Fiction

• “The New Couple in 5B” by Lisa Unger | Release date: March 24, 2024 | The Burg’s own NYT bestselling author’s latest thriller follows a woman’s quest to figure out how her neighbor died — attend the launch party at Tombolo Books.
• “Let the Lover Be” by Sheree L. Greer | Release date: August 19, 2014 | Local LGBTQ+ author Sheree L. Greer tells the story of a functioning alcoholic who travels to New Orleans trying to reclaim her life.

For the family

• “Henry’s Tech-Free Trip: A Family Adventure” by Kylen Ribeiro + Michelle Zofrea | Release date: Sept. 1, 2023 | Take a literary camping trip to Blue Pond with Henry Parker to see if he can enjoy the weekend sans technology.
• “Tampa Bay from A to Z” by Noelle Schneider | Release date: Aug. 10, 2011 | Teach your kiddo the alphabet using beloved local landmarks — with illustrations by patients at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Tampa and All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg.

Personal stories

• “The Girl in the Window and Other True Tales: An Anthology with Tips for Finding, Reporting, and Writing Nonfiction Narrative” by Lane DeGregory | Release date: April 5, 2023 | The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist takes you behind the scenes, breaks down stories from her tenure at the Tampa Bay Times.
• “If You See Them: Young, Unhoused, and Alone in America” by Vicki Sokolik | Release date: Feb. 13, 2024 | Tampa’s own Vicki Sokolik tells of the story of young unhoused Americans, starting with the time her son brought home a classmate who was living on her own.
• “For Cuba — for Freedom!” by Raul Andres Villamia with Rhonda J. Villamia and Paul J. Guzzo | Release date: Dec 11, 2023 | Villamia shares his experience as an advocate for Castro in the United States + the efforts to oust Batista.

• Lightning vs. Senators | Monday, Feb. 19 | 7 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $52+ | Watch the Bolts take the ice against the team from Ottawa.

• William Elliott Whitmore with Special Guest Noan Partly | Tuesday, Feb. 20 | 7 p.m. | Hooch and Hive, 1001 W. Cass St., Tampa | $20 | The raw and emotional crooner takes the stage with the help of Tampa Bay’s own Noan Partly.
• Dancing with the Stars: Live | Tuesday, Feb. 20 | 8 p.m. | Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Rd., Clearwater | $39+ | Watch Dancing with the Stars pros + special guests perform the cha cha, foxtrot, salsa, tango, and other routines.

• Community Conversations with the African American Heritage Association | Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 7-8 p.m. | Tombolo Books, 2153 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free with reservation | Join for a community conversation focused on Black History Month and advocacy for Black history education.

• “Tuck Everlasting” | Thursday, Feb. 22-Sunday, Feb. 25 | Times vary | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | $24+ | The legendary tale follows young Winnie Foster as she decides between the life she knows and one that will be everlasting.
• Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR | Thursday, Feb. 22-Sunday, March 24 | Times vary | Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg | $42+ | It’s the opening weekend of the Cirque du Soleil experience in the Burg — complete with acrobatics, dynamic stunts, and exhilarating performances.

• South Tampa’s Howard Avenue + part of West Swann Avenue will be shut down for work on a massive flooding relief project. The $65 million plan includes creating a system to push rainwater into Hillsborough Bay. The project is expected to start in June 2025 and last through December 2028. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Magnanimous Brewing just opened a new taproom in Seminole Heights. The 6809 N. Nebraska Ave. location is the third for the brand + offers 24 taps, arcade games, and eats from local food trucks. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• There’s a new s̶h̶e̶r̶i̶f̶f̶ food hall in town. Dunedin Mix just opened at 990 Broadway. The foodie venue currently hosts Huli Bowl and Rotisserie, serving a Polynesian menu, Spoons, a tapas spot, an Al Dente, an Italian eatery, and a rotating carousel bar. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• $371,000. That’s the median cost of a home in the Tampa Bay area, according to a new Redfin report. That’s slightly higher than the national median of $362,725. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport scored $6 million for its new terminal expansion. The overall project is expected to cost $119 million, will add two gates, and make the passenger waiting area bigger, among other upgrades. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Lace up those sneaks. Champs Sports Run Club is hosting a morning 3K fun run/walk at Armature Works this Saturday, Feb. 24 at 8 a.m. The race day also features services from StretchLab Recovery Lounge, a giveaway, a free F45 workout, tunes, outdoor lawn games, and a breakfast meal at Graze 1910. (That’s So Tampa)

• The old Euclid Methodist Church is about to get a second life as “The Treehouse.” The historic St. Pete church (919 10th Ave. N.) is being transformed into an events space, perfect for hosting weddings and other events. The property will also boast seven apartments, which could be used for guests. (St. Pete Catalyst)

• “It’s coming down to the wire in Tampa.” Score the latest updates on the Lightning’s season with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

• From pilates + salads to spa-like nail salons, Water Street Tampa is positively overflowing with high-quality self-care spots. We recently spent a day in the walkable downtown neighborhood, enjoying a few of the many attractions the area has to offer. See how the day went.*