• Impress your date with high tea at Vinoy. The historic hotel recently launched a history and high tea experience — with a one-hour walking tour, followed by Earl Grey tea and in-house sweet treats from the pastry team.
• Order piping hot ciabatta loaves, chicken piccata, and Sour Orange pie on the romantic patio at Pia’s Trattoria.
• Stop by for Sunday brunch at Jackson’s. There are chefs on hand to make you personalized pasta and omelets, fresh sushi, and a host of other treats.

• Watch the mermaids dance underwater at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.
• Sail down the Hillsborough River on a Pirate Water Taxi. Pro tip: The taxi drops you back off Downtown so you can grab dinner or drinks if the ride goes well.
• Run, bike, play a little volleyball, or chill out in a hammock with your date at the waterfront North Shore Park.

• Catch a classic flick or indie release at the opulent Tampa Theatre.
• Sip on a Manhattan or “Hollywood Land” cocktail at The Dan Tampa, located on the historic Floridian Palace Hotel’s ground floor.
• Order a sundae at Dairy Joy’s walk-up window and enjoy on the pink, retro, turf-coated patio.

• Louis Tomlinson | Friday, July 14 | 7 p.m. | Yuengling Center, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa | $25.75-$275 | Catch the former One Direction member on his “Faith In The Future World Tour.”
• “The Miracle Club” (2023) | Friday, July 14-Thursday, July 20 | Times vary | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $10-$12 | Three generations of women embark on a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes, seeking a miracle.

• Barbie Beach Bash | Saturday, July 15 | 5-10 p.m. | Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa | Free | Celebrate the upcoming “Barbie” movie release with a life-sized Barbie doll box photo booth, balloon arch photo ops, pool props, and volleyball.

• The Market at Water Street Tampa | Sunday, July 16, Sunday, Aug. 20 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Water Street Tampa, 1045 E. Cumberland Ave., Tampa | Free | The monthly market takes over the bustling neighborhood with more than 50 local food and health-focused vendors.

• Workshop: Analog Ideation with Paper | Monday, July 17 | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Dalí Museum, 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg | $30-$40 | Take in the artist’s drawings, then dig into the art of writing, sketching, painting, collaging, and writing.

• $60 million. That’s about how much Hillsborough + Pinellas will receive from the state for resiliency projects. The list includes money for 10 local projects like South Howard flooding relief + Salt Creek pump station. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Welcome to the EDGE District. A developer just submitted plans to build a new 21-story apartment tower at 1123 1st Ave. N. The $100 million project includes 310 apartments, parking, and commercial space. (St. Pete Rising)

• TBAY’s inflation rate remains the highest in the nation, sitting at 7.3 percent. That’s compared to the national average of 3 percent. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Rays up, TBAY. MLB just released the 2024 regular season schedule. The Rays kick off the season with a series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

• We want Bullseyes and Birdies today. Birdie, a new indoor golf bar and lounge, is opening in August. The South Tampa spot will feature three golf simulators, rentable golf clubs, and a fully stocked bar. (Tampa Bay Times)

• Tampa’s Ulele + Ocean Prime were both named to OpenTable’s Top 100 outdoor dining restaurants list. The rankings were made by looking at more than 13 million OpenTable diner reviews. (That’s So Tampa)

• Calling all Crumbl devotees. The cult-classic cookie brand is opening up a new location near USF’s main campus (8795 N. 56th St.) later this month. Keep tabs on the flavors of the week online. (That’s So Tampa)

• A new coworking spot is coming to Downtown St. Pete. The owners of Detriot’s SpaceLab are opening a new hub at the City Center office building (100 2nd Ave. S.). The space boasts a conference room, private suites, and 25 desks. (St. Pete Catalyst)

• Now’s your chance to hunt for that rare teapot, serveware, or china set. China Finders, Central Avenue’s treasure trove of vintage dishware, is closing its doors in September. The shop has discounted its ~300,000 wares 50 to 75 percent off. (Tampa Bay Times)

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Friday, July 14

• Meet at the Bricks at 6:30 p.m. to hear Sarah McNamara, a Tampa native, historian, and author of “Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South,” digs into the radicals and revolutionaries who made Ybor City. Plus, enjoy themed-cocktails, music, and art.

Saturday, July 15

• Sarah McNamara kicks off an hour-long walking tour through Ybor City’s streets at 10:30 a.m. Afterwards, the Bricks is rolling out the best part of any celebration... cake.
• Head to Water Works Park from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for Tampa’s Biggest Birthday Party — complete with games, prizes, live entertainment, food trucks, and giveaways.