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74º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise: 7:22 a.m. | Sunset: 5:49 p.m. | Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 11:16 a.m. + 10:01 p.m. | Low: 2:58 p.m. | Clearwater Beach | High: 6:59 a.m. + 6:21 p.m. | Low: 12:16 p.m.
 

Time to hit the links

Tee it up at these Tampa Bay golf courses
An up-close shot of a golf ball from near the ground. The ball is sitting in the fairway, with streaks of light ahead on the grass. The trees in the background are blurry, but their fluffiness is visible beneath cloudless skies.
The rarest sight in golf — your ball on the fairway. | Photo by TBAYtoday
We can’t think of a better way to soak up the Tampa Bay area’s green space than spending some time on the links. Whether you’re looking to connect outdoors with friends or you’re honing in on the perfect swing, here are 12 golf courses to make a tee time in and around Tampa + St. Pete.

Public courses

Westchase Golf Club, 11602 Westchase Golf Dr., Tampa | Also known as the “Friendliest Course in Tampa,” this daily-fee facility winds through natural wetlands, wooden bridges, and bulkheads. The course also boasts a full kitchen, bar, and lesson options.

Twin Brooks Golf Course, 3800 22nd Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Home to the First Tee of St. Petersburg, this nine-hole, par-three course also features a driving range, pro shop, and snack bar.

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A young golfer tees up on the Palma Ceia course.

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Photo via @sasso7918

Members only

Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club, 1601 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa | This South Tampa course was founded in 1916 and tops out at 6,300 yards. Plus, the luxe pool and clubhouse are the perfect place to relax after a round.

Innisbrook Golf Resort, 36750 US Hwy. 19 N., Palm Harbor | Golf’s greats walk the Copperhead Course each year on the PGA Tour’s Valspar Championship.

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Text the group chat to join the Par Bar’s league.

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Photo via @parbarstp

Just puttin’ around

Par Bar Mini Golf Bar, 2253 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Located right off Central Avenue, this 21+ 18-hole mini golf course with a bar hosts leagues, parties, and weeknight rounds.

Popstroke, 25297 Sierra Center Blvd., Lutz | Make your way through two 18-hole putting courses with synthetic turf, fairways, bunkers, and roughs — and order food right from the course. Plus, it’s owned by Tiger Woods himself, so you know it’s good.
City Guides are presented by Water Street Tampa.
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Asked

What factors influence your decision to play at a particular golf course?
A. Course conditions
B. Location
C. Amenities
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Events
Thursday, Sept. 21
  • The Story of Art: Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists? | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 6-7 p.m. | Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg | $10-$20 | Katherine Pill discusses the institutional obstacles that prevented women from succeeding in the arts + the recent reattribution of a significant artwork in the the museum’s collection.
  • Gourmet Feastival | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Higgins Hall, 5225 N. Himes Ave., Tampa | $50 | This year’s event is “Barbecue, Blues and Elvis”-themed and features Elvis impersonators, local eats, drinks, and a silent auction in support of The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women.
Friday, Sept. 22
  • Fall Pumpkin Festival and Haunted Farm | Friday, Sept. 22-Sunday, Oct. 29 | Times vary | Rapranger Family Farm, 16907 Boy Scout Rd., Odessa | $16.95-$19.95 | Kick off the fall season with hayrides, a goblin market, pumpkin decorating, a petting zoo, and more.
  • DeRay Davis | Friday, Sept. 22-Sunday, Sept. 24 | Times vary | Improv Comedy Theater, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa | $42-$52 | The “21 Jump Street, Jumping the Broom” actor and stand-up comedian is sure to induce laughter.
  • “Spanish Nights” | Friday, Sept. 22, Sunday, Sept. 24 | Times vary | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | $25-$51 | Opera Tampa will dazzle audiences with music from Spain, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and beyond in this celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Saturday, Sept. 23
  • Spooktacular | Saturday, Sept. 23-Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 12-4 p.m. | Busch Gardens, 10165 N. McKinley Dr., Tampa | $0-$93 | Bring the kiddos along for the opening weekend of Kandy’s World — featuring trick-or-treating, a colorful costume parade, and a fall-themed storytime.
Sunday, Sept. 24
  • “The Sound of Music” (1965) | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 3 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $11.50-$14.50 | Transport to the Austrian hills with this showing of the beloved classic + feel free to belt out the songs.
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News Notes
Civic
  • Tampa City Council recently approved a budget for 2024. Included are $12 million to build + upgrade affordable housing, and $1.5 million for a new North Tampa fire station. Some of those potholes in your neighborhood might get fixed too, thanks to $7 million for crumbling roads. (WFLA)
Arts
  • Looking to check some St. Pete museums off your bucket list? The Arts Alive! Free Museum Day is this Saturday, Sept. 23. Four St. Pete museums around the city are offering free admission, including The Dalí and the Imagine Museum. Make sure you check the ID requirements and registration process before going.
Eat
  • What’s moving into the now vacant Fly Bar spot (442 W. Kennedy Blvd.)? The downtown location will transform into a Japanese-style pub from the team behind Izakaya Tori. The opening date + name aren’t released yet, but the eatery promises handroll sushi, Japanese whisky, and tapas. (That’s So Tampa)
Development
  • Chicago-based real estate group Focus plans to build a new 24-story tower at 275 5th St. in St. Petersburg. Plans for the residential building include 335 apartments and 11,500+ sqft of commercial space. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Ranked
  • Phoebe the Flamingo will be happy to hear that Tampa International Airport has been named the best large airport in North America by JD Power. It’s the second year in a row TPA has come out on top of the company’s customer satisfaction survey — thanks to factors like its public art + dining options. (That’s So Tampa)
Job
  • Here’s a prime opportunity. Amazon is looking for seasonal employees in the Tampa Bay area. The company wants to hire more than 2,500 people here for the upcoming holiday season. There are full-time and part-time positions available. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Outdoors
  • Parts of Sunset Beach are closed to clean up after Hurricane Idalia. Work started yesterday and is expected to keep the beach closed for around a month. Dunes were badly damaged even though the closest the storm got to the Tampa Bay area was about 100 miles. (Tampa Bay Times)
 
Transit

Let’s ~not~ hit the road

3 ways to celebrate World Car Free Day in the Tampa Bay area
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Consider making your commute a bit greener with a free PSTA ride. | Photo via Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
We’re revving up for World Car Free Day this Friday, Sept. 22 — a global holiday encouraging folks to hit the streets, bike, or use public transportation instead of hopping in the car. And while you might not be fully ready to ditch the ride, we’ve rounded up a few ways to celebrate in TBAY this Friday.
  • PSTA is waiving fares on all of its bus routes for the holiday. Check routes online.
  • The City of Tampa — along with multiple community partners — will host the inaugural World Car Free Day from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23. Residents can stop by activation spots located in Downtown, Westshore, and Ybor to enjoy an REI bike clinic, paint by numbers street mural, food trucks, pickleball on a garage roof, and more.
  • Car-Free St. Pete is unveiling a commercial showcasing a plethora of transportation options from 7 to 9 p.m at Green Bench Brewing.
Answered

Following the Rays stadium news we asked “which part of the mixed-use neighborhood are you most excited for?” and here’s what you said:
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Imagine taking in some baseball from this perch.

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🥇 About 58% of readers said they’re most excited for the new entertainment venue. Hmmm should we host a TBAYtoday concert meetup?
🥈 The new Woodson African American Museum of Florida and the new parks each received about 18% of the vote.
🥉 And 6% of you said you’re most amped for the new hotel/apartments.
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The Wrap
 
Bailey Lefever in a park near a pond

Today’s edition by:
Bailey
From the editor
We’ve got one more idea for your weekend: the first annual Food From the Soul festival is taking over Perry Harvey Sr. Park (1000 E. Harrison St., Tampa) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. promising “entertainment and ethnic cuisine from people of color,” from tons of Florida-based folks.
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