• We recommend keeping track of the forecast via the National Weather Service Tampa Bay website + follow the office on Twitter for updates.
• Looking for ways to keep kids entertained indoors? Our guide to kid-friendly places includes fun TBAY museums, ice cream joints, and restaurants to hole up in for the afternoon.
• Make sure to keep extra water bottles in your car, bag, and fridge to stay hydrated. Also, make sure to keep a foldable bowl in your car or bag to keep Fido cool during walks.
• Experts recommend limiting time outdoors during heat advisories. But once the temps drop back down, consider heading to one of our local splash pads or beaches to cool down.
• Try to stay cool by wearing loose-fitting, light clothing. Now’s the perfect chance to check out the brand-new Saltwash Boutique for a breezy neutral dress or top, or hunt for new finds at Hyde Park Village.

• Philadelphia Phillies vs. Tampa Bay Rays | Thursday, July 6 | Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg | $10-$182 | Catch the last game in the series against the Fightin’ Phils.

• Black History Matters Block Party | Friday, July 7 | 5-8 p.m. | Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum, 2240 Ninth Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Meet the artists behind the new street mural outside the museum, and enjoy music and vendors.
• Bill Bellamy | Friday, July 7-Sunday, July 9 | Times vary | Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa | $40-$55 | Catch the actor and stand-up comedian on his latest tour — seating is first come, first served.

• Trail Fun Run | Saturday, July 8, Saturday, Aug. 12 | 9-10 a.m. | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg | Free | Join Healthy St. Pete and the St. Pete running company for a free walk/run at the beautiful city park.
• Weeds and Seeds: A History of Dining in West Central Florida | Saturday, July 8 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg | Free | Learn more about what people ate in Florida through the ages — included with admission.
• Luke Combs World Tour | Saturday, July 8 | 5:45 p.m. | Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa | $130-$965 | Hop in a “Fast Car” to get to the country music star’s big show.

• “Mamma Mia!” (2008) | Sunday, July 9 | 3 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $0-$10 | Take a trip to Greece for Donna’s daughter’s wedding.
• Sarah McNamara | Sunday, July 9 | 3:30-5 p.m. | Oxford Exchange, 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa | $0-$24.95 | Author Sarah McNamara discusses her new book “Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South” with Rodney Kite Powell.

• A new luxe condo tower catered toward young professionals is planned for St. Pete’s Innovation District. Valor Capital hopes to build a 27-story building with a ground-floor restaurant, pool, fitness center, and rooftop bar. (St. Pete Catalyst)

• It’s crunch time. Crunch Fitness Tyrone (1050 58th St. N.) officially opens its doors this Saturday, July 8. The massive new center features multiple fitness studios and a wellness spa. (I Love the Burg)

• A part of the Tampa Riverwalk closed off during the Tampa Convention Center expansion just reopened. The section boasts upgrades like new ADA ramps, LED lighting, and railings.

• St. Pete is one of the sites for new hurricane monitoring efforts. NOAA + Saildrone are sending out surface vessels from spots like the Burg that collect air and sea data while inside a hurricane. The findings will be used to figure out why some mild storms grow into larger hurricanes. (St. Pete Catalyst)

• The City of Tampa just celebrated the grand opening of the Jim Walter Park Veterans Memorial (1508 N. Clark Ave.). The new plaza honors the WWII veterans and families who pushed for the first planned Black subdivision, “Lincoln Gardens,” in the Carver City area.

• No. 38. That’s where WalletHub ranked St. Pete on its best-run cities in the country list. Tampa came in at No. 81. (I Love the Burg)

• Welcome to Tampa Food Truck Central. The new local food truck park (4908 E. Broadway Ave.) opens Friday, July 14. The tasty destination will feature trucks like Clark’s Food Wagon, The Sweeter Side Bakery, Sweetee 813, and Made in Rich Roots. (That’s So Tampa)

• If you’re looking to buy a new pair of sunglasses this summer, you’re in luck. Our online store (Six & Main) has you covered with a variety of polarized, floating sunglasses… that’s right they float in the water. Find your perfect pair now.

📚 Books and digital content

• Hillsborough + Pinellas libraries allow you to browse books in person or reserve them online.
• Both libraries also offer free audiobooks, movies, and music.

🖼 Museum access

• In Hillsborough County, library members can check out a Discovery Pass to gain access to Glazer Children’s Museum, the Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa Museum of Art, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, and other local museums and attractions. Reserve a pass online.
• Similarly, Pinellas County residents can check out a Museum Pass — which gets you (up to two adults and three children from the same household) free admission to 13 local attractions. Browse availability online.

🖥️ Resources

• The Hive (at multiple HCPL locations) offers weekly tech classes, recording studios, youth STEM events, sewing classes, meeting space, and 3D-printing classes.
• Pinellas County has a partnership with the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society — so you can check out a uke of your own or attend a workshop to learn how to strum.