01.29.2025

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🎸 Cooler temps and even cooler tunes

Taylor Swift played Raymond James to a packed house in 2023 on her “Eras Tour.” | Photo via TBAYtoday

Hear that? It’s the scintillating sound of the Tampa Bay area’s live music venues beckoning you to a performance you’ll never forget.

Put your hands in the air, wave ‘em like you just don’t care, then lay your eyes (and ears) on our guide.

A concert venue with seats lined in a row and to the side of a stage with blue and purple spotlights. — Imagine: you’re taking in John Legend at the Seminole Hard Rock Event Center.

Concert halls

The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
Located right off the Tampa Riverwalk, this Tampa mainstay boasts five theaters, a performing arts conservatory, a rehearsal hall, and three on-site restaurants.

Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Want to see your favorite artist in a more intimate setting? This hall in Clearwater is known for bringing in big name acts like Jackson Browne and Ringo Starr.

An ampitheatre with the sun setting in the background and a large crowd. — Take in a show at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre.

Outdoor settings

1920 Ybor City, Tampa
Take in R&B and funk or head to block parties at this recently opened hotspot. But the very best part might be the 4,500-sqft rooftop balcony overlooking Ybor City.

The Sound, Clearwater
Clearwater’s waterfront venue boasts seating room for 4,000 music lovers with more room in the park’s green space.

City Guides are presented by Water Street Tampa.

Even more rockin' spots

Events

Wednesday, Jan. 29

Thursday, Jan. 30

Saturday, Feb. 1

Best Damn Race 5K, 10K & Half Marathon | 7:05-11 a.m. | Waterfront Park, Safety Harbor | $57+ | Take advantage of peak Florida running season with a race of your choice around the waterfront city.

Historic Kenwood BungalowFest: The 26th Annual Home Tour | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | St. Petersburg High School | $25+ | Hop on the trolley to visit a slew of the historic district’s Craftsman bungalows, prairie, and Midcentury modern homes.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Number

$2.2 million. That’s how much Cigar City Brewing’s founder just donated to USF. The money will go toward funding part of the incoming football stadium and for new opportunities within the St. Pete campus’s craft brewing course. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Development

Plans are in the works for a economic development center near USF. The federal government gave the University Area Community Development Corp. a $14.9 million grant for the center. Once completed, residents will be able to access workforce development, health care services, and small business incubation at the center. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Sports

What’s the latest on the Rays stadium deal? The Rays say they are still making a decision on whether to proceed with the deal. The team has until Monday, March 31 to meet its obligations to score the public funding for the $1.3 billion project. (Tampa Bay Times)

Show

Speaking of our stellar live music venues, the BayCare Sound’s 2025 lineup is heating up. Grammy-nominated psych rock band Khruangbin takes the outdoor stage in April, and Rainbow Kitten Surprise will play the Clearwater venue in June. (I Love the Burg)

Try This

Calling all Pete’s devotees. The bagel joint just announced a new pizza night series at its Ybor City location. Stop by every Saturday night from 4 to 8 p.m. for a hot wood-fired, sourdough slice from Franca’s Pizza Catering.

Health

Pinellas is currently dealing with a flu outbreak — with one St. Pete hospital reporting that 23% of patients tested positive with the flu this month. Local health officials say its not too late to get your flu shot. In addition, make sure to wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face. (Tampa Bay Times)

Sports

Get ready for the Lightning’s face-off against the Kings. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Lightning with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Job

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The Buy

A tabletop fire pit that’s less than $30. It burns smoke-free and fosters a warm + relaxing environment.

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The Wrap

Seminole Heights’ fave WU is rolling back its hours from all-week to Friday to Sunday. But the Asian fusion restaurant says customers can also expect new brunch and event offerings.

Answered

Yesterday, we asked “What kind of developments would you like to see in TBAY this year?”

A four-story, gray apartment building is decorated with a brightly painted mural and is framed by blue sky and parking spots. — The new affordable housing complex is decorated with a bright, hand-painted mural.

A large of chunk of our readers, ~42%, are on the lookout for new public spaces. Think: Libraries, plazas, parks, and squares. In a similar vein, about 29% of folks are hoping for more mixed-use districts — and they’re in luck.

About 27% of readers want to see more apartments and housing go up across Tampa and the Burg. And finally, ~2% of people are crossing their fingers for new hotels and retail spaces.

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