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Do you think about the Roman Empire, TBAY?

Thinking about the Roman Empire in Tampa Bay
People walking around the ruins of the Colosseum in Rome. The visitors are surrounding the center pit below cloudy skies.
They’re definitely thinking about it. | Diego Delso via Wikimedia Commons
It’s a question people are asking on social media. It turns out we think about it quite a lot. Here are some spots around Tampa Bay that will remind you of the ancient civilization, and help you carpe some diem. After all, there’s no place like Rome.

Roman around outdoors

The world’s longest continuous sidewalk might bring the empire to mind. A stroll down South Rome Avenue from Hyde Park will take you to Bayshore Boulevard. Its white pillars would not have been out of place in Roman times. Sandals optional.

The Don CeSar — it’s a stretch, we know — offers day passes where guests can enjoy Gulf views from the hotel rooftop, pools, beach access, and food + drink. The Pink Palace is fit for an emperor, and any trustworthy friends.

A couple is driving a pink car up the driveway toward The DonCesar hotel under sunny skies. Palm trees line each side of a paved road.

The Don CeSar was built in 1928

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Photo by The Don CeSar

Visiting the gods

The Romans fought against bears but they never came up against the scariest beasts of all — manatees. You can see them for free in Apollo Beach at the Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center. It usually opens from November to April.

In St. Pete, you can dine at Bacchus Wine Bistro. The Roman god of wine might be disappointed to see French cuisine on the menu, but the selection of reds, whites, and rosés would probably change his mind.

The Saunders Planetarium at the Museum of Science & Industry will take you to Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, and Venus. Pluto is there too, even if he’s only a demigod now.

Gladiators live on

We don’t have our own Colosseum, but Tampa Bay has gladiators of its own. You can catch them playing hockey at Amalie Arena, football at Raymond James Stadium, or baseball at Tropicana Field.

The Buccaneers already beat some Bears in this season’s fight. Are you not entertained?

Let us know if we missed any Roman-minded gems.
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B. Once a week
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Events
Wednesday, Sept. 27
  • Ghost Tour Safety Harbor | Wednesday, Sept. 27-Saturday, Nov. 4 | 7-9p.m. | Departs from Gigglewaters Social Club and Screening Room, 737 Main St., Safety Harbor | $5 | Look out for ghosts on this walking tour of the city’s most haunted spots.
Thursday, Sept. 28
  • Yoga at the MFA | Thursday, Sept. 28, Thursday, Oct. 5 | 8-9 a.m. | Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg | $10-$25 | Take in the museum’s collection while stretching, breathing, and meditating — BYO-mat.
  • Inside The Planets | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S, St. Petersburg | Pay what you can | Join the Florida Orchestra and Musical Director Michael Francis for excerpts from Holst’s “The Planets.”
Friday, Sept. 29
  • Tampa Bay Boat Show | Friday, Sept. 29, Saturday, Sept. 30, Sunday, Oct. 1 | Times vary | Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa | Free | Browse yachts, cruisers, kayaks, standup paddleboards, and more.
Saturday, Sept. 30
  • Creatures of the Night | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 4 p.m. | ZooTampa at Lowry Park, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa | Come on down to one of the most popular Halloween events in Tampa for some family-friendly animal fun.
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News Notes
Announced
  • Morgan Wallen is coming to TBAY in 2024. The country superstar and former contestant on “The Voice” is bringing his “One Night at a Time 2024" tour to Raymond James Stadium. The show is booked for Thursday, July 11 and ticket registration is open.
Opening
  • We’ve got some sweet news. Crumbl Cookies is opening a location in Pinellas Park this week. Stop by 3740 Park Blvd. N. to check out this week’s flavors. (I Love the Burg)
Development
  • A roughly 30-acre industrial property recently sold in Pinellas Park. A Boston real estate firm bought the 126th Ave. property in a deal worth $21 million. It’s one of Pinellas County’s last remaining industrial lots of its size. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Ranked
  • No. 97. That’s where a Tampa pizzeria was recently ranked on a world top 100 compiled by an Italian company. Fabrica Pizza was one of only 15 pizzerias from the US to make it on the list.
Try This
  • Anime St. Pete returns to the St. Petersburg Coliseum this weekend. Last year’s convention was the first of its kind in the Burg and brought in almost 4,000 anime lovers. Get down there this Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1 for the chance to see renowned cosplayers and voice actors. (That’s So Tampa)
Today Is
  • National Women’s Health and Fitness Day. The holiday is has been celebrated on the last Wednesday of September since 2002 and promotes womens’ health and wellness. Check out our hiking guide to get involved, or maybe just find a spot to work outdoors.
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History

Ding ding. The TECO Line Streetcar is free to ride for another year.
The TECO Line Streetcar is directly ahead and is riding away from the camera. There is sunlight coming in from the left and a destination sign on the streetcar reads, "Downtown Tampa."
Maybe there is such thing as a free lunch | Photo by @visittampabay
There’s no need to search for spare change as you board the TECO Line Streetcar. That’s thanks to the Florida Department of Transportation, which just gave HART a $700,000 grant to keep it free to ride for the next year.

Let’s learn some more about the history of streetcars in Tampa:
  • Roll up, roll up. People started using the mode of transport back in 1892 to commute to and from West Tampa’s cigar factories.
  • In 1946, streetcars stopped running after being outgrown in popularity by cars and buses.
  • The Tampa & Ybor City Street Railway Society campaigned for almost 20 years to get the streetcars running again. They were victorious in 2002 when the carriages hit the road.
  • The streetcar’s loop was later extended to 2.7 miles and now runs from Ybor City to Downtown Tampa.
  • More than 1.2 million trips have been made so far in 2023.
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