Travel and Outdoors

Caesars Head State Park

Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail

Falls Park on the Reedy

Unity Park

Paris Mountain State Park

• Canvas Painting for Adults | Monday, June 5 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd., Tampa | Free | Channel your inner artist during this guided painting class — registration encouraged.

• GET FIT: Cardio Kickboxing | Tuesday, June 6 | 6-7 p.m. | Campbell Park, 601 14th St. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Folks of all skill levels will enjoy this kickboxing class — meet near the recreation center.
• Twins vs. Rays | Tuesday, June 6-Thursday, June 8 | Times vary | Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg | $10-$145 | Grab a Stinger Dog and watch Tampa Bay take on Minnesota.
• “Annie” | Tuesday, June 6-Sunday, June 11 | Times vary | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | $30-$75 | Step into the world of Depression Era New York and witness the story of a little orphan named Annie.

• Making Leaders | Wednesday, June 7 | 7-8 p.m. | Tombolo Books, 2153 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Listen to Dr. Sandra Braham as she discusses her memoir titled “An Angel for Detroit.”

• Tampa Bay Summer RV Show | Thursday, June 8-Sunday, June 11 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Florida State Fair, 4800 US Hwy. 301 N., Tampa | $5 | If the idea of owning an RV and embarking on outdoor adventures and camping excites you, then this RV show is a must-see.
• Meet The Chefs | Thursday, June 8 | 7-9 p.m. | The Vault, 655 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $80-$120 | Rub elbows with TBAY’s top chefs and sample small plates and cocktails.

• Psammophile. That’s the word Pinellas County eighth grader Dev Shah, 14, spelled to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee late last week. The word refers to an organism that thrives in sandy soil. Dev took home a trophy and the grand prize of $50,000. (Tampa Bay Times)

• Alexander Goshen wants to turn the Tropicana Field parking lot at 800 First Ave. S. into affordable housing. The mid-rise would be modern-style + would have guaranteed workforce housing. Check out our guide to local affordable housing.(Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Meet St. Pete’s newest coworking space: The Florida Nest, located at 5922 9th Ave. N. Spanning 4,293 sqft, this property features a sleek modern-industrial design fit with cubicles, seating areas for productivity, meeting rooms, and even a podcast recording studio. (St. Pete Catalyst)

• St. Pete’s Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital just launched the first clinically-integrated pediatric network in the region. This program allows for the sharing of best practices, patient records, and clinical data, in hopes of making patient care easier. (St. Pete Catalyst)

• What’s happening this month on Water Street? Join Orangetheory for a boot camp on Saturday, June 10. Celebrate Pride Month at The Market on Sunday, June 18. Try Boulon Bakery’s homemade beignets at the Neighborhood Spotlight on Thursday, June 29. Check Water Street’s event calendar.

• USF is officially part of the Association of American Universities. The research-intensive university is the first new institution in almost 40 years to be invited into the guild + joins the ranks of Harvard, Yale, MIT, and 67 other schools.
• Online, on-campus, or certificate? Southeastern University offers multiple career-path options — no matter your schedule. Bonus: They offer Dual Enrollment, Study Abroad, and ESE Student Programs, too.*

• IKEA Tampa is hosting a teacher appreciation day on June 13th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Teachers with credentials can take home a goodie bag, while IKEA Family cardholders can earn a mystery gift card valued between $5 and $100. There will also be a raffle to win a teachers’ lounge makeover.

• Pull on your fanciest bib. Frankie’s Italian Chophouse is coming to St. Pete’s 4th St. N. The upscale steakhouse will offer premium Italian dishes, Wagyu steaks, craft cocktails, and tons of wine. Check the Chophouse’s Instagram for updates on the opening. (St. Pete Rising)
• Your new excuse to go to Big Storm Brewing Co.: You just became an Offline member and have up to $15 to spend there. The local restaurant club rewards its members with exclusive discounts at two local restaurants each month + more perks. Snag a membership reserved for our readers with code “TBTODAY.”*

• It’s Pet Appreciation Week, and it’s a great time to celebrate your furry friends. From stylish collars and leashes by Major Darling to healthy treats by Botanical Bones, our online shop (Six & Main) features the perfect products for your pets.