrowed

• BB’s Book Club | Tuesday, July 2 | 6-7 p.m. | Bionic Bloom, 146 2nd St. N., Ste. 101, St. Petersburg | $5 | Meet with fellow book lovers to share stories and discuss literary delights.
• “Thelma” | Tuesday, July 2-Wednesday, July 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $10-$12 | Based on a real story, this 2024 comedy-action flick follows a 93-year-old grandmother seeking revenge for a phone scam.

• Free Yoga at Midtown Tampa | Wednesday, July 3 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Midtown Tampa, 3659 Midtown Dr., Tampa | Free | Flow among fellow Tampa Bay residents at this community class led by Namaste by the Bay — bring a mat and towel.

• St. Pete Pier Run | Thursday, July 4 | 6:30 a.m. + 7:45 a.m. | St. Pete Pier, 600 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | $60 | Don your best patriotic threads and hit the Pier’s pavement for a little Independence Day run.
• 2nd Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest | Thursday, July 4 | 4-10 p.m. | Floridian Social Club, 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | Free with reservation | There’s $500 on the line for the person who can eat the most glizzies — followed by live DJ tunes.

• Steven Stamkos’ time in Tampa Bay is finally at an end. Stamkos became an unrestricted free agent yesterday after contract talks broke down, and is signing a four-year deal with the Nashville Predators. He was drafted by the Lightning back in 2008, and leaves a two-time Stanley Cup champion. (Tampa Bay Times)

• In more Lightning news, the Bolts wasted no time signing Jake Guentzel to a seven-year, $63 million contract. The Lightning acquired Guentzel from the Carolina Hurricanes this past weekend and signed him yesterday — the day he became a free agent. (NHL)

• The first named hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season — Beryl — is not expected to impact the Tampa Bay area. The Cat 4 storm is already impacting several Caribbean islands, and is en route to Mexico. It’s never too late to prepare with our hurricane guide. (Tampa Bay Times)

• You may notice a small increase in SunPass payments starting yesterday. The cost of tolls along the Selmon Expressway has gone up by $0.05. For instance, SunPass users will pay $2.08 on the East Mainline section of the expressway, up from $2.03. Officials say it’s a standard inflation-based increase. (WFLA)

• Tampa’s tallest office tower just sold for $151 million. The 42-story 100 North Tampa building now belongs to Atlanta-based Brookdale Group. You may recognize its Regions Bank signage, visible from the Tampa Riverwalk. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Breeze Airways announced a new route between Tampa International Airport and Pensacola in Florida’s panhandle. Flights will operate on Mondays and Fridays and start at $49. (That’s So Tampa)

• $1.3 million. That’s how much the Valspar Championship’s “Paint the Town Green” Charity Caravan just gave out to 25 local charities. The money was raised during March’s PGA Tour golf event in Palm Harbor, thanks to the work of Copperhead Charities and the 130,000+ fans in attendance. (St. Pete Catalyst)

• Tom Brady could be inducted into the Bucs Ring of Honor. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.