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If you brew it, they will come

Raise a glass at one of our local breweries. | @ology_tampa

Tampa Bay is what some might call a budding brew-topia — with 100+ taprooms spread out across our slice of the Gulf Coast.

It is time to celebrate Tampa Bay Beer Week: an annual bash highlighting our area’s incredible craft brewing scene with events and education. Now through Sunday, March 9, thirsty Cigar City residents can enjoy beer-themed trivia, new releases, home brewing sessions, and a toga party.

While we can’t possibly tap into every option on the lineup, here’s a small sip for you:

Tuesday, March 4

Battle Royale VII | Lowry Parcade, Tampa | Five Tampa breweries battle each other in a selection of arcade and pinball games for the coveted wrestling belt prize.

Wednesday, March 5

Females of Foam | Webb’s City Cellar, St. Petersburg | Toast to new brews and an evening of thoughtful conversation as five outstanding women involved in the local brewing scene share their insights.

Thursday, March 6

TBBW Golf Classic | Eagles Golf & Country Club, Odessa | Hit the local links on your own or with a team for the inaugural Tampa Bay Beer Week Golf Classic.

10+ more hoppin' offerings

Asked

What is the top-rated Florida-brewed beer?

A. Hunahpu’s Imperial Stout
B. Barrel Aged Imperial German Chocolate Cupcake Stout
C. Postcard Pils
D. Jai Alai

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Events

Tuesday, March 4

New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Phillies | 1:05 p.m. | BayCare Ballpark, Clearwater | $16+ | Pack the hat and sunglasses to watch this Grapefruit League matchup.

Sara Evans | 3:30 p.m. | Florida Strawberry Festival | $41+ | You couldn’t ask for more than a night of tunes from the longtime country star.

Tommy Dorsey Orchestra: “Tribute to Frank Sinatra” | 7 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater | $67+ | Let the big band swoon you with hits like “Stardust,” “Night and Day,” “Marie,” “Song of India,” and “I’ll Never Smile Again.”

Wednesday, March 5

Thursday, March 6

Crafted History Lunch Cruise | 12-2 p.m. | 603 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $89.95 | Local historian Rodney Kite-Powell shares tales of Henry Plant’s railroad, the evolution of Hillsborough County, and the history of Gasparilla as you cruise along the Hillsborough River.

“The Book of Mormon” | 7 p.m. | Ruth Eckerd Hall | $111+ | The hilarious musical follows a mismatched pair of missionaries sent halfway across the world to spread the church’s message.

Friday, March 7

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Community

Tampa Electric and Duke Energy customers should expect their bills to go up $20 this month. Officials say the rate increase is to offset damages from last year’s back-to-back hurricanes. Follow us on Instagram for even more need-to-know news.

Announced

Speaking of rate hikes, Florida Power & Light is pursuing a $9 billion hike to customers’ base rates over a four-year period. The Florida Public Service Commission will review the rate hike, which could go into effect next year. (Tampa Bay Times)

Civic

St. Pete is spending $1.5+ billion on stormwater projects. The recently established St. Pete Agile Resilience program focuses on 16 projects to mitigate neighborhood flooding citywide and protect critical facilities from storm surges. Take a peek at some of the included projects. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Coming Soon

Calling all Vintage Marche regulars. Founders of the massive vintage market are taking over the next door Skyway marina District location, with plans to operate a cafe serving coffee and pastries in the space. Vintage shoppers will also be able to browse treasures in the additional space. (St. Pete Rising)

Try This

Let’s hear it for the Blind Goat. Celebrate the South Tampa bar’s 10th birthday this weekend. The Saturday, March 8 lineup includes a free open bar from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., limited-edition 10-year anniversary glasses, live music by Common Ground, a putt-putt tournament, and mechanical bull rides.
(That’s So Tampa)

Sports

Brandon Hagel is helping the Lightning stay hot. 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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The Buy

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The Wrap

If you ask us, small local businesses are the soul of TBAY.

If you own a local small business or know someone who does, help us celebrate Small Business Week by filling out a form about the business by Sunday March, 16. Here’s a peek at some of our favorites.

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