11.12.2025

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News Notes

Development

Sky St. Pete is officially going up after a multi-year construction delay. The Southwest Florida Management District recently approved a permit for the 20-story, 246-unit downtown tower. The city approved the project back in 2022. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Civic

Yesterday, we shared that the developer of 400 Central wants more time to submit a proposal for the Trop site. And you know that they say, “you want it, you got it.” Mayor Ken Welch told the Tampa Bay Business Journal he’s going to postpone the 30-day proposal window until January. (Tampa Bay Times)

Opening

The Luce, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel opens next year in St. Pete Beach. Where at? The hotel is going up on the old Postcard Inn Property. Plans for the prime beachfront plot also include a restaurant called Sundrop, on-the-sand offerings from the Baby Turtle Beach Club, yoga classes, and live DJ “Groove Sessions.” (I Love the Burg)

Try This

Halloween is over, but there’s still Ghostfest. Head to Roser Park this Saturday, Nov. 15 for a haunted market with tarot readings, vendors and nonprofits, and lots of eats. And consider getting an in-depth tour of the historic hilly neighborhood from Spirits of St. Petersburg’s paranormal investigator Brandy Stark. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Show

One of our favorite ~~beach bums~~ singers is coming back to TBAY. Jack Johnson plays MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. And Lake Street Dive is opening the show. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Nov. 14. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Mailbag

A friend of the newsletter (hey, Erin) wrote in to share a couple more photo booths across TBAY. She says there’s also booths at The Tampa EDITION and Armature Works. But we know there’s more out there — let us know.

Sports

Recap the Buccaneers’ tough loss to Patriots, and see how it impacts Tampa Bay’s playoff hopes. Get stellar analysis from local experts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Wellness

This weekend: Hack Your Health 2025, one of the largest health and wellness conferences in the world. Join 2,000+ attendees for three days of expert panels, product demonstrations, giveaways, and the latest in biohacking research. Tix + info this way.*

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Event Spotlight

people mill around lit trees — The glitzy neighborhood is decked out for the holidays

No need to brave the New York cold for holiday magic this year — just the frigid paradise that is Tampa this week. Season Spectacular returns to Water Street Tampa this Friday, Nov. 14. from 5-9 p.m.

Wander the skyscraper-lined streets for photos with Mr. Claus, jolly tunes and carolers, and holiday-themed crafts and treats, plus:

Hand-stenciled shop windows with live performers
The Holiday Glow Lounge, a holiday-themed dance party in Via Corazon
A holiday-themed silent disco

But wait, there’s more. Take a short walk over to Sparkman Wharf for its Winter Wonder Wharf celebration with:

A 30-ft Christmas tree lighting at 7 p.m.
“The Nutcracker"-inspired performances
Snowfall

Asked

What year did snow last fall in Tampa Bay?

A. 1897
B. 1935
C. 1952
D. 1977

C'mon locals

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The Wrap

The time to preorder Thanksgiving meals to-go or book resys is waning, so hop to. Which reminds me, I recently became a fan of Trader Joe’s stuffing-flavored popcorn. It sounds strange, but it’s pretty decent.

Are there any locally-inspired Thanksgiving dishes your family busts out every year? Let me know, and we might share your recipe + story in the newsletter.

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