Skip Target, go to the flea market 🛍

Local flea markets in Tampa Bay, FL

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The Oldsmar Flea is one of the oldest and largest markets in the state. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons

Get in TBAY, we’re going shopping.

Looking for some vintage clothes for your wardrobe, vinyl records to add to the collection, or even some homemade goods to showcase around your house? Well, you’re in luck. Channel your inner bargain hunter + haggler and get ready to check out some of these fleas:

🛍 Indie Flea | 14 18th St. S., St. Pete (under the overpass)

Grab your market bags and text the group chat. This swap meet has hundreds of local artisans and retro clothes enthusiasts. Plus, come hungry + leave your AirPods at home — the market usually has groovy music and food trucks on standby.

🛍 Oldsmar Flea Market | Tampa Downs, Oldsmar

Get lost and rummage through roughly 1,000 booths. This is the No. 1 spot to find antiques, instruments, or even reclaimed flooring. Pro tip: try the corn nuggies.

🛍 The Market Elaine | Wesley Chapel

Unleash your inner child, or just bring yours to peruse around and get your face painted. Also, this evening market has puppies and other animals up for adoption.

🛍 The Market Marie | Clearwater

Shop over 100 small businesses, jam out to some tunes, or even walk away owning an bird. This daytime flea also sells vintage clothes and is fur child friendly.

🛍 Mr. G Flea Market | Palmetto

Get your steps in while shopping around tons of different Latin stalls and walk out with fun produce like Japanese squash or an agua fresca.

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Today, Feb. 27

The Radio Theatre Project | Monday, Feb. 27 | 7-8:30 p.m. | The Studio@620, 620 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg | $10-$15 | Watch three different British plays that are all themed around love.

Tuesday, Feb. 28

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers | Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 7 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $38.25-$995.25 | Watch the hometown boys face off against our South Florida rivals.
Tampa Bay Condo & HOA Expo Tampa Convention Center | Tuesday, Feb. 28 | Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa | Free | Learn about property management and maintenance from industry pros.

Wednesday, March 1

New York Yankees vs. Washington Nationals | Wednesday, Mar. 1 | 1:05 p.m. | George M. Steinbrenner Field, 1 Steinbrenner Dr., Tampa | $30-$105 | Catch a foul ball during a Yankees spring training game against Washington.
Sunset Yoga at St. Pete Pier | Wednesday, Mar. 1 | 7-8 p.m. | Spa Beach Park, 600 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg | Free | The Body Electric Yoga Company leads a practice for all skill levels.

Thursday, March 2

Nina On My Mind | Thursday, Mar. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg | $22-$40 | Listen to the bluesy and jazzy sounds of this Nina Simone tribute performance.

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Plan Ahead

Mark your calendars. The 17th Annual Taste of South Tampa is returning Sunday, March 19. The vendor list is still unreleased, but you can count on Luv Child, Sweet Soul, 7th + Grove, and about 50 more food and bev spots to set up shop. For more foodie festivals, check out our story. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

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Art

Famed St. Pete artist Chad Mize’s new SPACE art gallery (855 28th St. S., St. Pete) arrives Friday, March 10. The grand opening will feature music by DJ REPETE + bao buns from the Shiso Crispy Food Truck. The full list of participating artists can be found here. (I Love the Burg)

Read

Shaka brah. Get ready to hang loose + read a few pages at St. Pete Beach’s first independent bookstore. Read the Wave (425 Corey Ave.) is coming to town later this year. The shelves will be stocked with a diverse selection of new books — 10,000 volumes, to be exact. 🤙 (St. Pete Rising)

Outdoors

Lace up your skates, TBAY. The St. Pete Pier is getting a 6,000-sqft “Rockin’ Roller Rink” this spring from Thursday, March 9, through Sunday, April 9. You can book your skate time now. Pro tip: Go during the “Cheap Skates” time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 🛼 (I Love the Burg)

Shop

Shop till you drop. Plant Hall (401 W. Kennedy Blvd.) at UT is hosting the Chiselers Market under its iconic minarets on Saturday, March 11. The bazaar offers a collection of gently-loved household items, fine china, plant accessories, and much more. Plus, every purchase goes towards restoring the historic building. (That’s So Tampa)
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Planning your week 🗓

Events and festivals the week of February 27 in Tampa Bay, FL

Ludacris plays the Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds Saturday, March 4 | Photo via Wikimedia Commons

Hold on to your hats and get out your wallets, everybody.

This week is jam-packed (pun intended) with exciting events. We couldn’t possibly cover them all, so we hand-picked four of our favorites to spotlight.

🍓 The Florida Strawberry Festival

Thursday, March 2-Sunday, March 12 — 10 a.m.

Price: $10+

All hail the mighty strawberry. This event features a Ferris wheel, so much live music, and all things strawberry, from jelly to milkshakes. Luda + The Oak Ridge Boys are playing this week. Grab your tix before they sell out like the Willie Nelson ones did.

🚤 Tampa Bay Boat Show

Friday, March 3 — 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 4 —10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday, March 5 — 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Price: Free

Yo ho. Yo ho. Shift into full throttle and ogle at hundreds of yachts, kayaks, speedboats, accessories, and other nautical-related gear. This event also offers about a dozen seminars.

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Brad.

Editor’s pick: If you’re looking to get a little bit more fast + a little bit more furious before the Ludacris show, may I recommend watching the new Fast and Furious 10 trailer? The new movie features Tampa local John Cena.

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