If you look closely you can see Editor Bailey reading on the balcony. | Rendering via Besonias Almeida
Are you ready to shack up in a slice of architectural history? This Tarpon Springs project is the first US home from the renowned architectural firm Besonias Almeida out of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Plans for the 3,260-sqft new build promise a serene escape with unencumbered views of the Gulf Coast — all within walking distance of Sunset Beach. Yeah, whoever buys this new Tarpon Springs build will make most folks incredibly jealous.
Once built, the 1725 Gulf Rd, Tarpon Springs pad will boast:
A courtyard with a glass-enclosed koi pond and zen garden
A sum of 3,064 sqft exterior deck + balcony
A rooftop stainless-steel spa, kitchen, and firepit
A 38-ft roofline height ensures you’ll look out above your neighbors
Water Street Tampa’s Predalina just shut its doors — for now. Oxford Commons is transforming the Mediterranean eatery into a colorful + sexy spot. Predalina should reopen later this year with a new golden disco ball, DJ, and reimagined menu. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Announced
This one’s for my dad, the unofficial Mr. St. Pete Beach. Publix hopes to replace the fire-damaged grocery at Dolphin Village with a new 51,000-sqft store. The new Publix would be nearly double the size of the old store, and feature a covered parking level. What do we think, dad?(Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Development
What’s next for Dunedin’s Causeway Plaza? A developer just submitted plans to build a bank in the plaza’s parking lot. Don’t worry, Madison Avenue Pizza and Benedict’s Dunedin are sticking around. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Number
13. That’s how many years it’s been since Florence + The Machine brought their witchy rock tunes to the Big Guava. But we have good news. The indie group drops their latest album on Halloween, and you’ll get to see it live at Benchmark International Arena on April 28, 2026. (That’s So Tampa)
Coming Soon
Great Explorations Children’s Museum is looking for a new home. The institution’s leaders say they need room for its expanding programs, growing preschool, and to build a new discovery center. They hope to open the discovery center at a new location and move the preschool and museum over eventually. (St. Pete Rising)
Real Estate
Welcome back, Stammer. Former Lightning captain Steven Stamkos just bought a $7.38 million Davis Islands mansion. The 7-bed, 9-bath Tudor home sits on “the largest waterfront estate on Davis Islands to come on the market in decades.” (Tampa Bay Times)
Eat
Marry Me Chicken. Vegan Sweet Potato Chili. Gluten-free Pumpkin Blondies. Those are a handful of the meals new local meal prep and delivery service Vida Foods is now serving TBAY residents. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Sports
Tampa Bay Rays fans, brace yourselves for an electrifying analysis of your team’s Silver Slugger nominees. It’s time to break down the Tampa Bay Rays’ odds with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Yesterday, we asked “What category was the 1921 Tampa Bay Hurricane?”
The damage caused at Gulf and Southern Steamship Company.
Image via Burgert Brothers Collection of Tampa Photographs
Our readers are so smart — or just incredibly dialed into our hurricane history. About 52% of people correctly guessed that the 1921 Tampa Bay Hurricane was a devastating Category 4 storm.
Our area hasn’t had a direct hit in the century since, and some locals think this landmark is keeping us safe.
The Wrap
The Wrap
Today’s edition by: Bailey
A peek at downtown Tampa’s latest incoming mural.
Image via bread & Butter
Keep your eyes peeled for Tampa’s latest street art. Muralist Hells Gibson is festooning the Hyatt Place in downtown Tampa with some new locally-inspired flair.
The artist is decorating the hotel with a stunning arrangement of orange blossoms — Florida’s state flower —as part of her “FLOWERS GROW IN…” series.
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