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Tampa Bay Turkey Trots 2022
Coffee Pot Turkey Trot
The finish line of the Coffee Pot Turkey Trot. | Photo by Caroline Thomas Photography
If you’re looking for a way to get up, get moving, and take an active break from this year’s Thanksgiving feasting, we’ve got everything you need to prepare for a Turkey Trot this holiday season. 🦃

👟 Tampa Bay Times Turkey Trot | Thanksgiving Day, Thurs., Nov. 24 | 5K, 7 a.m. and 1-mile, 8:30 a.m. | 5K, $30 and 1-mile, $25 | This 5K and 1-mile race starts adjacent to Clearwater High School, participants are encouraged to attend the kick-off party from 5–7 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 3 (2450 Drew St.)

👟 Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble | Thanksgiving Day, Thurs., Nov. 24 | 5K and 8K, 7 a.m. and 1-mile, 7:15 a.m. | 8K, $40, 5K, $35 and 1-mile, $20 | This race (401 Channelside Dr.) offers a variety of race lengths and is stroller and dog friendly — plus, the top overall three male and female runners will be awarded a pair of ASICS sneakers.

👟 Gobbler 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run | Thanksgiving Day, Thurs., Nov. 24 | Gobbler 5K, 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 1-Mile Fun Run, 8:30 and 9 a.m. | Gobbler 5K, $40 and 1-Mile Fun Run, $35 | Sign up for this race (Jay B. Starkey Park, 10050 Wilderness Park Blvd.) and enjoy a pet and family-friendly race with live music and vendors — all proceeds go to support First Christian Academy.

👟 The Coffee Pot Turkey Trot | Thanksgiving Day, Thurs., Nov. 24 | 5K, 7:45 and 9:45 a.m. | 5K, $40 | Register for this race and enjoy a scenic run around St. Pete’s Coffee Pot Bayou — all proceeds go to support North Shore Elementary.

Pro tip: Feeling outdoorsy? If you’re still craving some fresh air sans running, check out these places to hike around TBAY.
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Thursday, Nov. 10
  • Christmas Spectacular | Thu., Nov. 10 - Tue., Jan. 3 | 6-10 p.m. | Light Display House, 2719 Oakdale St. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Voted No. 1 by HGTV’s All Out Christmas, this walkthrough light display features 250,000 lights, model trains, giant Christmas trees, mirrored snowflake balls, and a talking teddy bear.
  • Junior League of Tampa Holiday Gift Market | Thu., Nov. 10 - Sun., Nov. 13 | 7-10 p.m. | Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa | $10.00 | The 19th annual Holiday Gift Market features more than 200 merchants selling everything from clothing and jewelry to holiday decor, food, and children’s items.
  • See “The Colored Museum” at American Stage | Thu., Nov. 10 - Sun., Nov. 27 | 8 p.m. | American Stage Theatre Company at Raymond James Theater, 163 Third St. N., St. Petersburg | $45.00 | Watch 11 vignettes detailing satirical experiences of African American culture come to life on stage.
Friday, Nov. 11
  • Jessica Brandl Ceramic Workshop | Fri., Nov. 11 - Sat., Nov. 12 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Morean Workshop Space, 2025 3rd Ave. S., St. Petersburg | $300.00 | This hands-on workshop with Jessica Brandl focuses on integrating image/picture design into a three-dimensional form with wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery.
  • Reba McEntire | Fri., Nov. 11 | 7 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $40.00 - $226.00 | The Country Music Hall of Fame and Hollywood Bowl member has won 16 ACM Awards, 15 American Music Awards, nine People’s Choice Awards, and more.
  • St. Pete Run Fest | Fri., Nov. 11 - Sun., Nov. 13 | 2-7 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg | Sign up and enjoy a weekend of festivities at St. Pete Run Fest, a three-day festival of fun, including running events, The Rollin’ Oats Wellness Market and Café, music and craft beer.
  • Tampa Bay History Center’s Annual Gala | Fri., Nov. 11 | 7 p.m. | Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St., Tampa | $100.00 - $250.00 | Enjoy cocktails and a lavish dinner buffet, live music, and spectacular views of the Tampa Riverwalk in support of the History Center’s education programs.
  • Veterans Day Cook Out | Fri., Nov. 11 | 2-5 p.m. | Hillsborough Fire Museum, 15961 N. Florida Ave., Tampa | Bring a camp chair for a cook out with music, hot dogs, chips, soft drinks, water, and cake.
Saturday, Nov. 12
  • River Tower Festival 2022 | Sat., Nov. 12 | 1:30-10:30 p.m. | River Tower Park, 401 E. Bird St., Tampa | $15.00 | The River Tower Festival is a grass roots effort to create a nonprofit revenue stream for the restoration and preservation of the Sulphur Springs Water Tower and the surrounding River Tower Park.
  • Tampa Bay Times Festival of Reading | Sat., Nov. 12 | 9 a.m. | Tampa Bay Times, 490 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg | $25.00 - $50.00 | Join Tampa Bay Times book editor Colette Bancroft as she interviews the acclaimed authors who will also field questions from the audience.
With Tropical Storm Nicole on the move, please note events are subject to be postponed or canceled. Be sure to check in with event hosts and businesses via social media to be aware of any cancelations or event updates.

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Weather
  • 75º | Rainy and windy | 98% chance of rain
  • The entire Tampa Bay area is under a Tropical Storm Warning as Nicole approaches. The storm is expected to strengthen to a Cat. 1 Hurricane — and bring heavy winds + about 2-4 inches of rain to most of the area. Find the latest storm updates here. (Tampa Bay Times)
  • Storms are always changing. Follow Tropical Storm Nicole’s path here. Or sign up for digital alerts here. Keep your crank radios tuned to WUSF 89.7 or the National Weather Radio KHB32 at 162.550.
Sunrise + sunset
  • Rise: 6:47 a.m.
  • Set: 5:39 p.m.
Tide
Old Tampa Bay
  • High: 2:12 a.m. + 5:33 p.m.
  • Low: 10:08 a.m. + 8:17 p.m.
Clearwater Beach
  • High: 1:10 p.m. + 11:31 p.m.
  • Low: 6:33 a.m. + 5:38 p.m.
Community
  • Feeling unsafe in your home as the storm approaches? There are a number of shelters open across Hillsborough. Make sure to pack any important paperwork, IDs, bedding, personal hygiene essentials, prescriptions, food and water, a flashlight, handheld radio, and anything else you may need.
  • Today is SPCA’s Annual Day of Giving. The nonprofit is hosting an all-day telethon + online giving event with the goal of raising $120,000 to care for the thousands of animals the shelter takes in each year. Call 844-SPCA-PAW, text “PAW” to 243-725, or donate online. (I Love the Burg)
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  • Both Hillsborough County Schools + Pinellas County Schools are closed Thursday, Nov. 10 to ensure the safety of students and their families. Hillsborough schools are already closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day, and classes are set to resume on Mon., Nov. 14. The hurricane makeup day will be Jan. 9. Pinellas County will reopen Fri., Nov. 11 + announce a makeup day at a later time. 🎒
Pets
  • Our pets are family too. This article wraps up a few tips to keep your furry friends safe whether you’re hunkering down in a non-evacuation zone or heading to a shelter. One major idea is building a disaster kit for your pup with their medical records, harness, and more. 🐾 (I Love the Burg)
Development
  • A massive new industrial development is coming to the St. Pete side of Gandy. The new 61-acre Gateway Logistics Center (located at the northeast corner of 28th St. N. + Gandy Blvd) is part of a larger 93-acre development that will also include a 425-unit apartment complex, of which 85 units will be housing for residents who earn less than 120% of the area median income. (St. Pete Rising)
Arts
  • Tampa’s blossoming arts scene is now being documented in a Youtube series. “The Arts In Tampa” features local creatives like Ya La’Ford, Artysta Lulu, Dean Mitchell, Nick Ewing, and Christina Acosta. Watch the first two episodes here. 🖼️ (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Open
  • Looking to get a head start on holiday shopping? A new gift shop — The Canary Home & Gift — opens today on Central Avenue. Located at 655 Central Ave., the shop is stuffed with furniture, rugs, puzzles, picture frames, toys, and more. (St. Pete Rising)
Announced
  • The Queen of Soul Patti LaBelle is coming to the Burg. Watch the songstress belt out “Love, Need and Want You” and “The Right Kinda Lover” at the Mahaffey Theater on Feb. 5. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. on TicketMaster. 🎤 (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
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The results are in, TBAY

Tampa Bay election results
The iconic Dalí Museum shown at a distance
St. Petersburg’s Dalí Museum sits on the city’s waterfront and holds Salvador Dalí’s melting clocks among other works in its collection. | Photo by @dalimuseum
So, how’d things (the 2022 Midterm Election) shake out?

Governor Ron DeSantis won another term, Marco Rubio held on to his seat in the US Senate, and Anna Paulina Luna nabbed a seat in Congress — to name a few.

Here are the results from some of our local amendment races + referendums.
  • Hillsborough residents voted down the transportation tax referendum 51 percent to 48 percent. The tax would have created a 1-cent sales tax that would be used to make repairs to county roads.
  • St. Pete voted yes on allowing the Dalí Museum to expand on the southwest side of the existing building. Read more on the referendum here.
  • St. Pete voters also approved Charter Amendment No. 1 — which will align the city’s election cycle with the county, state, and national races during even-numbered years. Mayor Ken Welch + all current city council members will each receive an extra year in office due to the change.
Visit the AP or State Department for more election results.
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