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Need-to-know development deets

Rendering of the Rome Yards development showing two large buildings with a row of palm trees between and grassy area in front.

Rome Yards will feature green spaces, affordable housing, retail, and shopping. | Rendering via Related Group

Staying on top of TBAY’s development scene is a full-time job. Lucikly, you have us to keep you in the loop on what’s going up across TBAY:

New Kolter projects

The developer behind Saltaire + One St. Petersburg is working on two new Sunshine City projects. First up, the bright orange old Fit2Run — which was recently torn down — will be replaced with a luxury condo tower, the Tampa Bay Times reported.

The brand is also planning to build condos on the former Hilton Bayfront property, with plans to submit proposals later this year.

PIE Expansion

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport’s planned expansion is a no-go. Earlier this week, the airport’s new director announced that the plans will be re-scoped, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal.

The $110 million budget will be reallocated to renovate the existing facilities like adding on gates with jet bridges.

South Hillsborough homes

An Arizona-based real estate company wants to build 130 townhomes in the rapidly-growing Sun City Center community. Alliance Residential Co. recently submitted the plans to Hillsborough County, the Tampa Bay Business Journal reported.

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News Notes

Award

The 2026 James Beard nominations are in, and Rocca’s top chef, Bryce Bonsack, is a finalist for “Best Chef: South.” There’s plenty of time to stop by the MICHELIN Guide eatery before the winners are announced on Monday, June 15 — and Rocca’s likely slammed with celebrations.

Transit

Huge news for our local road warriors. The Florida Department of Transportation is shutting down the ramps at the 54th Avenue North interchange on the evening of Thursday, April 9. The ramps will be closed for several months as part of the $340 million I-275 widening project. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Holiday

Passover begins at sundown tonight — which is set for X in Tampa Bay. The Jewish holiday marks Hebrew liberation from enslavement in Egypt. An array of TBAY temples are hosting community Seders.

Opening

Remember when Joe & the Juice’s Tunacado went viral? The next time that happens, we won’t have to miss out. The trendy smoothie, coffee, and lunch spot is opening its first TBAY location in South Tampa. The fast-casual joint will open in the old Fresh Kitchen spot. (Tampa Tomorrow)

Try This

A bubblegum pink horse-driven carriage just popped up outside the MFA St. Pete on Beach Drive. And that’s not the only incoming addition. The new “Last Library IV: Written in Water” installation by Ward Shelley and Douglas Paulson will debut soon, with leaning shelves packed with banned books + secret plans.

Eat

Skip the hop-induced hangover, and set out on the new Chicken Nugget Bar Crawl across the Burg. This Saturday, April 4, pick up your bucket of nuggets and tow it along to Five Bucks Drinkery, Tequila Daisy, and more local watering holes. (I Love the Burg)

Announced

One of TBAY’s oldest culinary gems, Alessi Bakery, is all moved into its new home in the historic Tampa Letter Carriers building. The beloved Cigar City brand’s new location opens to the public this month and boasts a bigger menu, coffee bar, and liquor bar. Take a peek. (That’s So Tampa)

City Guide

Habitat for Humanity workers are putting up a house. People are wearing hard hats and raising a wall.

Help build homes for local families via Habitat for Humanities’ Hillsborough County or Tampa Bay Gulfside organizations. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons

Maybe you have some extra time on your hands, or maybe you’re just in the giving spirit. All we know is there are more than enough great causes in the Tampa Bay area to support with your time.

Whether you’re an animal lover, an artsy type, a natural mentor, or a healthcare enthusiast — there’s a volunteer opportunity near you:

Dress for Success Tampa Bay | Empower local women by providing career coaching, helping create interview outfits, sorting inventory, or doing admin work.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay | Assist as a long-term or short-term volunteer to handle animals, adoptions, animal education, and special events, or get a group together for group volunteering.
Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside | First-time volunteers can attend the Nuts & Bolts orientation class every first Thursday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m.
Reach St. Pete | Use your special skills — such as IT, finance, or marketing — to volunteer, or sign up for an event from the organization’s volunteer calendar.

15+ more spots to lend a hand

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The Wrap

Struggling to keep up the barrage of local events? Same. We’re keeping track for you with this comprehensive guide, but we missed a good one.

Hotel Haya is commemorating 140 years of Ybor by bringing together 140 folks to roll one single cigar on Monday, April 13. Then, stick around to snack on Cuban sandwich bites and paella from Flor Fina + brews from BarrieHaus, and check out pop-up mobile museums.

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