The Delta Sky Club at ATL provides some pretty great inspiration.
Image via Delta Sky Club
The poorly-kept rumors are true, Tampa International is getting a brand-new Delta Sky Club. TPA has long been rated one of the best airports in the country — not just our opinion — but this news definitely boosts us up to the big leagues.
Yet another wing slingin’ spot is coming on the scene. Wing It On! is opening in Tampa later this year. The four-time National Buffalo Wing Festival champion is known for its plethora of sauced-up wings, but also its famous loaded fries. (That’s So Tampa)
Plan Ahead
Pusha Preme is conducting Tampa’s first Afro-fusion Symphony on Saturday, Feb. 28. The “Tampa: Harlem of the South” show will blend hip-hop, classical music, and soul tunes in a celebration of Tampa’s Black artistic legacy. You can only request tickets on Instagram. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Biz
Palm Pavilion recently sold to new owners — just months before its 100th birthday. Don’t worry, the Clearwater Beach-fronting establishment isn’t closing its doors. But we loved this look at its history. Like, did you know folks used to change into rented wool bathing suits in the bathhouses next door? (Tampa Bay Times)
Plan Ahead
Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers will rock Ruth Eckerd Hall this spring. Yes, that Bill Murray. The actor and his blues-rock collective pull inspo from the likes of Bob Dylan. Tickets to the April 17 show are on sale now. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Finance
The Internal Revenue Service will start processing 2025 tax returns today. Once you get around to it, the IRS has some tips to make the process as smooth as possible.If you get some money back, Tampa Bay’s best lunch deals are a way to celebrate.
Mansion Monday
Do smaller homes house happier people? Studies show that moving into a bigger home doesn’t always boost life satisfaction — sometimes it does the opposite. Case in point: This newly listed two-bedroom, one-bath 1914 Hyde Park residence proves that less can be more. (Washington Post)
Plan Ahead
Valentine’s Day is around the corner. If you’re planning a swanky date night, lock in a table at one of Tampa Bay’s buzzy new restaurants while you still can. Flying solo or hanging out with friends? Check out our events calendar for happenings that’ll make the night unforgettable.
Eat
Which food best represents Florida? According to a new Talker Research survey of 5,000 Americans, it’s seafood, key lime pie, and fresh orange juice — no surprise there. Satisfy your cravings with our guide to Tampa Bay’s best seafood markets.
Sports
The Bolts are on a roll. Keep up with all things Tampa Bay Lightning with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Workers are getting Ray Jay ready for its ice hockey debut on Sunday, Feb. 1. And we can’t wait to see its final form — some say the Stadium Series might be bigger than Gasparilla.
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We sadly (in my opinion) didn’t get a deluge of snow over the weekend, so I decided to spend most of my time off outside. Yes, I’m locked in on my resolutions.
No one asked, but I went sailing on Boca Ciega Bay and hiked (loose term here) Boyd Hill Preserve with a friend. Here’s a few more adventures on my list for the year.
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