06.19.2023

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Museums in the Tampa Bay area

Let the surrealist art at The Dalí melt your mind. | Photo via @sabio28

Museums are the cultural hubs of TBAY. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about the Big Guava or Sunshine City or simply plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 15 museums to visit in our area.

History

Screen Shot 2023-06-18 at 8.55.30 PM.png — Take a trip the Victorian Era at the Henry B. Plant museum.
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Photo via @mary_ponomaryova

Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa | $12
Immerse yourself in the rich Tampa history and stunning architecture of the restored Victorian mansion that was once the winter home of railroad magnate Henry B. Plant.

Don’t miss: The Parlor Suite’s elegantly carved Victorian double bed.

Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Water St., Tampa | $0-$16.95
The museum, spanning three stories, narrates the rich history of the Tampa Bay region, chronicling the journey of its inhabitants from ancient times to the modern era.

Don’t miss: The giant wooden 19th-Century steamship replica and waterfront dining eats from the famous Columbia Cafe.

Arts

The Dalí Museum, 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg | $0-$29
This glass and concrete architectural marvel contains the largest collection of Salvador Dalí’s artwork outside of Spain. The museum continually updates and rotates the artist’s surrealist pieces using interactive exhibits to provide an ever-changing experience for visitors.

Don’t miss: The massive wall-to-wall paintings, portraits, photos, the spiral staircase, and the gift shop.

Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa | $0-$25
At this museum, you can find an extensive collection of artwork from around the world, spanning a remarkable 5,000 years. Its permanent collection includes priceless masterpieces by legendary artists such as Picasso, Renoir, and Van Gogh.

Special Interest

Take a trip down western memory lane at the James.
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Photo via TBAYtoday

Tampa Bay Firefighters Museum, 720 E. Zack St. Tampa | Free, donations accepted
Nestled within a 1900s firehouse (rescued by the firefighters who once inhabited it) stands an immersive historical exhibition. The exhibit boasts an array of badges, tools, and vintage uniforms.

Don’t miss: If you walk across the street, sometimes you can check out the new fire station and tour all the modern gizmos and gadgets.

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | $0-$23
One gallery flows to another at this museum that aims to educate about the old American West, the spirit of the Native Americans, and the history of the pioneers and immigrants that shaped the US.

Don’t miss: “The Stories They Tell,” an exhibit of Western Native American pottery, basketry, and photography.

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Events

Monday, June 19

Fishin’ 101 | Monday, June 19 | 12-1 p.m. | Florida Blue Center, 3758 Park Blvd. Suite 5, Pinellas Park | Free | Improve your fishing skills and learn about equipment, bait, rules, licensing, and coastal/shoreline fishing — reservations are encouraged.

Tuesday, June 20

Tampa Tarpons vs. Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels | Tuesday, June 20-Thursday, June 22 | 6:30 p.m. | George M. Steinbrenner Field, 1 Steinbrenner Dr., Tampa | $2 | Watch our local MILB team go head to head with the Minnesota Twins affiliate squad.

Wednesday, June 21

Go Skateboarding Day | Wednesday, June 21 | Time varies | Multiple locations | Free | Celebrate the international holiday with free skateboarding, then catch the cash for tricks opening jam and the high ollie contest.

Thursday, June 22

Dustin Nickerson Live in Tampa | Thursday, June 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa | $22-$88 | Get ready to laugh uncontrollably with the comedian who’s performed on the Late Late Show and Comedy Central — arrive early to catch the opening acts.

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News Notes

Development

Keep an eye on the sky, St. Pete. Construction has started on the $70 million, 15-story mixed-use apartment complex located at 1000 1st Ave. N. The downtown property will offer 269 apartments and 15,000 sqft of commercial space. The building is scheduled to be operational by 2025. (St. Pete Rising)

Open

Calling all coffee + ice cream lovers. Foxtail Coffee Co.'s new cafe is officially open at 7201 E. Fletcher Ave. Apart from coffee and tea, the shop will also offer Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream. Pro tip: This romantically lit beanery and scoop shop makes for a great place to cowork. (That’s So Tampa)

Civic

Tampa’s Climate Action + Equity Plan just dropped. The plan mainly focuses on sustainable water, land, and energy use — featuring 143 different initiatives. The aim is for the document to be a reference point for builders and teams working on city-wide infrastructure projects and construction.

Health

The Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute will receive about $21 million in state funding this year. This money will be allocated from the state’s cancer research budget of $190 million. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Edu

The state’s budget also includes $24 million for a facility for USFSP’s College of Marine Science. The Environmental and Oceanographic Sciences Research and Teaching Facility will house the Florida Flood Hub, a team focused on flood research. (St. Pete Catalyst)

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Sports

🏈 Comparing new USF stadium’s cost

USF’s new stadium price tag compared to other Florida schools

Ray Jay has been a good home for the Bulls, but it might be time to moo-ve on. | Photo via the USF Student Bulls Club

Stats majors, where you at?

Last week, we told you about USF’s new stadium financing plan. The school is allocating $340 million to, what could be, one of the most expensive college football stadiums in the Sunshine State.

Let’s put that price tag into perspective.

Keep in mind inflation + construction costs have changed over time.

UCF’s FBC Mortgage Stadium

USF’s sports rival across I-4 built its FBC Mortgage Stadium in 2007 for $55 million.

The Bounce House is set to receive a few new upgrades in the coming years totaling $125 million. Add that to the original build + you’re looking at $180 million.

Other Florida schools

UF: The Gators want to update The Swamp for the 2024 season. Budgets are still being finalized, but athletic director Scott Stricklin says the reno will cost a “few hundred million dollars.” That’s on top of the 1930s stadium’s original $118,000 (equivalent to $2.15 million today).

FAU: The Owls Nest is the only collegiate stadium in the US with a 180-degree view of the ocean. Construction of the $70 million facility began in 2009 ($128 million today).

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