It’s hard to say goodbye, especially when you bid farewell to a beloved restaurant. 2023 found some of Tampa Bay’s favorite concepts close for good. This isn’t a comprehensive list of local eateries that’ve shut their doors, but here are some of the more notable Tampa Bay bar and restaurant closures from this year.
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Jobsite Theater’s 25th season kicks off next month in downtown Tampa
A few fall theater happenings for your calendar.
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Tampa Bay’s first Wawa drive-thru is for sale, Blind Tiger is headed to Ybor, and more local foodie news
Plus, Pepsi’s ‘Dig in Day’ returns to Tampa Bay with free brunch next week.
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Ybor City restaurants once again offering free brunch for Pepsi’s ‘Dig In Day’
Tampa is one of 12 cities featured in the annual event for Black-owned restaurants.
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St. Pete’s Black History Bike tour returns next month
The 2023-24 season runs from September to May.
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Blind Tiger opening ‘Instagram-able’ flagship store in Ybor City
Boneyard closed last month after nearly three decades in the historic district.
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Tampa father-daughter filmmaking duo offers sneak preview of new Beatles documentary this month
Fans of The Beatles can come together at the Tampa Theatre for a preview of a new documentary this August.
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Fortu to debut in St. Pete, Barefoot Billy’s gets a new owner, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
Plus, Nana’s one anniversary is this weekend and Fat Point Brewing expands.
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New Asian-fusion steakhouse Fortu will open in St. Pete this fall
The concept from Benson Hospital Group was originally announced last August.
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City of Tampa launches Tenant Services Team to help residents navigate housing crisis
But the team cannot find you money for housing assistance.
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St. Pete’s SHINE mural festival announces 2023 dates
Fourteen new murals are popping up this October.
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New rideshare program involving a fleet of yellow Teslas coming to downtown Tampa this fall
The new transportation option will take passengers to hubs in a fleet of yellow Model Y Teslas.
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Fat Point Brewing opens new Sarasota location
Its Punta Gorda location is in the process of moving across the street.
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Ybor City microcinema hosts Twin Peaks brunch this weekend
The event is complete with coffee, donuts and cherry pies.
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Tampa Bay’s first-ever Yard House will open October 9
It’s across the street from Amalie Arena in Water House.
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St. Pete’s Off-Central Players sets the stage for its fall season, starting in September
The nonprofit arts organization—located at 2260 1st Ave S—has been performing in St. Pete since 2021.
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An official Tampa version of the ‘Monopoly’ board game is in the works
The company is asking for help picking locations.
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Seven Tampa Bay tours rank among TripAdvisor’s 2023 best ‘Things to Do’ list
Swimming with the manatees at Crystal River scored the highest out of TB winners.