Tampa Today News: Localtopia Returns Feb. 24 + Tampa Theatre Hollywood Nights
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Top local stories:
Localtopia returns to St. Petersburg next weekend: Localtopia is returning to St. Petersburg on Saturday, Feb. 24 at Williams Park at 350 2nd Ave. N from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is the 11th year of the event and it will include over 300 independent businesses and community organization. The festival will include plenty of local food vendors and craft breweries as well. (ilovetheburg.com)
Lake Street Dive drops out of Gasparilla Music Festival on Sunday: Lake Street Dive canceled their appearance at Gasparilla Music Festival on Sunday "due to illness," according to an announcement on Instagram. The performers were replaced by Killer Mike and Big Boi. Refunds are not being issued after the cancellation. (subscription: tampabay.com, free: cltampa.com)
Tampa’s popular eBike Voucher program returning this spring: City of Tampa's eBike Voucher program is returning this year after a successful first run. Tampa is is giving away 260 vouchers which will rang from $1,000 to $3,000 toward an eBike purchase. Applications will open March 1 and run through March 15. (baynews9.com)
Two restaurant concepts headed to Seminole City Center in Pinellas: Fast-casual Mediterranean concept CAVA and Sugar Wing are headed to Seminole City Center at 11201 Park Boulevard, according to St. Pete Rising. Sugar Wing has locations in New York and New Jersey. No opening date is available at this time for either concept. (stpeterising.com)
Tampa Theatre hosts 25th annual Hollywood Awards Night March 10: Historic Tampa Theatre in downtown is hosting the 25th annual Hollywood Awards Night on Sunday, March 10 at 5:30 p.m. Guests will watch the 2024 Oscars in style. There will be games, prizes, free popcorn and soda, a cash bar, and a preshow screening. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office. Tampa Theatre is located at 711 N. Franklin St. (ospreyobserver.com)
Top local events today:
Gasparilla Music Festival at Julian B. Lane Park. (1 p.m.)
Florida's Historic African American Homes | Jada Wright-Greene Talk at Oxford Exchange. (3:30 p.m.)
Todd Barry at Side Splitters Comedy Club. (5 p.m.)
Sunday Family R & B Skate at United Skates of America. (5:30 p.m.)
Le Jazz at Donatello Italian Restaurant. (6:30 p.m.)
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