Tuesday, October 20
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Creative Loafing Tampa
WEDU PBS's "Man on Fire" BBQ & book celebration with Steven Raichlen tops a new list of food & drinks coming to Tampa Bay between Oct. 22-29. · Food & Drink at Creative Loafing Tampa ↗
Ray Roa and Josh Bradley · Food & Drink
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Creative Loafing Tampa
At nearly 60 years old, the Clearwater GreekFest is one of the oldest cultural celebrations in the Tampa Bay area. It returns this weekend, Oct. 23-25, 2026. · Food & Drink at Creative Loafing Tampa ↗
Ray Roa · Food & Drink
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Creative Loafing Tampa
The absence of margaritas isn’t going to stop downtown Tampa’s latest coastal Mexican restaurant from opening. La Victoria, located at 105 W Tyler St. in the former Melting Pot Social spot, announced on social media Monday afternoon that… · Food & Drink at Creative Loafing Tampa ↗
Colin Wolf · Food & Drink
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I Love the Burg
The City of St. Petersburg is welcoming the season with the 20th annual Autumn Harvest Festival at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve this Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 3… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Andrew Harlan
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That's So Tampa
Wright’s Gourmet House is a South Tampa legend, and now you can get them on the go any time you like in Hyde Park. Tuesday, October 20 marks the debut… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Bob Carskadon
Monday, October 19
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That's So Tampa
Editor’s note: The Taste of Latino Food Festival has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 25, after its original date (October 11) was rained out. The Taste of Latino Food Festival… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Andrew Harlan
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I Love the Burg
It’s time to vote, St. Pete! This midterm, there’s a lot on the ballot, from Governor all the way down to City Council. Here at I Love the Burg, we… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Alexa Hehl
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I Love the Burg
One of St. Pete’s most recognizable artists is looking back on 20 years of work, while more than 30 artists explore skulls, skeletons, and transformation in the galleries at the… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Courtney Dodson
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I Love the Burg
Looking for something a little strange to do this Halloween weekend? The STrange PETERSBURG Horror Film Festival is bringing a night of local film and spooky festivities back to the… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Kindall Edwards
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That's So Tampa
St. Pete’s loss is Tampa’s gain. The We Belong Here music festival, which made its Tampa Bay Area debut in St. Pete last year, is moving to Tampa for 2026,… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Bob Carskadon
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Tampa Bay Times
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That's So Tampa
Tampa’s long-standing history of making cigars dates back to the very origins of Ybor City, when Vicente Martinez-Ybor moved his cigar-making operations from Cuba to Florida. Now, there is a… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Samuel Spencer
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I Love the Burg
The 45th Annual John’s Pass Seafood Festival is taking over Madeira Beach for three straight days of food, drink, and fun, taking place this Friday-Sunday, October 23-25. The beloved annual… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Bob Carskadon
Friday, October 16
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I Love the Burg
St. Pete’s housing crunch is about to get a boost, thanks to the new community from Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside. Pelican Place, a 40-unit townhome development designed for… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Bob Carskadon
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I Love the Burg
Looking for the best fall festivals and Halloween events in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and across Pinellas County? From pumpkin patches and hayrides to fall festivals and Halloween parties, there are… · at I Love the Burg ↗
ilovetheburg
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That's So Tampa
Every so often, you come across something that arrives exactly when you need it. For me, that’s Yarrow of Tomorrow, a new podcast that premiered this week, hosted by award-winning… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Kelly Wallace
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Creative Loafing Tampa
Downtown Tampa dive bar The Hub hosts a Sunday afternoon benefit for Mercy Full Project, a nonprofit working on animal rescue, pet food assistance and community projects. · Food & Drink at Creative Loafing Tampa ↗
Ray Roa · Food & Drink
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That's So Tampa
The wildest show on turf is coming to Tampa Bay. The Savannah Bananas released their 2027 schedule, which includes two games in St. Pete against the Loco Beach Coconuts, both… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Bob Carskadon
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I Love the Burg
The wildest show on turf is coming to The Trop. The Savannah Bananas released their 2027 schedule, which includes two games in St. Pete against the Loco Beach Coconuts, both… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Bob Carskadon
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That's So Tampa
Our favorite run club in Tampa is back, and just in time to kick off the fall season and cooler temps. Champs Run Club Powered by On is taking over… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Bob Carskadon
Thursday, October 15
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That's So Tampa
Hyde Park Village has had a banner year for adding high-profile retail, and two more international stars are on the way. The neighborhood today announced that Italian luxury fashion house… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Bob Carskadon
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I Love the Burg
PAVA’s Cool Art show has been a St. Pete summer staple for decades, and now the team behind the beloved show is launching a holiday arts experience. The inaugural Cool… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Bob Carskadon
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I Love the Burg
The fall is bringing together two of St. Pete’s favorite things: history and local markets. The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club announced the launch of The Vinoy Sunday Market, a… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Bob Carskadon
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That's So Tampa
The fields of Plant City are glowing in shades of gold and orange as Festival de Cempasúchil returns to Sánchez Farms Santa Maria, located at 1390 South Forbes Road. Open… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Andrew Harlan
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Tampa Bay Times
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I Love the Burg
As fall arrives, so too do outdoor events in St. Pete. This weekend marks the return of a family-friendly favorite, as Flicks and Food Trucks returns to the St. Pete… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Bob Carskadon
Wednesday, October 14
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I Love the Burg
The postseason is right around the corner, and the Tampa Bay Rowdies have already clinched their playoff spot, but they’re still going all out to close the regular season. This… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Bob Carskadon
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That's So Tampa
Fall is officially here, and although the weather in Tampa may still be warm, there’s nothing quite like an autumnal drink to get you feeling a little more festive. October… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Katie Orlick
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That's So Tampa
This October, you can experience One Thousand and One Nights in one spectacular evening, and we mean that literally. As part of The Florida Orchestra’s smash-hit new season, the award-winning… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Bob Carskadon
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I Love the Burg
Your morning TV routine is about to trade slippers for sandals. Live with Kelly & Mark, the popular syndicated morning show, announced that it is coming down to Clearwater for… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Bob Carskadon
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I Love the Burg
There’s nothing like the fall sports calendar, especially when the Rays are in the playoffs. You may already have your spot of choice, or maybe you’re jumping in on the… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Bob Carskadon
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Creative Loafing Tampa
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's weekly rundown of the best food & drink events happening across the Bay area, this week covering Oct. 15-22. · Food & Drink at Creative Loafing Tampa ↗
Leif Helland and Josh Bradley · Food & Drink
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