03.05.2025

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What’s happening this month in TBAY?

The neighborhood has already hosted a few similar events, like October’s Weekend in Water Street. | Photo via Water Street Tampa

Lucky you. You just found TBAYtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout the Tampa Bay area each month.

Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.

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Wednesday, March 5

Pressed Dried Flower Frame Class | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg | $35 | Learn the best way to press fresh flowers, then put your new skills to the test by making your own keepsake.

“Shane Gillis Live” | 8 p.m. | Amalie Arena | $178+ | Fresh off of “SNL,” the podcaster and Netflix-featured comedian takes the stage.

Thursday, March 6

Backyard Chickens 101 Seminar | 6-7:30 p.m. | UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County, Seffner | $10 | Join fellow beginning and aspiring chicken owners for a cluckin’ good session on chicken nutrition, coops, predator protection, and egg production tips.

Friday, March 7

F45 Training Bootcamp at the Pier | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | St. Petersburg Pier | Free | Let off some steam from the work week with this 45-minute, high-energy workout.

Saturday, March 8

St. Pete CommUNITY Festival 2025 | 2-9 p.m. | Azalea Park and Center, St. Petersburg | Free | Meet local artists, enjoy live music and activities, support small businesses, and check out some of the organizations that make up St. Pete.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins | 3 p.m. | Amalie Arena | $94+ | Watch the Bolts try to keep up their winning streak against the storied Northeast team.

International Women’s Day Celebration | 7-10 p.m. | Tombolo Books, St. Petersburg | Free | Local female leaders share their perspectives on a panel entitled “Bold Women Pushing Boundaries in Challenging Spaces.”

Sunday, March 9

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News Notes

Open

Tampa International Airport leaders just unveiled the upgraded Airside E Security Screening Checkpoint. The project added 20,000 sqft to the Airside and new screening technology aimed to improve passenger experience — just in time for the spring break rush.

Eat

The Sunshine City’s newest restaurant marries Italian and Peruvian cuisine — just like the couple that own it. Bistro 3951 just opened in the Foodie Labs space alongside the Pinellas Trail. The menu includes delights like a porchetta Peruviano sandwich and a stuffed avocado and tomato salad. (I Love the Burg)

Coming Soon

Bring on the gelato flowers. Amorino Gelato is opening its first Florida creamery in the Sunshine City. The French chain serves its 27 flavors of gelato in the shape of a flower. Plus, you can even add a macaron to the center. The shop opens in the EDGE District this summer. (St. Pete Rising)

Try This

Sing us a song, you’re the piano man. The City of Tampa placed seven painted pianos throughout downtown Tampa neighborhoods in honor of National Music Month. Stop by to tickle the ivories of one of the pianos — which are decorated by local artists.

Number

$1 million. That’s how much the Glazer family is donating to Tampa Bay area businesses affected by Hurricane Milton. The family, which owns the Buccaneers, just selected its 95 recipients. Who’s on the list? Recipients include Pass-A-Grille Marina, Salty Sisters Gourmet Popcorn, and Saturday Shoppes. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Sports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is now officially the best receiver set to hit the market after the Bengals officially tag Tee Higgins. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

The Buy

A women’s tennis dress made from stretchy, soft fabric that’s perfect for workouts or casual wear on sunny days.

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The Wrap

Yesterday, we asked the class, “What is the top-rated Florida-brewed beer?”

And it seems we fooled our star-studded students. About 82% of readers guessed Jai Alai, but only ~7% correctly gandered Cigar City’s Hunahpu’s Imperial Stout.

There’s still time to sample brews across TBAY during Tampa Bay Beer Week.

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