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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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Need a new workout class?

Trying out Tampa Bay workout classes with ClassPass
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Get your swole on at the Ybor City gym. | Photo by @sarahhunterphoto
Hey, all. City editor Bailey here.

I have the ultimate pro-tip for all my exercise enthusiasts (and folks looking to get back into fitness). ClassPass, a monthly wellness subscription app is the move for testing out new CrossFit gyms, yoga studios, and even salons across Tampa Bay.

Here’s how it works: First, the app offers a free two-week trial to all new users, with 28 credits that can be used to book classes at any studio that uses the app. The trick is, classes all require a different amount of credits — the same class at the same studio can take more credits at popular times.

Once the fortnight is over (or you’ve run out of credits) choose from an 8-credit plan ($19 a month), 13-credit plan ($29 a month), 28-credit plan ($59 a month), 38-credit plan ($79 a month), or 80-credit plan ($159 a month) to keep your new routine going. Pro tip: you can add class packs on if you run out before the month is over.

Here’s a few local spots that offer classes through the app:
  • Sweat St. Pete
    SWEATRs are loyal to this training facility — so much so that it’s ranked number five in ClassPass’s national rankings. Located in North Kenwood, the open-air studio offers high-intensity and teamwork-focused HIIT, shred, lift, sculpt, and (of course) sweat classes.
  • CAMP Tampa
    Like to switch up your workout? This South Tampa studio offers spin, yoga, sculpt, circuit, lift, and pretty much every fitness class you might be feelin’. Plus, there’s an outdoor vegetable garden on site, showers, lockers, and a summer camp theme that screams fun.
  • Sukhalife Yoga Studio
    Lean into a little relaxation (and a necessary stretch) with a slow flow, yin, or restore yoga practice at this Central Avenue studio. The woman-owned business also offers prenatal classes and special workshops.
  • Cigar City CrossFit
    Head over to Ybor City for a thorough workout and maybe to make some friends. The open-air warehouse hosts 60-minute classes and even strongman classes.
And best of all, if you don’t use up all of your credits on workin’ on your fitness, you can use them to cover beauty services around town.
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Events
Today, May 9
  • 2023 Tampa Police Memorial Ceremony | Tuesday, May 9 | 7 p.m. | Franklin Street, 600 and 700 Blocks of N. Franklin St., Tampa | Free | Mayor Jane Castor and Interim Chief Lee Bercaw pay tribute to all fallen officers and their family members.
  • Blah Blah Blah Literary Open Mic | Tuesday, May 9 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Studio@620, 620 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg | $5 | Local writers perform in the monthly Wordier Than Thou literary open mic.
  • Spring Music Spectacular: And All That Jazz | Tuesday, May 9 | Springs Theater, 8029 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa | $24 | Patel Conservatory presents jazz and musical theater tunes, including William Grant Still’s moving work, “A Psalm for the Living.”
Wednesday, May 10
  • Art and Meditation at The Dalí | Wednesday, May 10 | 12-1 p.m. | The Dalí Museum, 1 Dalí Blvd., St. Petersburg | Free | In this monthly meditation, attendees examine an artwork as a way to “refocus, slow down, and go deeper into our minds to permit body connection and awareness.”
  • Heights Night Market | Wednesday, May 10 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa | Free | Peruse handmade goods, jewelry, art, woodwork, and gifts under the starry sky.
  • “the nature machine!” | Wednesday, May 10 | 7-8 p.m. | Tombolo Books, 2153 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Attend author Tyler Gillespie’s new poetry collection launch, featuring a conversation with Heather Sellers and Kaitlin Crockett.
Friday, May 12
  • Fashion Funds The Cure | Friday, May 12 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa | $125 | Take in fashion and live entertainment, and munch on great eats at this fundraiser in support of cancer research efforts.
  • The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA | Friday, May 12 | 8 p.m. | Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Rd., Clearwater | $39-$154 | Tow your fave dancing queen along for this tribute performance.
Saturday, May 13
  • Citizens Bank & Trust Mayfaire by-the-Lake | Saturday, May 13-Sunday, May 14 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Shores of Lake Morton, Near 800 E. Palmetto St., Lakeland | Free | Citizens Bank & Trust Mayfaire by-the-Lake is a free, fine art festival held in Lakeland on May 13-14 where attendees can shop 150+ booths and enjoy a Kid Zone, food vendors, performances, and more.*
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News Notes
Development
  • It’s official. A 21-story tower is going up in St. Pete’s Mirror Lake neighborhood. The city’s Development Review Commission approved the plans for the building last week, which include 200 apartments and a parking garage. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
  • A new luxe living situation, Ad Lofts, is coming to Central (2250 Central Ave.). The upscale homes will feature 20-ft ceilings and 10-ft high sliding glass doors — with a restaurant and café on the ground floor. (I Love the Burg)
Opening
  • Speaking of TBAY workout spots, a new pro athlete-approved club opens later this month in Hyde Park Village. Sukha Club Inc. will offer classes, exercise equipment, cold plunges, saunas, and grab-and-go snacks from Willa’s Restaurant. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Edu
  • Pinellas County students now have access to a sensory therapeutic, wheelchair-accessible playground at Paul B. Stephens ESE Center in Clearwater. The district unveiled the playground last week after a two-year development process. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Community
  • One of the country’s last lesbian bars, Largo’s The Lady’s Room (9057 Ulmerton Rd.), is raising money to keep its doors open. The bar’s owner says she wants to keep the spot open for the “LGBTQ community and the lesbians of Florida.” (I Love the Burg)
Announced
  • Come this July, you could be “the Voice of TPA.” The international airport + United Way Suncoast’s just announced the shuttle voicing fundraiser/contest will return this year. Donate and enter the contest online.
Eat
  • If the ice cream and butter are organic, does that make it good for you? We like to think so. The good news: Publix GreenWise Market’s organic ice cream + butter is on sale this week through Wednesday, May 10. Can’t do dairy? Organic ghee and organic kombucha are on sale, too.*
Kids
  • Two words: free bowling. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free to connect with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling everyday this summer. Plus, grab a Family Pass + up to four adults can join in on the fun.
 
Arts

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Let’s get fringey

Tampa International Fringe Festival preview
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The German stand-up brings his act to Tampa. | Photo via Michael Prine Jr.
The Tampa International Fringe Festival starts tomorrow, and we’re ready to break a leg. Uhhh, maybe not us, but the actors are.

The annual arts festival takes over Hillsborough Community College Ybor Performing Arts Building + The Historic Kress Building Ybor from Wednesday, May 10 to Sunday, May 14.

Here’s a few of the upcoming performances:
These shows not your style? Check out 30+ other acts.

Feelin’ fringe? Buy tickets online.
The Wrap
 
Bailey Lefever in a park near a pond

Today’s edition by:
Bailey
From the editor
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and if you are a local teacher, we’d like to know how to celebrate you. Is it a free coffee, a gift card, a restock of supplies... etc?

What is something a parent, student, or friend could do that would make you feel appreciated? Let us know here. We plan to share some of these responses with our readers later this week.
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