This could be your POV watching a show at Benchmark International Arena. | Photo via @jeffofthestaff
Call us the live music capital of the world. We won’t stop you.
No matter your favorite genre, there’s a concert bound to hit the right note. Check out 30+ must-see musicians, bands, and singers set to take the stage in Tampa Bay in the coming months.
A developer wants to build a $136 million condo/hotel in South Tampa. The Magnolia Hotel and Residences would boast 122 hotel rooms, 8 townhomes, and 21 condos. Copperline Partners requested rezoning approval from the city, and the first hearing is booked for Thursday, Nov. 13. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Civic
Speaking of rezoning, Tampa City Council is fighting to keep its authority over zoning and land-use decisions. Earlier this week, attorneys for the city appeared in the Second District Court of Appeal to argue that “zoning ordinances are legislative actions fully within the city council’s procedural authority.” (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Coming Soon
Related Urban Group and the Tampa Housing Authority just celebrated the groundbreaking of a new affordable housing project in East Tampa. The Residences at East End will feature 174 units for residents earning 22% and 80% of the area median income — which is ~$32,000 to $83,000 for a family of four. (That’s So Tampa)
Seasonal
We’ve got plans for the next nine days. Specifically, the Tampa Theatre’s Nightmare on Franklin Street series. The historic — and likely haunted — theater is screening flicks like “Hocus Pocus,” “The Exorcist,” “Sinners,” and “The Phantom of the Opera.” (That’s So Tampa)
Announced
What’s next for Dunedin? Mazas Development is planning Main Street Exchange, a project including a boutique hotel, entertainment venue, food hall, parking garage, and marketplace. The project still needs approval from the Dunedin City Commission. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Real Estate
The mystery surrounding the jewelry heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris continues to pique interest across the globe. Who did it? What will they do with the priceless objects? Maybe they’ll sell them to buy this outrageous Bayshore Boulevard home that just hit the market. (NBC)
Community
Gulfport is grappling with van life and the proliferation of “land pirates.” Catch up on the funky beach community’s discussion about car camping, parking, and the city’s evolution. (Tampa Bay Times)
Sports
Are the Los Angeles Dodgers ruining baseball? Dive in with local experts of the Tampa Bay Rays with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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I’m headed to the Outside In: Farewell Finale, tonight, the all-out soiree celebrating the final night of the Dalí exhibit.
It’s gonna be a good time with cameos from artists Chad Mize, Nicole Salgar, Miss Crit, and Palehorse, a set by DJ Darluz, and a performance by Faith Miller of projectALCHEMY at 6 p.m. Yes, you can still grab tickets.
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