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A moment at the Pink Lady

The Vinoy Spa's relaxation area features three white lounge chairs with ottomans. Each is topped with a dark pillow and furry blanket.

Plop down in a cushy lounge and pull the furry blanket around you after your treatment at the Vinoy. | Photo via the Vinoy Spa

With both Mother’s and Father’s Day approaching, we’re sharing some local spa experiences you can gift that beloved parental figure in your life. Because silent-ish time alone is one of the best gifts.

City Editor Bailey here. I might not be (I’m definitely not) a real parent. But sometimes one does need to unwind from the grind of being a single dog mom to an escape artist/chocolate lab.

I left said chocolate lab, Sage, at home and headed to the Pink Lady to test out one of the Vinoy Resort & Golf Club Spa’s new offerings.

What’s on the lineup? Fittingly, the Vinoy is offering a Mother’s Day Serenity Escape spa package, plus a Summer Local Spa Package, Moon Glow Facial, and Golden Age Facial.

Products in blue bottles sit atop a white sheet-fitted treatment bed, which is in front of a marble-topped cabinet setup. — A look at one of the treatment rooms.

Under the moon glow

The experience kicked off with a wait in the Restoration Hardware-esque lounge for my service. I tucked myself under the furry throw and resisted the urge to look at the tag.

I opted for the spa’s seasonal offering, a Moonglow Facial. The Vinoy says the 50-minute Crystal Charged Knesko Mask “boosts circulation, collagen, and elasticity, reducing fine lines and wrinkles.”

How my treatment went + more local spas

Asked

What’s your favorite kind of gift to receive?

A. An experience
B. Something off the wishlist
C. Flowers
D. Wine, dessert, or a treat

There's no wrong answer

Events

Thursday, April 24

Tâm Tâm Takeover x Arts Club | 6-11 p.m. | The Tampa Edition | Price of purchase | Feast on the Michelin Guide-lauded spot’s Miami- and Vietnamese-inspired menu at the vibey hotel.

Lightning vs. Panthers | 6:30 p.m. | Amalie Arena | $60+ | Pack Amalie to watch the Bolts try to redeem themselves after their Game 1 loss in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

2025 Buccaneers Draft Party | 8 p.m. | Raymond James Stadium | $30 | Join Bucs past and present to sip on brew, take pics with the Vince Lombardi Trophies, and take part in a keg competition as the Bucs make their First Round pick.

Friday, April 25

Heights Night Market Earth Day Edition | 6-10 p.m. | Armature Works | Free entry | Stroll through the eco-friendly market, packed with local, sustainable artisans and food trucks.

20 Years of Friday Night Shuffle | 7-10 p.m. | St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club | $0-$10 | Celebrate 20 years of shufflin’ Fridays with a live band sponsored by Daddy Kool Records, cake, a food truck, and shirts designed by local artist Chad Mize.

Saturday, April 26

Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival Run For Us 5K | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park | Free | Race up along to the Riverwalk and back in this annual run — plus, participants get $5 entry to the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival Music Fest.

4th Annual Mayor Jane’s Tree Giveaway | 9-11 a.m. | Alfred Al Barnes Jr. Park | Free | Mayor Jane bequeaths Tampa residents with two southern live oaks, longleaf pines, red mulberries, black tupelos, pond cypresses, or silver buttonwoods — bring a blanket for your car’s backseat.

Independent Bookstore Day Pop-Up | 1-9:30 p.m. | Gasparilla Distillery & Cocktail Bar, Tampa | Free | Check out a pop-up from Bookends: Literature & Libations, cake, bookish crafts, and activities in celebration of Independent Bookstore Day.

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News Notes

Community

The Sunshine City is about to accept a state grant that would require Albert Whitted Airport stay an airport — for at least the next 20 years. Thus, the city’s no longer looking at non-aviation uses for the 119 acres of downtown waterfront land. (Tampa Bay Times)

Coming Soon

Pardon the dust... combo trays and Butterfinger shakes are on the way. Cook Out just filed permits to build its first St. Pete location. The fast-food joint famous for its chargrilled hamburgers + swath of milkshakes will open near Gandy. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Sports

We know the Glazers are looking at renovation options for Ray Jay — but what might that look like? The stadium + surrounding area could be transformed into a mixed-use district. Ray Jay would join the ranks of other “stadium districts” like Wrigleyville, Water Street Tampa, and The Battery. Take a peek at some inspo.

Development

A developer wants to build two new 31-story towers in the Burg. Third Lake Partners LLC hopes to construct a $225 million development on the old UPC Insurance headquarters site. Real estate firm Echelon LLC recently filed plans for the project, which features 824 apartments + 35,800 sqft of retail space. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Announced

Sound the bugle. The Canadian pop + rock star Bryan Adams plays Amalie Arena this fall. Adams, Pat Benatar, and Neil Giraldo take the stage on Nov. 10 for the “Roll with the Punches” tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 2 at 10 a.m.

Listen

The Tampa Bay Rays offense continues to struggle. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Rays with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

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The Wrap

Vancouver is one of my absolute favorite places in the world (so far), and it’s about to get a whole lot easier to get to from TBAY. I’m so amped for WestJet to launch nonstop flights from TPA to YVN this summer.

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Answered

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45% said they’re hoping for some kind of live music venue
33% are crossing their fingers for a new stadium of some kind
16% want a food hall or multiple restaurants
6% hope it’ll become an apartment or condo building

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