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• Valspar Championship | Friday, March 22-Sunday, March 24 | 7 a.m. | Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, 36750 US 19 N., Palm Harbor | $60+ | Watch some of the world’s best golfers compete on the Copperhead Course.
• The Okee Dokee Brothers | Friday, March 22 | 10:30 a.m. | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | $7.50 | Jive to the folky, Americana tunes performed by Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing — recommended for grades K-5.
• Anthony Rodia: “Totally Relatable Tour” | Friday, March 22 | 8 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $30+ | Join the viral comedian alongside radio star Goumba Johnny for a night of hot topics, rants, pranks and listener’s questions and stories.
• Gasparilla International Film Festival | Friday, March 22-Sunday, March 24 | Locations vary | $15+ | Take in screenings, panels, and star-studded events at this annual independent film fest.

• Jason Aldean | Saturday, March 23 | 8 p.m. | Seminole Hard Rock, 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa | $250+ | The country music superstar known for hits like “She’s Country” and ”Big Green Tractor” takes the stage.

• Hyde Park Art Festival | Sunday, March 24 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Hyde Park Village, 1602 W. Swann Ave., Tampa | Free | The annual event features tons of vendors right in the heart of the bustling shopping corridor.
• “The Princess of Las Vegas": Chris Bohjalian w/ Lisa Unger | Sunday, March 24 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Oxford Exchange, 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa | $5+ | New York Times bestselling author Chris Bohjalian details his new thriller in which a Princess Diana impersonator and her estranged sister find themselves on the Las Vegas strip.
• Bill Maher | Sunday, March 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Rd., Clearwater | $53+ | The American comedian, host of HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher,” and 41-time Emmy nominee brings humorous insights to the Clearwater stage.

• The Burg’s beloved wood-fired pizza truck, La Strada Mobile Kitchen, hopes to open a brick and mortar location in the new Coquina Key development. Other plans for the 4350 6th St. S. site include a The Blend Coffee & Cocktails and a grocer. (I Love the Burg)

• Happy Tampa Bay Water Days. The annual event dives into stormwater education and environmental science + offers giveaways related to water sustainability. Families can score free admission to MOSI — Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry — this Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register for tickets.

• They’re not done yet. The USF men’s basketball team is moving on to the second round of the National Invitation Tournament. The Bulls play Virginia Commonwealth University this Sunday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets or stream on ESPNU. (WUSF News)

• Wiregrass Ranch could soon boast its own downtown. Earlier this week, a developer revealed plans for Legacy Wiregrass Ranch: A project that will include apartments, a hotel, retail and office space, a food hall, plus an entertainment venue. The first phase of the project is projected to cost $1.5 billion. (Tampa Bay Times)

• Meet your new beachfront staycation spot: SkyBeach Hotel and Marina. The former Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove was transformed with 113 renovated guest rooms, a revamped marina, pickleball courts, and a two-story beachfront bar. The updated hotel is expected to open this spring. (St. Pete Rising)

• $975,000. That’s how much it’ll cost you for a St. Pete mid-century modern escape with its own private lake. The Glen Echo Lake Home is nestled in the Disston Heights neighborhood and features two bedrooms, two baths, a sunken living room, and pink terrazzo floors, all situated on nearly two acres. (Tampa Bay Times)

• What’s happening with Haslam’s? The longtime Central Avenue bookstore — which was once roamed by the likes of Jack Kerouac — has been shuttered since 2020. Take a peek at the shop’s history + unclear future. (Tampa Bay Times)

• It’s time for the MLB season preview, folks. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Rays with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

• It’s time for beautiful, energy-efficient windows in your home. Save on new windows in Renewal by Andersen^®’s spring savings event — happening for a limited time only.*

• If your last credit card bill sent a chill down your spine, it might be time for a balance transfer. For that, The Ascent recommends these four cards with 0% APR for up to 18 months. (You could have almost two years to avoid interest charges on qualifying balance transfers.)*

• Our award-winning and ever-expanding Tampa Riverwalk was a popular suggestion (why mess with a classic?). One reader suggested finishing off your scenic stroll with a trip to The Pearl, one of Water Street’s popular eateries, but the neighborhood has plenty of other delectable options too.
• Ybor City also featured highly — with a reader suggesting a meal in the historic district and riding the TECO Streetcar downtown and back.
• Here’s a winning combo: One reader suggests pairing a visit to Armature Works with a trip to Water Street Tampa — luckily they’re within walking distance.