Tampa Bay’s Overheard: A Bear Goodbye

The Body Shop, self-described as “Tampa’s favorite neighborhood bear bar,” held its farewell party on Sept. 30, closing its doors forever.

“It is with great sadness that we are announcing that the Body Shop will be closing within the next week or so,” the bar announced via its website on Sept. 25. “The building, while it is no secret has been for sale for quite some time, has been purchased.”

“We would like to thank all of our amazing patrons who have been a part of our family,” they continued. “We will be having a farewell party both Happy Hour Friday and Saturday night. Please stay tuned for more details.”

The Body Shop concluded by saying that they hoped to “see all of our friends and family this week as we say farewell to the Body Shop Bear Bar.” They further thanked patrons “for being so amazing through this process,” noting that “we love you all!”

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