For the love of smoothies 🍓

For veggin’ on-the-go 🥗

For comfort foodies 🍕

• An Evening with Jodi Picoult & Jennifer Finney Boylan | Tue., Oct. 11 | 7 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N Franklin St., Tampa | Tampa Theatre and Oxford Exchange are proud to announce an intimate evening with award-winning authors Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan, discussing their new book, Mad Honey.
• Homeschool Science Experience Enrichment Days: Think, Design, Create! | Tue., Oct. 11, Thu., Oct. 13 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Mosi Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa | $18.00 - $24.00 | Put on your thinking cap and be ready to think, design, and create in this exciting class where you’ll come up with out-of-the-box solutions to some of our design challenges.
• Mountain Top Murders | Tue., Oct. 11 - Sat., Dec. 31 | 4-9:30 p.m. | Great Escape Room, 300 Madison St, Tampa | $35.00 | The escape room experience is for folks of all ages, and you must book your time in advance.
• Writing Fiction | Tue., Oct. 11 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa | By the end of the 6-week course, each student should have an understanding of form and technique in creative writing and how to craft a story.

• DOWNTOWN ST PETE YOUNG NETWORKING PROFESSIONALS BREAKFAST AT THE HANGAR | Wed., Oct. 12 | 7:30-9 a.m. | Albert Whitted Airport, 540 First St. SE, St. Petersburg | Free | Meet at the Hangar for networking with other Tampa Bay young professionals.
• Shayne Smith | Wed., Oct. 12 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Tampa Improv, 1600 E 8th Ave, Ste C-112, Tampa | $32.00 | Through his excellent storytelling and unique style, Shayne Smith is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about comedians on the scene.

• Happy Hour with the Historian | Thu., Oct. 13 | 6:30-8 p.m. | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | Dr. Brandy Stark presents on all things “Supernatural St. Petersburg and Paranormal Pinellas.”

• Turnstile - The Love Connection Tour | Fri., Oct. 14 | 6 p.m. | Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg | $33.00 | Enjoy this American hardcore punk band from Baltimore, Maryland.

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• Pinellas County Schools announced there will be no make up days for missed instruction time during Hurricane Ian. The 2022-2023 school year will have fulfilled its school days for the year. Mon., Oct. 17 is set to be a teacher work day. 🎒

• The City of St. Petersburg has given the green light for a $14 million new sanitation building that will be solar powered. This development will replace existing building, located at 20th Avenue N. and 28th Street, as it nears 50 years old. 🏢 (St. Pete Catalyst)

• $40,000. That’s how much money was raised over the weekend at the Tampa Bay Buccaneer’s “Treasure Chest 5K + Fun Run” benefit event. The funds will be donated to further advance breast cancer research in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 🎗️ (WFLA)

• Mark your calendars because dates have officially been announced. The traveling art show BANKSYLAND is coming to Downtown Tampa from Nov. 18-20. This fascinating exhibition features work from internationally-known, street artist Banksy. 🎨 (That’s So Tampa)

• After receiving a $20 million federal grant, the City of Clearwater has approved a new bus terminal to provide extended transportation options for hospitality employees to the beach area. Construction on the transit area will begin in 2023. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Tampa Bay Wave received a $2 million grant from the federal government which will create 2,000+ jobs for residents, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal. The non-profit accelerator program will create jobs in cybersecurity, health care, and finances. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Even celebrities love small businesses. Before performing for their headlining tour in Tampa Friday evening, Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins stopped by Micogroove, a local vinyl store. The rockstar purchased severaltreasures including vinyls featuring 70s artists. 🎸 (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• Sister Company to Oxford Exchange, Oxford Commons will be helping Mad Dogs & Englishmen to recreate and refresh its local South Tampa pub. In an effort to upgrade the British-inspired space, Mad Dogs owners hopes to double the space as they plan for the 2.0 experience. 🍻 (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Did you know you can set up shop in our online retail store? We’re looking to support local brands in our TBAYtoday shop. We want to work with you. Send us an email to get started.

• Fast-track those holiday shopping plans. For the first time, Amazon is hosting a second Prime Day with the Prime Early Access Sale running today, Oct. 11 and tomorrow, Oct. 12. Snag tech like earbuds or kitchen appliances at Black Friday prices — 45 days in advance.*

• New/gently used duffel bags (24-28 in.) or suitcases (wheelie bags, suitcases with handles, and backpacks are all accepted)
• Personal care items (new and in their original packaging)
• Toothbrushes + toothpaste
• Combs and brushes
• Shampoos and conditioners
• Deodorants