What is affordable housing?

Do you qualify?

• Tampa residents
• St. Pete residents

Projects we’re keeping an eye on

• The Rome Yard development project in West Tampa is expected to create 600 affordable units out of a total of 954.
• The Pinellas County Board of Commissioners recently approved $12.5 million for four apartment complexes around the Burg, including:
  
  • Skyway Lofts (34th St. S.) | 66 multi-family units
  • Burlington Post II (Burlington Ave. N.) | 76 multi-family units
  • Heritage Oaks (Greater Ridgecrest area) | 80 units for seniors
  • Lealman Heights | 86 units

• Trivia Night | Monday, May 22 | 7-9 p.m. | The Big Catch at Salt Creek, 1500 2nd St. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Test your knowledge and compete to win prizes.
• Tampa Riverwalk Illuminated Pink to Celebrate Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day | Monday, May 22 | 7-9 p.m. | Tampa Riverwalk, Tampa | Free | Check out the pink lit Riverwalk and score gift cards and limited-edition swag.
• Blue Jays vs. Rays | Monday, May 22-Sunday, Sept. 24 | 6:40 p.m. | Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg | $10-$253 | Head over to the Trop to root on the Rays and chow down on a ballpark frank.

• FOCU$ED-The Series: All About That Money Honey | Tuesday, May 23 | 6-8 p.m. | Industrious Downtown, 401 E. Jackson St., Tampa | $37 | Join the ladies of KNOW Tampa Bay for a workshop on hustling and running a business.
• Introduction to Ukulele | Tuesday, May 23 | 6:30-8 p.m. | North Community Library, 861 70th Ave. N., St. Petersburg | Free | Put on your learning hat and let the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society teach you to fiddle the strings.
• Christopher Paolini | Tuesday, May 23 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Oxford Exchange, 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa | $0-$28.99 | Join author Christopher Paolini, the creator of “Eragon,” for an in-person book discussion and signing of his new sci-fi mystery “Fractal Noise.”

• 2023 Emerging Artist Exhibition | Wednesday, May 24-Thursday, May 25 | 12-5 p.m. | The Gallery at Creative Pinellas, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo, Tampa | Free | Check out art from ten local, undiscovered creators.

• Beethoven x Coldplay | Thursday, May 25 | 8 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg | $21-$50 | Join conductor Steve Hackman as he melds “Fix You,” “Paradise,” and “The Scientist” with Beethoven’s “Eroica Symphony.”

• The 3rd Annual July 4th Boat Parade and Blessing of the Fleet is on the way. The festivities take place along the Tampa Riverwalk and in the Hillsborough River. Boat registration usually opens the first week of June. After the parade, a massive firework show pops off at Sparkman Wharf. (That’s So Tampa)

• No. 7. That’s where Tampa, St. Pete, and Clearwater ranked on Wallethub’s “2023’s Best Summer Travel Destinations” list. The website analyzed the largest metros in the country and ranked them based on all kinds of factors — like the cheapest flights and meals, and the number of attractions. (Patch)
• No. 4. That’s where Dunedin’s Caladesi Island State Park landed on “Dr. Beach’s 2023 Top Ten Beaches” in the country list. The top beach is North Florida’s George Island State Park — about a six hour drive north. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• Speaking of beaches, have you noticed the color of our local waters? Folks have reported brown waves at the Treasure Island, Madeira, and Reddington beaches. Experts say it has to do with an algal bloom called Trichodesmium, which can sometimes be seen from space. Researchers say the “sea sawdust” is harmless. (WFLA)

• Calling all “NCIS” fans. Spitfire Comedy House’s (1920 1st Ave. S.) “NCIS: St. Pete” is a new whodunit murder mystery improv show parodying the TV drama. Tix are $25. (I Love the Burg)

• This month’s Water Street Tampa Neighborhood Spotlight features Crisp & Green. Visit the health-focused restaurant on Friday, from 5-8 p.m., to enjoy spin-the-wheel giveaways + a live acoustic set to kick off the weekend. Bonus: The first 20 guests will receive a $15 gift card.*

• $200 welcome bonus — check. Unlimited cash back — check. 0% interest into 2024 — check. This card checks all our boxes.*

• Délicieuses. Start using it in conversation in three weeks.*

• Which Vrbo Vacation Home of the Year is most your style? Maybe it’s the mountain views and woodsiness at this Big Sky cabin. Or maybe it’s a Hamptons holiday at this breathtaking retreat. If vacation means heat, spas, and golf courses, check out this Palm Springs poolside property.*

• an autographed soccer ball straight from the inaugural game
• a shout out during the home opener
• a treasure trove of exclusive club merchandise