🏈 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) | Est. 1974

• Max. capacity: 76,000
• The stadium has also hosted musical acts from Taylor Swift to U2, and the annual Sunset Music Festival

• The two pirates were introduced in 2000 and 1976, respectively
• Captain Fear’s ship is docked in the Buccaneer Cove at Ray Jay

• The team is bringing back their “Creamsicle” orange and white jerseys for the 2023 season
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• Won first Super Bowl in 2003
• In 2021, the Bucs became the first team to win a Super Bowl in their home stadium
• The most points Tampa Bay has scored during a playoff game is 48 against Oakland in 2003
  

🏒 Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) | Est. 1992

• Max. capacity: 21,500

• When the team’s off the ice, ThunderBug helps out at various hockey camps

• The team is often referred to as the “Bolts” due to the lightning bolt logo
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• The team has made the playoffs 15 times in their 30 seasons thus far, taking home the Stanley Cup three times (2004, 2020, 2021)
• They played their first game on October 7, 1992, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 7-3
• The Lightning are the first (and currently only) team to have a woman play for them. Goalie Manon Rheaume made history in September 1992, playing in a preseason game and stopping seven of nine shots in one period.

⚽️ Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) | Est. 2008

• Max. capacity: 7,227

• Pete the Pelican was born on March 25, 2015, and Pinnie the Pelican was born on July 27, 2016 (727 Day)

• The color scheme comes from the Tampa Bay Mutiny (MLS), a local soccer team that played from 1996 to 2001
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• The Rowdies made the Eastern Conference Finals before the 2020 USL Championship was canceled due to the pandemic
• In 2012, the team won the North American Soccer League Championship Series against the Minnesota Stars

• Tampa Tarpons vs. Clearwater Threshers | Tuesday, April 18-Sunday, Aug. 13 | 6:30 p.m. | George M. Steinbrenner Field, 1 Steinbrenner Dr., Tampa | $2 | Snag a ballpark hot dog and watch our local minor league rivals face off.

• Earth Week Series 2023: Mirror Lake Community Library Event | Wednesday, Apr. 19 | 6-7 p.m. | Mirror Lake Community Library, 280 Fifth St. N., St. Petersburg | Free | Learn about air plants and composting in celebration of Earth Week.

• Shrimpfinity | Thursday, Apr. 20-Friday, Apr. 21 | 12-7:30 p.m. | Fairgrounds St. Pete, 800 28th St. S., St. Petersburg | $25-$27 | Immerse yourself in this shrimp-themed immersive art wonderland.
• Potent Potables: An Evening of Dreamy Mixology | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 6-7 p.m. | The Dalí Museum, 1 Dalí Blvd., St. Petersburg | $50-$60 | Shane Neukam of Dark Door Spirits will lead you in making dream-inspired cocktails.
• Cage Fury Fighting Championships 119 | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 7 p.m. | Seminole Hard Rock, 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa | $60-$225 | Watch Donovan Beard, the current Middleweight champion, hit the octagon against Greg Ellis.
• Movies in the Park | Thursday, Apr. 20 | North Straub Park, Fifth Ave. NE and Bayshore Dr., St. Petersburg | Free | Bring the blanket, chairs, and snacks to watch “Wall-E” and a musical performance on the waterfront.

• 98 Rockfest | Friday, Apr. 21 | 6 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $35-$95 | Rock out to performances by Breaking Benjamin, Falling in Reverse, The Pretty Reckless, Beartooth, Bad Wolves, and Dorothy— VIP options available — the pre-party starts at 4 p.m.
• Sweeney Todd | Friday, Apr. 21 | 8 p.m. | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa | $102-$262 | Watch Opera Tampa’s rendition of the barber’s murderous story.

• Tonight at 7:30 p.m., the Tampa Bay Lightning are set to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Bolts have their sights set on becoming the first team since 1984 to reach the Finals in four consecutive seasons. (NHL.com)

• Construction is officially underway on the Pendry Tampa, a new five-star hotel residential skyscraper on the Tampa Riverwalk. Once finished, the 38-story tower will boast 220 guestrooms and 207 residences. We dive into project details here. (I Love the Burg)
• A 22-story tower is in the works for 3rd Avenue South in St. Pete’s United Central District. This $72 million project will feature 335 apartments and 11,560 sqft of commercial space. Plus, green spaces will be integrated into the design on both sides of the building. (St. Pete Catalyst)

• Calling all taco fanatics. From Thursday, April 20 to Sunday, April 30, Tampa Bay Taco Week is back, with nearly two dozen local spots participating. Enjoy specialty tacos + offers from Whiskey Joe’s, American Social, Red Mesa Cantina, and many others. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
• Wild Child (2710 Central Ave., St. Pete) just unleashed a newly revamped menu featuring foods from all over the world. We’re dying to try the “Crying Tiger Ribeye,” and don’t forget to get your paws on their staple dishes: the tuna tostada and the Korean fried chicken sandwich. (I Love the Burg)

• Blind Tiger, the beloved TBAY beanery, opened a new café inside the International Mall (2223 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa). You can find the new location on the bottom floor, right next to Neiman Marcus. (That’s So Tampa)

• Black Radish (246 Dr. M.L.K. Jr. St. N.), St. Pete’s vegan grocery store, is shutting its doors Monday, April 24 — but the grocer’s Ybor location will remain open. Pro tip: take advantage of a 15 percent discount on all items (excluding mocktails + hot deli sandwiches) before the store closes. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• No. 23. That’s where Tampa Bay ranked on SmartAsset’s “25 Places Where $100,000 Goes Furthest” list. The adjusted take-home pay for a resident earning $100,000 in Tampa Bay is $73,850, factoring in cost-of-living aspects like housing and grocery prices, and taxes. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• What trip would be worth leaving Tampa Bay? For City Editor Brad, it’s Hollywood, Los Angeles — to watch the movie pros make some flicks. Sign up for Going to get notified when flight prices drop, so you can book your dream trip and feel great about it. Join for free.

• This wedding season make sure to shower the happy couple with the perfect gift. Our online store (Six & Main) features presents such as dinner napkins by Willow Ship and celebratory cards by Joy Paper Co. Start shopping.

• It’s giveaway time. The Terrace Hotel & Grille is hosting its annual week of giveaway prizes starting Monday, April 24. Prizes include gift cards, themed merchandise, a hand-painted wine bottle, and a grand prize. Follow The Terrace Grille at @terracegrillelakeland on Instagram for a chance to win.*

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