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🎄 5 ways to prep your home for the holidays

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A home's interior featuring furniture from Wayfair.

This is Wayfair’s biggest (and best) Black Friday sale to date. | Photos provided by Wayfair

We asked, and you answered: The key to impressing guests is “setting the perfect vibe.” Before welcoming family and friends into your home this holiday season, consider these five tips to enhance the vibe in your spaces — at up to 80% off.

Yes, Black Friday came early. Now until Sunday, Dec. 1, you can snag the lowest prices of the year during Wayfair’s extended Black Friday sale. Psst... Check back on Dec. 2 for Cyber Monday deals, too.

Here’s what we recommend checking off your list:

1. Set the scene with seasonal decor

When your guests arrive, greet them with festive holiday decorations like these sparkling outdoor lights and this illuminated pine cone garland. It’s giving classy winter wonderland.

2. Upgrade the guest bedroom

If your old mattress lives in your spare room, it may be time for an upgrade. While you’re at it, these extra-soft luxury sheets and this chic upholstered bed were designed to wow.

Pro tip: Warm lighting makes for an extra-cozy atmosphere. These dimmable Edison light bulbs will do the trick.

3. Minimize clutter

Storage doesn’t have to be an eyesore. You can tuck away miscellaneous items (think: books and games) in this extendable coffee table and store shoes in this natural rattan shoe storage cabinet that always seems to be trending online.

4. Boost the bathrooms

A few simple changes will elevate any bathroom. Spruce up your linen collection with a new set of fluffy towels, and designate a mindful space to store them.

Pro tip: Swapping out the bathroom mirror can go a long way, and this modern corner-hang mirror is straightforward to install.

5. Don’t skimp on seating

It’s important that your guests have somewhere comfortable (and stylish) to sit. We think this best-selling linen accent chair or vintage-inspired velvet sofa would help pull together a living room. You could even go all-out with this contemporary massage recliner.

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Asked

What are you shopping for this Black Friday?

A. That splurge I’ve been eyeing
B. Things I need
C. Gifts, gifts, and more gifts
D. Nothing really — I don’t shop on Black Friday

Let us know

Events

Tuesday, Nov. 26

Small Wonders: 2024 Holiday Show + Sale | Tuesday, Nov. 26-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.

Wednesday, Nov. 27

Bonsai & Brews | 7-9 p.m. | Grand Central Brewhouse, St. Petersburg | $75 | Learn the art of bonsai from local experts while sipping on craft brews — your ticket includes one free beer.

Thursday, Nov. 28

Friday, Nov. 29

Saturday, Nov. 30

Shuffle Takes Out The Trash | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Shuffle, Tampa | Free | Help clean The Heights’ streets + score a trashy shirt and a free beer — plus, the person who finds the most interesting piece of debris wins a giftcard.

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News Notes

Sports

Sunday, Dec. 1. That’s the deadline Pinellas County gave the Tampa Bay Rays to commit to the new stadium agreement or provide a notice of termination. Catch up on the past 40+ days of Rays stadium news. (WFTS)

Civic

The FEMA application deadline for financial assistance after Hurricanes Milton and Helene was extended to Tuesday, Jan. 7. Homeowners and renters who experienced damage from the hurricanes can apply online or use the FEMA app.

Development

New York-based Red Apple Group — the developer behind The Residences at 400 Central, St. Pete’s tallest building — has plans to build a new tower overlooking Mirror Lake. The company is currently under contract to purchase a site near the lake + plans to close the deal before the end of the year. (Tampa Bay Times)

Community

Largo will soon be home to a new housing project for low-income residents. Currently The Oasis at Bayside, the site will be transformed to feature 247 units for those earning less than 80% of the area’s median income, three units for those earning up to 50%, and eight units for those earning up to 65%. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Real Estate

Orlando-based Foundry Commercial recently purchased vacant land in East Tampa for $8 million to build a 262,000-sqft industrial complex. Officials plan to break ground on the complex in early 2025, with an anticipated completion date in the first quarter of 2026. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Coming Soon

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital has plans to expand its St. Petersburg campus in 2025. The $62 million, 28,000-sqft expansion — slated to add new emergency exam rooms, surgical operating rooms, and an MRI machine — is scheduled for completion in July 2026. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Open

Barcelona Wine Bar is now open in Tampa off Bayshore Boulevard. The new restaurant and bar features over 400 curated bottles of wine and a tapas-style menu with items like patatas bravas + chickpea cazuela. (That’s So Tampa)

Plan Ahead

The Floridian Social will ring in the new year while celebrating 100 years of business with a party on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Purchase tickets now ($125+) for the event that will feature a five-piece jazz band, a circus and burlesque show, a live DJ, and Frick Frack Blackjack. (I Love the Burg)

Health

BayCare Health System plans to move into the former Barnes & Noble location in Carrollwood. The health system purchased the space for $10.5 million to open an urgent care services facility featuring outpatient imaging, outpatient laboratory services, and specialists offices. (Tampa Bay Times)

Number

Over $12 million. That’s how much Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is seeking in a lawsuit against his father’s company, Camwood Capital Management Group. According to the lawsuit, the company and its subsidiaries allegedly failed to fulfill their end of a settlement agreement. (WFLA)

Sports

Nick Paul remains injured — can the Lightning adjust and compete against the teams headed to Tampa this week for the Holiday Homestead? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Lightning with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Home

Don’t let drafty windows cause your energy bill to increase as temperatures drop. Prepare your home for winter with Renewal by Andersen® premium windows and doors. Get your free quote.*

The Buy

An electric salt and pepper grinder set that’s 20% off for early Black Friday. Snag one for just over $20 for yourself or as a holiday gift for your chef-iest friend.

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The Wrap

It’s a pleasure to be back helping out the TBAYtoday team for a few days. I’m already planning a trip on the new Floridian Amtrak route to visit TBAY — it’s been too long since I’ve had a pub sub.

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