TAMPA, Fla. – Tuesday, August 13, is Tampa’s annual 813 Day, which means many places in the area invite residents and tourists alike to celebrate.
Sparkman Wharf (615 Channelside Drive) offers a variety of special offers at participating restaurants and shops.
Treats include a tropical dream cocktail at Splitsville, an acai bowl from Fit Bowl Co. and Gallito Taqueria’s crispy chipotle chicken torta, all priced at $8.13. Jeni’s Ice Cream will even be giving out free scoops to the first 50 customers starting at 8:13 p.m.
Then head to Azure at Tampa Edition for an oyster and drink combination called “The Watch 813,” which includes a Green Southside cocktail, from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday.
You can also try a brand new flavor at Revolution Ice Cream in Seminole Heights, debuting on 813 Day.
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