Official Tampa/St Petersburg Thread - Champa Bay

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  1. Tarpon Nole

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    Anyone have any ideas for something to do today with two kids? We’ve done aquarium a bunch, children's museum last month, it’s too damn hot and rainy for outside.
     
  2. War Grundle

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    How about one of those indoor trampoline places? There is Airheads on Linebaugh and Altitude on Hillsbrough before Dale Mabry.
     
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  3. Tarpon Nole

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    thought about that. Ended up sending them to my parents for the day and wife and I are going to eat lunch and day drink lmbo
     
  4. Hank Scorpio

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    can I drop my kids at your parents for the day as well?
     
  5. JGator1

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    Daydrinking at soho
     
  6. Bruce Bowen

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    I’d say thirdsies but one of em has covid :(. DIBS ON NEXT WEEKEND
     
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  7. JGator1

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    Went from pouring raining to sunny inside 20 minutes, classic Florida summer day
     
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  8. JGator1

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    As always work Monday will be a joy after Sunday Funday!!!!!!!!!
     
  9. Hank Scorpio

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    Anyone ever been to Pickford's Sundries for breakfast/lunch/brunch? Corner of Hillsborough and Armenia.

    Popped up when I was mapping my route to pick my daughter from camp at Zoo Tampa. Reviews are positive, menu looks good, vibe looks nostalgic.
     
  10. Tarpon Nole

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    yes. They used to have a shop and coffee counter across Florida ave from me. We went right after they opened pickfords

    probably would have been back a few times over the years, but it’s not worth the drive compared to what I can get closer (not that it’s far away)

    edit - yea it’s worth a stop to check out and try
     
  11. War Grundle

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    Say hey to future Mayor Goldie Wilson when you stop by.
     
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  12. Hank Scorpio

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    Will do.

    Hope I don't run in to Biff and his lackeys.
     
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  13. Baron

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    Going to Clearwater next month for work, what are some places to eat I should check out?
     
  14. Hank Scorpio

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    I hear the Church of Scientology headquarters has an excellent buffet.

    But seriously, where in Clearwater are you staying? Will you have a car?
     
  15. Baron

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    I guess it's not Clearwater proper but near 142nd Ave N and 66th St N is where I'll be working. I haven't booked a hotel yet, but will have a car.

    I can be more specific if you wanna shoot me a PM.
     
  16. Tarpon Nole

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    safety harbor or Dunedin will be better than Clearwater for food
     
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  17. Boo MFer!

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    You’ll want to go as far as possible away from this area, IMO.
     
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  18. Baron

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    Any good breweries in the area?
     
  19. Tarpon Nole

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    Yes. Dunedin brewery and a few others in that area. Depends what you like

    there’s one in safety harbor as well, but i cannot remember the name
     
  20. War Grundle

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    7th Sun still in Dunedin? I know they opened a bigger one off Florida in Tampa. Loved their beer.
     
  21. Boo MFer!

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    Tarpon Nole is right. Your best bet for both good beer and good food in proximity to where you’ll be is Dunedin. There are a bunch of restaurants on Main Street, but Casa Tina is tits Mexican. It’s also a 5 minute walk from Dunedin Brewery.
     
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  22. Boo MFer!

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  23. 09knight

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    Yes they are. Woodwright (great lagers) is between them and Dunedin brewing. Cunei and house of beer brewing are also right there and there’s a couple others in Dunedin as well.

    safety harbor has Crooked Thumb and Troubled Waters.
     
  24. Baron

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    Well looks like I’m staying at the Holiday Inn in Indian Rocks right by Jake’s Cantina. Not really my choice… but that’s where I’m ending up.

    I’ve been to Indian rocks ones before, liked the area but didn’t venture out much from the condo complex.
     
  25. Boo MFer!

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    If you want a cool, unique experience, go have a drink or two at Mahuffer’s.

    https://mahuffers.business.site/
     
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  26. Boo MFer!

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    Salt Rock Grill is right by Mahuffer’s for a good seafood dinner.
     
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  27. War Grundle

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    Salt Rock is great.
     
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  28. JGator1

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    Who knew starting a game at 4 in the summer in Tampa would have a lightning delay?

     
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  29. Hank Scorpio

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    Pretends to be shocked.

    This time of year, the game either needs to be at noon (melting) or 7:30.
     
  30. Bruce Bowen

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    Finally went to Olivia last night. One of the best meals I’ve had start to finish in Tampa. The crudo and coccoli fritto apps were perfection.
     
  31. War Grundle

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    Wife and I were there on Friday. Top notch.
     
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  32. Tarpon Nole

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    Using a credit next weekend at the aloft in downtown Sarasota for a kids free weekend. Any tips on places to eat and drink? Place to watch fsu game next Saturday night?
     
  33. War Grundle

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    Duval calling in the expert
     
  34. Duval

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    indigenous is the best restaurant, but they only have beer and wine. Other good restaurants include owens fish camp (beer and wine too), baker and wife, napule,shore diner, Darwin’s, and Selva.

    Main Street has some good bars but I usually end up at state street or cask and ale. If you like breweries, I’ll plug my buddies at calusa.

    for the game, I think there is a watch party at gecko’s off Clark road, but any sports bar should have it on.

    if you have any specific questions, happy to answer them.
     
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  35. Tarpon Nole

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    was hoping to not have to drive. Indigenous looks intriguing and is walking distance

    I’ve been to calusa brewery before
     
  36. Bruce Bowen

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    I’ll second Owens. Love the food and atmosphere. Wait can get ridiculous though.
     
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  37. rcragg82

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    How are the local feeling about this hurricane hitting Tampa vs going farther north?

    I and 9 others are heading to Tampa on Friday for my 40th and the Chiefs / Bucs game. We've had a great weekend planned for months that is on its lifeline (boat on Saturday, golf on Sunday morning, tailgating/game Sunday night with a real nice AirBnB rented).

    The NFL is debating moving the game but it seems like if damage is minimal, there shouldn't be a need to move a Sunday night game when the hurricane will arrive on Wednesday morning. But again, I've only lived in Kansas and Illinois so far, far from an expert on this type of stuff. I do feel if we make the game, our golfing and boating is not going to happen.
     
  38. War Grundle

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    It's been 100 years since Tampa was directly hit and I have lived here most of my life. We've been lucky but this one seems to have the best chance of hitting us. Flooding is the main concern due to the amount of rain and how slow it is creeping along. I could see the game being moved if power was out and a lot of standing water. Won't really know until Thursday. Sucks to hear about your weekend.
     
  39. Tarpon Nole

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    South Tampa is underwater already lmao

    Manhattan is 6 inches deep
     
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  40. Lawnole23

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    I’m 2 blocks off Manhattan. Looking forward to this.
     
  41. Tarpon Nole

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    Just north of el Prado was almost not passable in a pick up truck 10 mins ago
     
  42. Boo MFer!

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    Ts and Ps.
     
  43. Lawnole23

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    Woof. I’m over in Sunset Park. They’re recently redone all the pipes for flooding so hopefully that helps. The east side of my street floods more. Praying to the gods. Have 40 sand bags and bought polyurethane foam for my doors.
     
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  44. Hank Scorpio

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    Unless the game gets moved, I think the trip is salvageable. Boat and golf outings may still be on the table depending on impact. But if not, breweries/bars and strip clubs will be open.
     
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  45. Lawnole23

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    Already drained
     
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  46. Boo MFer!

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  47. Lawnole23

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    Moved next to my neighbor solely bc of his TRX.
     
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  48. Bruce Bowen

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    Weird as hell out right now
     
  49. CUgator

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    Power just flickered in this little thunderstorm. Wednesday and Thursday should be fun.
     
  50. Lawnole23

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    Sky was too beautiful and quiet like enjoy this before you get fucked up.
     
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