About the team

Upcoming games

• vs. Daytona | Monday, July 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Celebrate Independence Day one day early with fireworks and freshly cooked hot dogs.
• vs. Lakeland | Saturday, July 15 | 6:30 p.m. | It’s all-you-can-eat at the AnyDesk Dugout Club for $40.
• vs. Lakeland | Sunday, July 16 | 12 p.m. | Go for batting practice pre-game and then enjoy a complete brunch.
• vs. Dunedin | Tuesday, July 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Bring your pup to Tail Waggin’ Tuesday.

• Endless Summer Bucket List Challenge | Friday, June 23-Friday, July 21 | 4-11:59 p.m. | MacDinton’s Irish Pub, 405 S. Howard Ave., Tampa | Price of purchase | Be the first to complete all nine bucket list items at MacDinton’s, Caddy’s Treasure Island, and Grove Soho and win free bottle service and cabana rental.

• Caffeine and Chrome | Saturday, June 24 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa, 361 30th St. NE, Ruskin | Free | Bring your cruiser, family, and pets to enjoy delicious pastries and coffee while supplies last.
• Toy Train Show & Sale | Saturday, June 24 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lopez Hall, 7177 58th St. N., Pinellas Park | $6 | Bring the kids along to enjoy the art of model trains, test tracks, collectibles, and toy cars.
• Central Avenue Walking Tour | Saturday, June 24 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Perry Harvey, Sr. Park, 1201 N. Orange St., Tampa | $10-$20 | Tour “the Harlem of the South,” the Robert W. Saunders building, Jackson House, and more — wear comfy shoes.
• Balcony to Backstage Tour | Saturday, June 24, Monday, June 26 | 11:30 a.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $0-$10 | Learn the Theatre’s secrets, stories, art, and architecture and witness its historic restoration efforts during this 90-minute tour — pick up tickets at the box office.
• The Distillery Comedy Tour | Saturday, June 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Kozuba and Sons Distillery, 1960 5th Ave. S., St. Petersburg | $6.50 | Enjoy a cold brew or wine while you laugh your worries away.

• Sunday Summer Farmers Market | Sunday, June 25 | 12-4 p.m. | Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, 6942 W. Comanche Ave., Tampa | Free | Support local merchants like Java Planet, St. Pete Ferments, Queen & Colony, Mother Kombucha, and Sweetwater Organic Community Farm.
• The Hive Inclusive Fashion Show | Sunday, June 25 | 6-9 p.m. | Ybor City, 1700 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa | $25-$40 | Help raise funds for young adults with disabilities who have aged out of the state education system.

• “Asteroid City” | Monday, June 26 | 7 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $0-$12 | Watch director Wes Anderson’s latest comedy flick.

• No. 4. That’s where Tampa ranked on LawnStarter’s “2023’s Best Dog Park Cities” list. The study considered climate, quality, and access to the puppy playgrounds. Fun fact: There are 242 dog-friendly restaurants in The Big Guava. (That’s So Tampa)

• Any creatives out there looking for a home? Darryl Shaw, the developer behind Gas Worx, donated land at 1610 E. Third Ave. in Ybor City to the Tampa Arts Alliance. It will become the “Artspace,” home to 75 live-work units and a gallery. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• A new waffle place, Crisp Waffle Company, is opening two doors down from Floribbean in the Grand Central District this September. The spot will serve build-your-own Liege waffles cooked with pearl sugar. (St. Pete Rising)

• ~72,000. That’s how many passengers took the Cross-Bay Ferry this season. The boat will be back in October with expanded hours and year-round service. (That’s So Tampa)

• Mick Jagger, Rolling Stone’s Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer, is selling his Manatee County home (15809 Clearlake Ave., Lakewood Ranch). The $3.5 million mansion has a saltwater heated pool, a bell tower, and a chef’s kitchen. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• South Tampa staple Chubby’s will close for good on Friday, June 30. The sub shop + pizzeria has been around for four decades. Pro tip: Grab a Steak Bomb sammie while you still can. (That’s So Tampa)

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• We want to wish a happy birthday (on Sunday) to our teammate Bailey, TBAYtoday City Editor. Happy birthday, Bailey!

New additions to the project

• Fewer entrances/exits from TradeWinds to Gulf Boulevard to reduce traffic congestion
• A new 30-foot-wide landscaped, paved beach access path for local beachgoers + hotel guests
• Screens and greenery on parking garage exteriors

Here’s a refresher on the plans:

• Three towers adding 650 guest rooms + demolition of 21 old rooms
• Three new swimming pools and slides
• More than 18,000 sqft of retail and dining space
• Widening of the public sidewalks on Gulf Boulevard.
• Getting rid of guard gates to alleviate traffic