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The torch is ablaze

Try out these 6 niche Olympic Sports in Tampa Bay
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Don’t sit on the fence, try out these sports. | Photo via Canva
The Paris 2024 Olympics Games are officially underway. If you can’t take your eyes off the competition, you may encounter a few lesser-spotted pastimes.

If you want to try your hand at some of the more niche sports on show during the Games, the Tampa Bay area has no shortage of choice.

Archery

Unleash your inner Robin Hood at Tampa Archery School. Classes take place on Saturday mornings from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays in Land O’ Lakes. They cost $20 each with equipment rental included, or $70 per month. Heads up: If you’re paying on-site, bring cash.

Breaking

In this new Olympics sport, athletes will use a combination of moves + freezes to wow a panel of judges. The City of Tampa offers classes which can introduce kids and teens to the discipline, and set their Olympic breaking journey running.

Fencing

Feint, lunge, and parry your way to a beginner group class at Tampa Fencing Academy. Classes run twice weekly at 5811 Memorial Hwy. in the Town ‘n’ Country area. Once you master the en garde, the academy hosts intermediate sessions too.

An archer is firing at a target. An orange hazy sky is behind the archer, with the sun on their hands. Because of the lightning, both the archer and the archery target are fully black and sillhouetted. Several arrows are in the target.

Sherwood Forest is closer than you’d think.

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Photo via Canva

Skateboarding

One spot springs to mind here: Skatepark of Tampa. East Tampa’s decades-old skating haven has a range of programs, from group beginner lessons to after-school sessions, and skate camp fun. Pro tip: They sell safety equipment.

Sport Climbing

Becoming a friendly neighborhood climbing master is easier than you’d think. As this sport’s popularity soars across the globe, St. Pete’s Vertical Ventures offers 20,000+ sqft of gravity-defying fun. Day passes for kids start at $17, and $24 for adults.

Water Polo

Next Level Water Polo has been growing the sport across West Florida since 2018. With locations in Tampa and Clearwater, players of all levels are welcome to learn the game, improve their skills, and join the community fun.
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Events
Monday, July 29
  • Balcony to Backstage Tour | Monday, July 29 | 11:30 a.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $8-$10 | Learn quirks, secrets, and historical tales of the storied theater’s past and present.
  • Sip and Paint Beer Mugs | Monday, July 29 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Rendez Vouz at Main Grove, 225 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg | $35 | Let your artistic side shine as you create a beer mug to bring home, while sipping on your fave brew.
Tuesday, July 30
  • Rhythmic Exhibits | Tuesday, July 30 | 5-8 p.m. | Imagine Museum, 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | $2-$5 | Browse the museum’s stunning collection of glass art, featuring elegant cello tunes from Elizabeth Glushko.
  • Workout on the Rooftop | Tuesday, July 30 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Red Mesa Cantina, 128 3rd St. S., St. Petersburg | $20 | Get a sweat on at this high-energy class with stretching, posture work, and balance training — bring a mat and towel.
  • Candles & Chill: A Candle Pouring Event | Tuesday, July 30 | 6-9:30 p.m. | La Sétima Club, 815 E. 7th Ave., Tampa | $60 | Create your own candle with herbs and organic tea leaves — a glass of wine is included.
  • Tampa Bay Rays vs. Miami Marlins | Tuesday, July 30 + Wednesday, July 31 | Times vary | Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr., St. Petersburg | $6+ | It’s a Sunshine State clash in the Burg — cheer on our boys for two nights of action.
Wednesday, July 31
  • Jonas Brothers | Wednesday, July 31 | 8 p.m. | Seminole Hard Rock, 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa | $135+ | The fraternal trio brings its years of tunes, ranging from Disney stardom to the music industry’s heights to the TBAY stage.
  • Movie on the Lawn: “Jaws” | Wednesday, July 31 | 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa | $0-$20 | We’re gonna need a bigger blanket — remember yours for this outdoor screening.
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News Notes
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  • A new speakeasy-style hangout is now open in St. Pete’s Edge District. The 1st Ave Clubhouse Bourbon Bar is hidden inside a liquor store adjacent to the Zubrick Magic Theatre. If you find it, let us know. (St. Pete Rising)
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  • Election season is fast-approaching. As Tampa Bay residents make their voting plans, officials are looking for election staff + volunteers. If you want to get involved, both Hillsborough and Pinellas County are looking for poll workers.
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  • The Paris 2024 Olympics are in full flow. A highlight of today’s action is the artistic gymnastics men’s final at 11:30 a.m. Several medals are also up for grabs in the pool throughout the day, starting around 2:40 p.m. Our friends at 10 Tampa Bay have more info on how to watch. (WTSP)
Development
  • Ybor City is going back to the future. Construction begins today to reintroduce brick roads between 7th Avenue from Nick Nuccio Parkway to 26th Street. Officials hope it will have a twofold effect: Reducing speeding and restoring history. (WTSP)
Weather
  • Lightning strikes are common in our area at this time of year. Hillsborough County has a useful guide for staying safe when lightning is in the air. The simplest? “When lightning is seen or thunder is heard, go inside.”
Sports
  • The Rays made several trades this past weekend. Star outfielder Randy Arozarena is taking his talents to the Seattle Mariners, and third baseman Isaac Paredes has joined the Chicago Cubs. Pitchers Zach Eflin and Jason Adam also departed. (MLB)
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    Food

    🍣 Sushi by the shore

    Meet Kiwa: South Tampa’s newest sushi hotspot
    A line of sushi rolls sits on a black dish. There is white sauce across the surface, and rice rolls have filling and toppings in dark surroundings.
    So many rolls, so little time. | Photo via Kiwa Asian Kitchen
    South Tampa is one of our area’s hottest foodie destinations. A quick look at Tampa Magazine’s 2024 Best of South Tampa is testament to that.

    Now, a new face has emerged: Kiwa Asian Kitchen. Located at 5415 Bayshore Blvd., the new spot offers sushi and Korean cuisine, with a menu full of tantalizing offerings. Here’s what we ordered at the grand opening over the weekend:
    • The Kiwa Roll was a highlight, with krab salad, tempura shrimp, avocado, spicy mayo, and eel sauce.
    • A bowl of spicy Korean pork bulgogi, featuring a gochujang-based sauce, also hit the spot.
    • For some local pride, we also ordered the Bayshore roll — made with tuna, salmon, tempura chips, and masago.
    • And we took an Oreo-flavored boba tea to-go.
    If you’re more of a visual learner, we posted the experience to Instagram, and it did not disappoint.
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