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St. Pete says bye to Biff Burger, hello to Good Intentions vegan restaurant, plus more Tampa Bay foodie news

The much-anticipated Babushka’s opens soon in South Tampa.

By Kyla Fields and Stephanie Powers

Dec 3, 2021

Coming soon Babushka’s Temple Terrace Russian restaurant Babushka’s is set to open its second location in South Tampa on Dec. 15...

St. Pete's Biff Burger, which will see all its assets sold off at auction.

18 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this week

Bring a mask.

By Ray Roa, Josh Bradley and Stephanie Powers

Weezer, which plays day two of 97X Next Big Thing at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida on Dec. 4, 2021

Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival happening all weekend at AMC Westshore

The four-day festival runs until Sunday evening.

By Ray Roa

Matt E. Lee (L) and Tom DeGeorge in 'Hot Dog Party A Documentary.'

Events

The Sister-Mothers of Gulfport

@ Studio Grand Central & The Off-Central Players

Sat., Dec. 4, 8 p.m., Thu., Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Dec. 10, 8 p.m., Sat., Dec. 11, 8 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 12, 3 p.m.

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News & Views

Interim TPD Police Chief Ruben "Butch" Delgado gives a virtual presentation about SAFE.

By Justin Garcia

Dec 2, 2021

Tampa police change controversial 'crime free multi-housing' program, but some remain skeptical

Campbell Park on Dec. 2, 2021, before St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman announced his decision on who will develop the Tropicana Field site.

Dec 2, 2021

St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman picks Midtown Group to redevelop Tropicana Field

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Arts & Entertainment

The Dude Perfect tour features popular segments from the YouTube channel.

Dec 3, 2021

YouTube famous 'Dude Perfect' dudes are coming to Tampa this summer

Antonio Brown, Mike Edwards, suspended by NFL for COVID-19 protocol violations

By Carter Brantley

Dec 2, 2021

Antonio Brown, Mike Edwards, suspended by NFL for COVID-19 protocol violations

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Food & Drink

Service, menu and ambience make sweet harmony at Tampa’s Rome & Fig

By Jon Palmer Claridge

Dec 3, 2021

Service, menu and ambience make sweet harmony at Tampa’s Rome & Fig

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Dec 1, 2021

St. Pete's forthcoming Central Park food hall announces new tenants, including Speaks Clam Bar and Kojo

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Music

Iron Maiden at Amalie Arena on June 11, 2017.

Dec 3, 2021

Iron Maiden will close its 2022 tour in Tampa next fall

Keith Urban

Dec 3, 2021

Keith Urban's world tour kicks off in Tampa next summer

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Gallagher’s Christmas Trees
7401 4th St. N, St. Petersburg
All Christmas season
Locally-owned and family-operated since 1989, Gallagher's Pumpkins & Christmas Trees is a popular Thanksgiving and Christmas hub for holiday essentials. This year Gallagher’s offers a variety of holiday decor, ranging from trees, pumpkins, wreathes, as well as activities such as photo opps, kids games and snow cones. Plus, you can bring your pup.

The best Tampa Bay spots for Christmas trees, fake snow, meeting Santa and other holiday experiences

The former Tampa home of MLB pitcher Chris Perez is for sale, and it comes with a stage floor once used by Elvis

The former Tampa home of MLB pitcher Chris Perez is for sale, and it comes with a stage floor once used by Elvis

Sarasota’s iconic midcentury modern ‘ZigZag House’ is now for sale

Sarasota’s iconic midcentury modern ‘ZigZag House’ is now for sale

These before-and-after photos show how much Tampa has changed in the last 15 years

These before-and-after photos show how much Tampa has changed in the last 15 years

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