02.19.2025

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Events

Wednesday, Feb. 19

Free Vinyasa Flow Yoga | Wednesday, Feb. 19 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | 5800 N. Central Ave. Tampa | Free | Channel your inner peace, strength, and flexibility in this all skill levels class — bring your own mat.

“The Legacy of Elder Jordan, SR.” with Dr. Basha P. Jordan, Jr. | 7-8 p.m. | Tombolo Books, St. Petersburg | Free | The author discusses the book following their late grandfather with Gwendolyn Reese, the President of the African American Heritage Association of St. Petersburg.

“Black History They Don’t Want You to Know” | 7-10 p.m. | Stageworks Theatre, Tampa | $37 | It’s your last chance to check out this show blending spoken word poetry and hip-hop sharing the stories of historical figures like Bumpy Johnson and Huey P Newton.

Alton Brown Live: “The Last Bite” | 7:30 p.m. | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts | $105 | One of the country’s most popular foodies takes the stage for what might be his last tour, blending comedy and good eats.

Thursday, Feb. 20

Women’s Power Forum | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater | $105 | Join other ambitious women for a lunch and presentation by Debbie Lundberg on crushing imposter syndrome and finding success.

Friday, Feb. 21

Lil Wayne with Special Guests The Hot Boys | 8 p.m. | Amalie Arena | $75+ | Let the “Best Rapper Alive” and The Hot Boys take you on a musical trip.

Saturday, Feb. 22

Localtopia: “A Community Celebration of All Things Local” | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Williams Park | Free | Celebrate the businesses, eateries, and people that call the Sunshine City home at this popular street festival featuring 300+ vendors and groups.

Tuesday, March 4

Lakeland City Commission SUN ‘n FUN Breakfast | 7:30-9 a.m. | Skylight Hangar at SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus, Lakeland | $30 | Celebrate + learn more about the upcoming SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, with breakfast provided by Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar, door prizes, and guest speakers.*

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News Notes

Weather

Our friends at 10 Tampa Bay issued a weather impact alert for 3-9 p.m. today as a cold front moves into our area. Forecasters expect TBAY to see wind gusts between 40-50 mph, lightning, and downpours. (WTSP)

Closing

The place where everybody knew your name. The Avenue is closing its doors after 13 years of Bucs games, post-work happy hours, and parties in downtown St. Pete. Head to the spot’s Last Call this Saturday, Feb. 22 to toast to the good times over some live music and brews.

Biz

The Tampa Bay Business Journal just released its 2025 Best Places to Work list. This year, the 60 featured local companies include Hyde Park Capital, Baker Barrios Architects Inc., Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside, and Johnson Pope LLP. Take a peek at the full list. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Transit

Heading to Localtopia this weekend? Skip the traffic — 40,000 people are expected to attend — and take the SunRunner. PSTA is offering free service all day on the Beach to ‘Burg bus. Find a spot to hop on near you. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Plan Ahead

Tell Fido to mark their calendar. Join Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful for Paws N Pickups with Ollie the Do Good Dog on Friday, Feb. 28 4-6 p.m. Meet at Ben T. Davis Beach to pick up all kinds of litter and debris.

Sports

The Lightning will send four players to the 4 Nations Face-Off Final, showcasing some of the NHL’s and world’s top stars. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Lightning with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Business

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Health

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Food

Beef, brews, and bottles

People sit inside a restaurant at white tables with green chairs in a dark room.

We’re picturing post-work drinks at LARA. | Photo by @thoughtsstoppedpending

We might be known for our sports and sandy white beaches, but Tampa Bay should be known for its array of incredible cuisine.

Now, let’s dive into some of the latest offerings:

LARA Apothecary & Bazaar

Meet us at the apothecary bar. Ybor’s newest bar, eatery, and bazaar recently opened in the former Stone Soup Company location. Expect a bar packed with tons of bottles, comfort food with Tampa flair, and (in the near future) an array of shoppable goods.

Island Fin Poké Co.

South Tampa just welcomed another seafood spot, offering a “boat to bowl” experience. The Kennedy location serves bowls packed with ahi tuna, octopus, shrimp, Spam, rice, and veggies — dressed with marinades.

Best of all, stop by every day from 3-6 p.m. for Dole Soft Serve Happy Hour. Oh we will.

Glamper St. Pete

Let’s keep the summertime vibes flowing even in the depths of August. The new backyard cookout-inspired joint opens next month, boasting a menu ripe with cocktails and beers, burgers, hot dogs, and other master barbecuer-approved eats.

The Buy

Your favorite find in Nordstrom’s Winter Sale – get up to 60% off newly marked down finds including matte satin tees and thick crewneck sweaters.

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The Wrap

Tampa Bay residents hold six records in the 2025 Guinness World Records book for feats like juggling flaming torches, fastest game of Hungry Hungry Hippos, and most donuts in a monster truck in a minute.

Next up, they’ll try to split the G. Just kidding.

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