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🧠 Brainiacs only

Your guide to weekly trivia in Tampa Bay, FL
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Do you have what it takes to win a trivia tournament and walk away with $1,000? | Photo via Challenge Entertainment
Does your brain have facts and figures on deck every day of the year? Well, the Tampa Bay area has more than a dozen weekly trivia spots for you to flex your knowledge + win some prizes.

We’ve compiled a list of venues that host challenges on a regular basis. And if you’re feeling extra smart, put that brain of yours to the test and answer our own TBAY-themed trivia Qs.

Let’s get down to quiz-ness.

Mondays

Big Storm Brewing Co. | Clearwater | 7 p.m.
Clear Sky Club Haus | Palm Harbor | 7 p.m.
Uncle Fats Tavern | Temple Terrace | 7 p.m.
The Big Catch at Salt Creek | St. Pete | 7 p.m.
3 Daughters Brewing | St. Pete | 7 p.m.
Low Tide Kava Bar | Gulfport | 7:45 p.m.

True or false: The main predator of stingrays are sharks.

Tuesdays

Gangchu Chicken & Beer | Seminole Heights | 7 p.m.
The Fat Rabbit Pub | New Tampa | 7 p.m.
Green Iguana | Tampa | 7 p.m.
Wild Rover Brewing Company | Tampa | 7:30 p.m.

Q. How long is the Tampa Riverwalk?
A. 1.8 miles
B. 2.6 miles
C. 2.3 miles
D. 3.2 miles

Wednesdays

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s | Brandon | 7 p.m.
Linksters Tap Room | New Tampa | 7 p.m.
Maloney’s Local Irish Pub | Carrollwood | 7:30 p.m.

True or False: “Tampa Bay” is the actual and official name for the tri-city area of Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater?

Thursdays

Ferg’s Sports Bar | 7 p.m.

Q. Busch Gardens was built on which of the following:
A. The place where Teddy Roosevelt staged The Rough Riders before fighting in Cuba
B. A cemetery
C. An old airport
D. The ballpark where Babe Ruth hit his longest home run

Answer the questions here and keep an eye out for more trivia events on our calendar.
Events
Today, May 10
  • 2023 Emerging Artist Exhibition | Wednesday, May 10-Sunday, July 16 | 12-5 p.m. | The Gallery at Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo | Free | Check out art from ten local, undiscovered creators.
  • 7th Annual Tampa International Fringe Festival | Wednesday, May 10-Sunday, May 14 | 6-10:30 p.m. | Ybor City, 1700 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa | $0-$15 | Prepare for more than 30 one-hour performances like “Breakneck Romeo & Juliet” — plus comedy, indie music, and shows for kids.
Thursday, May 11
  • Wading Bird Walk | Thursday, May 11 | 9-11 a.m. | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg | $3 | Discover the distinguishing characteristics and habits of the most common wading birds — it’s a two mile long hike.
  • A Night at the Brewseum | Thursday, May 11 | 6-9 p.m. | Great Explorations Children’s Museum, 1925 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg | $25-$800 | Taste beers from local breweries and compete against the squad in a series of minute-to-win-it games, for a chance to win prizes.
Friday, May 12
  • Fashion Funds The Cure Fundraiser | Friday, May 12 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa | $125 | Take in fashion, live entertainment, and mouth-watering eats, all in support of cancer research.
  • 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.*
  • Trail Fun Run | Saturday, May 13 | 9-10 a.m. | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg | Free | Join Healthy St. Pete and St. Pete Running Company for a free walk/run at the beautiful city park.
Events calendar here
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Sports

🏟 Everybody wants the Rays

Magic Co-Founder Plans $1.7B Stadium for Rays in Orlando
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The Historic Gas Plant District Redevelopment project is expected to be complete by summer of 2024. | Photo via @tampabay.aerials
It seems that Pat Williams, the co-founder of the Orlando Magic, has got the big-league itch.

He’s looking to build a new Major League Baseball stadium in Orlando, as first reported by the Orlando Sentinel. And as it turns out, he’s got his eyes on rehoming our MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays.

The proposal from the so-called “Magic Man” includes a $1.7 billion ballpark with a seating capacity of 45,000 (around 2,000 more than the Trop). The project would also include retail stores, eateries, office space, 1,000 hotel rooms, and a convention center.

The stadium would be built in Orlando’s tourism district, sitting opposite SeaWorld — around six miles from Disney World and Universal Studios.

Construction for the stadium could begin as soon as 2025, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal.

Don’t worry, Rays fans, the team is still calling TBAY home for now. This is just a pitch (we think it’s way outside the strike zone.) Also, the team is still working with local officials on a new stadium in this neck of the woods.

The Rays’ current lease at the Trop will expire after the 2027 season.
News Notes
Development
  • Duckweed Urban Grocery is coming to the Tru by Hilton (1650 Central Ave.) in St. Pete. The store will offer locally-sourced organic produce, Keto and vegan-friendly products, and beer and wine. The store should open by year’s end. (St. Pete Rising)
Biz
  • Calling all small businesses in the Burg. The South St. Petersburg CRA MicroFund Program is accepting apps for a share of $1 million in funding. Applications for the first round close on Wednesday, May 31st. Check to see if you’re eligible. (I Love the Burg)
Plan Ahead
  • Lass uns feiern — Maifest is back. Celebrate German culture with wood carving, local coffee, live music from Manni Daum, and plenty of Nuremberg bratwursts and beer. The party starts on Saturday, May 20 in Pinellas Park at 12:30 p.m. Tix are $3-$5. (I Love the Burg)
Eat
  • This one’s for you, superhero parents. Five-O Donut Co. (1003 4th St. N., St. Pete) is powering up Mother’s Day Sunday by giving free donuts to all moms + single dads with their little sidekicks in tow. Pro tip: Trust us, grab a Cinnamon Toast Crunch donut with cream cheese frosting.
Edu
  • Checking in with Dr. Deep Sea. USF professor Dr. Joseph Dituri is on day 71 of his mission to break the record for most days spent underwater. Right now, Joseph is 30 ft underwater in Key Largo. The professor has to stay submerged until Thursday, June 8. (That’s So Tampa)
Announced
Holiday
  • How to win Mother’s Day? Send the mother figure in your life iconic meals and desserts from across the country with Goldbelly. Think: Ina Garten’s coconut cake, a New York bagel brunch kit, and a chef’s steak dinner for four. Yup, it’s all on Goldbelly.*
Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
 
Drink

🍹 A mocktail moment

Recipe: a zero-proof Moscow mule
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Add two ounces of pomegranate juice to your Moscow mule for an added tropical punch. | Photo by Michael D. Wilson via Ritual Zero Proof Spirits
If you love the occasional nightcap but hate the hangover that follows (or already enjoy concocting flavorful mixed drinks sans alcohol), Ritual Zero Proof’s spirits will be a great addition to your home bar kit. The award-winning alcohol-free liquors offer a 1:1 spirit replacement, so you can use them just as you would traditional spirits.

Ritual Zero Proof offers alcohol-free tequila, rum, gin, and whiskey that are made using all-natural botanical ingredients to mimic the taste and smell of liquor. Bonus: Ritual Zero Proof’s website has a slew of cocktail recipes we’re drooling over. We’re featuring one of our favorites below.

Traditional Moscow Mule

Ingredients:
Directions:

Fill a copper mug or tumbler with ice. Add all ingredients. Stir and garnish with lime wedges.

Bonus: Buy these copper mugs and the viral nugget ice maker to elevate your cocktail night.*
The Wrap
 
Brad Haft

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