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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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There’s a perfect present for every mom

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: presents for every mom
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Every mom deserves a special gift from our Mother’s Day Gift Guide. | Graphic provided by 6AM City
This year, instead of grabbing a last-minute present from the store, why not get the mom figure in your life a gift that is truly unique?

To help you out, we’ve created a gift guide featuring items from our online store, Six & Main, as well as products we love from other popular brands.

Moms are important to us all year, but Mother’s Day is when we can really show how special they truly are to us. From presents for the food and beverage fan to the art collector, let this gift guide lead you to the perfect present.

The outdoor enthusiast
The art collector
  • Add to mom’s art collection with pieces featuring dramatic skies, panoramic mountain vistas, and small-town area street scenes by Jeff Pittman Art.
  • For coastal vibes, explore colorful artwork by Dream a little ART SC.
  • If the walls are already full of beautiful art, fear not. This modern ceramic vase is the perfect decorative accent. Bonus: this vibrant coffee table book is chock-full of exquisite scenes from Mykonos.
The fashion lover
While this list is a great way to start shopping for mom, we’re working to grow our store, Six and Main, and would love to add more local vendors. If you know any local brands we should be promoting, let us know.

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Events

Today, April 27
  • Performance: Dancing Dreamscapes | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 6-7 p.m. | The Dalí Museum, 1 Dalí Blvd., St. Petersburg | $5-$10 | Enjoy this dance performance inspired by the museum’s current exhibit “The Shape of Dreams.”
  • Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo | Thursday, April 27-Saturday, Sept. 16 | Times vary | Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Rd., Clearwater | $53.25-$133.25 | Take in some of the rock duo’s massive hits like “Invincible,” “Love Is A Battlefield,” and “Promises In The Dark.”
Friday, April 28
  • Party on the Plaza featuring Greg Billings Band | Friday, Apr. 28 | 7 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg | $25-$75 | It’s time for a St. Pete party with vendors, food trucks, and tunes from the Greg Billings Band.
  • Steve Martin & Martin Short | Friday, April 28-Wednesday, May 31 | 8 p.m. | Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Rd., Clearwater | $233.25 | Comedy giants Steve Martin and Martin Short take over the Clearwater venue with their “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!” show.
  • The Black Honkeys w/ TBA | Friday, Apr. 28 | 8 p.m. | Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Rd., Tampa | $12-$15 | Rock out with Tampa Bay’s very own Black Honkeys.
Saturday, April 29
  • Green Thumb Festival | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Walter Fuller Park & Center, 7891 26th Ave. N., St. Petersburg | Free | Celebrate Arbor Day by roaming the massive plant and gardening market.
  • Gasparilla Music Festival 2023 | Saturday, Apr. 29-Sunday, Apr. 30 | Times vary | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa | $50-$200 | Listen to Run the Jewels, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Cannons, Chromeo, Flipturn, and more during the two-day waterfront music festival.
  • Strikers vs. Crusaders | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 6 p.m. | Yuengling Center, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa | $15-$50 | Cheer on our indoor soccer team as they face off against Central Florida.
Sunday, April 30
  • “Toy Story” (1995) | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 3 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $8 | Spend the afternoon with the familiar family film that is “Toy Story.”
  • Heritage Fire Tampa | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 4:45-7 p.m. | Tabellas at Delaney Creek, 5818 Causeway Blvd., Tampa | $125-$175 | Taste the best of Tampa with all-inclusive cocktails, spirits, wine, and dishes from 20+ local chefs at America’s premier live-fire culinary event and competition.*
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News Notes
Edu
  • Most Pinellas County high schools will start the school day at about 7 a.m. next school year — roughly two hours earlier than current start times. School board members unanimously approved the move in hopes of getting students to class on time. (WUSF News)
Development
  • Phase one of the Dalí’s expansion is chugging along. A new 39-ft tall dome is currently going up in the museum’s garden. The eye-catching structure will be used for immersive installations and public events. (I Love the Burg)
  • Now, for even more St. Pete Beach hotel news. The TradeWinds Island Resorts recently submitted an application to start work on a massive expansion that includes adding 629 rooms, retail and dining space, and making improvements to Gulf Boulevard. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Sports
  • The 2023 NFL Draft starts at 8 p.m. tonight, sports fans. The Bucs are slated to the make the 19th pick in the first round. Stay up to date on picks and trades via the Tampa Bay Times.
  • Big news for Pinellas p-ballers. Sarasota’s The Pickleball Club is opening a 40,000-sqft facility in Pinellas Park (located at the Gateway Centre Business Park). The club will house 16 indoor courts, a lounge, pro shop, and cafe. Owners expect to open in early 2025. (St. Pete Rising)
Civic
Open
  • Calling all ‘za aficionados. Flippers Pizzeria recently opened up in Tampa (201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.), serving artisan, hand-crafted pies. (That’s So Tampa)
Eat
  • What you get with an Offline membership, the restaurant + social club launching this month in Tampa Bay: custom matches with local eateries, up to $50 monthly towards dining out, and exclusive invites to pre-opening parties and private events. Snag one of the 100 spots saved for our readers with the code TBTODAY.
 
Sports

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Let’s trounce Toronto, eh?

Lightning playoffs continue tonight in Toronto
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We’re sure Amalie’s going to be pretty electric tonight. | Photo via @sarahdechent
The Lightning take the ice tonight in Toronto for game five against the Maple Leafs. The Bolts are down 3-1 in the series and must win this game to stay afloat in the postseason. Ready to root them to victory?

Here’s a few ways to take in the action, barring flying to Toronto:
  • Head to the St. Pete Pier for the official Lightning Game 5 watch party. The fun starts at 6 p.m., and the puck drops at 7 p.m.
  • A number of our local bars are sure to be streaming the game. We recommend checking out American Social in Tampa or Parks & Rec DTSP to enjoy the electric atmosphere while downing some apps and brews.
  • Host a watch party at home with Cuban sandwiches, festive cookies, and other local treats.
Hoping to catch game six (if the team makes it there) from the Thunder Dome itself? There’s tickets available, starting at $93.
The Wrap
 
Bailey Lefever in a park near a pond

Today’s edition by:
Bailey
From the editor
I’m bummed to be missing the Green Thumb festival this weekend. It’s really the best time to score orchids (and pretty orchid terracotta planters).

Pro tip: arrive ultra early, and note that most vendors will let you keep your trees, large plants, etc. at their tent to pick up when you’re done shopping.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We shared some resources + writers groups for working on your craft.
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