Credit: MR.PENGUIN/ FACEBOOK

Credit: MR.PENGUIN/ FACEBOOK
No need to make the trip to Hyde Park for your Italian ice fix, Mr. Penguin's second location has debuted in New Tampa at 18089 Highwoods Preserve Parkway. 

In honor of the grand opening of the new location, Mr. Penguin will be offering up free small gelatis all weekend long, kicking off Friday, August 2.

The New Tampa location will have nearly 25 flavors, both dairy and nondairy, with sweet, fruity and sour offerings. With these insane heat temps, locals can reach for a cup of scoops like mango, cookies & cream or salted caramel Italian ice.

There are even sugar-free cherry and cotton candy flavors. 

Hours for the New Tampa location are Monday through Thursday noon-10 p.m., Friday noon-11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m., and Sunday weekends 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 

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