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Today’s Forecast

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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Let the rain fall down

Tampa Bay water conservation tips
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A homeowner could collect 300 gallons of water from 1,000 sqft of roof, according to the city. | Photo via City of St. Petersburg
As we all know, it’s been a pretty hot and dry spring. In fact, there’s been so little rainfall the Tampa Bay Water Department started buying drinking water from Tampa Bay Water to cover the missing supply.

While you may not be able to summon a monsoon, here’s a few ways you can be a good steward of Tampa Bay’s water and rainfall.
  • Join the Tampa Bay Water Wise Program. Homeowners can earn rebates from $40-$1000 for installing high efficiency toilets, smart irrigation systems (which help you not overwater your lawn), and shallow wells.
  • Did you know that the Hillsborough River is the primary source of water for the Tampa Water Department? Help keep our waterways clear by signing up for one of Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful’s Riverwalk and other cleanups.
  • Need a car wash? Skip the at-home suds and head to a car wash. Some companies (like Tommy’s Express Tampa) use reclaimed water to reduce water use.
  • Working on your garden or landscaping? Consider drought-tolerant plants and grass (like Bermuda). Look up your hardiness zone to see what types of plants thrive in your slice of Tampa Bay.
  • Start your rainwater guardian journey tonight from 6-8 p.m. The City of St. Petersburg offers a free virtual workshop about conserving drinking water + how to collect rainwater. Plus, attendees can register for a free rain barrel.
  • UF/IFAS Hillsborough is hosting a Rainwater Harvesting class for Hillsborough County residents Saturday, May 6. Attendees will learn how to collect rainwater to water plants and reduce stormwater runoff and erosion. Residents will also receive a 45-55 gallon plastic barrel after attending the workshop. Register for $5.
Have any pro tips to share with us? Let us know.
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Events

Today, May 3
  • Sunset Yoga at St. Pete Pier | Wednesday, May 3, Wednesday, Jun. 7 | 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 — register to score 10% off your bill at the Pier’s Driftwood Cafe.
  • “Ain’t Too Proud” | Wednesday, May 3-Sunday, May 7 | Times vary | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | $44-$145 | This musical follows the Temptations from their start in Detroit to worldwide fame.
  • Pirates vs. Rays | Wednesday, May 3-Thursday, May 4 | Times vary | Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg | $10-$265 | Grab a ballpark frank and watch the Rays take on Pittsburgh.
Thursday, May 4
  • Sangria and Stories: Etched Feathers | Thursday, May 4 | 6-7:15 p.m. | Columbia Restaurant (Ybor), 2117 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa | $20 | Enjoy a glass of sangria while the History Center’s curator discusses a new exhibit featuring the artwork of John Costin.
  • Sunset Market | Thursday, May 4-Thursday, Dec. 7 | 6-10 p.m. | Midtown, 3659 Midtown Dr., Tampa | Free | Shop wares from more than 40 local artists while sipping on cocktails and enjoying live music.
  • Rock the Park | Thursday, May 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa | Free | Rock out to Kristopher James, Johnny Champagne, and Blonde Gentlemen on the waterfront.
  • Zach Williams | Thursday, May 4 | 7 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg | $18-$199 | Enjoy the artist’s “A Hundred Highways Tour” with special guest Blessing Offor — the sales from each ticket helps a family in need.
  • Movie Night: May The 4th Be with You | Thursday, May 4 | 7-9:30 p.m. | First Unity Spiritual Campus, 460 46th Ave. N., St. Petersburg | $0-$20 | Enjoy this community screening of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” — popcorn, drinks, and candy will be available for purchase.
Friday, May 5
  • 6th Annual Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl | Friday, May 5 | 4-11 p.m. | Ybor City, 1700 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa | $20 | Bring friends along for a bar crawl through three Tampa districts — your ticket gets you a welcome shot and five shots at bars of your choice.
Saturday, May 6
  • Taste of Water Street: A Day at the Races | Saturday, May 6 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Raybon Plaza, 536 Channelside Dr., Tampa | Free | Head over to Water Street for Mint Juleps aplenty, plus Derby snacks, entertainment, and games.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Arts
  • The Tampa Museum of Art’s renovations are well underway. The Museum just unveiled seven new exhibition spaces + its next phase includes a 55,000-sqft, four-story pier extension. The project should be finished by 2024. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Development
  • St. Pete’s old Riviera Middle School will one day be a YMCA magnet school. The 111,757-sqft campus will serve 600 middle school students + open for the 2024 school year. Take a peek inside the project. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Announced
  • The Jo Bros are coming to Tampa. Yep, the legendary trio is playing their five-album tour at Amalie Thursday, October 12. Register for the Ticketmaster Verified Fan presale for the best shot at tickets when they go on sale Tuesday, May 9. (Tampa Bay Times)
Open
  • There’s no need to hunt down the Los Homies Taqueria food truck anymore. The street taco spot just opened up an eatery in Pinellas Park (7625 49th St. N.). Stop by for birria and pastor tacos, nachos, and sopas. Check out the menu. (I Love the Burg)
Award
Finance
  • The average retirement savings by age may be shocking, but it’s not too late to seek advice. A financial advisor could help increase your returns and alleviate stress. Try this free tool to get matched with up to three vetted financial advisors serving your area.*
Fun Fact
  • National Beverage Day is this Saturday, May 6. In celebration, we’re featuring some of our Six & Main beverage brands across our markets including Blanchard’s Coffee, a|dash, Sarilla, Matcha Nude, and more. Start sipping now.
Eat
  • Any Alaskan Tacos fans out there? Little Pig Food Truck is selling tacos, guac, salsa, and chips at Deviant Libations (3800 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa) on Cinco de Mayo. (That’s So Tampa)
  • Speaking of Cinco de Mayo, a plethora of Tampa Bay restaurants and bars are celebrating with specials, parties, bar crawls, and more. Check out this roundup. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
  • Keep meaning to try new restaurants but find yourself back at your regular haunts? Offline can help you explore Tampa Bay by matching you with new local restaurants. Members get up to $50 monthly toward their dining out budget. Sign up for a spot saved for TBAYtoday readers with the code TBTODAY.
 
Small Business

Let’s hear it for the locals

Celebrate National Small Business Week in Tampa Bay
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Rock a little St. Pete pride with a Pelican-emblazoned shirt from the local brand. | Photo via @sunshine_city_gear
It’s National Small Business Week. And we’re pretty proud of our local gems in Tampa Bay. Right folks?

We wanted to show off a few of your fave restaurants, shops, beauty salons, and other locally-owned spots that make TBAY unique.

Here’s a few you submitted on Instagram:
Want to weigh in next time? Follow us on Instagram.
The Wrap
 
Bailey Lefever in a park near a pond

Today’s edition by:
Bailey
From the editor
I loved this story from the Tampa Bay Times’ Olivia George about the folks working to protect the Howard Frankland from storms.
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