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🍁 Impress your guests with seasonal styles
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From cozy fire pits and themed bakeware to seasonal statement pieces, Wayfair has countless finds for fall.  | Photos by Wayfair
Fall is here. Read: It’s officially hosting season. Whether you’re throwing football watch parties, a frightening Halloween soirée, or a festive Thanksgiving feast, now’s the time to refresh your home with the steals of the season.

Today, Oct. 7 is the last day to shop Way Day — aka Wayfair’s huge sale — and you won’t want to miss the thousands of limited-time deals on all things home goods. We’re talking up to 80% off, free shipping, and flash deals.

So without further ado, let’s get party planning. Here’s what we’re eyeing:

Kitchen essentials

  • Autumn treats cake pan: Leaves, pumpkins, and acorns adorn this charming nonstick pan.
  • Modern bar cart: Perfect for displaying your favorite Cigar City Brewing beers, this bar on wheels can be easily moved.
  • Bar tools set: While we’re talking special drinks, you’ll probably need this, too.
  • Le Creuset baking dishes: Cook your favorite family recipe in style with this must-have trifecta.
  • Chips and dips platter: Assemble your go-to game day snacks to cheer on the Buccaneers in this sleek porcelain dish.

Dinner with a view

  • Vintage-inspired globe chandelier: They say a new light fixture can transform a room, and this three-light pendant looks like it will do the trick (or treat).
  • Upholstered dining chairs: Modern style meets supreme comfort with this set of ergonomically designed seats.
  • Stoneware pumpkin trio: Adorn your mantle with these harvest-hued decorations to add a bountiful burst of fall color to any room.
  • Extendable dining table: Need more space? This solid wood table comes with a leaf to help accommodate extra guests and plenty of home-cooked dishes — or takeout from Forbici.

Outdoor entertaining

Pro tip: Give your guests something to talk about with this revolutionary smart bidet, complete with four cleaning modes + a heated seat.
 
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What’s most likely to impress you at a party?
A. Stunning table settings
B. Themed food and drinks
C. Comfortable places to sit, soft blankets + fluffy pillows
D. Outdoor seating with a fire feature
E. Vibes (think: seasonal decor, warm lighting, and good music)
 
 
Events
Monday, Oct. 7
  • An Evening of Art & Food with Chef Chuck Bandel | Monday, Oct. 7 | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Dalí Museum | $70+ | Savor culinary masterpieces alongside Daliesque surrealist entertainment at this multi-sensory experience.
  • Weekly Jukebox Bingo | Monday, Oct. 7 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Keel Farms, Plant City | Free entry | See if the next song is on your bingo card in this musical game of chance — dining reservations recommended.
Tuesday, Oct. 8
  • “Carlos” | Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 5-6:30 p.m. | The James Museum | $10 | Catch a showing of the electric 2023 documentary, following the life and legendary career of Carlos Santana.
  • Nell Ward Lecture on Cartography | Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa | Free | Learn about the first accurate printed map of Florida’s Gulf Coast and the stories behind its creation at Ward’s annual talk.
  • Tori Kelly | Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 8 p.m. | Jannus Live | $30+ | The American singer-songwriter brings her blend of pop, R&B, and soulful tunes to the Burg on her “Purple Skies Tour.”
Wednesday, Oct. 9
  • Wine Wednesday | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 4-10 p.m. | Epicurean Hotel, Tampa | $15+ | Treat yourself on hump day with a curated wine flight, with selections changing weekly.
  • St. Pete Paint Night: Paw-sitively Scary | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 6-9 p.m. | 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg | $45 | Pet lovers and art enthusiasts can sip on craft beer and paint a Halloween-inspired piece.
Events calendar here
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💸 Bank of Central Florida celebrates new TBAY office
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The local bank has been a community fixture since 2007.  | Photo provided by Bank of Central Florida
In case you missed it, Bank of Central Florida just celebrated the grand opening of its newest office in South Tampa.

The modern space will act as a community hub in the SoHo district, offering convenient access to customized banking solutions for local biz owners and customers.

This sixth location also represents a major milestone in the Bank’s Vision 2025 strategy, which aims to expand its presence along the key I-4 corridor from Orlando to Tampa.
 
News Notes
Weather
  • Milton is on its way, and is expected to make landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday. Our friends at 10 Tampa Bay have got a stellar weather team, and they’ll keep you in the loop. (WTSP)
Community
Watch
  • Shocking photos and videos of Hurricane Helene’s impacts continue to emerge from across the Tampa Bay area. Camera footage from a home in St. Pete’s Venetian Isles neighborhood shows floodwaters rushing inside + flooding their lawn. (WFLA)
Tech
  • The University of South Florida is trying to reduce flooding impacts. Researchers at USF’s St. Pete campus are using their CRIS-HAZARD app to study crowd-sourced data and artificial intelligence. The plan? To see how risks are changing in high-risk areas. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Cause
  • ICYMI: We rounded up some of the Tampa Bay area’s verified GoFundMes for the victims of Hurricane Helene. In the list, you’ll find beachfront restaurants, family-run stores, community clubs, and animal sanctuaries in need.
Civic
  • Did you get your vote by mail ballot? You should be receiving yours any day now, but if you can’t get mail now the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections says to request a mail hold. Then you can pick it up safely from the post office. (10 Tampa Bay)
Try This
  • We all need a Daycation. Downtown St. Pete’s new aptly-named java joint opens this week. Stop by for coffees infused with in-house made syrups, ceremonial-grade matcha, and other delights. (St. Pete Rising)
Announced
  • Yellow and blue and wild all over. The Savannah Bananas are bringing their antic-filled baseball show to the Trop. Think: stilt-walking players, dance breaks, and other high-energy stunts. Enter the ticket lottery now for a chance at getting to see the March 15 and 16 shows. (St. Pete Rising)
Sports
  • Bally Sports might cut the Rays from their broadcast lineup. Diamond Sports Group — who owns the company — is hoping to lower their costs with the move. The Rays will have to accept a lower offer or find another broadcaster. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Number
  • 100. That’s how many touchdowns legendary Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has logged in his NFL career. He caught two this past Thursday as the Bucs fell to the Falcons. Next stop, Canton. (CBS)
Opening
  • A huge thrift store is making its Riverview debut this week. Red White & Blue Thrift Store is opening their 35,000-sqft facility on Thursday, Oct. 10, where 10,000+ new items will be added to the litany of racks every day. (That’s So Tampa)
Listen
  • The new hockey season is almost here. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Lightning with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Try This
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It’s finally fall

Fall 2024 weather outlook for Tampa Bay
A small child standing in front of a pumpkin display.
There’s nothing quite like grabbing pumpkins in Hyde Park Village. | Photo via @hydeparkvillage
We know the question on your mind, Tampa Bay residents — when’s it going to get cool?

Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for October and November. While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what winter will bring.

Reminder: Fall started on Sunday, Sept. 22.

🌡️ Temperature

We know how Florida weather is — it’s usually pretty warm. This fall will be no different. The Tampa Bay area has a 50-60% chance of temperatures being higher than normal.

🌨️ Precipitation

Expect slightly more precipitation. The area has a 40-50% chance of seeing higher than average rainfall amounts this fall.
City Guides are presented by Water Street Tampa.
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Another good resource for Milton is ABC Action News’ Denis Phillips. The renowned meteorologist is a great follow on Instagram + Facebook.
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