Tampa Today News: Sal Y Mar Midtown NYE Masquerade Ball + Wander Franco Disappears
Tampa Today News: Sal Y Mar Midtown NYE Masquerade Ball + Wander Franco Disappears
Everything you need to know happening in town.
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Today’s weather: High 68 and low 57. Cloudy conditions.
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Featured Business: The Left Bank Bistro
The Left Bank Bistro is offering a special menu to ring in NYE 2024. The Left Bank Bistro is French restaurant and gathering place for friends and meeting new ones, for sipping coffee and cocktails on the patio while enjoying great conversations; or dining in the house on one of their chef's delicious creations. Call to make reservations at (727) 256-1691. The restaurant is located at 1225 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Visit them online at theleftbankbistro.com.
Top stories in town:
Sal Y Mar at Midtown Tampa hosting NYE Masquerade Ball: Celebrate New Year's 2024 incognito with the NYE Masquerade Ball at Sal Y Mar rooftop bar and restaurant located at Midtown Tampa on Sunday, Dec. 31 from 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Tickets are now available online and all tiers include live entertainment as well as a flow of libations and a champagne toast, as well as a great view of fireworks from the roof. (carloseats.com)
Investigation underway after Plant City Christmas Day shooting leaves one person dead: An investigation is underway after someone was shot and killed in Plant City on Christmas Day. The incident happened at a house on Louisiana Street Near S Gordon Street, according to police. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact authorities. (wtsp.com)
St. Pete Comic Con returns January 2024: St. Pete Comic Con will be returning next year to The Burg from Jan. 6-7, 2024 at The Coliseum. Guests can enjoy over 50 hours of programming as well as a cosplay contest, makeup and SFX competition, TikTok Film Festival and more. Voice actors as well as artists are planned from Monster High, Bleach, Sonic The Hedgehog and more. Tickets are now available online and start at $20. The Coliseum is located at 535 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. (ilovetheburg.com)
Wander Franco disappears in Dominican Republic amid investigation: Tampa Bay Rays Shortstop Wander Franco has gone missing in the Dominican Republic. Franco is accused of having a relationship with a minor. Franco is under investigation both in the Dominican Republic and with Major League Baseball (MLB). Two raids to find Franco have been unsuccessful by authorities in the Dominican Republic. (si.com)
La Segunda Bakery named no. 1 bakery in Florida: Tampa’s iconic La Segunda Bakery was ranked on the list of the best bakeries in the U.S.A. this year, winning the state of Florida. The list was compiled by a community of cooks with Taste of Home magazine. La Segunda's Ybor City location is at 2512 N 15th St. and the popular bakery now has 2 more locations as well as Cuban bread at select Publix locations throughout Tampa. (espnswfl.com, tasteofhome.com)
Top events in town:
Hott Wheels Wednesdays at Outpost Tampa Yard. (5 p.m.)
S’mores by the Fire at Armature Works. (5 p.m.)
Game Night w/Heritage Dim Sum at Felicitous. (5:30 p.m.)
Wine Wednesday at Cru Cellars. (6 p.m.)
St. Pete Sip & Paint Celebration Presented By: Wine & Canvas Tampa at Grand Central Brewhouse. (6 p.m.)
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