Predalina and Sunda Now Open
Predalina, the hotly anticipated Mediterranean restaurant from Oxford Commons Hospitality Group is now open on Water Street. Executive chef Keith Bombaugh spearheads the seafood-heavy lunch, dinner and weekend brunch menus. Sunda New Asian by Billy Dec is now open in Midtown.
Massive Outdoor Music Venue, The Sound, Comes to Clearwater
Part of the $84 million Imagine Clearwater redevelopment, the venue accommodates 9,000 and is already set to host Michael Franti, the Goo Goo Dolls, Kenny Loggins and Ringo Starr this summer.
Redneck Wine Expands with New Space and Wine Bar
Popular wine shop, Redneck Wine Company, has expanded to a larger space adjacent to their original South Tampa location. The new location includes an elegantly appointed wine bar with bottles for enjoyment, sold at retail pricing with a small corkage fee.
European Fitness Comes to Tampa
The first of its kind, Be In Shape Infrastar Fitness & Beauty brings European fitness and wellness equipment to South Tampa including lymphatic drainage rollers and an infrared bike for weight loss and overall health benefits. Be In Shape also offers Russian non-toxic manicures.
USF to build an On-Campus Stadium
USF’s board of trustees has given the go-ahead for a whopping $340 million budget to be used for the construction of a state-of-the-art 35,000-seat football stadium on campus. Officials want the new stadium to be ready for the 2026 season, but the exact timeline is yet to be determined.
Drive Thru Salads Are Now Open on Gandy
Green Lane, a salad-focused drive-thru restaurant, is now open at 4495 W. Gandy Blvd in Tampa. The menu offers signature salads and wraps, empowering customers to eat well and stay healthy on the go.
$100 million Straz Expansion Moves Forward
Construction documents have been filed for the $100 million Straz Center for the Performing Arts expansion and redevelopment, which is expected to add 150,000 square feet, a restaurant, a green terrace and more to the space.
Upscale Mexican Restaurant, Lona, Opens in Tampa
Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval, the renowned Fort Lauderdale-based Mexican restaurant, is coming to Tampa this July. In collaboration with Chef Pablo Salas, Lona will serve authentic vibrant Mexican cuisine and over 200 mezcals and tequilas.
Tampa’s Restaurant Scene Continues To Expand
Soon to open in Tampa are H Steakhouse in Hyde Park, Pepper’s Trinidadian restaurant in Ybor City and Toastique, serving Gourmet toasts and healthy foods at Sparkman Wharf.
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