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Red Mesa’s ‘Mercado West’ closes this month in St. Pete, after less than a year in business (opens the original)
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Less than two months after Red Mesa Cantina abruptly and dramatically closed in downtown St. Petersburg, another Red Mesa concept is closing its doors. Red Mesa Group announced Wednesday that Mercado West, its Cali-Mex restaurant at 6001 Central Ave., will permanently close later this month, after less than a year in business. “After much thought—and ultimately a very sudden and difficult decision—we have made the decision to permanently close Mercado West.” The company wrote in a statement post
Popular Temple Terrace smash burger joint Byte Burger opens new location in Westshore (opens the original)
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Byte Burger, which recently opened its first location less than four months ago in the Temple Terrace area, is expanding. Byte (stylized all-caps) will debut a new food truck at 301 Westshore Blvd., in the Citgo gas station parking lot, while a more permanent location for Westshore is currently under construction. Until that location opens, the food truck will open on Monday, Aug. 3 and serve visitors from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., with extended late night hours on Fridays and Saturdays. The locally-owned
St. Pete’s Daddy Kool Records hosts early listen party for Phoebe Bridgers' ‘Lost Weekend’ (opens the original)
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After a six-year wait for a new solo album, Phoebe Bridgers is making her return to record store shelves, and St. Petersburg fans will have a chance to hear Lost Weekend before the rest of the world. Daddy Kool Records hosts a Phoebe Bridgers listening party for her new album on Thursday, Aug 13, at 11 p.m., giving fans an early listen to the singer songwriter’s third album before it goes on sale at midnight. The record marks Bridgers’ first full-length solo release since 2020’s critically accla
Scientology’s role in Clearwater’s future shapes the race for City Council’s Seat 5 (opens the original)
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The City of Clearwater holds its City Council elections next month with two of five seats up for election. The Seat 5 race in particular has had candidates debating one issue that has shaped Clearwater politics for decades: The growing influence of the Church of Scientology in the city’s downtown. Candidates in Clearwater City Council Seat 5 race include: Across downtown Clearwater, Scientology has purchased over 200 properties since 2017 leaving only seven commercial properties not affiliated w
This summer, progressive church MCC Tampa celebrates over 55 years of LGBTQ advocacy (opens the original)
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Metropolitan Community Church of Tampa is celebrating 55 years of ministry next month. Founded in 1971, MCC Tampa is the oldest formal LGBTQ+ organization in Hillsborough County. Over the years, the church has served as a spiritual home and community meeting space for everyone who has felt unwelcome elsewhere. For Rev. Mark A. Ferreira, MCC Tampa’s acting Sunday Pastor, the anniversary is a celebration of the past and a reminder to keep going. “Fifty-five years is a long time for any LGBTQ+ orga
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