08.14.2024

Today’s Forecast

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Plan ahead for the Tampa Bay History Center’s upcoming exhibits

A picture of the Tampa Bay History Center in the sunshine. The Riverwalk is visible on the right with people walking, and the history center building protrudes from the middle of the picture with many windows and yellow walls. Palm trees are seen throughout the image, and the sun shines in partially wispy cloudy skies.

The Center has been a Smithsonian Affiliate museum since 2012. | Photo via Visit Tampa Bay

The Tampa Bay History Center has been sharing ~12,000 years of Sunshine State history with us since 1989. Some of you may remember the new facility’s opening in 2009, where its three floors of exhibits continue to educate + inspire.

We’re looking ahead into TBHC’s upcoming temporary exhibits, so you can mark your calendars:

Fall 2024: “Holiday Traditions in Florida”

Add educational fun to your list of holiday activities. Just in time for the most wonderful time of year, the museum is showcasing an exhibit on how the Sunshine State has celebrated holidays throughout the years with a range of photographs from the past and present.

February 2025: “Invisible Emigrants: Spaniards in the US”

As described by the History Center, this is “the first exhibition devoted to the history of Spanish immigration to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.” Given Tampa’s storied history of immigrants from across the globe — arguably most notable through Ybor City’s cigar trade — this exhibit will offer insights into pioneers who traveled across the Atlantic Ocean.

An old timey photo of three fisherman with a catch of grouper. They are standing on a sailboat, looking at the camera in 1920s attire, with bay water behind them, and around 20 to 30 fish laid out in front of them. — A good day’s work in Tampa, 1925.
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Photo by the Burgert Brothers via Florida Memory

Summer 2025: “The Lure of Florida Fishing”

The lure. Get it? Another exhibit befitting of the Tampa Bay area and its 200+ species of fish, next summer will offer a chance to find out more about Florida’s fishing past. Specifically, this presentation will look at the state’s 19th century sports fishing roots + how it has developed to today.

Early 2026: “America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation”

The guitar symbolizes much of the American experience: freedom, self-expression, consumerism, and a perennially changing sense of style + fashion. Plan ahead to the start of 2026 when 40 guitars will be on show at TBHC, each representing unique moments in the United States’ ever-evolving culture.

Asked

In what year did Vicente Martinez Ybor move to the Tampa Bay area?

A. 1845
B. 1861
C. 1869
D. 1885

Hint: He moved to Cuba in 1832

Events

Wednesday, Aug. 14

Zach Bryan | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 7 p.m. | Raymond James Stadium | $122+ | Today’s the day — the country sensation is in TBAY for “The Quittin’ Time Tour.”

Thursday, Aug. 15

Book Club: “Murder on the Red River” | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The James Museum | Free with RSVP | Join author Marcie R. Rendon for a discussion about the gripping mystery tale.
2024 Realtor Connect | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 1-4 p.m. | Armature Works | $20 | Tampa Bay’s brightest realtors can connect with builders who bring dream homes to life.
Surreal Nights at the Dalí | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 5-8 p.m. | 1 Dalí Blvd., St. Petersburg | $15 | This monthly event brings a DJ to the Burg’s iconic museum, where tunes + Dalí’s visionary artwork intertwine.

Friday, Aug. 16

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Arizona Diamondbacks | Friday, Aug. 16-Sunday, Aug. 18 | Times vary | Tropicana Field | $16+ | Start your weekend right with a good ol’ fashioned ballgame in the Burg.
Chicago with Earth, Wind and Fire | Friday, Aug. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre | $15+ | It’s not September, but there’s no time like the present to groove to the two iconic bands with a combined 200+ million album sales.

Saturday, Aug. 17

Pet-friendly Waterfront Power Walk | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 9-10:30 a.m. | The Fountain of Youth | $20 | Bring your four-legged friends for a walk along St. Pete’s waterfront while learning about those who shaped the area.
Conservation Connections: World Elephant Day | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | ZooTampa | $48+ | Join animal experts to learn more about the world’s largest land mammal and how to protect them.

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News Notes

Coming Soon

Gulfport’s dining scene is about to go up a notch. Stormrunners Tavern could open by the end of the month in the former Caddy’s location. There will be indoor and outdoor spaces across the 8,400+ sqft concept, including a dog-friendly tiki bar called “BARk.” (St. Pete Catalyst)

History

It’s been 20 years since Hurricane Charley made landfall. A late shift in the storm’s path saved Tampa Bay from direct landfall, but our area still saw serious effects from the Category 4 storm. Take in Charley’s impact through the eyes of those in the eye. (ABC Action News)

Quoted

“Our goal really is to connect this site with the rest of the city.” Dan Coakley, principal of PMG’s affordable housing division, is optimistic about the redevelopment of Robles Park Village in Tampa Heights. Construction on the $700 million project could begin late next year. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Number

$67.7 million. That’s how much Tampa-based bottling company Refresco says it’s owed by Prime Hydration — an energy drink company owned by social media star Logan Paul. Refresco is suing Prime for money allegedly spent on the exclusive production line for the sports drink’s bottles. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Gallery

The Tampa Bay Times is looking at the history of our area’s most iconic landmarks. A series of historical pictures shows how the Tampa skyline, Central Avenue in St. Pete, the St. Pete Pier, the site of Raymond James Stadium, and Ybor City’s 7th Avenue have all changed. (Tampa Bay Times)

Today Is

Creamsicle Day at Armature Works. From 6 to 9 p.m., there will be a range of deals to savor, including 10% off at M.Bird, free Creamsicle Dumpling samples at Ling’s, and several creamsicle-flavored food + drink options.

Drink

Grab a can for a cause. Tampa’s Coppertail Brewing Co. is bringing back its popular Coral Haze pale ale. The hazy beer is available in four-packs at the Ybor City brewery starting tomorrow, Aug. 15. For each can sold, $1 will go toward the Florida Aquarium’s coral conservation efforts.

Watch

Ever wondered what pro athletes order at Publix? Players on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gave their insights in an Instagram post. Spoiler alert: Chicken tenders are mentioned.

Sports

The Gators are looking ahead to the class of 2025. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Florida Gators with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Shop

These THC gummies tap into the body’s endocannabinoid system and get you feeling right within five minutes. Get 20% off with code FIRST20.*^†

Finance

Good news: Rates are expected to go down soon. Compare fixed-rate loans and HELOCs to find your best way to borrow — calculate your payment.*

Arts

And in more museum news...

A photo of Ybor City with a car rushing past, its red tail lights blurred implying its fast movement. Businesses line Ybor's 7th Ave, and the area's iconic streetlights and palm trees are visible too. It appears to be dusk with the streetlights on.

Got a good Ybor photo? | Photo via Canva

Tampa Bay is full of picturesque photography spots. Just ask the winners of our photography contest.

If you fancy yourself a budding Dorothea Lange, you’ve got a chance to showcase your skills on Saturday, Aug. 17. That’s when the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) is hosting its “Ybor City Show and Share” event.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., attendees are invited to present their photo of the historic part of Tampa. Whether it’s a family photo, a moment of historical significance, or just something meaningful to you, you’ll have a few minutes to share your story.

Registration is limited, operates on a first come first serve basis, and costs the price of museum admission — $12 plus fees.

If you’d rather send your best Ybor City photos to us, drop us a line and we may share them in future newsletters or on social media.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

Are you ready for the hockey season, Bolts fans?

Tickets to see the Tampa Bay Lightning are already on pre-sale, but general sales start this Friday, Aug. 16. Heads up: Steven Stamkos returns to Amalie Arena on Oct. 28, when the Nashville Predators come to TBAY.

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