Foodie tips

• “West Tampa Sandwich Shop.” — Ethan O.
• “Rocca or you haven’t lived.” — Irene G.
• “Real Cuban sandwiches have SWISS cheese. Not white American cheese. Don’t let them fool you.” — @cutney84
• “Must have salad @columbiarestaurant.” — @beachkowgirl1

Sometimes you just have to laugh

• “You must eat pizza from the pizza window in Ybor after clubbing.” — R. Budz (This is a New York New York reference.)
• “Make sure you tell everyone where you’re originally from🤌🏼.” — Christina T-A.
• “Lightning gonna strike ⚡.” — Cindy B. (Not sure if you’re talking about the weather or our hockey team, Cindy. Either way, you’re right.)

Trouble on the roads

• “When driving, don’t use your turn signal to let other drivers know you plan on turning.” — @melaniegriesemer
• “If you have a giant pick up truck that never actually hauls anything, you don’t have to use a blinker? 😇.” — Anonymous Instagram user
• “Forget how to use a turning signal.” — Nicole C.

TBAYtoday’s pro tips

• “When you’re in Hyde Park Village, don’t always grab coffee from Buddy Brew. Sorrento Sweets’ java is just as good, if not better, in my opinion. There’s a downtown St. Pete location too.” — City Editor Patrick
• “Many of our slew of museums actually have their own top notch cafes and eateries that offer incredible views — like the Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center or Cafe Clementine at the Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete. " — City Editor Bailey

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers Training Camp | Friday, Aug. 2 | 8:30 a.m. | AdventHealth Training Center, 1 Buccaneer Pl., Tampa | $10 | Get a look at how the Bucs are shaping up ahead of the 2024 season.
• Flick and Splash Summer Movie Series | Friday, Aug. 2 | 7-10 p.m. | Walter Fuller Pool, 7883 26th Ave. N., St. Petersburg | $1-$2 | Settle in by the pool — or take a dip — during a family-friendly showing of “Elemental”.
• Tampa Roller Derby vs. Swan City | Friday, Aug. 2 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Skateworld of Tampa, 7510 Paula Dr., Tampa | $12 | Get a taste of high-octane roller derby in the Big Guava.

• “PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite” | Saturday, Aug. 3-Sunday, Aug. 4 | Times vary | Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S., St. Petersburg | $40+ | Bring the kiddos for an on-stage performance of the beloved show, featuring furry heroes.
• Belizean-Style Barbecue Fundraiser | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 12-5 p.m. | Lowry Park, 7525 N. Blvd., Tampa | $18 | Bring friends + a big appetite to chow down on delicious Belizean-style barbecue dishes, hosted by the Belize Association of Central Florida.
• A Tour of the Unknown Italian Regions | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 4-6 p.m. | Chateau Cellars Ybor, 2009 N. 22nd St., Tampa | $36 | Savor wines from some of the more obscure Italian regions — light bites included.

• “The Princess Bride” | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 3 p.m. | Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa | $10+ | Catch a showing of the 1987 fairy tale about a princess’ quest for her one true love.
• Author Talk: “The Disappeared” | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Oxford Exchange, 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa | $6+ | Join author Rebecca J. Sanford in a conversation about her latest book — a heart-wrenching, decades-long tale of devotion.

• Keep your eyes on the forecast this weekend, TBAY. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring activity over the Atlantic Ocean, and says a tropical depression could form this weekend, per yesterday’s update. Make sure you’re prepared with our hurricane guide. (Tampa Bay Times)

• The team behind St. Pete’s popular Intermezzo Coffee is bringing something new to the Burg. Bar Mezzo will open later this summer in the Edge District, and will provide an intimate cocktail experience. An opening date has not yet been announced, but updates may be posted on Instagram. (St. Pete Rising)

• Hillsborough County Public Schools is introducing a new measure to keep kids safe. Starting Monday, Aug. 12, every bus in the district will have cameras on its protruding stop sign. The penalty for those caught ignoring the sign? A fine of $225. (Tampa Bay Times)

• A South Tampa Winn-Dixie will soon become an Aldi. Public records show the store at 2100 W. Swann Ave. will be converted into another location for the popular German grocer. An opening date has not yet been announced. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

• Wirf every penny. The Bucs’ star offensive lineman is staying in Tampa Bay. Tristan Wirfs has agreed to a new five-year extension worth ~$140.6 million. That makes Wirfs the highest paid lineman in NFL history, and keeps him in TBAY through 2029. (Adam Schefter)

• Who’s hungry? The 6th Annual VooDooBash: Burger Competition takes place tomorrow, Aug. 3 at the Cuban Club in Ybor City. From 3 to 9 p.m., chefs will compete to create Tampa’s best burger, with a variety of prizes up for grabs. Tickets start at $40 and include tastings.

• Clearwater’s Noah Lyons is going for the gold today at the Olympic Games. Lyons will take to the waters in the South of France as he competes in the finals of the men’s iQFOiL Windsurfing Class. Our friends at 10 Tampa Bay have ongoing coverage of the Games.

• Putt putt fans rejoice. Registration is open to join Par Bar’s fall league. Starting Tuesday, Aug. 20, teams of two will compete over 10 weeks at the popular St. Pete mini golf bar. The top three teams will walk away with prizes, but everyone will leave with good memories.

• The MLB trade deadline has passed — what’s next? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Rays with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

• The city wants to spend $7.3 million on its Stormwater capital improvement program (CIP).
• The largest chunk of money — $3.8 million — is proposed for the South Howard Flood Relief and Streetscape Project. Described as a “transformational enhancement to the South Howard commercial corridor,” the project aims to reduce flooding over the next few years via a new high-capacity stormwater box culvert system.
• The Citywide Watershed Master Plan will use $1.5 million to update + create new studies and models for Tampa’s drainage systems. Following the plan’s completion, residents could see flood insurance discounts.

• For the Opening Ceremony, 41% of voters would keep it patriotic. Not far behind, a pirate-themed Gasparilla 2.0 received 36% of the votes.
• A strong 49% would like to see gymnastics at Amalie Arena, followed by the Rays’ new stadium in second place.
• When it comes to rowing, a whopping 71% of people would like to see scullers hit the Hillsborough River.
• And 65% would like to watch soccer at Raymond James Stadium.