Let’s hope for plenty of scenes like this in the coming weeks. | Photo via the Tampa Bay Lightning
The Bucs are back, the Rays just wrapped up their season, so you know what that means ... the Bolts are finally back.
Victor Hedman and crew take the ice Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. against the Ottawa Senators. And we have some essential news updates before you head downtown or tune in:
Amalie Arena is now Benchmark International Arena
Obviously, the biggest change this season is the new name adorning the outside of the arena. Don’t forget to plug in Benchmark International Arena to Google Maps, not Amalie Arena.
It’s a 10-year naming rights deal, so you have time to get used to the name.
The redesigned Budweiser Biergarten is now an Michelob Ultra Sky Deck. Now you can grab local bites from Korean chicken joint Gangchu Chicken + Little Greek.
Bolts-themed ice cream flavor
The Bolts partnered with Chill Bros. Scoop Shop on a special flavor Lightning-themed flavor aptly named the “Thunder Crunch.” The ice-blue ice cream is swirled with rice crispie treats, marshmallow fluff, and blue spirulina.
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We’re getting a “cold front” this weekend. But what does the portend for the rest of hurricane season? Paul Dellegatto, chief meteorologist at FOX13 advises that “fall cold fronts can sometimes overstay their welcome andstir up these tropical systems closer to home,” according to the Tampa Bay Times. (Tampa Bay Times)
Civic
St. Pete will kickoff its $160 million disaster recovery plan next month. What’s first on the docket? Sunshine City leaders are first tackling residential recovery + elevation, disaster relief reimbursement programs, infrastructure mitigation. See when residents will start getting payments. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Sports
So, what criteria do the Rays’ new owners have for a new stadium? The team’s new leaders want a new fixed roof stadium to be part of mixed-use development. They also want it to be a public-private project and finished by 2029. (WUSF News)
Development
Plans for new affordable housing on 22nd Street are progressing. Green Mills Group plans to build a complex with 54 affordable apartments and 2,500 sqft of retail space on the 22nd Street plot. City Council is expected to vote on the Heritage Grove lease + development agreement next Thursday, Oct. 16th. (St. Pete Rising)
Try This
Did someone say more fall events? Well, the first-ever Spooky Island Market takes over Coastal Creative this Saturday, Oct. 11 from 12-5 p.m. Get tickets to visit the haunted resort straight out of 2002’s “Scooby-Doo” movie to shop 50+ vendors, get your Labubu hand-tattooed, and grab tons of local eats. (St. Pete Rising)
Open
Your resident vaguely French reporter is back. Côte France is now open in downtown Tampa. The North Ashley Drive spot promises “French Vibes Only” and offers staples like almond croissants, plus specialty treats like a brioche loaf made of chocolate-filled croissants. There’s breakfast and lunch options too. (That’s So Tampa)
Coming Soon
Florida’s first Piccolo Buco is setting up shop in our very own Cigar City. Diners can expect Rome-style pizza served with a behind-the-scenes view of the kitchen. The North Dale Mabry Highway restaurant will officially start slinging orders on Monday, Oct. 20. (That’s So Tampa)
Eat
The hottest date night in town — in our opinion — is Chef Mario Brugnoli’s new “Noctivore” dinner series at his Eat Art Love restaurant. Ten diners gather for a secret supper club meal of six or seven exquisite dishes. The tickets are hard to get. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Quoted
“This institute is not a resting place for past accomplishments; it’s a launching pad for future ones.” That’s what Pinellas County Schools Superintendent Kevin Hendrick said about the district’s new Dr. Michael A. Grego Leadership Institute. The facility will house trainings, leadership retreats, and other events for local educators. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Listen
The Bucs’ offense is still buzzing thanks to Emeka Egbuka and Baker Mayfield. Get more Tampa Bay Buccaneers intel with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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