What’s new about this loo?

• Cleanliness | The coating of the bathrooms makes them particularly easy to clean, and all cleaning + maintenance supplies are located in a cabinet within the unit.
• Price | While installation can be on the pricier side, the loo utilizes common components that are typically easy and cheaper to replace. Plus, each bathroom can be solar-powered, making it good for the earth and the city or organization’s wallet.
• Aesthetic | The stainless steel paneling of the bathrooms features graffiti-proof coating, and the simple, sleek design fits in with most environments.
• Safety | Created with input from Portland authorities, the bathroom was specifically designed for safety. Angled louvers (slats) in the walls allow for loud noises to escape while maintaining the occupant’s privacy.
• Durability | The fixtures used are meant to be durable. If they do need to be replaced, they’re sourced from Portland rather than abroad, making the repair process quicker.
• Ease of use | Hand washing stations are attached to the outside of the bathrooms, encouraging quick use to serve more bathroom-goers. Plus, each facility is ADA-accessible.

We’d like to see one at

• Tampa Riverwalk
• Downtown St. Pete
• Ybor City
• Water Street Tampa

• Piper’s Haunted Carnival | Thursday, Oct. 26-Sunday, Oct. 29 | 4-11 p.m. | Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa | $5-$140 | Enjoy rides like “The Zipper” and the “Gravitron,” bumper cars, Ferris wheels, carnival games, pumpkin painting, and tunes by Diplo and Quavo — and an elevated risqué spooky experience after 8 p.m.
• Tampa Bay Lightning vs. San Jose Sharks | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 7 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $33.25-$455.25 | Head to Amalie to watch the Bolts take the ice against San Jose.

• Arts in Motion: “WATERLICHT” by Studio Roosegaarde | Friday, Oct. 27-Sunday, Oct. 29 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Water Street Tampa, 615 Channelside Dr., Tampa | Free | “WATERLICHT” will illuminate 500 ft down Channelside Drive and Cumberland Avenue using LED lighting, software, lenses, and humidity to make guests feel like they’re underwater.
• Haunted Tales of Tampa Bay | Friday, Oct. 27-Sunday, Oct. 29 | 6-7 p.m. | Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center, 700 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | $16-$28 | Hop aboard the eco boat tour to learn which creepy animals call our waters home + listen to haunted tales of the city.
• Streetcar Live | Friday, Oct. 27| 6-8 p.m. | Centro Ybor, 1600 E. 8th Ave., Tampa | Free | Boogie away to free tunes while riding the TECO Streetcar in downtown Tampa.
• Halloween Silent Party | Friday, Oct. 27 | 8-11:59 p.m. | Salty Nun, 2501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | $10 | Pull on a spooky costume + pair of headphones to silently dance to your choice of music from three live DJs.

• Fire the cannons. The Bucs play the Buffalo Bills tonight at 8:15 p.m. for this week’s prime-time Thursday Night Football matchup. Those of us that didn’t travel to Buffalo for the game can stream the Week 8 challenge on Prime Video.

• COhatch, St. Pete’s new coworking hub, is now open at 15 8th St. N. in downtown St. Pete. The re-invented Harlan Hotel building now features open co-work space, private offices, and meeting rooms. Day passes cost $30 + memberships are also available. (St. Pete Rising)

• On the hunt for chill Halloweekend plans? Pack up the Eno for a Haunted Hammock Hangout at the St. Pete Pier this Saturday, Oct. 28 from 6-10 p.m. The Coast to Coast Hammock Co. event promises an “Edward Scissorhands” showing, Halloween costume contest, and food trucks. (I Love the Burg)

• A new sweet treatery is coming to Brandon. Kichi Taiyaki, a Japanese dessert cafe, is opening at 2020 W. Brandon Blvd. next month. The menu is stocked with fluff cakes, Bingsu and boba tea, and Taiyaki. (That’s So Tampa)

• Florida is set to receive $106 million for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for the 2024 fiscal year. The federal funding is used to help residents with paying for rising energy bills. Check your eligibility status online. (WUSF News)

• Pull on those gardening gloves — and a costume — to help St. Pete plant 100+ native trees this Saturday, Oct. 28. Meet at the Warehouse Arts District Association (515 22nd St. S.) to help plant along the Pinellas Trail from 28th St. S. and 22nd St. S. + the best costume wins a prize.

• Here’s a Rays stadium update. At today’s St. Pete City Council meeting, city staff will share a 113-page presentation about the stadium plans + Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment. The meeting is booked for 1:30-5:30 p.m. at City Hall. (Tampa Bay Times)

• TBAY’s own acclaimed artist, Ya La’Ford has a new show. ‘Henge’ features three large monuments all made out of patterns + can be found at Gallery114 on the Ybor City campus of Hillsborough Community College through Thursday, Nov. 2. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

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