Tampa Today News: Ten Rooms Concept Coming To Ybor + Little Philly St. Pete
Everything to know happening in town.
Happy Friday and welcome to March! I’m Carlos Hernandez, your host explaining all things about what’s happening in the Tampa Bay area including local news, events, and more.
Today’s weather: High 79 and low 66. Cloudy.
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Top local stories:
Ten Rooms multi-experience concept opening soon in Ybor City: Ten Rooms, a multi-experience concept, is opening this spring in Ybor City with upscale dining, two bars, a retail shop, café and more. The partners behind the project are Ro Patel, a Tampa Bay food & beverage veteran known for Ciro’s Speakeasy, Anise Global Gastro Bar and more, and Zach Pace, an experienced restaurant operator and sommelier who has been involved with two acclaimed San Francisco restaurants. (carloseats.com)
Roof collapses at Port Tampa Bay warehouse building: The roof at a warehouse building at Port Tampa Bay collapsed on Friday. The impacted building is at 2802 Guy N Verger Blvd. No one was injured in the incident according to Tampa Fire Rescue. (fox13news.com)
Royal Caribbean announces upcoming vacation options from Tampa: It’ is never too early to start planning your next vacation. Royal Caribbean has announced new vacation options from Tampa coming in 2025. The Enchantment of the Seas is coming back to Tampa for 2025 as well as Rhapsody of the Seas and Grandeur of the Seas for 2025-26. (wfla.com, royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com)
Philadelphia-inspired sandwich shop coming soon to downtown St. Pete: Little Philly is a new concept coming to downtown St. Petersburg at 2063 Central Ave. The concept is owned by Sean Ford who is a Philadelphia transplant to Florida as well as St. Pete local Renaud Cowez. The two have worked together in the past. A variety of sandwiches will be on the menu including one featuring homemade Cheez Whiz. (stpeterising.com)
St. Pete Beach theatre gets new ownership: The Beach Theatre in St. Pete Beach at 315 Corey Ave. has new owners, according to St. Pete Catalyst. The business has reportedly been acquired by Ronald and Sissy Hockman for $1 million. The new owners plan to renovate the concept into a state theater while keeping its theater running. (stpetecatalyst.com)
Events in town this weekend:
Friday, March 1
1st Friday Live & Local at Straz Center for the Performing Arts. (6 p.m.)
Tampa Maker's Market at Angry Chair Brewing. (6 p.m.)
The Ultimate Brew 2024 at Tampa Bay Brewing Company. (6 p.m.)
Apes of the State at Hooch and Hive. (7 p.m.)
First Friday Wine Tasting at La Vid Wines. (7 p.m.)
Saturday, March 2
The 54th Annual Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts at Julian B. Lane Park. (9 a.m.)
2nd Annual BBQ & Blues Festival at Tropicana Field. (noon)
2024 Florida Brewers Guild Craft Beer Festival at Sulphur Springs Water Towe. (1 p.m.)
The VCRs - 80s Night at Wild Rover Brewing Company. (7 p.m.)
Park & Shrek: Rave Party at Park & Rec DTSP. (9 p.m.)
Sunday, March 3
The 54th Annual Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts at Julian B. Lane Park. (10 a.m.)
Cellar DJ Brunch at Bouzy. (11 a.m.)
Taste of Carrollwood at Carrollwood Village Park. (11 a.m.)
Deadmau5 at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center. (11 a.m.)
Sunday Jazz with "The Crew" at The Floridian Social. (6 p.m.)
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-Carlos Hernandez