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It’s a brew-tiful day in TBAY

Happy hour deals in Tampa Bay
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Drink up at The Galley any day of the week. | Photo by @thegalleyDTSP
On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best happy hours in the Tampa Bay area.

Get ready to drink up TBAY, here are 20 places lifting spirits with their sip-worthy specials.

Biggest bargains

Bar Louie | Monday-Friday, 4-7p.m. | Great food, great drinks, and great people is this gastrobar’s secret formula.

Barterhouse Ybor | Wednesday-Sunday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Craft cocktails + yummy bites are discounted in the heart of Ybor City.

The Tiki Bar & Grill | Tuesday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Take in views of Boca Ciega Bay and watch folks playing friendly rounds of volleyball over $3 domestic beers or $12 buckets.

Dogs run free at a dog bar. The sun is setting in the background and people are mingling.

Dogs can run free at Two Shepherds Taproom.

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Photo by TBAYtoday

Fun in the sun

The Canopy at Birchwood | Monday-Friday., 4-7 p.m. | One of the only rooftops in DTSP offers views of the water, half-off signature cocktails, $3 select beers, and wine deals.

Two Shepherds Taproom | Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Here’s one for the dog lovers. This off-leash dog bar offers bottomless mimosas every Sunday, when the pups can run around inside a fence — registration + pet vax records are required.

Beer lovers

The Local Draught House | Daily, 3-7 p.m., 11 p.m.-close | The South Tampa bar is great place to bring the buds for a little sports viewing, and $1 off draft beers and $5 specials.

St. Pete Brewing Co. | Monday-Thursday, 12-3 p.m. | Sip on a range of locally brewed beers + ciders at a discounted cost.

Hotel Bar Tampa | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | With $3 wines, $5 drafts, $6 spirits, and $9 cocktails, a range of thirsts can be quenched.

A cocktail sits on a mat at the Hollander Hotel. There is star anise and cinnamon inside brown-colored liquid.

The Hollander sits in the heart of downtown St. Pete.

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Photo by @hollanderhotel

Off the vine

The Library | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | Head to the glam, library-inspired restaurant for a deals on sangria, warm burrata, and truffle fries.

Rusty Pelican | Monday-Thursday, 4-6 p.m. | Blink, and you’ll miss select $9 glasses of premium wines, $5 house wines, and the half-off calamari deal.
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Events
Wednesday, Aug. 7
  • “I Blame Myself But Also You": An Evening with Spencer Fleury | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 7-8 p.m. | Tombolo Books | Free with reservation | The author joins local journalist Stephanie Hayes for an intimate conversation about his new collection of short stories.
  • Yin and Chill | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 7-8:15 p.m. | 5805 N. Florida Ave., Tampa | $25 | Embrace stillness in this small, peaceful class with stretches, long holds, and deep breaths, followed by a crystal singing bowl experience.
Thursday, Aug. 8
  • Circuit Class with The LAB Athletics | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 6-6:45 p.m. | Armature Works | Free with reservation | Join for a high-energy class that combines the best elements of athletics training with the effectiveness of circuit workouts — bring a mat and water.
Friday, Aug. 9
  • Brittany Brave | Friday, Aug. 9 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Coastal Creative, St. Pete | $20-$32 | The NYC-via-Miami based comedian takes the stage for Coastal Comedy Night.
  • Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles | Friday, Aug.9-Sunday, Aug. 11 | Times vary | Tropicana Field | $10+ | Watch the Rays take on the boys from Baltimore and stick around on Saturday night for a post-game show from country superstar Riley Green.
  • “Never Stop Believin': Journey Tribute” | Friday, Aug. 9 | 9-11 p.m. | Wild Rover Brewing Company, Tampa | $25+ | Hold on to that feeling with this night of beloved Journey hits at the laid-back brewery.
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News Notes
Civic
  • Planning on voting by mail this election season? The deadline to request a Vote By Mail ballot for the primary election is tomorrow, Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. Make your request to vote in Hillsborough or Pinellas.
Community
  • Post-Debby cleanup is well underway. City of Tampa + St. Pete crews are working to clear tons of downed trees, limbs, and other storm debris. Report storm damage in Tampa or St. Pete.
Development
  • A new Harbour Island tower is a no-go. Tampa recently rejected a proposal to build a 162-unit mixed-use tower that would include affordable and workforce housing. The city argues that the property isn’t eligible for development under the Live Local Act. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Active
  • National Pickleball Day is fast approaching, and its time to get some practice in. Tampa Pickle Crew is kicking off a Women’s Scrambles series every Friday at 6 p.m. Intermediate players can expect to face off in at least seven games with potential to make a three-game playoff.
Coming Soon
  • Fleming’s is getting a whole new look. The longtime South Tampa steakhouse is opening a new flagship location — across from its old one — on Monday, Sept. 9. The new spot boasts a sleek, California-inspired design + expanded menu and wine bar offerings. (Tampa Bay Times)
Real Estate
  • BAR HWRD is under new ownership. Disser Hospitality Investments recently purchased the South Tampa sports bar. The new owners also plan to open a new restaurant across the street with a mid-range priced menu, outdoor seating, and drinks. (Tampa Tomorrow)
Olympics
  • Nelly Korda teed off earlier today in her first Olympic round representing the USA and TBAY. The defending gold medalist is paired with Korea’s Jin Young Ko and China’s Ruoning Yin. Keep up with all the action with coverage from our friends at 10 Tampa Bay.
Sports
  • Don’t sleep on the Lightning in 2024. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Lightning with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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    • Focused on staying hydrated? Most hydration products contain more sodium than you need. Enter: Native Hydrate’s essential amino acids, branched-chain amino acids, and electrolytes for hydration and health.*
     
    Sports

    Going for the gold

    Tampa’s 2012 Olympic bid
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    We’re sure this upcoming year will be as newsy as ever. | Photo via @growgavan
    Last week we shared our vision board for a future Tampa Bay Olympics — complete with beach volleyball at the foot of the Pink Palace + runners trekking down Bayshore.

    But one of our readers kindly wrote in to remind us that Tampa made a play to host the 2012 Olympic Games. Spoiler: London won out. We took a trip down that gold-dusted memory lane:

    Back in the 1990s, the Tampa Bay area + Orlando lobbied to jointly host the 2012 Olympics — aptly named Florida 2012 — which would have featured athletic competitions at venues along I-4. The $3 billion plan lost out, but former Tampa Mayor Dick Greco told reporters, “the blueprint our committee drew up for the 2012 Games will be utilized for decades to come.”
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