Plus, the Cross Bay Ferry returns this weekend.
 
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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.
 

The newest team to take the field at Blake High

Super League Tampa Bay hopes to play on the Tampa waterfront
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Imagine taking in games from the scenic Tampa waterfront. | Rendering via Super League Tampa Bay
Tampans might soon enjoy a match or two on the Cigar City’s downtown waterfront.

TBAY’s incoming pro women’s soccer league, Super League Tampa Bay, hopes to partner with Hillsborough County Public Schools to play its first seasons at an upgraded Howard W. Blake High School stadium, according to a press release.

If the school board approves the partnership, Super League would make enhancements to the high school’s stadium + share the space with the school. The pro soccer team’s games would mostly be booked for Saturday nights, and the team would continue to train in Ybor City.

“Our schools have been the site of so much history, and the birthplace of so many important traditions,” said Tampa Mayor Jane Castor in the release. “It will be wonderful to add to that legacy with this new soccer team. There’s something special about sports that brings out the best in people and brings people together.”

Super League plans to ramp up the West River stadium’s capacity from 1,800 to about 5,000 + add new FIFA-approved turf, among other upgrades.

“The spirit of competition is very strong in us, but so is the spirit of community,” said Christina Unkel, Super League Tampa Bay president, in the release. “Our team is ready to deliver a positive impact that benefits families in Tampa Bay, and this partnership would elevate everyone.”

Leaders also hope to collaborate with the school on student experiences like creating a chant for games and working on game broadcasts.

The team would eventually move to a new permanent home. The partnership and temporary stadium proposal comes before the school board for a vote on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
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Events
Thursday, Oct. 12
  • “The Choir of Man” | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. Macinnes Pl., Tampa | $111.75 | The cast performs pop, classic rock, folk, Broadway, and pub hits while a real working bar onstage serves up free pints of Coppertail Brewing Co. beer.
Friday, Oct. 13
  • SHINE 2023 | Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 22 | Times vary | Various locations, St. Petersburg | Free | It’s the ninth year of the annual festival, which brings live mural paintings and art walks + celebrates art in the Burg.
Saturday, Oct. 14
  • Ybor City Saturday Market | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Centennial Park, 1800 E. 8th Ave., Tampa | Free | Shop art, one-of-a-kind goods, and gourmet eats at this massive outdoor market.
  • The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Chihuly Garden, 720 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | Price of purchase | Wander the patch and purchase your own handcrafted piece, plus enjoy fall themed treats and family photo ops.
  • USF Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Festival | Saturday, Oct. 14-Sunday, Oct. 15 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | USF Botanical Gardens, 12210 USF Pine Dr., Tampa | $0-$10 | Browse stands stocked with tons of plants from commercial growers and local clubs from throughout the state.
  • Party on the Plaza | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 7-10 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg | $25-$75 | Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy a night of live 1970s to 1990s tunes from #NOFILTER, food vendors, and drinks on the St. Pete waterfront.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Locally-sourced foodie spot Naked Farmer is opening a to-go location on Gandy Boulevard. The store will open in the old Outback & Carrabba’s location on Monday, Oct. 23. The space will allow the brand to expand its delivery radius + add more catering capacity to its plate. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Seasonal
  • ‘Tis the season. Oktoberfest Tampa is booked for this weekend at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park — in case you missed our guide to the festivities. Or, stop by the inaugural 3 Daughters Brewing Oktoberfest also this weekend at Albert Whitted Park.
Announced
  • All aboard, TBAY. The Cross Bay Ferry returns Sunday, Oct. 15. This season, the St. Pete terminal location has moved about 10 blocks south to the Port of St. Pete (250 8th Ave. SE). The Tampa terminal remains close to the Tampa Convention Center.
Transit
  • Soon, you might be able to get to a Magic game without sitting in I4 traffic. A new leg of the high-speed, low-cost rail system from the Big Guava to Orlando is officially in the works. A Hillsborough County Commissioner believes a Tampa station will be built at Union Station between Ybor and Port Tampa. (That’s So Tampa)
Opening
  • What’s moving into the old Copperfish spot? The H, a Mediterranean steakhouse, plans to open out of the South Tampa space in late 2024. The Orlando-based steakhouse’s menu also features pasta, caviar, and salads. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Travel
  • Need a fall vacay? Tampa International Airport just launched nonstop flights to San Diego, CA; Charlotte, NC; and Pittsburgh, PA. (That’s So Tampa)
Wellness
  • Noticing hair changes? Root causes of hair thinning can change over time making it difficult to know where to begin. Learn more about how Nutrafol can help.*
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Sports

Let’s return to Florida Orange

Where to find gear for the Bucs’ Creamsicle Game
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Remember the old Tampa Stadium? | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Raymond James will soon transform into Tampa Stadium for the long-awaited Creamsicle Game.

This Sunday, Oct. 15, the Bucs take the field against the Detriot Lions in their retro, orange-hued jerseys. For context: The team wore the “Florida Orange” uniforms from their inaugural season in 1976 through the 1996 season.

In addition to the jerseys, the team plans to celebrate the occasion with field stenciling, stadium bunting, and video board illustrations taking fans back to the days of Tampa Stadium.

We’ve rounded up a few spots to grab gear to make sure you’re outfitted accordingly.
  • Check out the Bucs’ range of hats, t-shirts, button-up shirts, and even varsity jackets online.
  • Pick up creamsicle-toned beaded bracelets from 1828 Goods at hazel + dot.
  • Order For The Bay Clothing Co. Creamsicle shirts before 8 a.m. today to receive them in time for kickoff.
Still need tickets? There are some available starting at $390.
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The Wrap
 
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