Test out your Tampa Bay area knowledge with this crossword

We’re testing your knowledge of what happened in the Cigar City + the Burg during August from the Bucs to civic updates.

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We’re excited for slightly less sweaty runs along Tampa Riverwalk.

Photo by @piratetikis

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Summer is almost over. And while we’re not too sorry to bid the steamy temps + stormy afternoons adieu, we still want to take a look back at some of the TBAY moments that made August special.

Before we say goodbye to the season of sun, try this crossword puzzle featuring clues from things we shared about in the newsletter and on our social channels from the last ~30 days.

Ready to take on the challenge? Try your hand at our August crossword puzzle, then take a peek at the answer key below.

Across

Pickleball The name of the popular TBAY sport that uses a racket.

BakerMayfield This player was just named the Bucs starting quarterback.

Tesla Tampa’s new rideshare service will use this type of vehicle.

Palihouse The name of Hyde Park Village’s first hotel.

SewageLeak St. Pete’s Riveria Bay was shut down because of this.

Cuban Some argue Tampa makes a better version of this sandwich than Miami.

813Day Tampa celebrated this holiday earlier this month.

Down

Beyonce The name of the superstar who played Raymond James stadium in August.

DavisIslands A home just sold for $17.85 million on this local island.

RiverwalkDistrict The name of the incoming neighborhood alongside the West Riverwalk.

HeatAdvisoryWarning Tampa Bay received a record number of this extreme weather event this summer.

Predalina This buzzy Mediterranean restaurant just opened in Water Street.

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