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• Kate Quinn: “The Briar Club” | Tuesday, July 16 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Oxford Exchange, 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa | $31 | Join the author for a talk on her haunting tale of female friendships and secrets in the nation’s capital.
• Janet Jackson | Tuesday, July 16 | 8 p.m. | MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4801 US Hwy. 301 N., Tampa | $42+ | Decades of iconic tunes await as Jackson’s “Together Again” tour hits the outdoor TBAY stage.

• AARP Day | Wednesday, July 17 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St., Tampa | Free | AARP members get free admission to the museum on the third Wednesday of every month.
• Yoga in the Commons | Wednesday, July 17 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Midtown Tampa, 3659 Midtown Dr., Tampa | Free with reservation | Flow among fellow Tampa Bay residents at this community class led by Namaste by the Bay — remember a mat and towel.

• Third Thursday Wine Tasting: Vin de France | Thursday, July 18 | 6-8 p.m. | MUST Wine Loft, 442 2nd St. N., St. Petersburg | $29 | Celebrate the upcoming Olympics by tasting wines from across the pond.
• “House of the Dragon” Trivia Night | Thursday, July 18 | 7-9 p.m. | Multiple locations | Free | Test your knowledge of the hit show at Top Shelf Sports’ downtown or Wesley Chapel location.
• “Irena’s Vow” | Thursday, July 18-Sunday, July 21 | Times vary | Powerstories Theatre at Stageworks Theatre, 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., Ste. 151, Tampa | $15-$30 | Watch the retelling of Irena Guy Opdyke’s life story — a Polish nurse who defied the Nazis.

• The St. Petersburg City Council is meeting today to discuss the proposed Rays stadium. Officials will discuss the stadium and the development plans for the Historic Gas Plant District ahead of the final vote on Thursday, July 18. (WTSP)

• Cuban restaurant Luv Child will close after its last day of service on Sunday, July 28. The SoHo spot won’t be empty for long, as Jay Luigi is set to replace it at 516 S. Howard Ave. The Italian eatery already has a St. Pete location. (Tampa Tomorrow)

• “When the time comes to play down in Tampa, it’ll be nice to be home again.” Those were the final remarks in Steven Stamkos’ emotional + vulnerable Players’ Tribune letter titled “Thank you, Tampa Bay.” Warning, it will make you feel feelings.

• Welcome to the big leagues. Tampa native and HB Plant High School alumnus Jac Caglianone was drafted No. 6 overall during last weekend’s Major League Baseball draft. Caglianone will take his pitching + hitting talents to the Kansas City Royals (👋hey, KCtoday). (WTSP)

• We’re over halfway through Florida’s Freedom Month sales tax holiday. Our Lakeland friends at LALtoday put together more info on the items you can save on — including fishing supplies, outdoor necessities like sunscreen, and concert tickets.

• La Segunda Bakery is celebrating its 109th birthday in style. On Thursday, July 18, the historic bakery is offering $7 Cuban sandwiches and BOGO turnovers to honor the occasion.

• Book + Bottle is hosting a giveaway after hitting 20,000 Instagram followers. The winner will receive a free book, a free bottle of wine, and two event voucher tickets.

• Remember the Bolts’ victorious 2004 Stanley Cup run? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Lightning with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

• Today, July 16 and tomorrow, July 17 are Amazon Prime Day. Shop thousands of deals, including $200 off this Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine that has 20,000+ five-star reviews.*

• Being in the newsletter biz, we read a lot of emails. One we especially enjoy: The Daily Upside. It’s all about the latest stock market news, with no bull, so you can be smarter about your investments. Give it a try (for free).*

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• The report writes that Tampa “has the advantage of offering a lot of activities revolving around water.” From dog-friendly beaches to the world’s longest fishing pier, this one comes as no surprise.
• WalletHub also claims the Big Guava has the 13th-most restaurants per capita. With more Michelin-acclaimed restaurants appearing each year, Tampa’s foodie scene is making waves.
• Our year-round weather also gives our largest music venue — Raymond James Stadium — the chance to shine. Through the first half of 2024, Ray Jay ranked No. 1 for concert sales in the US, and No. 8 globally.
• Having fun in the great outdoors is also easy thanks to our gorgeous parks + luxurious golf courses.