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Clearwater Brewing says goodbye, new ‘Top Chef’ restaurant debuts, and more Tampa Bay foodie news | Food News | Tampa

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August 28, 2023

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St. Pete’s Green Bench Brewing is one of the dozens of Florida-based breweries at TBBW’s “Halfway There” party this weekend.

Openings

St. Petersburg Distillery’s Spirit Garden St. Petersburg Distillery has been producing locally-made spirits out of its Warehouse Arts District space for almost a decade, but its about to debut a brand new, late-night hotspot to help kick off Labor Day weekend. “Be the first to experience St. Petersburg Distillery’s new Spirit Garden. With almost 10 years of distilling, we want to welcome everyone to enjoy great company, great food, and of course great spirits,” the business writes on social media. In addition to Italian eats from newly-opened, on-site restaurant Cala, and craft cocktails from the distillery, this outdoor lounge will also feature a plethora of shaded outdoor seating, interactive games, and a stage for live music. A free RSVP is required to attend its grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 1 and can be made directly on its website. Specializing in pizza, pasta and focaccia bread, Cala is an Italian restaurant that recently opened adjacent to the distillery. While the two businesses are separate entities, they both share the Spirit Garden courtyard. Also sharing the St. Petersburg Distillery’s massive Warehouse Arts District property is Chad Mize’s new gallery Space (stylized “SPACE”), which will also be home to Indie Flea’s upcoming market season. 800 31st St S, St. Petersburg. stpetersburgdistillery.com

Amendment XXI Known for his various appearances on “Top Chef,” longtime Tampa Bay restauranter Fabio Viviani has debuts his latest culinary concept. Amendment XXI quietly opened in Westshore Plaza earlier this week, adjacent to other popular South Tampa concepts Bourbon Street Cafe, Seasons 52 and Maggiano’s Little Italy. Boasting a contemporary menu of “refined bites and booze,” this new Westshore Plaza restaurant specializes in Italian-inspired cuisine that Viviani is known for. Entrees on Amendment XXI’s dinner menu include dry-aged ribeyes, beer-braised mussels, grilled branzino, braised pork shank with citrus Polenta and mint chimichurri, and pizzas topped with prosciutto, truffle honey, mozzarella and arugula. “Named for the 21st amendment to the United States Constitution, which repealed the ban on the manufacturing, distribution and consumption of alcohol nationwide, Amendment XXI takes beverage inspiration from the Prohibition Era and blends it seamlessly with the mouthwatering food of visionary international chef, Fabio Viviani,” a press release says. The newly-opened restaurant hosts a VIP Grand Opening Celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 13. 204 Westshore Plaza, Tampa. amendmentxxi.com

Closings

Clearwater Brewing Company Pinellas county just lost one of its craft breweries. Clearwater Brewing Company, located in the Old Clearwater Bay neighborhood at 1700 N Fort Harrison Ave., took to social media to announce the unfortunate news. “It is with great sadness that we announce that we are closing Clearwater Brewing Company effective immediately,” the brewery wrote on social media earlier this week. “ We thank all of our customers, staff, and the City of Clearwater for your patronage and support over the last few years.” On commercial real estate website Loopnet.com, Clearwater Brewing Company’s 1,736 square-foot parcel is listed for $825,000. In addition to the building and its outdoor seating space, the listing also includes its ” 3 BBL Brewing System, multiple fermentation tanks, and a comprehensive cooling system.” Although its closure is effective immediately, its real estate listing has been online for the past several months. Keep your eyes peeled at 1700 N Fort Harrison Ave. to get the first look at the new business that may replace Clearwater Brewing Company. FHR Commercial Realty’s Eric Perkins told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay that he’s in communication with “several interested buyers.” 1700 N Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater.

Events

TBBW’s ‘Halfway There’ Celebration Each spring, Tampa Bay brewers celebrate the best our local craft beer industry has to offer during Tampa Bay Beer Week, but beer lovers can get a little taste of that celebration this weekend in St. Pete. Tampa Bay Beer Week organizers and the Tampa Bay Brewer’s Alliance host a “Halfway There” party at The Coliseum, featuring dozens of breweries from every corner of the Sunshine State. Just a handful of participating breweries include local heavy hitters like Magnanimous, Woven Water, King State, and Green Bench alongside out-of-towners like Miami’s Tripping Animals, Dade City Brew House and Pompano Beach-based Odd Breed Wild Ale. Tickets to this beer-centric gig include unlimited samples from 60-plus breweries, as well as access to a few food trucks (although the price of food isn’t included). There’s also an afternoon Tampa Bay Rays game happening just a few blocks away that day, and “Halfway There” would certainly make one hell of a pregame. According to its organizers, this weekend’s party is their primary fundraiser—“attendance is the best way to help us make TBBW bigger and better each year. ” 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Eventbrite.com Top Nada food truck grand opening Fans of “Nuyorican street food” will soon have a local food truck dishing out unique empanadas and chopped cheeses throughout Tampa Bay. After a year and a half of existing solely as a pop-up, Top Nada debuts its new food truck in Seminole Heights this weekend. Common Dialect Beerworks hosts the soon-to-open food truck on Saturday, Aug. 26 from noon-6 p.m., where bumpin’ reggaeton music and a raffle will welcome its first customers. Top Nada makes its food truck debut at the same place where it took home the first prize for “Best Traditional Empanada” at the Tampa Bay Empanada Festival earlier this year. The pop-up’s classic beef and cheese empanada captivated festival goers— a classic item that will definitely be on the food truck’s menu, alongside other dishes like chopped cheeses and loaded fries. Other empanada flavors that Top Nada founder Adam Ayala will dish out at this weekend’s grand opening includes “The Rude Bwoy” with marinated chicken and homemade jerk sauce, “The Birdy Mac” stuffed with buffalo mac and cheese and ” The Bubba Gump” complete with Gulf shrimp and a garlic creole dipping sauce. 5023 N Florida Ave., Tampa. @topnadaofficial on Instagram Saigon Night Market’s Mid-Autumn Festival Most folks know about the Lunar New Year celebration that happens each winter, but millions of people throughout East and Southeast Asia celebrate another holiday in the fall to honor the harvest season and the autumn equinox. Clearwater’s Saigon Night Market—a weekly event packed with dozens of street food-inspired vendors and karaoke—hosts a local rendition of the widely-celebrated Mid-Autumn Festival next month in Pinellas Park. England Brothers Park hosts this weekend-long festival on Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 16-17. Saturday’s festivities will run from 3 p.m.-9 p.m. while Sunday’s party happens from 2 p.m.-9 p.m. Both days will feature DJs and cultural performances—including the iconic lion dance—in the park’s bandshell, dozens of vendors specializing in Vietnamese, Laotian, Cambodian, Filipino and Chinese fare, a pho eating contest and bounce houses and face painters for the kiddos. 5010 81st Ave. N, Pinellas Park. @saigonnightmarket on Instagram

ICYMI

RIP, Publix hurricane cakes It’s the end of an era for Lakeland-based grocer Publix. The company, which will make a cake for just about anything unless your a transgender person or a graduate who finished “Summa Cum Laude,” said in a statement that it has instructed bakers not to make hurricane-themed cakes, or “hurricakes,” as not to “make light” of natural disasters. In a statement that was actually posted to the company’s website last year, but just recently surfaced on social media, Publix said that while they enjoy “finding ways to delight them with their favorite Publix items as they prepare for uncertainty,” the cakes will no longer be made. “Our associates make every effort to support our customers during weather events. Often times, this includes finding ways to delight them with their favorite Publix items as they prepare for uncertainty,” said the company. “For these requests in particular, it is our company policy to not produce bakery cakes that would make light of a natural disaster. We have sent communications to our stores reminding them of our policy.” It’s tough to say exactly when these viral desserts first started popping up on social media. Some of the earliest images of “hurricakes” appear around 2019, as Hurricane Dorian headed towards Florida. —Colin Wolf

Changes at Seminole Heights restaurant Coasis include daytime service and expanded hours Earlier this year, St. Pete-based chef and owner of Three Generations food truck Melissa “Melly” Gardner opened her first brick and mortar with partner Brandi Gergle. Coasis recently launched the first phase of its opening and is finally ready to roll out a brand new menu and operating hours. “We’re finally ready to launch phase two of Coasis,” Gardner tells Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. “We are seeing that breakfast and lunch is more popular than dinner service, and that our customers are asking for lower price points and more casual options.” Starting on Thursday, Sept. 7 (although it may soft launch a few days earlier), Coasis will offer breakfast and lunch service from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, brunch from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sundays, and remain closed on Mondays. In addition to expanded hours and service, Gardner says her and Gergle are also adding 50 extra seats both indoors and outdoors, hanging several TVs throughout the restaurant and constructing a bar on its back patio. New items that patrons can expect when Coasis launches breakfast and dinner service include its Lil’ Nebraska breakfast plate with bacon, eggs and potatoes, a variety of omelets, sandwiches, burgers, loaded waffles and salads, alongside approachable daytime cocktails like mimosas and spritzers. 7701 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa. @coasistampa on Instagram

Buddy Brew’s new cafe inside the Judy Genshaft Honors College at Tampa’s University of South Florida campus celebrated its grand opening on Monday, Aug. 21. It’s now open Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Two popular beer-centric businesses celebrate their anniversaries in Tampa this weekend. Tampa Heights’ Woven Water Brewing (456 W Columbus Dr.) has new merch and beer collaborations for sale all weekend-long, while King State (520 E Floribraska Ave.) hosts a party on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 7 p.m.-midnight for its 4th birthday—complete with drink specials, a new coffee release and a DJ.

Popular Cuban restaurant and dessert hotspot Flan Factory—located at 1718 N Nebraska Ave. on the outskirts of Ybor City—recently unveiled its new dining room and lounge space, virtually doubling its capacity. “Although we have more seats, we will still have a small kitchen where everything is made from scratch, so we appreciate your patience while we keep up with orders and demand,” the restaurant writes on social media.

American restaurant Willa’s (1700 W Fig St.) was recently named one of “The South’s Best New Restaurants Of 2023” by popular magazine Southern Living. The publication praises its modern comfort fare, in addition to its owners’ commitment to “transparent pay structure, company-supported insurance, a tip share, and paid time off.” Willa’s was one of two Florida restaurants that made the cut, alongside Coral Gables-based contemporary Chinese concept Zitz Sum.

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Tampa Shuffle’s six-year anniversary weekend kicks off with Women In Music showcase | Tampa

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March 13, 2024

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Ari Chi, who plays Shuffle in Tampa, Florida on March 15, 2024.

Kicking off Shuffle’s weekend-long, six-year anniversary party, Seek the Light Media—a woman-owned media company run by Creative Loafing Tampa Bay contributor Yvonne Gougelet—is hosting its first-ever Women In Music Showcase this weekend.

A press release notes that along with March being National Women’s Month, the acoustic-based event—which includes a set from uke-weilding songwriter Ari Chi—was partially inspired by the need to raise awareness around a constant lack of diversity on gig lineups.

There’s no cover to get into the Women In Music Showcase happening on Friday, March 15, but donations to keep Tampa’s beloved woman-owned shuffleboard hotspot up and running will be greatly appreciated.

To close out its anniversary weekend, Shuffle—located at 2612 N Tampa St.—welcomes Lauris Vidal, his one-man band, a special “Tom Waits giving a hug to Paul Simon” vocal style, along with Tribal Style—the reggae roots outfit that came up in the Southern California scene before becoming a staple in the Bay area.

There’s no cover for any of the Shuffle six-year anniversary concerts happening Friday-Saturday, March 15-16 at Tampa Shuffle.
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Congresswoman secures $5.5 million for St. Pete projects • St Pete Catalyst

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9 months ago

March 13, 2024

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Six local projects that encompass everything from uplifting South St. Petersburg communities to clean energy initiatives will benefit from U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor’s federal appropriations success.

The congresswoman recently secured $14 million in area Community Priority Grants, with $5.5 million directly benefitting St. Petersburg organizations. Castor was particularly proud of receiving $1.5 million – her full ask – for the Enoch Davis Center.

The facility at 111 18^th Ave. S. is named after a prominent local civil rights activist. Mayor Ken Welch called the center “vital but dated” when he announced plans in May 2023 to transform it into a state-of-the-art community hub.

“I love that one because I’m at the Enoch Davis Center a lot,” Castor told the Catalyst. “Those modern, up-to-date community centers are more important than ever.”

The federal grant will fund assessment, pre-construction and energy-efficiency costs. Welch previously noted the facility’s expansive upgrades will support neighborhood health and safety and provide “technology and tools to excel in our competitive 21^st-century economy.”

Castor explained that the Inflation Reduction Act also allows local governments and organizations to receive rebates for sustainability efforts, like solar panels. “When you help the city save money, you help our neighbors save money, too,” she said.

“So, you’re going to see those kinds of investments … really ramp up,” Castor added. “And boy, do we need it – because our electric bills are out of sight.”

She also secured over $1.1 million for the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. The agency will use the money to convert its bus fleet to electric motors.

The federal funding will also help PSTA electrify its St. Petersburg Pier tram system. Castor called it a “great demonstration” of clean energy benefits due to the vehicles’ “high profile.”

“I was out there on The Pier about a week and a half ago, and they run all the time,” she said. “They’re gas-powered. And if you’re sitting behind the engine, it’s not great.”

From left, PSTA CEO Brad Miller and Congresswoman Kathy Castor discuss the SunRunner service with local resident and frequent rider Christopher Winters. Photo by Ashley Morales.

The University of South Florida St. Petersburg emerged as a big winner in the grant cycle. The Coastal Resilience Data Visualization Center at the College of Marine Science and the Disrupt Human Trafficking Data Project will each receive $963,000.

Coastal Resilience Center officials will use the funding for scientific planning, threat simulations and public outreach activities. Castor noted the city and state are particularly vulnerable to more frequent and intense storms and sea-level rise.

In addition, the nation experienced the hottest February in recorded history. Castor said people need up-to-date information on where to build and live safely.

“Hopefully, this informs policymakers to help them steer development away from the most dangerous areas,” she said. “It comes back to how people are feeling in their pocketbooks, with insurance costs. We really have to give people better tools and a better understanding of what a changing climate will mean for them.”

USFSP’s Trafficking in Person’s (TIP) Risk to Resilience Research Lab will use the Community Grant funding to develop a statewide data repository called TIPSTR. The program will assist law-enforcement investigations, mitigate gaps in victim services, develop prevention programs and help discern the problem’s magnitude.

An $850,000 grant will support the Deuces Rising development, formerly the Sankofa project. It will provide 24 homeownership opportunities along the 22^nd Street South (the Deuces) corridor for those earning below 80% of the area median income.

The public subsidy for each unit in the long-discussed development is just under $500,000. Castor said she “thought it was worthwhile to try to help lower the cost of the affordable housing portion.”

“This may turn out to be a one-two punch,” Castor added. “It (funding) is not at the level I sought. If it will qualify next year, I may come back and try to do another tranche for that.”

The Pinellas County Urban League will receive $81,130 for new computers and updated technological infrastructure. The goal is to increase reliable digital access to bolster economic opportunities in underserved communities.

Castor called the Urban League one of her “most valuable partners” in St. Pete. She said organizational leadership relayed their struggle to keep pace with continuously evolving technology.

Castor said securing the funding was easy as it aligned with congressional economic development initiatives. She also noted that the Urban League plays a prominent role in lowering local electricity costs by helping low-income residents weatherize their homes.

“The summers are so hot and go on for a longer period of time, and that impacts you if you work outside and want to enjoy our beautiful Sunshine City,” Castor said. “I don’t hear the climate skeptics that I used to … because the economics of it are right in front of them.”

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor was named the American Council on Renewable Energy’s Renewable Energy Champion in March 2023. Photo provided.

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Over 20 St. Patrick’s Day parties happening in Tampa Bay in 2024 | Tampa

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March 12, 2024

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Over 20 St. Patrick’s Day parties happening in Tampa Bay in 2024

St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner once again, and it’s always the best excuse to get a little buck-wild in between the forced romance of Valentine’s Day and the moral obligation of Easter and Mother’s Day. Dozens of bars, restaurants and other venues throughout Tampa Bay are throwing a wide range of parties, street festivals, brunches and even kid-friendly festivities to celebrate the beloved drinking holiday—and here are the best 20-ish celebrations we could find.

Did we miss your St. Patrick’s Day party? Submit your event to Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s calendar, then email [email protected] to be added to this event roundup.

The ‘Biggest’ St. Paddy’s Day Party Palm Harbor’s go-to deli hosts a full week of food specials and live entertainment to commemorate its favorite holiday—from drinking tunes from The Irish Ramblers to bagpipe performances and traditional Irish step dance. Indulge in classic Lucky Dill dishes like its reuben egg rolls, hot pastrami sandwiches and corned beef and cabbage, plus whiskey tastings and giveaways on select days. Tuesday-Sunday, March 12-17. No cover. Various times. Lucky Dill Deli, 33180 US Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor. @LuckyDillDeli on Facebook

21st Annual MacPatrick Fest South Tampa hotspot MacDinton’s Irish Pub has been hosting its multi-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration for the past 21 years, and that just may be the median age of partygoers at 2024’s installment this weekend. Each day features its own drink specials, themes and giveaways, but Sunday’s “Green Kegs” breakfast, open bar and live entertainment is certainly the fest’s finale. Thursday-Sunday, March 14-17. 11 a.m.-3 a.m. $15 & up. MacDinton’s Irish Pub, 405 S Howard Ave., Tampa. macdintons.com

St. Paddy’s Punk & Roll Cage Brewing hosts its own mini-fest featuring over 15 local musicians that will take turns sharing its outdoor stage this weekend, plus booze-friendly eats courtesy of Kraken Joe’s Pizza. Friday-Sunday, March 15-17. Various times. No cover (RSVP encouraged.) Cage Brewing, 2001 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg. cagebrewing.com

St. Patrick’s Weekend & Irish Coffee Stout Release Move over green beer, there’s a new holiday brew in town. Crooked Thumb Brewery releases its exclusive Irish Coffee Stout, plus live music and food trucks all weekend-long. Friday-Sunday, March 15-17. Various times. No cover. Crooked Thumb Brewery, 555 10th Ave S, Safety Harbor. crookedthumbbrew.com.

Sips & Shenanigans Brunch Get some grub before Tampa’s River O’Green festival at Melting Pot Social’s special holiday brunch, complete with bottomless green mimosas, corned beef and cabbage and other classic brunch fare. Saturday, March 16. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $40. Melting Pot Social, 105 West Tyler St., Tampa. meltingpotsocial.com

Corey Avenue Street Party 2024’s rendition of this annual block party coincides with one of its longtime sponsors, Swigwam Beach Bar, but this all-day St. Patrick’s Day gig will definitely continue throughout Corey Avenue’s 300 Block. Soggy Bottom Boys, Beach Rats and Full Throttle provide entertainment. Saturday, March 16. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. No cover. 300 Block of Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach. @SwigwamBeachBar on Facebook.

St. Patrick’s Day Party & Mini-golf Tournament Largo’s resident farm and petting zoo hosts way more than kid’s birthday parties, as evidenced by its debut St. Patrick’s Day celebration this weekend. Flex your putting skills at its mini-golf tournament or relax with a beer and plate of corned beef and cabbage. Saturday, March 16. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. No cover (farm tours cost $10 per person). DK Farms & Gardens, 1750 Lake Ave SE, Largo. dkfarmsandgardens.com

Get Lucky Block Party Whiskey shots out of an ice luge and an open bar from 5 p.m.-7p.m. are the main draws of Bar HWRD’s holiday banger, which can either be a launching pad or end cap for a night of partying in South Tampa. Saturday, March 16. 5 p.m.-3 a.m. $10-$20. Bar HWRD, 302 South Howard Ave., Tampa. barhwrdtampa.com

River O’Green The City of Tampa’s family-friendly river-dyeing party returns to Curtis Hixon Park this weekend with kid activities, live entertainment, food trucks and green beer (for the parents.) Saturday, March 16. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. No cover. Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Dr., Tampa. tampasdowntown.com

St. Patrick’s Day Bash by the Beach This beach-adjacent hotel hosts a night filled with whiskey tastings, perfectly poured pints of Guinness, live music and Irish-themed cocktails. 7Saturday-Sunday, March 16-17. Noon-8 p.m. No cover, Eventbrite RSVP recommended. Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, 100 Coronado Dr.,Clearwater. wyndhamgrandclearwater.com

2nd Annual Paddyfest Perhaps one of the most—if not the most—kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebrations returns to the heart of St. Pete this weekend, with tons of activities and entertainment in tow. Paddyfest St. Pete hosts a multitude of festivities including dozens of local vendors, food trucks slinging both Irish and American fare, whiskey tastings, a dedicated kids zone, live music and dancing, a wide variety of brews on tap and athletic performances from FSA Highland, a Florida-based organization that specializes in traditional Scottish sports like shot put, caber toss and sheaf toss.
Saturday-Sunday, March 16-17. Noon-9 p.m. No cover. Williams Park, 330 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. paddyfeststpete.com

Mary Margaret’s St. Patrick’s Weekend This Central Avenue-adjacent bar offers Irish vibes year-round, but they’re usually kicked up a notch during its weekend-long party, which includes live music, bagpipers, specials like corned beef and cabbage and tons of Guinness to wash it all down. Saturday-Sunday, March 16-17. 9 a.m.-3 a.m. No cover. 29 3rd St. N, St. Petersburg. marymargarets.com

St. Patrick’s Weekend Both days of Slizzy Mcgees’ annual party features live music from Flo-Raw and Stealing Crowns, local food trucks, specials on traditional Irish fare and of course, tons of booze. Saturday-Sunday, March 16-17. 11 a.m.-3 a.m. No cover. Slizzy Mcgee’s, 1159 62nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. @Slizzymcgees on Facebook

St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl This bar crawl throughout The ‘Burg kicks off at Welcome to the Farm and continues at various neighboring bars in downtown St. Pete. Ticket holders get drinks at each stop, access to food specials and specialty, holiday-themed cocktails. Sunday, March 17. $9.99 & up. Welcome To The Farm, 242 1st Ave. N St Petersburg. pubcrawls.com

St. Patrick’s Day Open Mic Night A nice, sober or low-key option for St. Patrick’s Day if barhopping and late nights isn’t your jam. RSVPs are recommended for this free-to-attend open mic night with craft beer, wine and kava available for purchase.
Sunday, March 17. 3 p.m.-8 p.m. No cover. The Village Courtyard, Beach Boulevard South Gulfport. @villagecourtyard on Facebook

Flanagan’s St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival Billed as one of the “largest St. Patrick’s Day festivals in Florida,” Flanagan’s annual party features a full lineup of music and entertainment from noon-8 p.m. and lots of flowing green beer. Sunday, March 17. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. No cover. Flanagan’s Irish Pub, 465 Main St., Dunedin. @flanagansirishpub on Facebook

8th Annual Block Party If you aren’t ready to stop drinking after Paddyfest at Williams Park, then head to The Galley’s annual festivity complete with live music, plenty of Guinness, whiskey and Irish food specials. Sunday, March 17. 11:30 a.m.-3 a.m. No cover. The Galley, 27 4th Street N , St. Petersburg. @TheGalleyDTSP on Facebook

Sober St. Patrick’s Day No hangover, no problem. This Clearwater kava house hosts a laid-back holiday party filled with N/A drink specials and screenings of St. Patrick’s Day-themed movies. Sunday, March 18. 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover. Kava House Brand, 11141 US Highway 19 N #408 Clearwater. kavahousebrand.com

St. Patrick’s Day at Caddy’s on the Beach Caddy’s locations on Indian Rocks Beach (20025 Gulf Blvd.), Madeira Beach (14080 Gulf Blvd.), Treasure Island (9000 W Gulf Blvd.) and Johns Pass (190 Boardwalk PI.) all host their own holiday parties with cheap drinks, raffles, giveaways, live entertainment and free green tea shots for anyone rocking the color of the evening. Sunday, March 17. 11 a.m.-1 a.m. No cover. Various locations. caddys.com

O’Briens Irish Pub’s annual St. Patrick’s Event Step dancers, bagpipers and local acts like Noodles Magoo, The Headbang, Wyndbreakers and Nicaea provide the entertainment this weekend at Carollwood’s O’Briens Irish Pub, which just celebrated its 33rd anniversary. Sunday, March 17. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. $20. O’Briens Irish Pub, 15435 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa. obrienspubstampa.com

O’Maddy’s Annual Waterfront Party Waterfront gulfport pub O’Maddy’s hosts one of the most popular St. Patrick’s Day parties each March, and 2024’s rendition offers plenty of flowing green beer, Irish fare and music from Pete & Dean Trio, Horses Wild and The Horny Toads. Sunday, March 17. 10 a.m.-midnight. No cover. O’Maddy’s Bar & Grille, 5405 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport. @omaddys on Facebook

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