09.02.2024

Today’s Forecast

Hit the dance floor — or the gym

Fitness and dance classes for older adults in Tampa Bay

Whether you play in a league or with family, shuffleboard is a timeless sport. | Photo by @barb1962

Ready to samba and sway your way to peak physical health? You’ve got this.

We’ve rounded up some of the Tampa Bay area’s best low-impact exercise classes, sports, and dance nights perfect for older adults.

St. Pete Shuffleboard Club

Shuffleboard is back — actually it never left. The sport is a great low-impact option: All you have to do is slide pucks to earn points. Our very own world’s largest shuffleboard club hosts open play Friday nights under the stars + offers tons of leagues, which are also a great way to make new friends. Provided you’re a good sport, of course.

Sunshine Center

Mingle with tons of folks ages 50+ at the Mirror Lake-adjacent spot — just a few blocks over from the Shuffleboard Club. The class roster is stacked with options like chair volleyball, tango for Parkinson’s, yoga, tai chi, Ageless Grace Fun Fitness, and arthritis exercise classes.

JCC on the Cohn Campus

South Tampa’s JCC is home to a Silver Sneakers program — classes for older adults that are covered by ~60 health plans nationwide. There’s a classic class aimed to boost your muscular strength, a water fitness program, and yoga classes.

Gulfport Casino

The historic, seafoam green hall looks right out on Boca Ciega Bay and hosts ballroom dancing lessons, Argentine tango nights, swing dancing sessions, Latin nights, country dancing, and all kinds of special events (hello disco night). So you can swing dance while taking in a sunset.

YMCA

Whether you want to sweat it out in a Zumba, Pedaling for Parkinson’s class, or just hit the treadmill, the YMCA is a top-notch option. Plus, there’s a wealth of locations across the Tampa Bay area, so you can find a convenient option for you.

Senior Connection Center

In addition to providing all kinds of support resources, the Tampa center hosts tai chi, Arthritis for Fall Prevention + Matter of Balance classes at locations all across Hillsborough County — like the Progress Village Senior Center and Sweet Water Grand The Bridges.

Events

Monday, Sept. 2

Labor Day Fitness + St. Pete Community Cookout | Monday, Sept. 2 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | MA Fitness Kickboxing, St. Petersburg | Free | Celebrate completing a six-round sweaty workout with drinks, snacks, and burgers.
Labor Day Workout with FIT4MOM | Monday, Sept. 2 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Multiple locations | Free with reservation | Bring the bebe in their stroller for a holiday full-body workout geared for all levels.
Florida’s Largest Home Show | Monday, Sept. 2 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Florida State Fairgrounds | $10-$16 | Make your HGTV dreams come true by finding the right home design, renovation, decor, and landscaping for you.

Tuesday, Sept. 3

“Icons & Symbols of the Borderland” Special Exhibition Tour | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 6-7 p.m. | The James Museum | $0-$10 | Let a docent guide you through the museum’s new exhibit featuring art from the US-Mexico crossroads.

Wednesday, Sept. 4

Spotlight Tampa Bay Family Caregiving Forum presented by AARP Florida | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Higgins Hall, Tampa | Free | Take in a discussion about the challenges caregivers face from state leaders and experts — reservation required.

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News Notes

Weather

Forecasters are watching two tropical waves in the Atlantic. One of the two could become the season’s fifth named storm — Tropical Storm Francine. Right now, the storms aren’t projected to pass over Tampa Bay. (Tampa Bay Times)

Development

Soon, the Burg’s old Edward White Hospital will reopen as a housing complex for older adults. The St. Petersburg Housing Authority kicked off the transformation of the abandoned building into 71 units for low-income residents aged 62+. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Announced

Construction began on Sprowls Horizon Sports Park last week. Plans for the 40-acre Pinellas Park facility include six baseball diamonds that can be used for soccer, a roller hockey rink, a community plaza, and a full-sized soccer field. The complex will open next summer. (I Love the Burg)

Plan Ahead

Guess who’s back. Tell a friend to tell a friend that Eric D’Alessandro is headlining the Straz again this fall. The comedian takes the stage on Friday, Sept. 13 for his signature parodies, sketches, and impressions. Tickets start at $26. (That’s So Tampa)

Number

$9.60. That’s as cheap as Chipotle’s Chicken Al Pastor gets in Tampa. Compare that to Chipotle prices across the country, and you’ll be happy to pay extra for guac. Psst — the same dish could cost you $12.10 in New York City.

Sports

Dig into why the Buccaneers’ general manager is happy to be an underdog. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

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Weather

It’s been a long hot summer

How hot has this summer been in Tampa?

Check out the art next time you’re on a Riverwalk stroll. | Photo by City of Tampa, art by Pep Rally Inc.

Summer’s almost over, but here in Tampa Bay, the heat is not. We’re digging into the question on everyone’s mind — how many days this year will Tampa be over 90°?

Well, let’s take a look at how hot it’s been so far.

The National Weather Service reports that Tampa had 20 days with temperatures at or above 90° in May, 27 days in June, 29 days in July, and 28 days in August.

How does 2024 (thus far) stack up to years past?

Tampa’s hottest year in recorded history was in 2023, with an average temperature of 76.6°. St. Pete also had a record-breaking 2023, with an average temperature of 76.5°.

La Niña climate patterns — which signal the cooling of ocean surface temperatures in certain areas of the Pacific — are projected to arrive between September and November, which is later than expected + could result in warmer and drier conditions.

Asked

How many 90°+ days do you think Tampa will have this year?

Spoiler: It’s at least 50.

Drop those guesses

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The Wrap

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From the editor

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