01.09.2026

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Editor’s Pick

Adobe Express - file (13).jpg — Yes, you catch get work done, sip on some bubbly, and watch tennis.

If your 2026 resolutions include getting active and making more friends you’re in luck — St. Pete Athletic finally celebrates its grand opening this weekend. The Warehouse Arts District pickleball + social club is kicking off the new year with three full days of pickling, a youth clinic, workout classes, live music, and ample partying.

While it is a members-only club, there’s plenty of public events this weekend:

Today, Jan. 9

Opening Day Pickleball Tournament | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Happy Hour + Tournament After Party | 4 p.m. -Late

Saturday, Jan. 10

Youth Clinic | 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting with Mayor Welch | 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 11

Morning Yoga | 9-10 a.m.
Mat Pilates | 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Cardio Pickleball | 2-3 p.m.

The club also boasts its own signature restaurant, Rose’s Dining & Drinks. Editor Bailey is most excited to lay eyes on the colorful, Wes Anderson-esque paddle wall and try what looks like a Honey Deuce — which is about as close as we’ll get to the U.S. Open’s signature drink around here.

Asked

We’ll stir the pot, do you find pickleball too loud?

A. WHAT? I can’t hear you over all that racket
B. Nope, not at all

No wrong takes pls

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News Notes

Development

St. Petersburg Development Review Commission just greenlit site plans for a new $134 million, 21-story downtown tower. Where at? Stadler Development wants to build the 370-unit building on Fifth Avenue North. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Transit

Did you know the Hillsborough Transportation Planning Organization uses traffic data to try to make your commute less awful? Get a behind-the-scenes look at what factors into decisions + see traffic crash trends. (WUSF News)

Try This

Tampa Oyster Fest is this weekend. And yes, you can get ‘em raw, steamed, chargrilled, and pretty much any other way you want. The slurpin’ and sippin’ party is tomorrow, Jan. 10, at Tabellas at Delaney Creek. Get tickets before Bailey buys them all. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Announced

The one and only Bruno Mars is bringing his “The Romantic Tour” to Tampa. Tickets go on sale soon to see him play what’s sure to be a sold-out show at RayJay on Sept. 12. Best of all: His Silk Sonic partner Anderson .Paak is also DJing the performance. (Tampa Bay Times)

Active

Another Sunshine City spot is also celebrating its grand opening this weekend. Head to St. Pete Running Company’s new location this Sunday, Jan. 11, for a run at 8 a.m. And that’s not all, the store also serves Guatemalan coffee + stocks handcrafted mugs from More Living Ceramics. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Ranked

When Floridians hit the drive-thru, one chain reigns supreme. New data from Visual Capitalist shows Pollo Tropical is the most popular fast food restaurant in the state. We can’t say we’re surprised, though these local lunch deals may make you rethink your typical order.

Eat

Do you smell shortbread? Girl Scout Cookie season is almost here. Use this zipcode finder to get a countdown to cookies — and support our local Girl Scout troops.

Listen

As the Rays outfield competition heats up, can Josh Lowe reclaim his spot before arbitration costs and a crowded depth chart force the Rays’ hand? Get your Tampa Bay Rays intel with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

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The Wrap

If you’d rather host an oyster-heavy party at home, I — a shellfish devotee — have some tips.

Yes, the bivalves can get pricey, but you can score 12 for $12 every Friday at Whole Foods. Then, use my favorite Wishbone Kitchen recipe for a herby-butter and grill them to melty perfection.

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