• FitFest | Saturday, Sept. 7 + Sunday, Sept. 8 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Florida State Fairgrounds | $25 | Join world leaders in fitness, strength, and endurance with exhibitions, vendors, and cutting-edge technologies.
• Pop Up at the Plaza | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | International Plaza and Bay Street | Free entry | Indulge in a spot of self-care and wellness, free Sephora samples, and a chance to win a $500 giveaway.
• Indie Flea Plant & Garden Show | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 12-4 p.m. | Morean Center for Clay, St. Petersburg | Price of purchase | Browse around a green thumb’s paradise with a range of native plants for sale from local growers.
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Commanders | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 4:25 p.m. | Raymond James Stadium | $50+ | Get ready to cheer for the return of Buccaneers football (and hopefully a winning start).

• Great American Coin and Collectibles Show | Wednesday, Sept. 11-Saturday, Sept. 14 | Times vary | Tampa Convention Center | $0-$15 | Explore hundreds of treasures, including a world-famous nickel worth $6.25 million, and get free evaluations of your collection.
• A Ghostly Haunted Trolley Tour | Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | St. Petersburg Museum of History | $35-$45 | Get ready for spooky season with a tour of the Burg’s most haunted spots, where creepy historical tales await.
• Luke Bryan | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 7 p.m. | MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre | $191+ | The country superstar brings his “Mind of a Country Boy Tour” to the outdoor venue.

• Scream, if you dare. Howl-O-Scream is back at Busch Gardens for the spooky season. The ominous annual event kicked off yesterday, featuring haunted houses, gore, scare zones, and a sinister show. Tickets start at $50.

• King State is closing its doors. The Tampa Heights spot has been roasting coffee, brewing beer, serving food, and mixing cocktails from its renovated gas station for the past five years, but will close next month amid financial strain. The business still plans to sell its beer + coffee.

• Plans for St. Pete’s tallest building are changing. The new team behind the Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg has redesigned the structure and posted slick new renderings. The building will boast 49 stories and stretch 540 ft into the Florida sky. (St. Pete Catalyst)

• Soon enough, you might be able to grab your burrito bowl right in the heart of Water Street Tampa. Fast-casual chain Chipotle could move into the former former Crisp & Green location in the bustling neighborhood. Exact plans are not yet confirmed. (Tampa Tomorrow)

• 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.

• The Fryer House just opened its first brick and mortar location in Seminole Heights. 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.

• 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)

• Where does FSU go from here? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Florida State Seminoles with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

If the way to their heart is through their stomach

• Wow your date with high tea at The Vinoy. The historic hotel’s History and High Tea experience combines a one-hour walking tour with Earl Grey tea and in-house delights from the pastry team.

If you love the great outdoors

• Make it a dog date too. Davis Islands Dog Beach offers off-leash fun for you, Fido, your date, and Fido’s date.

If you want an “old fashioned”-style date

• Head to Bo’s Ice Cream in Seminole Heights for a sweet treat. The spot’s been family-owned since it opened in 1954.

For the ones who want a night out on the town

• Take in 360º views of the 813 and indulge in craft cocktails + innovative bites at Beacon, Tampa’s highest bar (on the 27th floor).