What does the experience entail?

• Meet a stingray biologist to learn about the creatures + how to care for them
• Help prep the rays’ daily diet
• Hand-feed the animals
• Take part in a training session + pet the rays

Get prepped for your visit

• The experience takes place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
• Aquarium guests can choose to add the stingray experience to their admission package — make sure to reserve your spot online. The additional package costs $30.
• Guests must be at least eight years old, and accompanied by a parent if 12 and under.
• Make sure to wear clothes you’re okay with getting a little sloshed.
• The experience entails handling raw seafood + shellfish.

• “Everything We Never Said” | Wednesday, May 29 | 7-8 p.m. | Tombolo Books, 2153 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free with reservation | Dark romantic thriller fans will love this interview with Sloan Harlow about her debut novel.

• Cat Yoga for the Girlies | Thursday, May 30 | 7:30-8:15 p.m. | Cats and Caffeine, 4033 Henderson Blvd., Tampa | $42 | Paws for a moment of relaxation with the furry friends at the cafe — ticket includes playtime with kittens after class, refreshments, and a $5 donation to Cat Lovers Inc.

• Live and Local | Friday, May 31 | 6 p.m. | Tampa Riverwalk, 601 Old Water St., Tampa | Free | Watch singer + songwriter Eliana Blanchard rock out on the riverfront.
• Niall Horan | Friday, May 31 | 7 p.m. | Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 US Hwy. 301 N., Tampa | $30+ | The One Direction alum plays the outdoor stage on his “The Show” Live On Tour.
• Jessica Michelle Singleton | Friday, May 31 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Coastal Creative, 2201 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg | $15+ | Prepare to chuckle at the latest installment of Coastal Comedy Night from the “Ignorance is Blessed” podcast host.

• PRIDE Sculpt on the Lawn | Saturday, June 1 | 9-10 a.m. | Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa | Free with registration | Kick off Pride Month with guided sweat sesh from the folks at CAMP Tampa — bring your own towel and water.
• 30th Annual St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Festival | Saturday, June 1-Sunday, June 2 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 155 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach | Price of purchase | Hunt for your new favorite piece with 100+ makers selling everything from jewelry and pottery to ceramics and photography.
• Blue Crab & R&B Festival | Saturday, June 1 | 4-8 p.m. | 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Pete | Price of purchase | Shop for fresh seafood eats and enjoy live R&B tunes.

• No nanoparticles
• Non-tinted zinc oxide formula
• Includes niacinamide to help strengthen your skin’s natural protective barrier
• Free from fragrances, SLS, silicone + paraben
• Vegan and cruelty-free
• Dermatologist tested and approved
• Made right here in the US

• Bring on the lobstah rolls. Leon’s Lobstah just started serving up buttery goodness at Ballast Point. Stop by to chow down on cold lobster rolls, smash burgers, and other tasty options with one of the best views of TBAY’s waterfront. (That’s So Tampa)

• Meet Astra and Friends. Located at 242 Dr. MLK Jr St. N., the new St. Pete collective marketplace offers goods from local artists and vendors like Chad Mize, Fox and Crow, Pure with Love, and Groovy Art by Hailey. (I Love the Burg)

• Here’s another new offering from The Florida Aquarium. The downtown Tampa attraction also just launched an interactive bird show: “Feathers in Flight.” The show — whose cast features a black vulture, kookaburra, and a singing yellow-naped Amazon parrot — runs through Monday, Sept. 2. (That’s So Tampa)

• The City of St. Pete is looking for its most beautiful yards + buildings. The city will choose spots with the best exterior curb appeal, landscaping design, and yard maintenance to honor in the City Beautification Awards. Nominate your favorite slice of the Burg by Thursday, Aug. 1. (I Love the Burg)

• Central Avenue breakfast joint Bacon Bitch recently shut its doors. After four years of breakfast croissants and boozy bevs, owners announced the spot’s closure on the entrance — not citing a reason for the shutdown. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• No. 48. That’s where Tampa fell on WalletHub’s list of “Best Places to Raise a Family.” The rankings took factors like cost of housing, quality of local school and health-care systems, and options for having fun into account.

• The Tampa Bay Rays were able to avoid the sweep on Sunday. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Rays with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

• Have you ever seen a Rodin sculpture in person? Three works from the iconic artist are currently on display at the Polk Museum of Art, and the craftsmanship up close is truly mesmerizing. It’s a perfect way to spend a summer morning.*

• Summer’s fast approaching — which means we’re hitting the Tory Burch sandal shop.*

• Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*

• The City of Tampa hosts its own Backyard Composting Program. Sign up for a workshop to start your journey. Pro tip: These sessions fill up, so book your slot early.
• The Burg also offers its own composting program... and it’s equally popular. Book a workshop to get started — slots are full until September.
• Want to learn from the plant pros? Sign up for Sustainable Living: Compost and Summer Garden Strategies on Sunday, June 23 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The guided workshop is $5 and digs into gardening tips for these steamy Florida summers.
• For even more flourishing tips, check out our comprehensive Gulf Coast gardening guide. You won’t be disappointed.