• Tampa Bay Comic Convention | Saturday, Aug. 24 + Sunday, Aug. 25 | Times vary | Tampa Convention Center | $35+ | The downtown venue is a comic lover’s paradise packed with an artist alley, celeb sightings, gaming setups, an anime screening room, performances, and workshops.
• Thirty Seconds To Mars | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 6:30 p.m. | MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre | $30+ | Jared Leto and company return to the Cigar City to perform tracks from their new album.
• CatVideoFest 2024 | Saturday, Aug. 24-Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Tampa Theatre | $10-$12 | It’s time to enjoy what the internet was truly made for — watching the funniest and cutest cat videos.
• Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. DC Power FC | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 7 p.m. | Riverfront Stadium, Tampa | $16+ | Get down to the riverfront to support Tampa Bay’s newest professional sports team in their second-ever game.

• Movie on the Lawn: “Bend it like Beckham” | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 8 p.m. | Armature Works | $0-$10 | Catch the iconic flick by the Hillsborough River — bring a lawn chair or blanket.
• Tampa Bay Rays vs. San Diego Padres | Friday, Aug. 30-Sunday, Sept. 1 | Times vary | Tropicana Field | $15+ | Plan for the Rays’ return to the Burg with back to back to back games next weekend.
• Hyde Park Fresh Market | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Hyde Park Village | Price of purchase | Browse 90+ local vendors in the picturesque neighborhood selling clothes, art, trinkets, homewares, and other TBAY-created treasures.

• Tampa Bay voters can start preparing for November’s elections. Democrat Whitney Fox is one local name on the ballot after winning the nomination for Florida’s 13th Congressional District — which covers most of Pinellas County. Fox will take on incumbent Republican Anna Paulina Luna later this year. (WFLA)

• Florida’s state parks could change in a big way. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is considering adding lodging, pickleball courts, and golf + disc golf courses to parks across the state. Two Tampa Bay state parks were mentioned: Hillsborough River and Honeymoon Island. (Tampa Bay Times)

• Ella’s Folk Art Cafe is closing its doors after 15 years in business. The fan-favorite Seminole Heights eatery will shutter on Sunday, Sept. 1. That means you’ve got just over a week to say your goodbyes.

• Plans for the Burg’s first five-star luxury tower are coming along. Developers recently filed plans with the city for the 49-floor Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg. If approved, it would be the Sunshine City’s tallest building. (St. Pete Rising)

• There’s a new spot for a bite in SoHo. SoulFul boasts a Los Angeles-inspired menu laden with salads, wraps, and bowls. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurant and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.

• At TBAYtoday, we love that we get to make the whole of Tampa Bay our office. If you’re looking for your next dream job, check out our guide to the top employers and industries, or explore more places to work.

• 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. (Tampa Bay Times)

• College football is back. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Florida State Seminoles with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

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