St. Pete Pier

• There’s nothing quite as magical as stretching out while the pier’s majestic net display glows purple or blue. Yoga with The Body Electric takes over the pier for a picturesque sunset yoga session every first Wednesday of the month.
• The YMCA offers free workout classes at the pier the third Saturday of every month— from body combat to body flow.
• Looking for that bootcamp burn? Get Fit St. Pete offers monthly sessions at the St. Pete Pier, led by instructors from Best Day Fitness. Classes are the third Saturday of every month at 9 a.m.

Armature Works

• Meet your running family at Armature Work’s Run Club. Every first and third Wednesday of the month, the crew meets for a friendly 5K with Coach Ritchie. Plus, enjoy 10% off drinks at BAR AW with your new pals.
• Enjoy a high-intensity, low-impact barre class with The Bar Method every third Thursday of the month. Then wander over to the Heights Public Market for a post-sweat snack.

Sparkman Wharf

• Try out the mat pilates craze with local studio BODYROK on the first Wednesday of the month at 5:50 p.m.
• Always wanted to try F45? Now’s your chance. Each month, F45 Training hosts a free bootcamp at the Riverside spot. Just make sure you preregister and bring a towel (and lots of water).

Crescent Lake

• The Body Electric also offers free yoga classes at the popular St. Pete park. Stop by on the first Saturday of every month at 9 a.m. for an hour-long guided class through Get Fit St. Pete.

• Victorian Christmas Stroll | Monday, Dec. 12-Friday, Dec. 23 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa | $12-$18 | The 41st Annual Victorian Christmas Stroll includes tiny antique trees, vintage Santas and nutcrackers, antique goosefeather trees, vintage fashions, and more.
• Sincerely, Santa Toy Drive | Monday, Dec. 12-Sunday, Dec. 18 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Westfield Brandon Town Center, 459 Brandon Town Center, Brandon | Free | Bring the unwrapped gifts back to the Sincerely Santa booth.
• Tampa Bay’s Festival of Lights & Santa’s Village | Monday, Dec. 12-Sunday, Jan. 1 | 6-9 p.m. | Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Rd., Brandon | $20-$25 | Travel nearly two miles through one million lights, seasonal, and Florida-themed displays.

• Balcony to Backstage Tour | Tuesday, Dec. 13- Saturday, Dec. 17 | 11:30 a.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $8-$10 | Learn the Theatre’s secrets, stories, art, and architecture and witness its historic restoration efforts with a “balcony to backstage” tour of Tampa’s majestic movie palace.

• University of Florida vs. Ohio University Men’s Basketball | Wednesday, Dec. 14 | 7 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $19-$124 | This non-conference matchup between the Florida Gators and the Ohio Bobcats marks the fourth all-time meeting between the pair.
• Holidays Around The World | Wednesday, Dec. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg | $25-$40 | Orilla is co-led by singer/multi-instrumentalist Ona Kirei and the Columbian-American bassist Alejandro Arenas.

• George Lopez | Thursday, Dec. 15 | 6:30 p.m. | Seminole Hard Rock, 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa | $91-$450 | Enjoy the legendary comic’s OMG Hi! Comedy Tour.
• Candlelight St. Petersburg | Thursday, Dec. 15 | 6:30-7:35 p.m. | The Birchwood Hotel, 340 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg | $55 | Discover holiday-inspired music under gentle candlelight.
• “Wonderful Life” Holiday Play from American Stage | Thursday, Dec. 15-Saturday, Dec. 24 | 7-8:30 p.m. | American Stage Theatre Company at Raymond James Theater, 163 Third St. N., St. Petersburg | $35 | Watch as Matt McGee plays every character, including the iconic George Bailey.

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• Tampa Bay’s GDP fared better during the pandemic than previously thought. From 2019-2021, the area saw $16.5 billion in growth — better than the state or the country at large. (Tampa Bay Times)

• It’s a go. A new 22-story tower is coming to St. Pete. The downtown building will have 335 living units, 11,560 sqft of commercial space, and a 382-space parking garage. 🏗️ (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Today, the Florida Department of Transportation will pick a design-build company to carry out upcoming construction on the Westshore Interchange. The $1.2 billion project’s contract is expected to start in early March 2023. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Attention all late night road warriors and early bird commuters. Northbound lanes on the Howard Franklin will be closed tonight + tomorrow from 11 p.m.- 5 a.m. for construction. Read more, here. 🚧

• Hey, Tony. The first Bones & Burgers, Tony Roma’s latest fast-casual concept, will open in Tampa’s International Mall. The food court spot will chef up baby back ribs, burgers, and burger bowls. (That’s So Tampa)

• St. Pete staple, Chief’s Creole Cafe, has big changes in the oven. The Southern comfort food spot will now stay open until 10 p.m. on Fridays + Saturdays and offer vegan options like meatless meatball subs and plant-based gumbo.🦐 (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
• Here’s something to giggle about: The Laughing Cow Mini Babybel Cheese Snacks are buy one get one free at Publix GreenWise Market through Wednesday, Dec. 14. (We hope that wasn’t too cheesy.)*

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• Now’s the time to buy the sports lover in your life a holiday present, because Fanatics is offering sitewide sales. Easily find licensed sportswear and collectibles like jerseys, hoodies, and outerwear for the world’s most popular sports teams and win the holidays.*

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• Electric vehicle market share: 2.11
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