Friday, October 9
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OPENINGS/CLOSINGS V Modern Italian, led by Michelin-starred chef, opens in North Hyde Park NoHo will finally got a glimpse of Michelin-starred Chef Stefano Ciotti’s latest concept, V Modern Italian. Located at 1701 W North A St. in a… · Food & Drink at Creative Loafing Tampa ↗
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This Halloween, St. Petersburg-based nonprofit HUE Avenue and creative hub Culture Creative are teaming up to present the ’90s Black Cinema Halloween Night. Taking place on Saturday, October 31, from… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Kaylen Ross
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That's So Tampa
Tampa Bay is about to be under a snow warning. Sort of. Florida’s only real snow park, Snowcat Ridge, announced that its 2026-27 season will officially kick off on Saturday,… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Bob Carskadon
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I Love the Burg
Dining out with kids doesn’t have to mean settling for chicken nuggets under fluorescent lights. One of the perks of raising a family in St. Pete is that some of… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Britt Addis
Thursday, October 8
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That's So Tampa
Editor’s note: With inclement weather in the forecast all weekend, Oktoberfest Tampa has been rescheduled for Halloween weekend. Festivities will take place October 30 and 31 and November 1. We’ll… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Bob Carskadon
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Creative Loafing Tampa
Oktoberfest Tampa has rescheduled its 2026 celebration—originally set for Oct. 9-11—to Halloween weekend (Oct. 30-Nov. 1) in response to Hurricane Isaias, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Tampa Bay area. · Food & Drink at Creative Loafing Tampa ↗
Ray Roa · Food & Drink
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We can taste dinner at Pia’s already. The City of Gulfport officially reopened the docks at the Historic Gulfport Casino this week, welcoming recreational boaters back to downtown. The new… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Bob Carskadon
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That's So Tampa
We are largely still waiting on the fall weather to arrive, but the fall events calendar has returned in full force since crossing into October. This month in particular is… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Bob Carskadon
Wednesday, October 7
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Creative Loafing Tampa
Mighty Fine and Late Start Brewing in Tampa, Florida celebrate joint second anniversaries this weekend; the party is part of this roundup of Tampa Bay's best food & drink events happening Oct. 8-15. · Food & Drink at Creative Loafing Tampa ↗
Ray Roa and Josh Bradley · Food & Drink
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Ray Lampe, also known as “Dr. BBQ,” is back. After selling the real estate that was home to St. Pete’s Dr. BBQ and Burnt Ends Tiki Bar in 2022, the Food Network star is back behind the grill, this time in Clearwater Beach at his latest… · Food & Drink at Creative Loafing Tampa ↗
Colin Wolf · Food & Drink
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Tampa residents can start booking reservations at a new restaurant, V Modern Italian, on Thursday, Oct. 8 · Food & Drink at Creative Loafing Tampa ↗
Colin Wolf · Food & Drink
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While we wait for high temperatures to dip below 85 degrees, there’s plenty to daydream about in the weeks ahead. The St. Petersburg Downtown Improvement District announced the upcoming debut… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Bob Carskadon
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I Love the Burg
Pass-a-Grille has one of the most beautiful beaches in Pinellas County, with a laid-back island-town feel and some seriously hard-to-beat sunsets. Now, there’s another reason to make your way down… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Kindall Edwards
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The evolution of Tampa’s Riverwalk continues in a big way in January. The team behind Hotel Cala says the new resort is slated for a January debut, replacing the former… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Bob Carskadon
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Tampa Bay Times
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By Helen Freund, Times staff · Things to Do
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From your TV screen to Downtown Tampa, one of the most popular shows in America is taking an IRL spin across the country. The Dancing with the Stars Live tour… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Bob Carskadon
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That's So Tampa
The Tampa Bay region’s roster of pro sports teams has a new addition on the way. The UpShot League, a professional women’s basketball league launched in 2026, announced that Tampa… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Bob Carskadon
Tuesday, October 6
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That's So Tampa
The Rays may be leaving town, but the calendar still says Troptober. The Tampa Bay Rays announced that the team will be hosting watch parties for playoff games at Tropicana… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Bob Carskadon
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I Love the Burg
The Rays may be leaving town, but the calendar still says Troptober. The Tampa Bay Rays announced that the team will be hosting watch parties for playoff games at Tropicana… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Bob Carskadon
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That's So Tampa
For the first time since 2023, the region’s biggest and wildest holiday light show is returning to St. Pete. Enchant Christmas is returning to Tropicana Field for the 2026 holiday… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Bob Carskadon
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I Love the Burg
The image of former Rays outfielder Brett Phillips celebrating on Monday night is going to live in my mind for decades. Full pale-blue suit, arms outstretched, turned around to face… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Bob Carskadon
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Rene Valenzuela is Tampa’s own phoenix; the 55-year-old chef has risen from the ashes before, and is asking for help to do it again. The V.M. Ybor location of Rene’s Mexican Kitchen was heavily damaged in a fire last Wednesday, Sept. 30.… · Food & Drink at Creative Loafing Tampa ↗
Valerie Smith · Food & Drink
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A global hospitality group is bringing its European sensibilities to Tampa, and it starts this week. V Modern Italian opens this Thursday, October 8, at Rome Collective, the mixed-use development… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Jose Rodriguez Rivera
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The Heights District is getting its fall makeover. The 9th annual Fall Fest returns to Armature Works this weekend, October 10 and 11, complete with the debut of its season-long… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Bob Carskadon
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I Love the Burg
Good news, travelers: you no longer have to schedule a $45 rideshare just to catch your next flight out of Tampa. Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has officially launched its… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Bob Carskadon
Monday, October 5
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That's So Tampa
Spooky season is officially in session, and That’s So Tampa is teaming up with Hyde House HOME for Bingo & BOOS, a festive Halloween night out complete with complimentary bites… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Kirby Wallace
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That's So Tampa
These are some of the best latin restaurants Tampa has to offer to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, which runs from September 15 to October 15. If you’re in Tampa and… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Jose Rodriguez Rivera
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That's So Tampa
As the weather gets cooler, there’s nothing better than enjoying a fall market. Luckily, the Tampa Bay area has an abundance of local markets for you to browse. Whether you’re… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Katie Orlick
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I Love the Burg
Indie Flea season is almost back in St. Pete. The ultra-popular market returns this weekend, launching five months worth of markets to carry through the fall and winter season. Four… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Bob Carskadon
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I Love the Burg
For the first time since 2023, the region’s biggest and wildest holiday light show is returning to St. Pete. Enchant Christmas is returning to Tropicana Field for the 2026 holiday… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Bob Carskadon
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That's So Tampa
Trinity is getting a new spot for Italian comfort food just in time for the season. Roma Social, a new modern Italian restaurant, is set to open in Trinity later… · at That's So Tampa ↗
Kindall Edwards
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I Love the Burg
We never need an excuse to walk the streets of Downtown Dunedin, but we won’t say no when a perfectly great one arises. The 33rd Annual Dunedin Craft Festival returns… · at I Love the Burg ↗
Bob Carskadon
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