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74º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise: 7:22 a.m. | Sunset: 5:49 p.m. | Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 11:16 a.m. + 10:01 p.m. | Low: 2:58 p.m. | Clearwater Beach | High: 6:59 a.m. + 6:21 p.m. | Low: 12:16 p.m.
 

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Tampa Bay painting classes
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Decorate a gift for a loved one or a piece for your dinner table at the St. Pete studio. | Photo via @practicallypikasso
Yearning to scratch that creative itch? Painting is an approachable way to add a little color into your world.

We’ve put together a range of Tampa Bay art centers + spots offering everything from sip and paint experiences to watercolor classes perfect for toting your left brain partner along.
  • AR Workshop | 2414 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa
    Want to decorate your home with a plank sign or clock made with your own two hands? This South Tampa spot offers DIY wood-painting workshops, Wine Down Wednesdays, and even private parties. Or pick up a DIY kit to bring home to take on in front of the TV or with the fam.
  • Morean Arts Center | 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
    The Morean hosts painting classes for both experienced Picassos and newbies — from expressive acrylics to Tempera Batik painting. Plus, check out the Center’s gallery and frequent workshops for even more inspiration.
  • Painted Leaf Studio | 110 W. Country Club Dr., Tampa
    Nothing inspires quite like nature. Sign the dependents up for painting or printmaking classes, Earth Day and other art workshops, or camp at this one-acre indoor/outdoor art studio surrounded by oak trees and other flora.
  • Safety Harbor Arts and Music Center | 706 2nd St. N., Safety Harbor
    SHAMC offers all kinds of art classes from mosaic making to cartooning — and boasts “WHIMZEYLAND,” an installation by local artists.
  • Practically Pikasso | 850 Central Ave. Suite A, St. Petersburg
    It’s a classic for a reason. Take your next date night or book club to a paint-your-own pottery or wine glass experience — they take walk-ins too. Or sign up for a clay workshop to make a tea plate or salsa bowl.
Did this paint a complete picture, or did we miss a spot? Let us know.
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Events

Today, April 20
  • Earth Week 2023 Series: Boyd Hill Tree Inventory | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 9-11 a.m. | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg | Free | Help take inventory of the preserve’s wealth of trees — make sure to register.
  • 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 specialty, dream-inspired cocktails.
  • The Opera Cowgirls | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $35-$39 | This critically-acclaimed group wows the crowd with opera, bluegrass, and country.
Friday, April 21
  • Great Port Cleanup | Friday, Apr. 21 | 9-11 a.m. | Multiple locations | Free | Join Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful to pick up trash and marine debris from several sites in and around the port.
  • “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” | Friday, April 21-Sunday, April 23 | Times vary | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | $74 | Tow your partner along for this one-man presentation combining theater and stand-up comedy.
  • Arts Legacy Remix: Celtic Culture Festival | Friday, Apr. 21 | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | Free | Head to the Riverwalk for a Celtic storytelling journey.
Saturday, April 22
  • 13th Annual Ecofest 2023 | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | MOSI, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa | Free | Celebrate Earth Day by taking in live music, demonstrations, and local vendors selling fresh produce and other green products.
  • Earth Week 2023 Series: Brick Street Farms Garden Tour | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 2 p.m. | Brick Street Farms, 199 20th St. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Tour Brick Street Farms’s sustainable hydroponic gardens — tours are first come, first serve.
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Publix GreenWise Market’s seafood sustainability is worth getting reel-y excited about
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Sustainable fishing practices keep our oceans safe from overfishing, pollution, and more. | Photo provided by Publix GreenWise Market
You’ve heard of seafood sustainability — but do you know why it’s so important?

Seafood sustainability’s environmentally-responsible practices minimize the impact on ocean habitat and wildlife. In short, it means a healthier (and more sustainable) ocean ecosystem.

That’s why Publix GreenWise Market partners with two leaders in seafood sustainability to ensure all its market-brand seafood is sourced from sustainably-operated companies. All you need to do is look for the blue and green labeling. Here’s what the labels mean:

🐟 Sustainably sourced (blue)
🦀 Responsibly sourced (green)
  • Wild-caught and farmed seafood is sourced from companies that have an approved ecolabel, participate in a Fishery Improvement Project (FIP), or are considered “managed” in accordance with SFP and GSSI’s stringent benchmarks.
Read: Buying GreenWise-brand seafood means you help keep our oceans resilient + healthy.*
 
News Notes

Playoffs
  • Stay up to date on the scores and highlights from the Lightning’s chase for the Stanley Cup by checking out the Tampa Bay Times.
Civic
  • Hey, Tampans. Early voting for the 2023 runoff election runs through Saturday, April 23. Check out our tips for heading to the polls. (WUSF News)
Development
  • Say goodbye to Bradenton’s waterfront city hall. City leaders are leaning toward selling to a development company interested in creating a mixed-use property. The four-acre parcel of land, which also houses the city’s police department, looks out on Manatee River + is worth about $10 million. (WUSF News)
  • Major expansion plans are in the works for the Sirata Beach Resort. Owners plan to build two new hotels on the St. Pete Beach property, renovate the existing hotel, and rebuild the pool. (St. Pete Rising)
Open
  • Say hello to the AX Theater. The new Warehouse Arts outdoor stage (515 22nd St. S.) will host shows, screenings, panel conversations, live music, and more. See what’s coming to the space. (I Love the Burg)
Arts
  • The Mainsail Arts Festival is almost here. Head to Vinoy Park this Saturday, April 22 + Sunday, April 23 to roam tons of art vendors, enjoy performances from mimes and steel drum bands, and check out local food vendors. The event is expected to bring in about 100,000 people. (I Love the Burg)
Fun Fact
  • In case you missed it, there’s still a chance to win $500 by taking our brief survey. Your feedback is important to us, and we want to ensure the content we deliver to you is relevant. Take the survey.
Shop
  • Must be spring. Publix GreenWise Market has a host of spring items on sale through Wednesday — like baby carrots, fresh salmon, and rosé wine. Bonus: Halloumi cheese is buy one, get one free. Never tried it? It’s a mozzarella-like, fry + grill friendly cheese made of sheep’s milk. Give it a try.*
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  • Offline — the restaurant + social club launching in Tampa Bay — has an 8,000 person waitlist. Good thing you know TBAYtoday. We’ve got 100 spots reserved for our readers. How Offline works: Get custom matches with local eateries, plus up to $50 monthly to spend there. Try a monthly or annual membership.
 
Parks and Recreation

🐾 Paws and the city

Check out this dog-friendly spot in Tampa Bay
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Benny and Jerry most definitely approve your next trip to Picnic Island Beach Dog Park. | Photo by @bennyjerrythebassets
No dog gets left behind in TBAY. And if you’ve read our ultimutt city guide on nearly 50 dog-friendly places in Tampa Bay, you already know there’s an endless slew of shenanigans for both you and your pooch. But the fun doesn’t stop there.

4th and Angel Dog Park is a dog park that just opened in Ybor City (1802 E. 4th Ave.) and looks like all the rage that will have your furry friend ready to raise the woof. Our favorite features include:
  • Its close proximity to Pete’s Ybor location, a one-stop shop for bagel sandwiches, coffee, and coworking
  • The benches and adjacent outdoor courtyard for mingling with your dog — and your — new pals
  • The brand-new turf
Do you know the most popular dog breed in the US? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
The Wrap
 
Bailey Lefever in a park near a pond

Today’s edition by:
Bailey
From the editor
My personal favorite place to take my chocolate lab is North Shore Dog Park. Make sure to bring a hammock + a book to watch the sunset after.

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