Red Mesa Cantina abruptly closes after parent company files for bankruptcy
A popular St. Pete restaurant shuts down abruptly, and Tampa's water supply gets a temporary disinfection change.
Red Mesa Cantina in St. Petersburg has abruptly closed after its parent company filed for bankruptcy. The company did not disclose the bankruptcy filing in its social media announcement about the closure. Red Mesa Cantina had been a popular dining destination in St. Pete, known for its Mexican-inspired menu and cantina atmosphere. The abrupt nature of the closing — paired with the omission of the bankruptcy from the company's own public statement — caught attention across Tampa Bay. No details about the scope of the bankruptcy filing or its effect on other properties under the parent company were included in the announcement.
Tampa Water Department switching disinfection process through June 19
Tampa Water Department is temporarily changing its water disinfection process through Friday, June 19. The switch is part of routine maintenance. Residents on Tampa's water system may notice minor changes in taste or odor during the transition period. The city announced the change on May 28.
Gallery at Rome Yards tops out in major development milestone
The City of Tampa and development partner Related Urban celebrated the topping out of Gallery at Rome Yards, marking a major milestone in the ongoing transformation of the Rome Yards site. The project is part of a broader redevelopment effort in the area.
Foxtail Coffee opening a location at The Quay
Foxtail Coffee is opening a new location at The Quay in Tampa, according to What Now Tampa. The Orlando-based chain operates multiple locations across Florida. No specific opening date was listed.
Free Zumba in Curtis Hixon Park tonight
Tampa Metropolitan YMCA hosts free Zumba at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park tonight at 6 p.m. near the fountains. The Latin-inspired dance cardio workout is open to all.
Mayor's Food Truck Fiesta at Lykes Gaslight Park tomorrow
The Mayor's Food Truck Fiesta rolls into Lykes Gaslight Park on Tuesday, June 3, starting at 11 a.m. The recurring event brings a rotating lineup of local food trucks to downtown Tampa.