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Updated July 27, 2026
food
Kim Bros. closes after 35 years on West Hillsborough as H Mart builds nearby
Jin Cha's family-run Korean market at 4021 W Hillsborough Ave closed permanently this weekend, ending a 35-year run.
Jul 27, 2026
openings
Tesla launches driverless Robotaxi service in Tampa, arriving ahead of Waymo
Tesla's fully autonomous Robotaxi went live in Tampa on July 21 as part of a simultaneous Florida expansion into Orlando and Miami.
Jul 26, 2026
events
Rocca hosts Streetlight Taco for a five-course collaboration dinner, July 23–25
Rocca and Streetlight Taco combine kitchens for a $275 five-course pairing dinner, July 23–25, three nights only.
Jul 20, 2026
openings
Waymo is coming to Tampa: launch map spans Sweetwater Creek to Palmetto Beach
The Alphabet company named Tampa one of four new robotaxi markets on July 8; driverless employee rides come first, public hailing to follow.
Jul 10, 2026
events
Mega Night Market brings Asian Food & Music Festival to Hard Rock Tampa on July 12
The one-day event features Asian street food, bao buns, cultural performances, and DJs starting at 2 p.m.
Jul 5, 2026
food
Cousin Vinny's: From a Weekend-Only Ghost Kitchen to Guy Fieri's National Stage
The Michelin-recommended West Cass Street sandwich shop airs on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on July 10, capping a rise from a 2023 ghost kitchen — and a second location lands in St. Pete in November.
Jun 27, 2026
events
Night Nation Run returns to Raymond James Stadium for an after-dark 5K on June 27
The touring nighttime 5K threads a course through music stages, black lights, and laser shows, with run waves starting at 8:30 p.m.
Jun 24, 2026
events
Tampa Bay Times Boat Show returns to the Florida State Fairgrounds June 26–28
Tampa Bay Times Boat Show returns June 26–28 to the Florida State Fairgrounds, free to attend, with a three-day seminar series.
Jun 22, 2026
events
Checkers parks its Fry Love Express at Cinco Soccer for free fries June 18–20
The 43-foot branded truck hands out Checkers' seasoned fries at no charge during FIFA Club World Cup watch parties.
Jun 18, 2026
openings
Replay Sports Cards opens in Tampa, expanding its Southeast chain
The Boca Raton-based chain is adding a Tampa location with graded cards, submission services, and trade nights.
Jun 17, 2026
events
England faces New Zealand at Raymond James Stadium on June 6
England's World Cup squad, featuring Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka, faces New Zealand at Raymond James on Saturday at 4 PM.
Jun 2, 2026
real estate
University of Tampa breaks ground on 11-story, 833-bed housing tower at 110 S Boulevard
The university's largest student housing project in its history will add 238 units to its near-downtown campus footprint by Fall 2028.
May 26, 2026
events
Experience the Intrigue of Banksy's Art at the Straz Center This Summer
A major art exhibit featuring over 160 works from the elusive artist arrives in Tampa.
May 5, 2026
Briefs
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EVENTS · TAMPA
Young Thug returns to headlining with a Sept. 23 stop at Tampa's Yuengling Center
The YSL founder's first headlining run since 2019 brings seven new signees and NAV to 24 American and European dates.
Sep 15, 2026
EVENTS · TAMPA
Totally Rad Vintage Fest hits the Florida State Fairgrounds on September 12
Totally Rad Vintage Fest brings more than 100 vendors to the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall on September 12.
Sep 9, 2026
EVENTS · TAMPA
Bruno Mars brings The Romantic Tour to Raymond James Stadium for back-to-back nights
Mars plays Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m., with RAYE and DJ Pee .Wee opening both dates on a 124-show, four-continent run.
Sep 8, 2026
EVENTS · TAMPA
Tampa Oyster Fest lands at Tabella's at Delaney Creek on January 9
Frameworks of Tampa Bay hosts the one-day festival on Causeway Boulevard; Pearl and Diamond tiers both fund a local high school scholarship.
Sep 8, 2026
REAL ESTATE · TAMPA
Fletcher District breaks ground on 27 acres of USF Tampa's former golf course
The $500 million Fletcher District on N. 46th Street delivers a hotel, 696 student beds, and 60,000 sq ft of retail by fall 2028.
Sep 7, 2026
EVENTS · TAMPA
Steve Lacy brings the Oh Yeah? Tour to Yuengling Center on October 28
Steve Lacy's Oh Yeah? Tour, his first headline run in four years, stops at Tampa's Yuengling Center on October 28 at 8 p.m.
Aug 19, 2026
FOOD · TAMPA
Chicago's Baba Saj Mediterranean brings halal shawarma to Cypress Glen Lane
The Chicago Palestinian restaurant founded in 2013 is targeting 13585 Cypress Glen Lane for its first Florida opening.
Jul 3, 2026