11.12.2024

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88º | 10% chance of precipitation

Sunrise 6:49 a.m. | Sunset 5:38 p.m.

Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 12:15 p.m. | Low: 6 p.m.

Clearwater Beach | High: 8:44 a.m. + 8:41 p.m. | Low: 2:40 p.m.

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Throw it in the can, man

Three men carry an old wood pallet along the road in Tampa, with the Bay in the background.

There’s plenty of rubbish to clean up from our waterways.|Photo via @keeptbb

Hurricane cleanup is still underway, but what about just keeping our sidewalks and parks sparkly clean on the regular? How do we help with that?

Enter Adopt-A-Road and Adopt-A-Street programs, in which residents help pick up littered fast food bags and water bottles, rake up leaves and other debris, and generally make our public spaces a little more pretty. We’re digging into some local programs:

Local Adopt-A-Road programs

Tampa and Hillsborough County residents can head to Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful’s page for Adopt-A-Road Program opportunities— and it’s more than just roads. Groups can sign up to adopt a road, park, shoreline, HART shelter, WATERGOAT, or monofilament tube (which live at boat ramps and fishing piers).

All you have to do is fill out an online form at least two weeks in advance with your preferred site, group size, and date and time.

St. Pete + highway options

Asked

What is the most littered item in the world?

A. Water bottles
B. Straws
C. Wrappers
D. Cigarette butts

You've got this

Events

Tuesday, Nov. 12

Small Wonders: 2024 Holiday Show + Sale | Tuesday, Nov. 12-Tuesday, Dec. 31 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Morean Arts Center, St. Petersburg | Free | Take home a piece of small and affordable artwork by the center’s members, from ornaments and jewelry to functional pottery.

Filmmaker Screening & Talkback | 4-6:30 p.m. | The James Museum, St. Petersburg | $10 | Stop in for a screening of “Going Home,” which tells the story of 13 Chinese workers who participated in constructing the Transcontinental Railroad.

Attracting Birds to Your Garden | 6-7 p.m. | Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, Tampa | Free | Learn how to turn your yard into a bird’s paradise with tips for selecting native plants, creating a bird-friendly habitat, and what kind of food birds like.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas | 7:30 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg | $55+ | Enjoy the holiday show featuring 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects.

Wednesday, Nov. 13

Pilates on the Pier | 6-7 p.m. | St. Pete Pier | Free | Join Rare Body Pilates for a sweat sesh with views of Downtown St. Pete — bring water, mat, and a towel.

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop | 6:30 p.m. | Keel Farms, Plant City | $65 | Become a seasonal centerpiece star before the holidays begin.

Thursday, Nov. 14

Paul Wilborn and Eugene Bondurant | 5-7 p.m. | Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Tampa | $12 | The author and actress read from “Cigar City: Tales from the 1980s Creative Ghetto.”

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Presented By The Seagate

A hotel room, the exterior of a beachside resort + pool, and a digital rendering of a restaurant bar.

The Seagate’s new hotel restaurant, Bourbon Steak, which opens in January will feature a Michelin-starred chef. |Photos provided by The Segate

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Refreshed, luxurious guest rooms
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The best part? Book four nights and get a fifth night free, plus two poolside cocktails (hello me time).

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News Notes

Development

A developer just scooped up the last slice of WestShore Plaza for redevelopment. WPG purchased the Macy’s Inc. store — the final parcel the developer did not own — for $10 million. Plans for the mixed-use complex include residential units, a hotel, stores, dining options, and office and medical space. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Number

$79 million. That’s the amount of money Pinellas County is hoping to get from the Federal Highway Administration to replace the Dunedin Causeway Main Bridge. The county plans to replace the aging structure with a new two-lane, midlevel movable bridge + start construction in 2028. (Tampa Bay Times)

Real Estate

JPMorgan Real Estate Income Trust Inc. paid $25.8 million for two industrial sites in Clearwater. Moving and storage behemoth PODS will continue to lease the total 154,490 sqft. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Outdoors

We’ll start with the good news. The St. Pete Pier’s Glazer Family Playground suffered less damage during the hurricanes than previously thought, and already reopened for merriment. Now for the bad: The Bending Arc sculpture needs to come down and be rehung if possible. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Eat

Did you favorite make the list? The Tampa Bay Times just started releasing its Top 30 Restaurants of 2024 list. The first installment features local giants like Willas’, SuperNatural Food & Wine, and Bern’s Steak House. We’ll be keeping a close watch for the next picks. (Tampa Bay Times)

Plan Ahead

Come together, right now. Grove Surf Cafe is hosting an End of Hurricane Season Party on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. Head out to the Indian Rocks Beach spot for live tunes from Speak Easy, raffle baskets benefiting hurricane relief, a market with local vendors, and tons of standout eats and coffees. (I Love the Burg)

Seasonal

Now you can experience the magic of Mezzo Market in Tampa. The market takes over Willa’s on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Roam 80+ vendors selling everything from art and clothes to fresh pastries and treats. (That’s So Tampa)

Sports

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost an another close one, 23-20 to the SanFrancisco 49ers, as well as left tackle Tristan Wirfs to a knee injury. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Pets

Furniture gets scratched, shoes get chewed, toys go missing. These are regular occurrences in life with pets. But a $10,000 emergency surgery? That’s a whole other ball game. Fetch Pet Insurance could help you offset some of these nightmare scenarios by providing comprehensive coverage and up to 90% reimbursement.*

The Buy

A one-year Costco membership — because for a limited time, you can get a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card when you sign up. Snag the deal and get ready to load up your cart with Kirkland’s finest.

More worth The Buy

The Wrap

Today’s edition by: Bailey

When it comes to Thanksgiving eats, the bulk of our readers prefer the sides — a strong ~68%. I’m with you, especially as my fave food is mashed potatoes.

The main event, turkey, also garnered a solid ~19% of the vote. That makes sense. Finally, pies scored ~11% of the vote. Where are you getting your treats this year? Let me know.

Two pies sit on wooden circular trays. One is apple and has a latticed top wither apples lining the rim, and the other has dollops of white frosting and nuts on half. — Order your salted caramel apple pie or pumpkin spice cheesecake now.

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