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San Antonio’s newest football team sends four players to the NFL. | Photo by Dave Adamson

The ~~Benito Bowl~~ Super Bowl 60 is this Sunday, Feb. 8 and all eyes will be on ~~Bad Bunny~~ the big game. If you’re planning on going out instead of staying in and hosting a big spread, we gathered a few local watch parties to get in on the action this football Sunday.

Asian Food Festival/ Super Bowl LX 2026 | Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Super Bowl in one place with Asian and international street food, art booths, and giant TVs to watch the game play out.

The Big Game Watch Party | Pack up the camp chairs and blankets along to watch the Patriots and Seahawks face off on a giant screen overlooking the Hillsborough River.

Big Game Watch Party 2026 | Challenge your fantasy league to a game of Super Bowl Squares, loser buys everyone access to the all-you-can-eat wings and nacho bar with all the fixins’.

Super Bowl Chili Cookoff v.10 | Bring your best white chicken, Skyline, or family chili recipe to show up your neighbors on this American holiday.

2 more can't miss parties

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How many of this year’s Super Bowl athletes have TBAY ties?

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B. 5-10
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Events

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Saturday, Feb. 7

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News Notes

Announced

International Plaza is getting a major facelift. Simon Property Group just unveiled plans for the beloved Tampa mall’s next era, including a 50,000-sqft open-air exterior expansion and a refreshed outdoor dining and gathering area. Construction starts later this year. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Civic

Tampa just secured $250,000 in additional funding for the West Riverwalk project, according to a city release. Now, the total federal investment is more than $24 million. What’s on the docket, again?

Development

Nine developers submitted their proposals to re-envision the Historic Gas Plant District site. Here we go again. What’s inside the plans? The mockups include everything from a new public art museum to a Sprouts Farmers Market or Aldi. Take a look at the rundown. (Tampa Bay Times)

Open

A new women’s club, Paloma House, just opened its doors in the Sunshine City. Located right off Gandy, the complex boasts coworking space, a playhouse + easy access to Bean Wandering. The team also hosts happy hours, mom and me yoga sessions, and meetups for little ones. (St. Pete Rising)

Watch

“Six Stars,” a new short film shot in Tampa, is now streaming on YouTube. The “Grand Theft Auto"-inspired flick is packed with all of the video game’s customary action, like speeding sports cars, a police helicopter, and an explosion. (Tampa Bay Times)

Number

2.1 million. That’s how many people tuned in to watch the Stadium Series last weekend — besides the 64,000+ hockey fans that packed RayJay. It’s now the most-viewed NHL regular season game on cable TV — another win for Champa Bay.

Closing

Your Tuna Tostada Stacks are numbered. Darden Restaurants just announced it will convert three Tampa Bay Bahama Breeze restaurants into different brands. Like what? Your favorite laid-back chain spot could soon be an Olive Garden, Chuy’s, or even a Ruth’s Chris Steak House. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

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The Buy

It’s almost time for the perfect holiday to tell your friends how you feel: Galentine’s Day. Treat the bestie in your life to a February 13 gift that says, I’m grateful for you.

❤️ Put your face, their pet’s face, or their celebrity crush’s face on a custom heart mug that will ship to you fast.
💼 Tell your work bestie exactly how you feel with this funny key chain.
🛁 Treat them to aromatherapy shower steamers or a fancy Origins hand lotion set.
🕯️ Candles are better with a message — like this “I wish you lived next to me” candle and this unpaid therapist candle.

Shop Nordstrom’s Galentine’s gifts

The Wrap

The rest of the country is still suffering through Phil’s winter wrath, but we’re approaching fair season. Gotta love the Gulf Coast winters.

I got a preview of this year’s culinary offerings at the Florida State Fair — make sure you’re subscribed so tomorrow’s newsletter hits your inbox.

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