10.31.2024

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🤘 Let’s walk ‘n’ roll

Hyde Park Village in the sunshine. There is someone walking along the sidewalk in the background, while tables and chairs line the square. Trees are overhead and shops line the buildings in the background.

Big changes are coming to Hyde Park Village. | Photo by TBAYtoday

The Tampa Bay area typically ranks poorly for walkability. Smart Growth America ranked our area No. 30 out of 35 among the country’s largest metros, with WalkScore also ranking Tampa + St. Pete outside the top 50 cities. Haters.

We’re here to list a few parts of TBAY where you can ditch the car, stroll about, and enjoy life on two feet, instead of four wheels.

Downtown Tampa

Among the high rises, the hub of the Cigar City boasts several areas where bars, restaurants, and venues are all accessible by foot. The Tampa Riverwalk alone passes by Water Street Tampa, Amalie Arena, and ends at Armature Works.

Downtown St. Pete

On the other side of the Bay, the Burg’s waterfront scene is always abuzz on the weekends. Park and then stroll along the Pier, before taking a jaunt up Central Avenue to catch the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the city.

Ybor City

Built before cars became readily available, the oldest part of TBAY is a walkable cultural hub. Grab a Cuban sandwich, keep your eyes on the cobblestones, and hit up the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts.

A sunrise over Bayshore Boulevard. The sun is just creeping across the distant horizon and we are looking west over Tampa Bay. Flat land is visible in the distance before the sun, which is reddish orange beneath a blue sky. — Bayshore Boulevard is one of the best places to walk in TBAY.

Gulfport

Though impacted by Hurricane Helene, Gulfport is still one of TBAY’s best slices of Old Florida. You can find coffee shops, legendary Italian eats at Pia’s Trattoria, lunch bites, a library, and Boca Ciega Bay views all along the main downtown strip.

Dunedin

Come hungry (and thirsty) for seafood aplenty and endless breweries. It’s hard to know where to start, but we recommend the “Welcome to Dogedin” mural and Pinellas Trail.

Safety Harbor

The quaint seaside city boasts artsy small businesses, cute cafes, family-run stores, and offers a slice of laid-back charm among its glorious trees. That includes its famed oak.

Events

Thursday, Oct. 31

Ghosts of Tampa Theatre Tour | 11 a.m. | Tampa Theatre | $15 | Savor the scariest day of the year with a tour of the historic movie palace’s ghostly guests, preternatural patrons, and eternal employees.
Tampa Booze and Boos Tour | 7:30 p.m. | Tampa Bay Brewing Company, Tampa | $30 | Trick or treat yourself to some liquid courage as you tour the historic neighborhood’s haunted past.

Friday, Nov. 1

Tot Time & Gopher Tortoise Trot | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, St. Petersburg | $3 | Explore the wonders of the preserve with a family fun run past gopher tortoise burrows + lessons on the Florida natives.
“The Dark Side of the Moon Immersive Show” | 6-9:30 p.m. | The Dalí Museum | $10+ | The museum’s Dome Night will feature the new immersive show celebrating Pink Floyd’s iconic 1973 album.

Saturday, Nov. 2

Bolt Run | 7:30 a.m. | Tampa | $40+ | Lace up those sneaks to walk or run 1K, 5K, or five miles — registration can include a discounted Bolts ticket.
Florida Toy Extravaganza | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Florida State Fairgrounds | $10+ | Get ahead of your holiday shopping with 150+ tables of vendors selling toys, comics, and pop culture items — kids under 12 get in free.

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News Notes

Number

569,853. That’s how many passengers took emergency trips on Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority buses before and after Hurricane Helene + Hurricane Milton impacted our area. Unsung heroic PSTA drivers helped save the lives of vulnerable people across the county. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Plan Ahead

Speaking of walkable neighborhoods, the Annual Old Hyde Park Home Tour returns on Saturday, Dec. 7. You can tour five of the area’s most beautiful + historic homes, and enjoy bites on the way. Advance tickets cost $30.

Today Is

Halloween, Samhain, and the eve of Dia de los Muertos, which takes place tomorrow, Nov. 1 + Saturday, Nov. 2. Whether you’re decorating for trick-or-treaters, preparing an ofrenda, or just going about business as usual, check out these terrifying Tampa Bay tales.

Seasonal

If you’re trick-or-treating tonight, you may find a few Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups in your possession. The treat is Florida’s favorite candy, according to a new survey. What else is on the menu? The Sunshine State buys 248% more Milky Way dark chocolate than the national average.

Feel Good

Shake and bake, baby. The Buccaneers shared a heartwarming video on social media of a baby named Baker receiving a gift from his namesake quarterback.

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The Bolts are on the road out west. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Lightning with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by: Patrick

It’s time to get some cavities, folks. Halloween festivities may look a little different this year, given all the hurricane debris lining the streets.

There are several trick-or-treating events taking place away from the roads, including at Armature Works, Pinellas Park, and in Shore Acres.

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