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2454 McMullen Booth Rd. #720 Clearwater, FL 33759

The Alpha Med Difference

At Alpha Med Group, our doctors focus on an integrative health approach. We use multimodal strategies to help you take control of your health through quality healthcare, positive life choices, proper diet, and staying active. When combined with the latest research in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, our patients benefit from a fully personalized approach. Unlike other health clinics, our programs target the root causes of our patient's symptoms. That way, they can enjoy a healthy, fulfilling life in public and also in the bedroom.

We're proud to have everything you need to improve your health and achieve your goals. Our providers will expertly handle your nuanced health challenges using advanced therapies like GAINSWave treatments to achieve a results-based outcome you'll love.

Some of the most common conditions we treat at Alpha Med Group include:

  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Peyronie's Disease
  • Prostatitis
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How Do GAINSWave Treatments Work?

GAINSWave might sound too good to be true on the surface. However, this type of erectile dysfunction treatment in Clearwater uses science-based, research-backed applications and technologies that have been proven to be effective.

GAINSWave works by targeting the underlying issue of ED: blood flow. Continuous blood flow is critical in maintaining an erection. As men age, blood vessels in their penis break down and fill up with micro plaques, further reducing blood flow. GAINSWave treatment addresses this issue using low-intensity shockwaves or acoustic pulses to re-open closed blood vessels and help form new ones simultaneously. This increased blood flow essentially eliminates the symptoms of erectile dysfunction, letting men across the country gain a new lease on life.

Because this procedure is drug, surgery, and needle-free, most men won't have to stress about costly insurance claims or ugly scarring. All you need to think about is enjoying life with a new pep in your step, whether you're headed to work or spending time with your spouse in the bedroom.

Alpha Med Group's patients love that GAINSWave is quick, effective, and gets right to the root cause of their issues. Our GAINSWave treatments yield long-term results with optimized sexual performance and even treat other issues like Peyronie's disease.

Who is a Candidate for GAINSWave Therapy in Citrus Park, FL?

Any man older than 30 can enjoy the benefits of GAINSWave therapy. Men with or without erectile dysfunction use GAINSWave to reshape their sex lives without resorting to over-the-counter pills and prescriptions like Cialis. While it's true that the “blue pill” can temporarily relieve ED, that relief is short-lived because pills don't address the root cause of the issue. To make matters worse, many drugs have unwanted and unsafe side effects. GAINSWave represents a much safer, more effective solution for men who are sick and tired of the stress and embarrassment associated with ED.

Whether you're dealing with severe erectile dysfunction or you simply want a little more spark with your partner, GAINSWave is the surgery-free, drug-free alternative you can rely on.

To help you get a better understanding of Alpha Med Group's GAINSWave therapy, consider these quick facts:

  • GAINSWave is Among the Safest and Most Effective ED Treatments Available
  • Many Men Experience Results After One GAINSWave Treatment
  • Sessions Are Usually Short and Typically Last 15-20 Minutes
  • Most Men Need Between Six and Twelve Sessions
  • GAINSWave Releases Growth Factors that Help Form New Blood Vessels
  • Treatments Break Up Plaque, Which Further Stimulates Blood Flow
  • Many Men Enjoy Longer, Harder Erections with GAINSWave Treatment
  • GAINSWave Therapy May Activate Stem Cells That Foster New Cell Growth

What About Taking Pills for My Erectile Dysfunction?

In today's day and age, products that promise quick results and convenience are king. It makes sense, then, that many men want the fastest solution to their ED problem. While it's easy to pop a “little blue pill,” doing so can come with consequences that you don't get with GAINSWave treatment. And when it comes to sketchy over-the-counter options that you can buy at your local gas station, the risks are quite concerning. Before you re-up your prescription or head to the gas station, consider these side effects:

  • Heart Palpitations
  • Back Pain
  • Vision Loss
  • Rashes
  • Fever
  • Nausea
  • Respiratory Problems
  • Pain in Penis
  • Heart Failure

If you're one of the many men who settled for strange side effects just to regain confidence in the bedroom, it's time to celebrate. Rather than relying on prescriptions or a la carte options, health-conscious men are using GAINSWave treatments for a safer, natural solution with no side effects.

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What are the Signs of Peyronie's Disease?

Men suffering from Peyronie's disease may notice an array of symptoms, which may manifest quickly or slowly. Some of the most common symptoms include:

Severe Bend of Penis: One of the most common symptoms of Peyronie's disease is significant bending of the penis in a certain direction, with or without achieving an erection.

  • Scar Tissue: If you notice unusual bands or hard lumps of tissue under the skin of your penis, it could mean you have Peyronie's disease.
  • Hourglass Shape: This disease occasionally causes the penis to narrow, resulting in an hourglass shape.
  • Pain in Penis:The curve caused by this disease is often painful, regardless if you have an erection or not.
  • Shortened Penis:Some men have reported that their penis is noticeably shorter with Peyronie's disease.

A Natural Solution to Peyronie's Disease

If you're one of the many American men who has lost hope because of Peyronie's disease, there is a new reason to be hopeful. Peyronie's disease is treatable, and you don't have to rely on surgery, vacuum devices, or a wait-and-see approach to get results.

If you're a man searching for a safe, non-invasive, natural treatment option for Peyronie's disease, GAINSWave therapy is the way to go. GAINSWave incorporates premium low-intensity, high-frequency shockwaves that break down plaque (or scar tissue) while opening and creating new blood vessels. When blood flow is increased, the penis curvature associated with Peyronie's disease is often reduced, giving men a new chance to enjoy a healthy sex life.

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phone-number727-977-8200

Your Premier Clinic for GAINSWave Treatment in Citrus Park, FL

At Alpha Med Group, our focus is on your goals, your results, and your experience. We firmly believe that your story matters and our team is ready and waiting to listen. We provide functional, personalized, regenerative medicines that address root causes, coupled with an industry-leading, progressive care strategy that is centered around our patients.

 Erectile Dysfunction Citrus Park, FL

If you're looking for GAINSWave treatment in a professional, welcoming setting provided by sexual health experts, contact our state-of-the-art office in Clearwater today. Whether you need help with embarrassing symptoms related to erectile dysfunction or you're looking to revive your sex life with a natural solution, we're here for you.

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Latest News in Citrus Park, FL

Hillsborough school board to consider another new boundary change plan

Hillsborough County School Superintendent Addison Davis on Friday put the finishing touches on a new proposal to change attendance boundaries ahead of a key School Board vote on Tuesday.Unlike a plan Davis released earlier this month, the new one would send 282 students from Bloomingdale High School to Brandon High. It would more than double the number moving from Newsome High to Bloomingdale. And it would c...

Hillsborough County School Superintendent Addison Davis on Friday put the finishing touches on a new proposal to change attendance boundaries ahead of a key School Board vote on Tuesday.

Unlike a plan Davis released earlier this month, the new one would send 282 students from Bloomingdale High School to Brandon High. It would more than double the number moving from Newsome High to Bloomingdale. And it would cut in half the number moving from Farnell Middle in Westchase to Smith Middle in Citrus Park.

The plan continues to protect Plant High and Coleman Middle, two crowded schools in South Tampa, where parents and homeowners resisted earlier proposals that would send some children to Jefferson High and Pierce Middle.

Like previous plans, the new one would turn Carrollwood Elementary into a K-8 school. It also would close Just, Kimbell and Cleveland elementary schools, along with Adams, McLane and Monroe middle schools.

Adams, which students are assigned to attend after Carrollwood Elementary, would eventually re-open as a pre-collegiate school that students could attend by choice.

Davis estimates these changes will save the district $13.5 million a year in operating costs by consolidating schools with large vacancy rates and decreasing school bus miles.

Using space more efficiently also improves the schools, Davis has argued, as under-enrolled schools do not have the funding they need for a full range of services and electives.

But the planning process has been arduous, and the seven-member school board has been slow to reach consensus.

At a workshop on Feb. 13, most board members either wanted a plan that saves more money or said the project was badly executed. Some said Davis’ plan was racially discriminatory, as the schools slated for closure serve large percentages of Black and Hispanic students.

Friday’s plan release followed a week of district-led community meetings. Principals were on hand from the schools that would receive new students. At one meeting on Wednesday, there were performances by musicians from Smith Middle, which is surrounded by privately run charter schools and largely empty as a result.

In South Tampa, parents brainstormed for ways to convince the board to adopt Davis’ plan and avoid another redistricting in the future that might not keep their children in Plant and Coleman.

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Tuesday’s meeting starts at 10 a.m. in the board room at 901 E Kennedy Drive in downtown Tampa. Unlike the Feb. 13 workshop, this is a business meeting where members of the public can can speak.

If Davis’ proposal gets at least four votes, there will be a second vote on March 9.

It’s not clear what will happen if the board votes it down. Davis and the board could agree to move ahead on some components of the plan — such as the Carrollwood K-8 school or the sale of Just Elementary, for example.

The project has played out in a stressful year for schools, which are coping with hundreds of teacher vacancies and a months-long bargaining impasse with the teachers’ union.

Administrators and board members also fear the financial impact of House Bill 1 in the Legislature, which — if passed — would offer tax-funded vouchers and education accounts to all school-age kids in the state, making it easier for families to leave public schools.

Things to do in Tampa Bay for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance. It’s a day to pamper yourself, dance, eat good food, hang out with friends and have some fun. Here are a few ways we’ve found to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Tampa Bay area.Planning your weekend?Subscribe to our free Top 5 things to do newsletterWe’ll deliver ideas every Thursday for going out, staying home or spending time outdoors.Valentine’s Clay Date: Experience the thrill of trying your hands on the pottery wheel....

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance. It’s a day to pamper yourself, dance, eat good food, hang out with friends and have some fun. Here are a few ways we’ve found to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Tampa Bay area.

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Valentine’s Clay Date: Experience the thrill of trying your hands on the pottery wheel. Book a one-hour private “try it” session with your honey. Instructors walk you through the steps of making a simple pot. Includes a finished piece to be fired and glazed and digital images of the session. $75 two. Sessions available 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 14. Practically Pikasso, 6850 Central Ave., St Petersburg.

Volentines: Show some love for Mother Earth on Valentine’s Day and volunteer with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful. Free. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Feb. 14. Davis Island Dog Beach, 864 Severn Ave., Tampa. 813-221-8733.

Valentine’s Day Kids Party: Socks are required for one of three Valentine’s Day-themed play and learning sessions. $18.95 (registration required at littleexplorers.pike13.com). Sessions at 9 and 10:45 a.m. or 12:45 p.m. Feb. 14. Little Explorers, 35225 U.S. 19, Palm Harbor. 727-286-6896.

Shop and Sip Valentine’s Day: Sip on discount drinks and munch on some snacks as you shop for items to dress up for your fancy night out. No cover. 10 a.m. Feb. 14. Way Classy Consignment, 10528 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. 352-666-5510.

Valentine’s Day Sensory Play: An outdoor, nature-based class that allows children to discover more than five safe and creative sensory stations to make Valentine’s Day-themed creations. $15. 10-11 a.m. Feb. 14. George C. Mcgough Nature Park, 11901 146th St. N, Largo. 727-518-3047.

Valentine’s Day Step by Step: A 1.5- to 2-hour instructed painting class for couples. $38. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Joe’s Palette, 900 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-289-6033.

Valentine’s Day Tea: Single women can celebrate themselves at this tea party with numerous flavors of tea, sweet and savory treats, a rose and fellowship. Free (registration on Eventbrite required). 1-3 p.m. Feb. 14. Riverbend Retreat, 10200 Elbow Bend Road, Riverview. 727-421-9512.

Valentine’s Day Wedding Ceremony: Ken Burke, clerk of the circuit court and comptroller, unites multiple couples in his 17th annual mass Valentine’s Day wedding ceremony. Free. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. 727-582-2100.

Valentine’s Day Tea Party: The Florida Orchestra Guild and Patchingtons wants to help you lift a tired wardrobe with spring color at the “Glamour and Accessorize” fashion show. $55. 2-4 p.m. Feb. 14. St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-896-5097.

Creation Station: Valentine’s Day: Gather with friends to make a Valentine’s Day-themed craft. Free. 4-5:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Clearwater North Greenwood Public Library, 905 N Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave Clearwater. 727-562-4970.

Valentine’s Day with Ella: A Valentine’s Day-themed book reading for kids. Every child leaves with a gift. Free (registration required on Eventbrite). 4:30-5:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Joyful Notion, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-461-7557.

Valentine’s Day Island Sunset: Spend Valentine’s Day doing something romantic and rejuvenating. Couples and singles alike, join in on a paddle to Shell Key with a special sunset setup and snacks waiting. An additional guided meditation will be offered at 5:30 p.m. $25-$80. 5-7 p.m. Feb. 14. Shell Key Preserve, 2187 Oceanview Drive, Tierra Verde. 727-336-9595.

“Like Water for Chocolate” Narrated Dinner: Listen to excerpts from the romantic novel about the love, passion, eroticism, sadness, madness and rebellious nature of a woman distilled through her life in the kitchen and through the food she cooks. Then, enjoy a five-course dinner of an updated interpretation of the food described in the book. $100 per person. 6 p.m. Feb. 14. Southern Brewery, 4500 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa. 813-238-7800.

Valentine’s Day Wine and Dine: Couples ages 18 and older can learn how to make calamari, asparagus, porterhouse steak and a dessert in this demonstration-style cooking class. $70. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Publix Aprons Cooking School of Citrus Park, 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa. 813-926-4465.

Valentine’s Day Dance Extravaganza: Jerry LeNoir performs live for dancing or your listening pleasure. Also, dance instructions, Valentine’s Day games and prizes. $28. 6:30- 9:30 p.m. Feb. 14. The Way 2 Dance, 6520 US 301, Riverview. 813-966-4788.

Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise: Dance the night away as you enjoy a three-course meal aboard a yacht with the Tampa skyline as a backdrop. $79.95-$189.95. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Yacht Starship, 603 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-223-7999.

Valentine’s Vows: The Right Rev. John Bell (also known as Tampa Theatre president and CEO John Bell) invites married couples to participate in a mass vow renewal written especially for an audience well-versed in romantic movie quotes. Includes a champagne toast to “happily ever after.” A screening of Buster Keaton’s silent rom-com “Seven Chances” follows. $14.50, $10.50 members. 7 p.m. Feb. 14. Tampa Theatre, 711 N Franklin St., Tampa. 813-274-8981.

An Evening of Love: Immani Love brings us an evening of food, romance and an erotic poetry performance. $100 couple. 7-10 p.m. Feb. 14. Zoie’s, 2245 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-855-6990.

Valentine’s Day with the Opera: Meet and mingle with Maestro Mark Sforzini and enjoy live performances, piano music, buffet and open bar. $75. 7-11 p.m. Feb. 14. Casa Canale, 3519 N Circle, Largo. 212-744-0083.

Valentine’s Day Couples Guided Stretch: Spend a romantic evening cultivating inner peace and loving intentions with your partner! The Guided Stretch for Couples is a floor-based assisted stretching sequence with its roots in yoga, meditation and bodywork. You’ll learn how to guide your partner through a gentle flow of stretches directed to ease their mind, body and spirit. $99 couple. 7 p.m. Feb. 14. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475.

Valentine’s Dance: Bring your sweetheart to dance to live country music by Brett Baker. $12. 7 p.m. Feb. 14. Tampa East RV Resort, 4630 McIntosh Road, Dover. 813-659-2504.

Traffic Light Party: Wear red if you’re in a relationship, yellow if you’re hesitant and green if you’re available for this 21-and-older-only matchmaking party. Free. 7 p.m. Feb. 14. Yard of Ale, 260 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg. 727-822-2027.

Tribute to Sade Valentine’s Day Party: Enter a speakeasy for a welcome glass of wine before dinner and a musical tribute to Sade by DJ Lyndon UY. $75. 7 p.m.-midnight Feb. 14. District Lounge, 1572 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 786-483-0917.

Valentine’s Day Loving Care and Touch Workshop: A Valentine’s Day workshop for partners or friends to practice intimate tender loving care and enjoy sensory delights. Indulge in a heart-activating cacao ceremony and enjoy the tastes of plant-based charcuterie snacks. $66-$111. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 14. The Collective St. Pete, 327 11th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. 727-453-9069.

Valentine’s Day Comedy Show: Laugh with your loved one with comedy by Kandyce August, Ginger Kelly and Kye Saunders. $19.90-$64.90. 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 14. Snappers Grill and Comedy Club, 36657 U.S. 19 N, Palm Harbor. 727-938-2027.

Valentine’s Day Paint and Sip: Paint a “Gulf Coast Love Affair”-themed piece of art in this guided session. Includes two drinks and appetizers. $50. 6-9 p.m. Feb. 16. Sea Sea Riders Restaurant, 221 Main St., Dunedin. 727-734-1445.

Andrea Bocelli: Known as “the world’s most romantic voice,” the multiplatinum selling Italian tenor performs a Valentine’s Day concert with the Opera Tampa Chorus. The performance features arias, crossover hits and famed love songs. Starting at $83.75. 8 p.m. Feb. 16. Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-229-7827.

Valentine’s Dance Social: A black-and-white “bling” party with Latin and ballroom dancing. $10. Dance lesson starts at 7:15 p.m. Open dancing 8 p.m. Feb. 17. Studio 131, 11803 104th St., Largo. 727-386-9639.

Black Love V-Day: A night of live music, poetry, Valentine’s Day-themed games, R&B and hip-hop. $5.55-$75. 7 p.m. Feb. 19. Urban Drinkery Wine Bar, 2184 Ninth Ave. S, St. Petersburg.

Romantic Comedy Trivia: A Valentine’s Day-themed night of trivia questions based on romantic comedy films. Free (registration required on Eventbrite). 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 22. Original Westshore Pizza, 4802 W Bay Court Ave., Tampa. 813-832-5331.

Galentine’s Glam and Glow: Grab a cocktail, bubbly drink or mocktail and something to eat as you shop and check out spa stations. $30. 6:30-8:30 Feb. 23. Zydeco Brew Werks, 1902 E Seventh Ave., Tampa. 813-252-4541.

Curaleaf Celebrates Opening Of Tampa Citrus Park Dispensary

The Company's retail presence grows to 51 locations in the Sunshine State and 137 nationwideLocated on Sheldon Road near Citrus Park, the 4,023 square foot location features a drive-thru that offers patients on-the-go access to the dispensary's wide array of offerings. Patients can access a premium selection of vaporizers, edibles, and whole flower products, including BlueKudu Chocolate, Select Squeeze, Select X-Bites, Select Elite, Elite Live and Live Rosin vape cartridges, as well as other concentrates by Curaleaf.&quo...

The Company's retail presence grows to 51 locations in the Sunshine State and 137 nationwide

Located on Sheldon Road near Citrus Park, the 4,023 square foot location features a drive-thru that offers patients on-the-go access to the dispensary's wide array of offerings. Patients can access a premium selection of vaporizers, edibles, and whole flower products, including BlueKudu Chocolate, Select Squeeze, Select X-Bites, Select Elite, Elite Live and Live Rosin vape cartridges, as well as other concentrates by Curaleaf.

"It is a pleasure to continue to expand access to medical cannabis in the Sunshine State, specifically Hillsborough County," said Matt Darin, CEO of Curaleaf. "Curaleaf Tampa Citrus Park is our ninth drive-thru in Florida, which enables our team to provide a more convenient and streamlined retail cannabis experience."

For more information on Curaleaf Tampa Citrus Park grand openings, along with product offerings and hours of operation, please visit https://curaleaf.com/locations#florida.

About Curaleaf Holdings

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to improve lives by providing clarity around cannabis and confidence around consumption. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company and its brands, including Curaleaf and Select, provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. In the United States, Curaleaf currently operates in 22 states with 137 dispensaries, 26 cultivation sites, and employs over 5,700 team members. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Curaleaf is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol CURA and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol CURLF. For more information, please visit https://ir.curaleaf.com.

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Strange, sick looking animal spotted in Citrus Park is coyote with mange, FWC says

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A very sick coyote has been spotted in the Citrus Park area, state wildlife officials confirm.Blake Evans posted a photo of the animal on Twitter Monday. Since then, it’s been retweeted more than 21,000 times with more than 217 likes. Great white shark pings off coast of St. Pete Beach The image shows a sickly-looking ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A very sick coyote has been spotted in the Citrus Park area, state wildlife officials confirm.

Blake Evans posted a photo of the animal on Twitter Monday. Since then, it’s been retweeted more than 21,000 times with more than 217 likes.

The image shows a sickly-looking animal with hairless patches and open wounds. Evans told News Channel 8 that he spotted the animal on West Waters Avenue.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said it’s a coyote with an advanced case of mange.

According to the FWC, mange is caused by mites that burrow under the skin. Irritation from the mites causes the coyote to scratch, which then leads to hair loss. Then they can get other infections because of those open sores. Animals with severe cases of mange may succumb to secondary infections caused by open sores on their bodies from scratching at the mites.

Coyotes are not unusual to the state of Florida as they have been documented in all 67 Florida counties, according to the FWC. Coyotes will prey on smaller animals so the FWC recommends:

ZooTampa says with coyotes as part of our environment, we have to be responsible in the way we manage our pets and minimize the foods that are left outside so we don’t attract them.

“Pet owners should always be responsible for pets whether that’s bringing in cats in, bringing dogs in at night, not letting them run free that’s why you have the biggest problems,” ZooTampa’s General Curator Jason Green said. “Also feeding animals outside, so you start to invite many of these whether it’s raccoons, possums or coyotes and sometimes there can be diseases across those and we don’t want that so be responsible with our trash and making sure there’s lids on it and not leaving it out too long.”

There is no need to report coyote sightings. However, the FWC would like to know about any animals that are behaving strangely or aggressively. You can reach the agency by calling 863-648-3200.

Tampa Bay openings to look forward to in 2023

More brands will make their Tampa Bay debut and some well-known names have expansion plans in the works this year.In 2022, Tampa Bay saw the opening of if its first Sweetgreen, a fast-casual restaurant chain known for their salads. On St. Petersburg’s Central Avenue, the popular downtown shopping destination added the vintage cocktail bar Lost and Found, gift and home decor shop The Canary, an ice cream shop with a breakfast twist Cereal Bar, and more. More than 50 new businesses opened in Wesley Chapel last year with the ...

More brands will make their Tampa Bay debut and some well-known names have expansion plans in the works this year.

In 2022, Tampa Bay saw the opening of if its first Sweetgreen, a fast-casual restaurant chain known for their salads. On St. Petersburg’s Central Avenue, the popular downtown shopping destination added the vintage cocktail bar Lost and Found, gift and home decor shop The Canary, an ice cream shop with a breakfast twist Cereal Bar, and more. More than 50 new businesses opened in Wesley Chapel last year with the launch of the shipping container park The Krate.

Looking into 2023, Tampa Bay will get its first Raising Cane’s, the fast food chicken finger chain with a cult following. Another Sweetgreens will open and a slate of restaurants are coming to one of Tampa’s largest new developments.

Here’s a few openings to watch out for in the new year.

RAISING CANE’S

The popular Louisiana-based fast food restaurant will open its doors to Tampa Bay this year. The chain is popular for its tangy Cane’s sauce, Texas toast and chicken fingers has multiple locations in development across Tampa, Brandon, Carrollwood and two restaurants in Clearwater, Raising Cane’s co-CEO AJ Kumaran told the Tampa Bay Times last year. Raising Cane’s is currently hiring for its Gulf to Bay restaurant.

GOLF ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEXES

Golf attractions are coming to both sides of the bay. Tiger Woods is expanding his PopStroke golf courses, designed by Woods and the TGR Design team, to Lutz’s Cypress Creek Town Center. It’ll have putting courses for both new and experienced players plus dining and a playground.

In St. Petersburg, Topgolf’s second Tampa Bay location began construction last summer after long delays. It’s set to have 100 climate-controlled bays for golf games, 200 televisions, a rooftop terrace, and a bar and restaurant.

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GOOD NIGHT JOHN BOY

Coming soon to the old Ringside Cafe, a place where you can dance, you can jive and have the time of your life.

Cleveland-based Good Night John Boy will open its second disco-themed nightclub in downtown St. Petersburg. DJs will play hits from the 1970s, ′80s and also some modern music. The interior decor will have a vintage flair with a light up dance floor, disco ball and memorabilia from the disco era.

WATER STREET TAMPA RESTAURANTS

The downtown Tampa development is expanding as a dining scene with the openings of several restaurants by award-winning chefs and the popular chain Wagamama. Some of the restaurants will be a part of the new apartment towers that opened their doors last year at Water Street Tampa, which is led by Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik’s and Bill Gates’ Cascade Investment’s Strategic Property Partners. Representatives from the real estate firm did not provide exact opening dates for some dining locations.

Wagamama

It’ll be Florida’s first location of the restaurant chain inspired by Japanese ramen bars.

Toastique

This gourmet toast and juice bar chain is opening its first Tampa Bay location.

Boulon Brasserie

This will be a French restaurant, café with a bar on the ground floor of the Thousand and One building.

Predalina

Opening at the Cora apartment building, this seafood-based Mediterranean restaurant from the owners of Oxford Exchange will also have a home decor shop.

The Pearl

This restaurant inside the Heron building will have a tavern and oyster room from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, the Ohio-based company behind Ocean Prime.

Ash

At the Asher building, this Italian-inspired restaurant comes from Tampa’s Chef Ferrell Alvarez and the team behind Michelin Bib Gourmand award-winning Rooster and the Till.

HYDE PARK VILLAGE

The outdoor Tampa mall that boomed during the pandemic is adding another batch of businesses after 2022 saw the openings of Public Studio, Warby Parker, Wolford and fashion boutiques Zimmermann and rag & bone.

Palihouse Hyde Park Village

Hyde Park is adding its first hotel to its mix over the On Swann restaurant. The boutique hotel comes from the hospitality firm Palisociety, a Los Angeles-based hotel franchise, that uses the character of the neighborhood its opening in to inspire its interior design.

The Salty

This popular gourmet donut shop that’s grown nationally got its start in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood. It sells inventive donut flavors like guava with cheese, white chocolate tres leches and pumpkin spice french toast.

Bouzy

This wine bar from Cru Cellars will feature different variations of the bubbly wines named after the Champagne region of France with its menu of more than 75 sparkling wines.

Sweetgreen

The fast-casual salad bowl chain has its sights on another Tampa spot after debuting in Tampa Heights earlier in December.

Gorjana

The southern California jewelry brand is opening its first Florida location in Tampa’s Hyde Park Village. Gorjana, which is coastal-inspired, sells necklaces, earrings, bracelets and custom engraved pieces.

ELEV8

A former Sears department store at a Citrus Park mall is about to transformed into an entertainment center.

Elev8, run by South Florida-based PrimeTime Amusements, will have go-kart racing tracks, retro arcade, laser tag, mini golf, a kid zone, e-sports, bowling and also a restaurant and bar in the 128,000-square-foot space. It was supposed to debut at the end of last year at Citrus Park Town Center, which used to be called Westfield Citrus Park, but according to an emailed statement, the attraction is eyeing a later date.

Clarification: This story has been updated to include the new opening date of Gorjana in Hyde Part Village.

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