A brief history

Explore along Bayshore

• The Bayshore Fitness Trail, a one-mile section of the sidewalk that features fitness stations, like a pull-up bar + sit-up bench.
• ~2.5 miles in, make a detour to Bloom Garden Shop to pick up a plant.
• Hyde Park Village, with beautiful historic homes and plenty to eat, drink, and do.
• Fred Ball Park, where you can check out Palma Ceia Springs, which was once known for its healing powers.
• Towards the end of the sidewalk, take in The Stovall House, a members-only social club.

Looking forward

• Wine Tasting — Before and After | Monday, Aug. 28 | 7-10 p.m. | Ybor City Society Wine Bar, 1600 E. 8th Ave., Ybor City | $50 | Learn about which wines pair well with each part of a meal — includes five wine and food pairings.

• Sip & Sketch Night | Tuesday, Aug. 29 | 5-8 p.m. | Imagine Museum, 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | $0-$10 | Explore surrealism and contemporary glass art by sketching with fellow attendees — bring your own sketch supplies.

• Listening Session Tour | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 6 p.m. | Fireside Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave. NE., Ruskin | Free | Provide your input on the Straz Center for the Performing Arts’ future.

• Tampa Tarpons vs. St. Lucie Mets | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 6:30 p.m. | George M. Steinbrenner Field, 1 Steinbrenner Dr., Tampa | $8 | Watch our New York Yankees-affiliated team take on Port St. Lucie.

• This is What Dreams Are Made Of: Disney & 2000s Throwbacks Dance Party | Friday, Sept. 1 | 8 p.m. | The Orpheum, 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa | $15 | Throw it back to the 2000s and listen to deep cuts from Hannah Montana, High School Musical, Britney Spears, and Hilary Duff.

• Forecasters are watching Tropical Storm Idalia as the storm encroaches toward Florida. Idalia is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by tomorrow, as of 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27. Thirty-three Florida counties, including both Hillsborough and Pinellas, are under a state of emergency. (Tampa Bay Times)

• State officials are warning of potentially widespread fuel contamination affecting some Tampa Bay gas stations. If you bought gas after 10 a.m. Saturday, check this list to make sure it was not contaminated. (WUSF News)

• Florida’s Disaster Sales Tax Holiday returned over the weekend and will last through Friday, Sept. 8. The sales tax holiday allows residents to purchase supplies like batteries, power banks, and other prep items with no sales tax as we head into the busiest months of hurricane season. Find a full list of exempt items. (Tampa Bay Times)

• Water Street gained a new restaurant earlier this summer. 3 Corners Pizza is now open on the ground floor of Heron, featuring New York-style pizza, a full liquor bar, and patio + outdoor seating. (That’s So Tampa)

• CASA Pinellas announced its first Downtown St. Petersburg Scavenger Hunt that will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14. To participate, locals can create an account to form or join a team, register for the hunt, and start fundraising. The event will raise funds for CASA Pinellas during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (I Love the Burg)

• Local muralist Tony Krol has plans to host Tampa Walls’ first mural festival this winter from Wednesday, Dec. 13 through Saturday, Dec. 23. The festival’s team hopes to create murals on 30 walls this year. Local businesses that would like a mural on their property can sponsor one starting at $1,000. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

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