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By Marcus Chen
Creative Loafing Tampa
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Tampa Bay showcased its very best Wednesday night at Creative Loafing’s 2026 Best of the Bay celebration. Thank you to the Coliseum and the City of St. Pete, as well as all the local restaurants, bars, performers and artists that it made it a truly special night. If you haven’t checked out the new issue, read about all the winners here.