• 2024 Annual Fall Festival | Saturday, Sept. 14-Sunday, Sept. 15 | Times vary | New Tampa Performing Arts Center, Tampa | Free | Kick off fall with performances from Tampa Brass Band, Tampa City Ballet’s “Don Quixote,” and an instrument petting zoo.
• Luke Bryan | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 7 p.m. | MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa | $191+ | The country sensation brings his “Mind of a Country Boy Tour” to the outdoor venue.
• Hope in Action: An Evening with Dr. Jane Goodall | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg | $9+ | Listen to the legendary conservationist as she spreads her decades-long message of environmental unity.
• Kristen Hare | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 3:30-5 p.m. | Oxford Exchange, Tampa | $5+ | The author and local journalist is interviewed by Dalia Colón about her latest book, “Hotels, Motels, and Inns of Florida.”

• Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox | Tuesday, Sept. 17-Thursday, Sept. 19 | 6:50 p.m. | Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg | $11+ | The Boys from Boston are back in this mid-week matchup.
• Akon | Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 8 p.m. | Seminole Hard Rock, Tampa | $87 | Smack that credit card down for tickets to what’s sure to be a lively show filled with the pop and R&B superstar’s greatest hits.
• Free Museum Day | Saturday, Sept. 21 | Times vary | Multiple locations, Tampa | Free | Now’s your chance to visit some of our elite arts institutions like The Dalí Museum and The Woodson African American Museum of Florida for free.

• We recently wrote about the now-scrapped proposal to develop nine of Florida’s state parks, including two in the Tampa Bay area. New information shows there were actually 26 parks under consideration for changes including golf courses, pickleball courts, and lodging. (Tampa Bay Times)

• We’re getting a new restaurant at Rattlesnake Point. Renowned TBAY chef Chris Ponte + Outback cofounder Bob Basham announced plans for a waterfront eatery next to Salt Shack on the Bay. The concept is still in the development phase, but we know it will serve seafood. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Construction will continue on the Sundial’s revamp. A judge recently ruled that owners can continue the renovation project — which includes a new courtyard bar and community gathering space. The project is set to open Thursday, Oct. 17. (St. Pete Catalyst)

• $225. That’s how much you can expect to be fined if you ignore an active Hillsborough County Schools bus stop sign arm. As of last week, all of the district’s ~1,000 school buses have functional cameras equipped to keep kids safe. (Bay News 9)

• Calling fellow soft serve enthusiasts. Wildflower Ice Cream is opening in St. Pete’s Crescent Heights neighborhood, scooping made-to-order treats at the former House of Pipes and Cigars shop location. Follow the biz on Instagram for grand opening updates. (St. Pete Rising)

• TikTok-famous soda brand Swig recently announced plans to open TBAY locations. 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.

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• The Hillsborough County Public Schools system has a graduation rate of 86.2%.
• Pinellas County’s minority enrollment is 50%.
• HCPS has the No. 7 most students of any public school district in the US.

Elementary schools

• Grades PK-5
• Total enrollment: 519
• Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 517 in FL elementary schools

• Grades PK-5
• Total enrollment: 491
• Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 819 in FL elementary schools