Plus, MLK Day events.
 
01.15.2024 6AM-Top banner logo-small.png

SUBSCRIBE | REFER

Today’s Forecast

70º | Mostly cloudy | 10% chance of rain | Sunrise: 7:22 a.m. | Sunset: 5:57 p.m. | Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 6:45 p.m. | Low: 12:16 p.m. | Clearwater Beach | High: 3:50 p.m. | Low: 9:53 a.m. + 10:23 p.m.
 

🏠 Cool down at hot homes

Hot Homes: 6 waterfront properties for sale
The front of a luxurious home in Tampa's Westshore neighborhood. The walls are white with red-tiled roofing, and greenery surrounds the home.
Because sometimes, one boat isn’t enough. | Photo via Cisco Hernandez
Wherever you go in the Tampa Bay area, you’re never far from the water. Whether it’s the Hillsborough River, bays, or Gulf of Mexico , there’s no shortage of welcoming H2O. The same goes for properties which line these waters — here are a few on the market right now:

6025 Kipps Colony Dr. E., Gulfport
  • 5 beds, 5 baths, 7,029 sqft
  • $5.1 million
Located inside the private Pasadena Yacht and Country Club, a grand staircase leads into the decadent three-story living space, featuring a 225-bottle wine cellar, pool, and waterfall hot tub looking out on Boca Ciega Bay. The community also boasts an 18-hole championship golf course.

5809 Mariner St., Tampa
  • 4 beds, 5 baths, 4,267 sqft
  • $3.75 million
This spot in Tampa’s Westshore neighborhood overlooks Tampa Bay. With huge water-facing windows, a pool, and a dock big enough for multiple boats, the property is fit for any aquaphile.

Photos of the home at 5809 Mariner St., Tampa

5809 Mariner St., Tampa

|

Photo via Cisco Hernandez

10719 Donbrese Ave., Town ‘n’ Country
  • 4 beds, 3 baths, 2,058 sqft
  • $999,000
This property offers access to Tampa Bay’s waters in just 10 minutes, with a dock big enough for a 33-ft boat. Highlights include a saltwater pool, screened-in patio, quartz countertops, and quiet cul-de-sac surroundings.

20256 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores
  • 4 beds, 7 baths, 4,148 sqft
  • $9.75 million
You’ve heard of Malibu Barbie, but have you heard of Indian Shores Barbie? This pink palace sits across from the Gulf of Mexico, offering unrivaled beach + sunset access. And check out those views from multiple ocean-facing balconies, a pool, and inviting open-plan living spaces.
2 more homes
 
Events
Monday, Jan. 15
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade | Monday, Jan. 15 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | First St. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Soak in the energy of live performances, floats, and local organizations which embody the spirit of Dr. King.
  • City of Tampa MLK Jr. Parade | Monday, Jan. 15 | 12 p.m. | Cuscaden Park, 2900 N. 15th St., Tampa | Free | This year’s parade will be helmed by Grand Marshal Gwen Miller, the first African American woman elected to the Tampa City Council, and feature bands from Florida A&M University, among others.
Tuesday, Jan. 16
  • Vegetable Gardening | Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor | Free with registration | Learn from master gardener Trish Burch who will offer tips + tricks for growing and maintaining a veggie garden of your own.
Wednesday, Jan. 17
  • AARP Day | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St., Tampa | Free | AARP members can register at no cost to visit the museum on the third Wednesday of every month.
  • “Twelfth Night” | Wednesday, Jan. 17-Sunday, Feb. 11 | Times vary | Jaeb Theater, The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | $20+ | Take in the beloved Shakespearean comedy reimagined for a run on the Cigar City stage.
Events calendar here
Click here to have your event featured.
News Notes
Sports
  • Raise the flags. The Buccaneers are hosting the Philadelphia Eagles tonight at Raymond James Stadium in the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs. Victory for the Bucs would see Baker Mayfield and company move on to this weekend’s Divisional Round. Grab tickets ahead of the 8 p.m. kick-off.
Today Is
Weather
  • The National Weather Service has confirmed a second tornado touched down in the Tampa Bay area during stormy weather last week. Having already confirmed a twister by Bartlett Park near St. Pete, the NWS says a tornado also touched down by the Eagles Golf Club in Odessa. (Tampa Bay Times)
Closing
  • An Ybor City staple is closing its doors later this month. Zydeco Brew Werks (1902 E. Seventh Ave.) will serve brews for the last time on Sunday, Jan. 21. The popular spot is known not only for its beers, but also its cocktails + New Orleans-inspired menu. Zydeco’s MOSI location will remain open. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Transit
  • The SunRunner is recording fewer passengers since introducing a $2.25 one-way fare on Oct. 1, 2023. The final month of free admission saw ~91,000 riders, while the following two months dropped to ~56,000 and ~52,000. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Eat
  • Ready, set, grub. Three beloved barbecue cookoffs are back, but for the first time ever chefs from around the nation are competing across all three events. Your job is easy: eat. See the juicy details on the Triple Crown of BBQ, happening this January + February.*
Giveaway
  • Make a donation towards veterans’ and children’s charities + you could win a RAM 3500 HD truck in the Big Diesel Truck Dream Giveaway. Double your entries with code 6AMCITY.*
 
Community

🚔 Slow down — it’s a school zone

Drive safe — speed cameras are coming to Hillsborough County schools
A school zone sign. There are trees in the background, and the sign says 15 mph when flashing.
School zone speed limits can vary. | Photo by TBAYtoday
Last year, the Florida legislature approved a bill to allow counties + municipalities to install speed cameras in and around schools.

In November, Hillsborough County Commissioners greenlit plans to set up these cameras in our area, envisioning installation in 29 school zones.

Tampa City Council has now chosen the first 13 Hillsborough County Public Schools outside which cameras will be installed: 10 elementary schools + three middle schools were selected. Check out the full list.

The cameras will be in operation for 30 minutes before the school day starts, and for 30 minutes after it ends. Anyone caught driving 10+ mph over the posted speed limit during these times will face a $100 fine.

A Hillsborough County Public Schools spokesperson told the Tampa Bay Times that the measure is “a proactive solution to continue to protect students around their schools and neighborhoods.”
The Buy

The Buy 1.15.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
Kitsch’s rice bar shampoo and conditioner. Reviewers noticed touchably soft hair and even improvements in hair loss, plus the bar is plastic-free thanks to its intelligently concentrated design.
Share TBAYtoday
 
ReferralGIF1-TBAY.gif

Share the good news. Get rewarded.

Have someone who needs to stay in the know? Get amazing rewards for every new subscriber you bring by sharing your unique referral link (below).

{{profile.vars.rh_reflink_2}}
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email

{{profile.vars.rh_totref_2}} friends are looped into all things local because of you.
Claim your rewards
 
 
The Wrap
 
Patrick Sidwell.jpeg

Today’s edition by:
Patrick
From the editor
Although Martin Luther King Jr. Day always falls on the third Monday of January, this year, the holiday falls exactly on his 95th birthday.

If you’re looking for a way to honor Dr. King’s legacy — and the legacy of those in the Civil Rights Movement — this novel is one of my faves.
Missed our previous newsletter?     ›
Send Us A Scoop, Question, or Feedback     ›
Become a Member     ›
Advertise     ›
Shop     ›
 
 

Content marked with an * is paid advertising. Content marked with an ^ is created by our content studio. The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.

Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

Copyright © 2023 6AM City Inc, All rights reserved.

P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602

ADVERTISE | CAREERS | ETHICS | PRIVACY | THE BUY