Editors’ Picks

• City Editor Patrick | Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters | Right now, you can get $20 free with a $100 gift card purchase.
• City Editor Bailey | Tombolo Books | The Downtown St. Pete bookstore offers frequent book club events, and talks with renowned writers. We recommend the staff favorites shelf.
• You all love shopping small. Check out where else you said you’ll be shopping on Nov. 25.

Florida-made Favorites

• TBAYtoday | Okay, we had to toot our own horn a little. If you know someone who is constantly forwarding our newsletter to share an event or piece of local history, spread the TBAY spirit with these gifts.
• Broth Bomb | The popular, fizzy tub spheres… but for food. Drop your choice of broth bomb into water, along with suggested ingredients, for a delicious one-pot meal. Bonus: Most of the Broth Bombs are vegan and gluten-free.

Popular Gifts

• For her: simple beaded pearl ring | Drea Studio
• For friends: hygge gift box | Arinna Gifts
• For sisters: personalized “To my sister” blanket | Relatable Basic by Irene and Annie
• For holiday lovers: winter lambs ear wreath | Sprig and Vine Wreaths
• For crafters: paint your own pins kit | Jill Makes
• For anyone: stoneware coffee mug | Spinware

• Tampa Bay’s Festival of Lights & Santa’s Village | Thursday, Nov. 23-Sunday, Dec. 31 | Times vary | Hillsborough Country Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Rd., Dover | $20+ | This holiday festival returns with two miles of of scenic light displays, Santa’s Village with rides and a holiday market, craft stations, and more.

• Waterfront Walking Tour | Friday, Nov. 24 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Fourth Ave. S. & First St. S., St. Petersburg | $10-$20 | Bring family members down to walk off the previous day’s turkey, plus learn about 100+ years of history on St. Pete’s waterfront.
• Streetcar Live | Friday, Nov. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Centro Ybor, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa | Free | Boogie away to free tunes while riding the TECO Streetcar in downtown Tampa.
• Garden Motorsports | Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Nov. 26 | Times vary | East Bay Raceway Park, 6311 Burts Rd., Tampa | $0-$50 | Marvel at monster trucks for a series of high-flying and jaw-dropping tricks, stunts + maneuvers.

• Gull Aire Village Craft Fair | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Gull Aire Village Clubhouse, 151 Gull Aire Blvd., Oldsmar | Free | Browse wares at the 10th annual fair where 40+ vendors will sell a range of handmade items.

• Happy Thanksgiving. However you celebrate, we hope you enjoy a day of rest, reflection, and community. We here at TBAYtoday are thankful for our area, and the fact that there’s always plenty to talk about. (WFLA)

• Tampa Fire Rescue is trying to keep us safe and informed this Thanksgiving. Firefighters demonstrated the dangers of deep-frying a turkey earlier this week, showing how a fire can erupt if you drop the bird in oil too fast. If a fire breaks out, officials advise using a fire extinguisher, not water. (FOX 13 News)

• Calling St. Pete coffee lovers — a new spot is coming to downtown. The doors at Caribou Coffee are set to open tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 24 at 701 Central Ave., where visitors can enjoy a range of coffee offerings, as well as teas, smoothies, and dog-friendly options. It will be Florida’s first Caribou location. (I Love The Burg)

• More than 50 South St. Petersburg businesses received funding in the first round of the city’s Microfund Program. Applications for the next round of funding open Thursday, Dec. 14 through Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

• The Victorian Christmas Stroll experience is returning to The Henry B. Plant Museum for its 42nd year from Friday, Dec. 1 to Saturday, Dec. 23. Guests can enjoy walks through the halls of the historic building alongside festive displays, historic exhibits, and complimentary cider + cookies. Grab tickets. (That’s So Tampa)

• There’s no easier way to give back this holiday season than to nominate a local nonprofit to win free TBAYtoday advertising via our second Publix Giveback Giveaway. The organizations with the most nominations win — so cast your vote before Friday, Dec. 1 (and help us spread the word).*