Tampa Bay locals know to leave the Ybor chickens alone. | Photo by TBAYtoday
If you’ve been hunting + pecking for information about owning chickens within the Tampa Bay area, allow us to break down the rules found in both city codes. Egg prices have increased due to bird flu and some retailers are limiting how many eggs can be purchased in stores.
Each city boasts its own regulations for raising your flock. Make sure to check permitting requirements and noise restrictions before bringing those chicks home.
Homeowners can keep 10 fowl on their property, no matter the size of the property.
Chickens must be securely fenced in a clean area at all times.
The coop may be no more than 6 ft tall and no larger than 130 sqft.
Ready to start your new fowl family? UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County is hosting a Backyard Chickens 101 Seminar tonight on everything from chicken nutrition and coops to egg production tips.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Philadelphia Phillies | 1:05 p.m | BayCare Ballpark, Clearwater | $40+ | Now’s your chance to watch Yandy Díaz and Brandon Lowe face the Phillies before the regular season gets started.
The Sunset Night Market | 6-10 p.m. | Midtown Tampa | Free entry | Head to the urban neighborhood to peruse 50+ vendors selling artisan food products, clothing, plants, and art.
Rock the Park | 6:30 p.m. | Water Works Park | Free | Jam out to Maily Rock and St. Pete rapper-songwriter 9henom at this monthly show.
Tampa Bay Beer Week 5 Course Beer Dinner | 7-9 p.m. | Coppertail Brewing Co., Tampa | $85 | The experience pairs five brews with courses like a warm radicchio salad and ricotta + mozzarella ravioli with brisket ragu.
“When the Righteous Triumph” | Thursday, March 6-Sunday, March 9 | Times vary | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts | $50+ | Locals must see this play about the sit-ins that led to the desegregation of Tampa lunch counters in 1960.
Friday, March 7
WineFest 2025: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Wine | Friday, March 7 + Saturday, March 8 | Times vary | Tampa Theatre | $80+ | Head to the historic downtown spot — otherwise known as the Great Hall — for wine tastings, a multi-course meal, and a silent auction at the “Harry Potter"-themed fundraiser.
Saturday, March 8
Chinese Brush Painting Saturday Workshop | 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m. | Morean Arts Center, St. Petersburg | $60 | Learn the basics of Chinese Brush Painting in this guided class — wear comfortable clothing you’re okay getting dirty.
Sunday, March 9
Gladys Knight | 8 p.m. | Hard Rock Event Center | $105+ | The “Empress of Soul” takes the stage for hits like “Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me” and “Love Overboard.”
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Tampa City Council wants the city to reprioritize several key projects. Leaders want to look at alternative routes for the South Howard Flood Relief project and bump up the construction timeline on Fire Station No. 24. The items are part of the city’s list of 12 large capital improvement projects. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Number
332 million. That’s how many gallons of water Tampa Bay will need per day by 2044, according to Tampa Bay Water. The utility plans to address the area’s increasing demand with projects like increasing the output of the Tampa Bay Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant + building a 26-mile pipeline. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Sports
The Bolts are making forward moves. The Lightning just acquired forwards Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and a fifth-round draft pick as part of three-team trade.
Open
Time for a spring home refresh? Gibson’s On Central recently opened, offering a range of furniture, decor, and lightning fixtures. The Sunshine City furniture store’s grand opening is booked for Saturday, March 8. Take a peek at the showroom. (St. Pete Rising)
Announced
Yeah, Glo. GloRilla, the superstar rapper, is headlining next month’s AT&T Super Saturday concert. The free Saturday, April 5 show at Curtis Hixon Park is part of the Women’s NCAA Final Four weekend lineup. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the opening act, DJ ReRe, is booked for 7 p.m. (Tampa Bay Times)
Health
BayCare plans to replace a South Tampa CVS store with a 12,500-sqft emergency room. The locally-based health care brand just spent $9 million on the South Dale Mabry Highway and West Kennedy Boulevard property. We’ll keep you updated on the timeline for the project. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Show
Other than the eats, what’s on tap for the Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival? The annual festival’s concert lineup is stacked with acts like Sister Hazel, Flo Rida, The Commodores, Soulja Boy & Paul Wall, the Plain White T’s, Third Eye Blind, and Robin Thicke. Best of all, the festival is included with park admission. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Try This
Bring on the Nerf wars. Laser Ops Xtreme Fun Center just debuted a new Nerf arena — so you can bean your friends and foes with foam pellets. The sessions include two games, and cost $12 per person. (That’s So Tampa)
Sports
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