Do your part

• Give these birds a place to call home by installing artificial burrows or faux-rows around the Bay with the Tampa Audobon. General meetings for the organization are on the first Thursday of the month at the Tampa Garden Club (2629 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa).

• If you see something, say something. Report any nest findings to Project BUR-O (what a great name). As far as we know, the group just wants to make a note of burrow — not rehouse the birds. Pro tip: The owls like to shelter up near short fence posts in open areas with just a few trees, like golf courses, lawns, and sports fields.

• Stay 30 ft away from the protected species so as not to bother or disturb their burrows.

• Lift Every Voice: New Play Festival at the James Museum | Friday, Mar. 3-Sunday, Mar. 5 | Times vary | The James Museum, 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | $25-$100 | Meet playwrights, listen in on panels, and watch five brand-new plays.
• Blake Shelton | Friday, Mar. 3 | 7 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $35-$1,195 | Listen to the country rocker’s most popular songs like “Boys ‘Round Here” and “Home.”
• Absolute Queen | Friday, Mar. 3 | 7-9 p.m. | Palladium Theater, 253 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg | Free | Absolute Queen will rock you at their hit-packed tribute show.
• MUSE 2023 | Friday, Mar. 3 | 7-10 p.m. | Morean Center for Clay, 420 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg | $125-$175 | Celebrate St. Pete’s top visual, performance, literary, and technology artists as they receive their awards.

• Beer Breakfast | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mandarin Hide, 231 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | Free+ | Buy a brew — all proceeds benefit Ready For Life.
• Vintage Marché Market | Saturday, Mar. 4-Sunday, Mar. 5 | Times vary |Vintage Marché, 2906 34th St S St. Petersburg | Free | Discover vintage goods like old cameras, rugs, clothes, memorabilia, and much more.
• Ludacris | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds, 303 N. Lemon St., Plant City | $82-116 | Rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges will take the stage to perform his biggest songs.

• Picnic in the Park | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 12-4 p.m. | Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa | Free | Bring your own picnic basket + enjoy food trucks, free ice cream, and take in entertainment next to the Hillsborough River.
• Flamingo Festival | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 12-4:30 p.m. | Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg | $5-$14 | Wear pink for $1 off admission + celebrate the flock’s birthday.

• Tombolo’s Horror Book Club | Monday, Mar. 6 | 7-8 p.m. | Tombolo Books, 2153 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Make sure to finish your copy of “Hell Hound,” a spine-chilling novel about Baxter, the murderous bull terrier.

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• Find your new favorite brew tomorrow, March 4, at The Florida Craft Beer Festival (1000 E. Harrison St., Tampa) — the event runs from 2 to 5 p.m. You can sip over 300 beers from more than 80 of Florida’s best brewers. Don’t drink? Designated drivers get in free. 🍺 (That’s So Tampa)

• St. Pete’s new commercial test kitchen, The Foodie Labs (515 22nd St. S.), is opening up this April. The 5,000-sqft space will house a six-restaurant ghost kitchen and a professional demonstration spot for tasty events. (St. Pete Catalyst)

• The AC Hotel by Marriott in downtown St. Pete (110 2nd St. N.) is officially taking guests. The 172-room hotel is home to DTSP’s newest rooftop bar, Cane & Barrel. 🏨 (St. Pete Rising)
• A new St. Pete development could be on the horizon. The Business Improvement District would revamp Williams Park and parts of downtown through private funding. The BID would stretch from 5th Ave. N. to 5th Ave S. + from 5th St. down to the Bay. (I Love the Burg)

• No. 9. That’s where US News and World Report ranked Clearwater Beach on its list of “Best Beaches in Florida.” Judges said Clearwater Beach’s “gentle water and white sands attract relaxation seekers in droves.” 🏝 (That’s So Tampa)

• Move over Silicon Valley — there’s a new tech mecca in town. A new report shows Tampa Bay had the second-highest increase in tech-related jobs, just behind Phoenix. Fun fact: The average salary for a Tampanian in the industry is $120,900. 💻 (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Attention all P-ballers. Get your tourney on Saturday, April 1 with The Tampa Pickleball Crew. All registered players receive a swag bag, and the winners get shiny gold medals. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will go toward improving Cuscaden Park’s pickleball courts (2900 N. 15th St., Tampa). 🥇 (That’s So Tampa)

• Do you eat, breathe, and dream about editorial content? We’re hiring a Managing Editor to support the strategic growth and development of 6AM City’s editorial team, specifically as it relates to content management, creation, and strategy. See details + apply.

• Good news for those dreaming of summer days: Tree-ripened peaches are on sale at Publix GreenWise Market through Wednesday, March 8. Peach fuzz not your thing? Nectarines are on sale, too. 🍑 *

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• Did you know? Going, the travel membership that saves you money on flights, offers veterans, teachers, and healthcare professionals special discounts. Get 25% off a premium membership and take that well-earned vacation with discounted flights to Spain, Mexico, Ireland, and more.*

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