Tampa Today News: Gasparilla Launch Party + Aldi Opening New St. Pete Supermarket
Everything to know happening in town.
Welcome back to Tampa Today News. I’m Carlos Hernandez, your host explaining all things about what’s happening in the Tampa area including local news, events, and more.
In this issue you’ll learn about:
A new chocolate cafe in Wesley Chapel
The status of Tampa Bay Bucs WR Mike Evans
A new grocery store option in St. Pete
Today’s weather: High 75 and low 58. Cloudy.
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Top local stories in town:
Tampa Bay Bucs WR Mike Evans expected to enter free agency: Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans enters free agency this offseason after the Bucs loss to the Lions. Evans has the best offensive record in Tampa Bay Bucs history with 762 receptions, 11,680 yards, and 94 touchdowns. Evans said: “I would love to be back, I love Tampa Bay.” (abcactionnews.com, nfl.com)
Aldi opening new supermarket location near Tyrone Square: Aldi is opening a new store in St. Petersburg next week at 6765 22nd Ave. North with a sneak peek on Wednesday, Jan. 31. A ribbon cutting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 1 at 8:30 a.m. The first 100 customers in the store on Feb. 1 could win up to $100 and be entered for a chance to win a $500 gift card. (stpeterising.com)
Gasparilla Launch Party at Trophy Fish this Thursday: Trophy Fish in Seminole Heights is hosting a Gasparilla Launch Party on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 5901 N Florida Ave. Live music will be provided by DJ AJ Hall as well. There will be a National Fish Taco Special with 50 percent off fish tacos as well and a exclusive Gasparilla cocktail available. The event is being hosted with Bacardi and Santa Teresa Rum. (instagram.com)
Belgian chocolate cafe in Wesley Chapel sells lunch items and sweets: Leonidas Chocolates Café is now open at the Shops at Wiregrass at 28163 Paseo Dr. #105 with a focus on Belgian chocolates and desserts from Italy. Over 100 varieties of chocolates are made with 100 percent pure cocoa butter. There are 20 Leonidas-branded locations around the U.S.A. with the flagship location in New York City. The cafe also sells ice cream, sandwiches, salads and more with a focus on lunch items for busy residents in the area. (neighborhoodnewsonline.net)
DeSantis continues fight against ousted Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is continuing the fight against ousted Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren. Lawyers with DeSantis filed a motion late last week opposing a speedy retrial for Warren after an appeals court ruled in favor of Warren and his First Amendment rights. The lawyers also indicated they are willing to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court is necessary. Disney is hoping to use Warren’s case in its own lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis. (floridaphoenix.com, wfla.com)
Top events happening in town today:
A Celebration of Truffles at Lilac at The Tampa EDITION. (6 p.m.)
Tampa Career Fair - Sales & Management at Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore. (6 p.m.)
Messer Chups at The Orpheum. (6:30 p.m.)
Rise Above the Story | Karena Kilcoyne Author Talk LIVE at Oxford Exchange. (6:30 p.m.)
Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros (2024) at Tampa Theatre. (6:45 p.m.)
Featured sponsor: Due Amici & Geo’s Fine Wine & Champagne
Due Amici is a family-run pizza and pasta bar restaurant located in Ybor City at 1724 E 7th Ave. The restaurant takes pride in their gourmet food, handcrafting sauces to compliment the flavors in each dish. Pizza dough is made in-house, hand-spun, topped with the freshest ingredients, and carried to the oven with love.
Geo’s Fine Wine & Champagne Bar is the latest hotspot in Ybor City right next door to Due Amici. The bar has a selection of fine wines and champagnes to choose from as well as charcuterie boards and live music and events regularly.
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-Carlos Hernandez