🏒 Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) | Est. 1992

• Max. capacity: 21,500
• It has also hosted musical acts from Coldplay and Carrie Underwood to Carole King and Barry Manilow.
• Fun fact: Amalie Arena was originally named “The Ice Palace.”

• The team has won three Stanley Cups — in 2004, 2020, 2021.
• The Bolts have made the playoffs in each of the last seven seasons.
• The Lightning are the first (and currently only) team to have a woman play for them — goalie Manon Rheaume played in a preseason game in September 1992.

⚽️ Tampa Bay Sun Football Club (USL Super League) | Est. 2024

• Max. capacity: ~5,000
• The team is spending $6 million on renovating the downtown Tampa stadium, increasing its capacity up from 1,800, laying new FIFA-approved turf, upgrading the locker rooms, and ensuring a professional fan experience.

• The recently-announced kit represents Tampa Bay’s water with its blue tones, and our yellow sunny skies.
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• Never lost a game.
• Never had a losing record.
• Never conceded a goal.

• Allelo Wine Series | Tuesday, July 9-Wednesday, July 10 | 6 p.m. | Allelo, 300 Beach Dr. NE #128, St. Petersburg | $150 | Embark on a culinary journey to the French countryside with a series of wine + food pairings.
• Harry Potter Trivia | Tuesday, July 9 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Keel & Curley Winery, 5202 Thonotosassa Rd., Plant City | Free | Think ‘yer a wizard? Put your knowledge to the test —reservations required.
• Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees | Tuesday, July 9-Thursday, July 11 | 6:50 p.m. | Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg | $46+ | Catch a ballgame at the Trop as the Yankees come to town.

• Free Yoga | Wednesday, July 10 | 6:30 p.m. | Midtown Tampa, 3659 Midtown Dr., Tampa | $5 | Flow among fellow Tampa Bay residents at this community class led by Namaste by the Bay — remember a mat and towel.

• The Doobie Brothers 2024 | Thursday, July 11 | 7 p.m. | MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4801 US Hwy. 301 N., Tampa | $49+ | The legendary rock band takes the stage at Tampa’s iconic outdoor venue.
• Mixology Class: Summer Camp | Thursday, July 11 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Pageboy, LLC, 320 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg | $49 | Learn how to make summer camp-themed cocktails alongside fellow budding mixologists.
• “Irena’s Vow” | Thursday, July 11-Sunday, July 21 | Times vary | Powerstories Theatre at Stageworks Theatre, 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., Ste. #151, Tampa | $15+ | Watch the retelling of Irena Gut Opdyke’s true life story as a Polish nurse who defied the Nazis.

• The St. Petersburg City Council is prepping for a final vote on the Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment plans. The vote on Thursday, July 18 will cover 12 agreements, including Rays stadium funding + operations. There will be public forums at a later date. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Today is St. Pete Beach’s 67th birthday. On July 9, 1957, the city was officially incorporated after combining with three other municipalities: Pass-a-Grille, Don CeSar Place, and Belle Vista. At the time, the island St. Pete Beach sits on was known as Long Key. (Tampa Bay Times)

• Raising Cane’s is opening a third Pinellas County location — and its first in St. Pete. The franchise is planning an eatery at 6901 22nd Ave. N. at Tyrone Square Mall to go along with its existing Clearwater restaurants. An opening date is not yet set. (St. Pete Rising)

• NetPark Tampa Bay just sold for $45 million. The mall-turned-office-complex now belongs to New Jersey-based Saxum Real Estate Partners. Spanning ~948,000 sqft, NetPark is the largest office property in the Tampa Bay area, and previously sold for $55.2 million back in 2003. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• 30 million. That’s the minimum number of airline passengers who passed through three Tampa Bay area airports in 2023. That amount signifies an increase of over 10% from the previous year, and numbers indicate 2024 will likely see an even higher headcount. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• A luxurious Snell Isle home just hit St. Pete’s real estate market. Listed for $5.25 million, the waterfront property at 420 Coffee Pot Riviera NE boasts 5,100+ sqft, five bedrooms, an infinity pool, a four-car garage, and a boathouse. (St. Pete Catalyst)

• 42. That’s where St. Pete ranks among the country’s least stressed cities. WalletHub compiled the list based on factors like finances, work, family life, and health, but we think the sunshine helps. Tampa ranked No. 80.

• A local 7-year-old raised $720 for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay by selling lemonade. Reid raised the money in honor of his own adopted dog Finn, and got a special shout out from the shelter for his efforts.

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