Tuck inside the machine for some red light therapy. | Photo via Pause Midtown
Hi, TBAY — City Editor Bailey back for some far more glamorous action than crossing a bridge. This time, I ventured over to Midtown Tampa to test out services at a new wellness spot.
Pause Midtown recently unfurled its doors in the shopping block across from REI — offering cryotherapy, IV drips, float therapy, and a plethora of other wellness services. I underwent some of the treatments — for research purposes, of course.
Cryotherapy
Picture an extra large drink fridge at the grocery, but with no milk or juice inside. That’s what a cryotherapy chamber looks like.
Pause’s cryochamber gets down to -200°, and the levels fittingly look like ski trail ratings: green, blue, black diamond, and double black diamond. Beginners typically stay in for two minutes, while the pros can last up to 3.5.
This native Floridian, who also selected beginner green, was daunted. But the alleged benefits intrigued me: reduced inflammation + brain fog, mental boost, better sleep. I pulled on gloves, stepped into thick white socks and booties, and a fleece headband. Then I topped off the whole ensemble with a pair of over-the-ear headphones — you can go for chill or upbeat music to power your experience.
City Editor Bailey decked out for the cryochamber.
Circuit Training with Body Fit Tampa | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Armature Works | Free | Power through your Monday with a high-energy group workout class overlooking the Hillsborough River.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox | Monday, April 14-Wednesday, April 16 | 7:05 p.m. | George M. Steinbrenner Field | $67+ | It’s sure to be a packed series as the Rays take on Rafael Devers and the rest of the Northeast crew.
Tuesday, April 15
Lantern Making Workshop | Tuesday, April 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Armature Works | $40 | Tampa Riverfest’s Lantern Parade is approaching — make sure you have your paper lantern creation prepared.
Wednesday, April 16
Wise Women Wednesday Leadership Series | Wednesday, April 16-Wednesday, May 21 | 12-1 p.m. | The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women, Tampa | $25 | Mingle with other TBAY leaders and learn from Debbie Lundberg’s presentation on “The Power of Presenting & Living Your Personal Brand.”
Annie DiRusso | 7 p.m. | Crowbar Ybor City | $18+ | Jam out to the Nashville based indie-rock artist’s latest work on her “Back In Town Tour.”
Thursday, April 17
“Clue: A Walking Mystery” | Thursday, April 17-Thursday, April 24 | Times vary | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts | $46 | Step into the roles of Mayor Green, Colonel Mustard, Solicitor Peacock, Professor Plum, Miss Scarlett and Chef White and try to figure out who murdered the elusive Mr. Boddy.
Now that the Rays deal is kaput, Sugar Hill Community Partners wants a chance to redevelop the 68 acres. The city’s runner-up choice is ready to revisit its plans, said Kevin Johnson, of JMA Ventures, adding, the team “had the biggest and broadest representation in the community.” (Tampa Bay Times)
Outdoors
Pinellas County bought West Klosterman Preserve — protecting the 14-acre Florida scrub habitat from development. WK Preservation Group led the years-long campaign to ensure that “one of the rarest ecosystems in the country” stays wild. The Preserve — which supports 60+ endangered plants + animals — will become part of the Mariner Point Management Area. (Tampa Bay Times)
Transit
The Cross Bay Ferry may end its season earlier than expected. The ferry’s provider said they will use a slower vessel for the service — sailing at 15 knots instead of 27 — after Wednesday, April 30. Hillsborough County said the change is “unacceptable” + puts the provider in breach of their agreement. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Open
Oh you, Slim Charmer. The Wild Child team just opened their latest venture literally right next door. The new Central Avenue bar’s menu is packed with martinis, oysters, and small plates. Take a peek at the bar’s moody vibes. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Try This
Tampa Bay Design Week runs through Saturday, April 19. What’s on the itinerary? Design lovers can tour Water Street Tampa, USF’S Judy Genshaft Honors College, and urban Tampa by boat. Or head to a double feature at the Tampa Theatre + a local architect panel.
Development
The Thunderbird is getting redeveloped. But don’t worry, the iconic sign is here to stay. The Clearwater Beach hotel flooded during last year’s hurricanes, and owners plan to demolish the current structure. The new beachfront resort will be four-stories tall and boast parking on the ground floor. (Tampa Bay Times)
Show
Not to be upstaged by Tampa’s Country Thunder, the Burg just announced its first-ever St. Pete Country Fest. The music event takes over Vinoy Park with 40+ acts like Sam Barber, Flatland Cavalry, Hannah McFarland, Parker McCollum, The Red Clay Strays, and Chase Rice. Tickets to the Friday, Nov. 21-Sunday, Nov. 23 festival are on sale now.(Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Announced
Beloved American author + humorist David Sedaris is comin’ back to Tampa. The dark satirical storyteller takes the Straz stage on Thursday, Oct. 30 + tickets go on sale Monday, May 5. In the meantime, pick up his latest collection of short stories “Happy Go Lucky.” (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Mansion Monday
A Mediterranean-style home on Davis Islands — yes, please. A 6,265-sqft waterfront mansion has hit the market. The custom Boss and Mennie home offers quick access to downtown Tampa + all the on-the-water activities. See inside the 4-bed, 7-bath home, featuring heated floors, a large dock and boat lift, and gas fireplace.
Sports
Which first round prospect should the Bucs not draft? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Biz
Our Parents’ Gift Guide is almost complete, but we have a few spots left to feature your business’s product or service. Secure your spot just in time for Mother’s Day + Father’s Day.
Seasonal
It’s social event season — outsmart the noise of rumbling crowds and hear conversations more clearly. Most hearing aids have one processor, but these bad boys have two. They process speech and noise separately, so speech gets clearer and crisper. That’s why 540,000+ customers swear by them.*
While I’m not the most in-the-know on the local biz scene, I found this look at one of our local manufacturers super interesting. Haddy makes all kinds of 3D-printed furniture, from side tables to bookcases. It’s got me looking at the possibilities for my place in a whole new light.
The Buy
LED under cabinet lights, so you can finally have light in dark closets, above kitchen counters, or beneath shelves. The wireless lights turn on with a motion sensor and can be adjusted between five different brightness levels.
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