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Restaurant Roundup

What’s coming to Sparkman Wharf? | Photo by TBAYtoday

Looking for the next new restaurant hitting Tampa Bay’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in Tampa + St. Pete — plus, some spots coming soon.

Uno Mas Tampa, Tampa Heights | Mexican | Opening date: TBD
Opening on the ground floor of the old Hall on Franklin space, the
Mexico City-style taqueria will boast hidden speakeasy spaces for sipping on mezcal-forward drinks.

Boogie Nights, Tampa Heights | Cocktails | Opening date: TBD
Head upstairs at the historic spot to boogie to tunes from across the 70s, 80s, early 90s and other eras underneath the glow of wavy neon mood lighting.

Hail Mary Tampa, Tampa Heights | American | Opening date: TBD
The final installment in the Hall on Franklin refresh is an elevated sports bar, complete with wraparound TVs and jerseys framed by picture lighting.

Easy Tiger, EDGE District | HIFI listening lounge | Opening date: April
Sit back and jam to vintage vinyl sets and sip on “playful but polished cocktails” at the newest spot from the team behind Wild Child, Slim Charmer, and The Bends.

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Events

Wednesday, March 18

Thursday, March 19

Friday, March 20

Saturday, March 21

Sunday, March 22

Robin Thicke: Food, Wine and Gardens Concert Series | 6 p.m. | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Free with admission

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News Notes

The Manatee Rescue allows visitors to watch as the team provides medical care.

Development

ZooTampa is showing off its new Florida Waters exhibit this week. The expansion + the new Florida Wilds area — which are part of an $125 million transformation — includes a jellies exhibit, mangrove walk-through tunnel, underwater manatee viewing, and natural freshwater spring aquariums. Take a peek. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Number

Turns out the new Rays stadium roof might be a little pricier than expected. By how much? A Skansa report said $300 million. The team’s cost analysis for the Tampa project found that the grid roof is “significantly heavier, more complex, and more costly.” How would it fare during hurricanes? (Tampa Bay Times)

Real Estate

St. Pete leaders are still considering a convention center project. Commissioners are on the hunt for a consultant to evaluate the need for a potential center, plus its cost and economic impact. For the Al Lang site? No, just to go in the overall downtown area. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Travel

Is it too early to prep for Spring Break 2027? TPA is adding nonstop flights to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic + San Jose, Costa Rica, later this year. But, there’s plenty of nonstop flights to tropical — and not so tropical — locales to choose from in the meantime.

Closing

One of the Burg’s oldest restaurants, The Chattaway, is shutting its doors this summer after 90+ years of burgers, live music, and chillin’ beside bloom-filled bathtub planters. The family plans to host a yard sale to sell mementos from the beloved Old Southeast joint before transferring it to new owners in August. (St. Pete Rising)

Show

He tours with Neil Young, wrote music for “A Star is Born,” and is the son of Willie Nelson. And this spring, Lukas Nelson makes his solo TBAY debut. The country music crooner plays his new album, “American Romance,” at Jannus Live on Sunday, April 12. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Sports

The Orlando Health Championship tees off this Friday, March 20, at Grasslands Golf & Country Club. This Epson Tour event brings professional women’s golf to our backyard. Entry is entirely free — plan your weekend with the tournament schedule.*

Award

Southeastern University alumnus Sam Simon, ‘20, won a Dove Award for Gospel Worship Album of the Year. Simon earned the award for his work as a producer on Chandler Moore’s album, Live in Los Angeles.*

Listen

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Finance

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Asked

Yesterday, we asked “How much dye does it take to turn the Hillsborough River green?”

River O Green 1 - source is Tampa Downtown Partnership.jpg — Some say it’s greener than the Chicago River.

Only 34% of readers correctly guessed it takes 250 pounds of powder dye to turn the Hillsborough River bright green. Well, 280 pounds once it’s mixed with water, according to WUSF.

The Buy

One of the best deals this spring: 60% off a lifetime subscription with Babbel. Whether you’re planning a trip, eager to connect with your community, or simply want to stretch your mind, Babbel can help you speak your desired language out loud in as little as three weeks through just 10 minutes of practice a day.

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The Wrap

As a memoir enthusiast, Ayana Lage’s newly-published memoir digging into her experience with postpartum psychosis is near the top of my TBR list right now. I recently appreciated this interview with the Tampa native and former journalist about the writing process.

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