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Pig Jig returns, Tampa lost a beloved biker bar, conveyor belt sushi is here, and more local foodie news | Openings & Closings | Tampa

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Pig Jig returns, Tampa lost a beloved biker bar, conveyor belt sushi is here, and more local foodie news

Openings

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar On Sunday, Oct. 22, Kura Revolving Sushi Bar will make its Tampa debut at WestShore Plaza. The chain will also host a grand-opening celebration on Oct. 25, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and sushi plates priced as low as $3.55. As the name suggests, the new sushi concept centers around a two-layered conveyor belt system, which moves around the room and allows guests to choose from over 140 Japanese-style dishes as they pass by the table. Besides sushi, the menu offers various soups like ramen, udon and miso, as well as sides including dumplings, fried rice, tempura, and a fairly large dessert menu spanning items like mochi ice cream, sesame balls and cheesecake. With over 50 stores across the country, the 2,734-square foot WestShore Plaza space will be Kura’s first Tampa location and fourth in Florida. Between Sunday and Tuesday, Oct. 24. the new location will be open from noon to 9 p.m. Normal operating hours are 11 a.m. to 9:30 on weekdays, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. 214 Westshore Plaza #C-39, Tampa. Kurasushi.com—Colin Wolf

Cinnaholic After over a year of anticipation, one South Tampa dessert hotspot is finally ready to open its doors. Gourmet vegan bakery Cinnaholic opens on Friday, Oct. 27. It will offer $2 cinnamon rolls between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on opening day, although they will be limited to one per customer. While flavors like the classic Old Skool with vanilla frosting, the cookie dough-topped Cookie Monster and caramel apple pie are a constant on its menu, Cinnaholic is also dishing out fall-inspired pumpkin cheesecake rolls, too. And if you prefer a more unique cinnamon roll, you can always create your own by selecting a flavor of frosting—which range from banana cream, crème brûlée and strawberry to cream cheese and marshmallow—and toppings like brownie bits, chocolate sauce, cookie bites, peanut butter cups and walnuts. Besides loaded cinnamon buns, Cinnaholic also offers a variety of plant-based brownies, cookie dough and bite-sized “baby buns,” in addition to cinna-cakes and cookie cakes for parties. According to its website, all of its products are “100% vegan, dairy & lactose free, egg-free and cholesterol-free.” 927 S Howard Ave., Tampa. Cinnaholic.com

Blind Tiger After almost 10 years, the original Blind Tiger Coffee Roaster has outgrown its location. Owner Roberto Torres signed a new lease at 1823 E 7th Ave. a few months ago, where Blind Tiger has recently taken over the space formerly home to dive bar Boneyard, which closed last summer after nearly three decades in the historic district. Although it wasn’t slated to open until the end of this year, Blind Tiger 2.0 has made its debut right around the corner from its flagship store. The move nearly doubles the space for the coffee business, with 4,000 square feet. In addition to serving all of its expected coffee and breakfast bites, a rep for Blind Tiger told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay that the new space will also feature an upstairs speakeasy, which has not opened yet. 1823 E 7th Ave., Ybor City. blindtigercafe.com

Coming Soon

Han’s Hand Rolls & Ling’s Dumplings According to the Tampa Bay Business Journal, there’s construction happening on Cru Cellar’s recently-closed space and Zukku Sushi’s previous location. After these renovations, there will be enough room for Zukku Sushi 2.0 and its new sibling concepts Ling’s Dumplings and Han Hand Rolls. While renovations continue, Zukku Sushi will be temporarily located next to Bake’n Babes in Armature Works’ former Bento Asian Kitchen spot. It is unsure exactly when Ling’s Dumplings and Hans Hand Rolls will officially debut. Ferdian Jap, managing partner of the newly-launched Majestic Restaurant Group, tells TBBJ that dumplings have been in high demand from their customers. Jap recently created the new parent company that will manage all concepts under the Zukku umbrella, since the company is rapidly expanding. Han Hand Rolls on the other hand is an experimental sushi counter concept where customers will witness their orders being hand-rolled in front of them. Fresh fish and seaweed will be the star of its menu. 1910 N Ola Ave., Tampa. zukkusushi.com

Closings

Born Free Pub & Grill One of Tampa Bay’s best new music venues has abruptly closed after less than two years on the scene. On social media, Born Free Pub & Grill told followers that it has lost its lease and is closing doors this week. “We are not done with you Tampa. We will relocate to a bigger and better place and continue our mission as a home for underground arts of music and performance,” the post added. “Please keep an eye on this page as we will be needing our community’s help in the coming months.” Born Free—a biker bar located in Tampa’s Sulphur Springs neighborhood—quickly established itself as a prime venue for metal and hardcore. It hosted bands featuring members of Municipal Waste, up-and-coming bands in metal, and even tried-and-true independent favorites like Norman Westberg of Swans and Lydia Lunch. Tampa promoter Eliot Mayo of Locust Parade Booking has already launched a GoFundMe to help the Deens hit the ground running at a new, to-be-determined spot. 110 E Waters Ave., Tampa. @bornfreepubandgrill on Facebook —Ray Roa

Events

Herban Flow grand opening “Sober October,” where participants stop drinking alcohol for an entire month, started as a European charity-fundraiser trend, but some folks opt for the N/A life year-round. Whether it’s just for a few weeks or for life, newly-opened, Best of the Bay-winning N/A beverage shop Herban Flow is St. Pete’s new spot to browse dozens of zero-proof spirits, mocktails and non-alcoholic beer. Although it’s been open for a few months, the bottle shop celebrates its debut with a party and ribbon cutting ceremony alongside the St. Pete Chamber of Commerce, free drinks, complimentary snacks, raffles, giveaways, samples from different vendors and opening day discounts. And for all the alcohol-free stoners out there, Herban Flow also carries THC-infused beverages and CBD seltzers. “Celebrate with us, learn more about our mission, and discover the rich tapestry of flavors and benefits our range has to offer,” Herban Flow writes on social media. “Let’s raise a glass to new beginnings and the future of mindful drinking!” Head to the bottle shop’s website to browse its variety of unique drinks, which are organized into the categories: calm, balance, restore, immunity, digestion, sleep, digestion and energy. 6848 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Herbanflow.co

Pig Jig 2023 While some folks might attend the annual Pig Jig music and food festival for its stacked country and folk lineup—with headliners like Brad Paisley and Amanda Shire—its impressive spread of barbecue attracts local foodies, too. Just a few of its food vendors include Fuzzy’s Tacos, Graze, The Brisket Shoppe, Wicked Oak BBQ, Chill Bros Ice Cream and Aussie Grill. Per usual, there are upgrades including some that grant ticket holders access to the giant pit BBQ competition that’s been a hallmark of Tampa Pig Jig since 2021 when it started as a backyard get together where friends raised money to help their buddy pay for his treatment for the rare and debilitating kidney disease Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). To date, according to a press release, the nonprofit has raised more than $5 million dollars for NephCure Kidney International, the only nonprofit organization supporting research, improving treatment and finding a cure for FSGS. 1001 N Blvd., Tampa.tampapigjig.com —Ray Roa Savor St. Pete The best way to discover your new favorite St. Pete restaurant returns to The ‘Burg in a few weeks. This two-day celebration of local food, wine and craft beer takes place each fall, but happens at a brand new venue this year. The 11th installment of Savor St. Pete (stylized “SAVOR”) heads to Vinoy Park on Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 4-5. The festival will take place under large tents that span 40,000 square feet, with scenic views of Tampa Bay and a wide variety of food and drink samples to choose from. Tickets to each day of the festival run between $105-$135, with the pricier VIP admission offering an extra hour of sampling, access to an exclusive lounge and VIP-only drinks. Both ticket tiers include a few festival souvenirs and unlimited tastings from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Two Tampa Bay-based concepts that will be present at next month’s Savor St. Pete festival include chic rooftop bar Sal y Mar and newly-opened Mediterranean spot Allelo. Although the rest of the lineup hasn’t been released yet, we hope local restaurants like Sculley’s, Bavaro’s, Bolay, Tryst, Birch & Vine and Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille return to this year’s festival, too. 701 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. savortheburg.com ICYMI

Pasta Packs, a Tampa-based scratch kitchen, launches weekend lunch and nationwide shipping If you’re not familiar with Pasta Packs, each of its readymade kits comes with detailed instructions and takes no longer than 10 minutes to assemble. When it comes to labor-intensive dishes like the short rib tagliatelle—which requires six hours of braising time—it’s definitely worth the $47 for a ready-made pasta kit that makes two (sometimes three) servings. And with Pasta Packs’ recent partnership with gourmet shipping company Goldbelly, Italian food-lovers on the other side of the country can now enjoy these homemade dishes (although local customers can still pick their orders up from its Tampa headquarters.) While Pasta Packs has expanded to feed patrons throughout the country, Nic and Greg have also started to offer a unique experience that only customers in Tampa Bay have access to. The Bryons recently opened Pasta Packs’ doors for casual dine-in service and now serves lunch from noon-4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. While Pasta Packs classics like its pappardelle bolognese, creamy gnocchi with asparagus and cacio de pepe will always be available to order in to-go form, Nic says that his weekend lunch menu tends to ebb and flow with his creative direction, seasonal flavors and whatever unique ingredients are available in his kitchen. 4334 S Manhattan Ave., Tampa. pastapacks.com

Flor Fina, inside Ybor City’s Hotel Haya, has new lunch and brunch offerings, including a chorizo meatball sandwich ( creamy manchego cheese and an oregano crunch in-between two pieces of ciabatta), watermelon tofu bowl (served with seasoned rice, avocado, edamame, cucumber, radish, shaved red onion, lime and sesame), ceviche, and a “Cazuela de Almuerza” featuring a choice of smoked beef brisket, mojo pork, or marinated chicken and served with yellow rice pilaf, black beans, pickled red onion, avocado, napa slaw and pickled fresno chile. Two new cocktails also hit the menu. Flor Fina is open Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for lunch. Dinner service is available Tuesday-Saturday from 5 p.m.-10 p.m., with brunch offered Saturday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and the restaurant’s semi-private Roosevelt Room is available by reservation. 1412 E 7th Ave., Ybor City. hotelhaya.com

Hale’s Blackbrick—a modern Chinese restaurant adjacent to Raymond James Stadium—recently launched its fall menu and its full of comforting favorites like Sichuan-style lobster, a 40-ounce Tomahawk steak with black bean sauce, stir fried lotus root, truffle fried rice and Kung Pao bison. A six-course fall tasting menu costs $85 each with the option to add a wine pairing. The Asian-fusion concept is approaching its one year anniversary, so guests can soon expect a variety of festivities and specials to launch within the next few months. 812 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa. halesblackbrick.com

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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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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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