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92º | 40% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 7:08 a.m. | Sunset 7:51 p.m. | Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 1:48 p.m. | Low: 7:15 a.m. + 9:22 p.m. | Clearwater Beach | High: 10:31 a.m. | Low: 5:39 p.m. | Full Weather Report | Traffic Report
 

Editor’s Note
Hey TBAY. We hope you’re gearing up for a relaxing or exciting holiday weekend. Either way, we’re here to help you plan out your ideal LDW. We’ve got our eye on this Saturday’s Geckofest — a parade of folks in wacky lizard-themed garb.
 
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10 Tampa Bay Labor Day events | Take the day — or weekend — off for these fundraisers, cookouts, picnics, and parties across the Tampa Bay area.
Asked

What does a “Tampa Bay Slam” mean?
A. Catching a snook, tarpon, redfish, and sea trout
B. Catching a grouper, snook, redfish, and sea trout
C. Catching a sea trout, grouper, snook, and snapper
D. Catching a tarpon, cobia, flounder, and sea trout
Hook the right choice
 
Events
This weekend
  • Ybor City Saturday Market | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Centennial Park | Free entry | Join the chickens for a peck around homewares, vendors, and eats at the longest continually operating outdoor market in the Tampa Bay area.
  • Gulfport Geckofest | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Downtown Gulfport | Free entry | Celebrate the end of summer with the beach town’s family-friendly street festival featuring live music, eats, a parade, and lots of whimsy.
  • “Grease” | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 3 p.m. | Tampa Theatre | $14.50 | It’s a Sing-along Sunday featuring the legendary film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John as high school kids in the 50s.
  • Jazz and Cocktails | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Bouzy | $35+ | Get dressed up to send off the weekend with a little smooth jazz and some bubbles.
  • Rod Wave | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 7 p.m. | Amalie Arena | $60-$280 | Head to this American rapper, singer, and songwriter’s concert.
Plan Ahead
  • Twins vs. Rays | Monday, Sept. 2-Thursday, Sept. 5 | Times vary | Tropicana Field | $10+ | Spend the day off at the ballpark watching the Rays trounce the Twins.
  • Meghan Trainor | Monday, Sept. 2 | 8 p.m. | Seminole Hard Rock | $39+ | Mondays are better when you’re dancin’ to tunes from the singer’s “The Timeless Tour” show.
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News Notes
Outdoors
  • The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is halting its plans — for now — to construct pickleball courts and golf courses at nine state parks. The state will go “back to the drawing board” on the proposal, which included changes to two Tampa Bay area parks. (Tampa Bay Times)
Biz
  • This one’s for all of our sneakerheads. Foot Locker is moving its headquarters to the Sunshine City next year. The company already has an office in Carillon Office Park + has yet to announce which departments will call the Burg home. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Eat
  • It’s the Super Bowl of cuisine. The Bucs are hosting a Tampa Bay Chef Series this season. Every home game, the stadium will offer the krewe one dish from chefs behind top-notch local eats like Meat Market, Boulon Brasserie, and Psomi. Tickets start at $58. (That’s So Tampa)
Open
  • It’s the place to be. Cafe Copa just opened on Central Avenue, serving up espresso, breakfast, sandwiches, and drinks. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
Jobs
Legacy
  • It takes a village, as they say. As proud Tampa Bay residents, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died.
Sports
  • Wrap up the Rays’ West Coast trip. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Rays with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
     
    City Guide

    Chow down on some meatless magic

    20 vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Tampa Bay
    Three vegan hot dogs from 3 Dot Dash. One has mustard on it, one has mac and cheese and cries, and the other has lettuce and onion. There is a grey brick wall behind.
    Meat-free never looked so good. | Photo by @3dotvegan
    Eating meat-free hasn’t always been easy, but in the Tampa Bay area, it’s a piece of (vegan) cake.

    Our local food scene is as vibrant as ever, so it’s no surprise there is a slew of local chefs serving up fresh, vegetarian bites across town. From vegetarian pizza to scrumptious vegan tacos, here are 30+ restaurants serving up meat-free fare in TBAY.

    🍑 The brunch bunch

    Vine Vegan, 2080 Badlands Dr., Brandon | This all-vegan, family-owned restaurant dishes out love with every bite.

    True Food Kitchen, 3645 Midtown Dr., Tampa | This kitchen whips up a rotating selection of seasonal vegan + vegetarian delights like charred cauliflower, spinach + mushroom pizza.

    Good Intentions, 1900 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg | This spot’s handcrafted bevs are made with local ingredients. Pro tip: Brunch is served on weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    City Guides are presented by Water Street Tampa.
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