What to know

• Around springtime, warmer daytime weather leads to asphalt expanding, then nighttime cooling makes it contract. This can cause a pothole to form.
• Once the rainy season hits, water can seep below the surface and wear asphalt away. Eventually, air pockets cause the surface to cave in.

What to do in Tampa

What to do in St. Pete

• Call: 727-893-7111
• Text: 727-435-7349 (727-HELPFIX)
• Email: ServiceCenter@stpete.org

• Fun & Furious Friday | Friday, Feb. 2 | 6-10 p.m. | Midtown Tampa, 3659 Midtown Dr., Tampa | Free | Stroll through rows of luxury cars while enjoying live music, games, and food + drink options.
• “The Chinese Lady” | Friday, Feb. 2-Sunday, Feb. 25 | Times vary | Raymond James Theater, 163 Third St. N., St. Petersburg | $0-$52 | This play follows the journey of 14-year-old Afong Moy, potentially the first Chinese woman to step foot in America.
• Drake with J. Cole: “It’s All A Blur Tour - Big As The What?” | Friday, Feb. 2, Sunday, Feb. 4 | 8 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $250+ | The rappers take the stage for a pair of can’t miss shows.

• Miles for Migraine Tampa | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | 12101 USF Beard Dr., Tampa | Free with registration | Register for free to walk, jog, or run to support local research into headaches and migraines.
• Historic Architectural Walking Tour | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 10-11 a.m. | Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa | $30 | Reserve your spot to explore and learn about the historic Tampa Bay Hotel turned museum + university.
• Valentine’s at Oxford Exchange | Saturday, Feb. 3-Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Oxford Exchange, 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa | Price of purchase | Take your pick from food + drink options, candle pouring, afternoon tea, flower shopping, and more at this seasonal celebration.
• Children’s Theatre: “The Inventive Princess of Floralee” | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Town ‘n’ Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Dr., Ste. 120, Tampa | Free | Introduce the kiddos to live theater with this tale of adventure and gallantry.

• F45 Training: Free Bootcamp at the Pier | Sunday, Feb. 4 | 9 a.m. | St. Pete Pier, 600 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | Free with registration | A personal trainer leads this 45-minute, all skill levels workout class — reserve a spot.
• Indie Flea presents “St. Pete Flea” | Sunday, Feb. 4 | 12-4 p.m. | 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Price of purchase | Browse hand-crafted goods from 200+ vendors, including arts, crafts, clothes, plants, vintage pieces, and food + drink options.

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• Tampa Bay 101: A how-to for new residents: The perfect breakdown for fresh TBAY transplants

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• The Skyride reopens today at Busch Gardens. The soaring ride was closed in 2020, first for the pandemic, and then for repairs. Riders can get views of the park + its animal inhabitants from a 50-ft vantage point. Heads up — it costs $5 extra for regular admission parkgoers. (That’s So Tampa)

• St. Pete is getting its first ever Whole Foods Market. A Wednesday, Feb. 28 opening date is now set for the 40,000-sqft+ grocery store at 201 38th Ave. N. The first 300 customers in line for the 9 a.m. opening will receive up to $100 off in coupons, plus a free tote bag. (Tampa Bay Times)

• There’s a new spot to grab dim sum in North Tampa. Grand Fortune is now open for lunch and dinner at 1104 E. Fowler Ave., also serving up a host of other dishes like Peking duck, sweet and sour ribs, and much more. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• Luxury homes in the Tampa Bay area spent an average of 24 days on the market in the last quarter of 2023. That’s less than half the national 50-day average. In that time, the only metro area with more new luxury home listings than TBAY’s 41.6% was Phoenix, Arizona at 42.3%. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• 248,000+. That’s how many visitors the Glazer Children’s Museum hosted in 2023. Crowds of guests were treated to sensory-friendly experiences, learning opportunities, and the introduction of Big John — the world’s largest triceratops. (That’s So Tampa)

• The second annual Pinellas Medieval Fair is returning to Largo. The event at DK Farms & Gardens takes place the next two weekends with a circus theme Saturday, Feb. 3 + Sunday, Feb. 4, and an animal focus Saturday, Feb. 10 + Sunday, Feb. 11. Grab tickets starting at $15. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• The Tampa Bay Times’ downtown Tampa office is closed. The publication is no longer operating out of its headquarters on Ashley Drive, and will now work from a smaller space in Town ‘n’ Country. The signage is also set to come down at some point. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• The Tampa Bay Business Journal has released its annual Power 100 list of influential business people. Included on the list are Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and USF President Rhea Law, among a host of leaders across various fields. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Tickets go on sale today for Breakaway Music Festival, taking place at Raymond James Stadium on Friday, April 26 + Saturday, April 27. Since its launch in 2016, Breakaway has expanded to cities across the country, offering a mix of EDM, house, dance, and pop music to revelers. (That’s So Tampa)

• Congratulations to our survey winner, Rachel M., for winning $500! Thank you to everyone who took the time to take our survey. We’re excited to continue providing positive news and events in our free newsletter.

• “In September 2013, a guy I liked came to my dorm room in Straz, cooked dinner with me, and asked me to be his girlfriend while wearing my girliest pink apron to make me laugh. I said yes. Over 10 years later, we’re still together, happily married for the last 7 of them. We still celebrate our September anniversary though, because that home-cooked dinner date in my little Straz dorm led to the rest of our lives ❤️.” – Anonymous reader
• “Curt had slid into my Instagram DMs back in 2021. He invited me to go to the Stanley Cup Playoffs since he had a second ticket... Well, I said yes and we met up on Harbour Island (since he lived in an apartment there) and walked to Amalie Arena and watched the game. Post game, we took a stroll along the Riverwalk and made it back to his apartment building to say goodnight. He kissed me and it was instant butterflies... so I knew ... Next thing ya know, we’ve been together ever since, moved into a house in St. Pete and we both play ice hockey... he’s obviously way better after playing 5 years and me about a year. We went from a simple hockey date (my first time watching a game) to now hockey being a big bonding activity in our relationship!” — Audra G.
• “My husband and I met volunteering at the VA hospital on Christmas Day 2016. 8 years later we’re still giving back to our community in so many ways! Marry a man who has a servants heart!!” – Anonymous reader