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Circuit Training with Body Fit Tampa | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Armature Works | Free | Start the week off with a high-energy group workout class blending weight lifting and circuit training — then grab a post-game snack at the Heights Market.
Cornhole Tournaments 2025 | 6:15 p.m. | The Shops at Wiregrass | $10 | Bring your favorite partner or show up solo — they’ll pair you up — for this monthly sack toss competition for prizes.
Gardening Workshop: Edible Landscaping | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Seminole Heights Branch Library | Free | Channel your inner gardenista and learn how to incorporate edible plants into your backyard while conserving water and reducing pesticide and fertilizer use.
Network and Vibe | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Tweeds Custom Suits, St. Petersburg | $15+ | Pop on your best pair of sneaks for this March Madness-themed networking event designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and visionaries — and featuring a shootout competition.
Wednesday, March 12
Cover to Cover | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Water Street Tampa | Free entry | Wander a book lover’s playground, complete with author signings, a blind date with a book experience, and plenty of new reads.
We’re on Rays stadium watch. The team’s deadline to meet requirements to secure public funding for the new $1.3 billion stadium is Monday, March 31. The Tampa Bay Times leads us through what could happen if the Rays continue or end the deal. (Tampa Bay Times)
Opening
Welcome to Seminole Heights. Duff’s Famous Wings is bringing its crispy original wings to the laid-back Tampa neighborhood in about 10 weeks. Where at? Duff’s partner just bought the old home of Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Announced
Big, bold goals? Crushed. Lonestar Data Holdings landed on the moon for a second time late last week aboard Intuitive Machines’ Athena. The St. Pete-based company is on a mission to send commands and upload information to the first physical data center on the Moon. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Try This
The Irons Club just opened its doors — and greens — on Central Avenue. The indoor golf lounge boasts four simulators that can each host eight players, a full bar, and arcade games aplenty. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Drink
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Irish party bar Dublin Drop made its debut on the St. Pete bar scene. Barhoppers can expect a 20-ft bar stocked with Irish beers and whiskies, 16 Dublin Drops, live music, and DJ sets — a la Irish Kevin’s in Key West.(St. Pete Rising)
Award
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor just bestowed Isaiah Rogers with a key to the city. The Blake High School grad turned Eagles cornerback just earned his first Super Bowl ring. But this is Champa Bay, so Rogers wasn’t our only Super Bowl connection. (That’s So Tampa)
Show
Craving some Doobie Brothers-esque jams? Atlanta’s Penelope Road plays Ybor City’s Crowbar this Thursday, March 13. Their vibe? The band marries The Doobie Brothers and Hall & Oates old-school, funky style with modern flair from acts like Michael Todd Gordon. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Small Biz
Calling all small biz owners. We’re gearing up for Small Business Week, a celebration of local enterprises from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10. If you own a local small business, let us highlight you by filling out this form by Sunday, March 16.
Mansion Monday
Make those Palma Ceia dreams a reality. Perched right off the fifth hole of Palma Ceia Golf Course, the 6-bedroom, 7-bathroom home also features a a saltwater pool, summer kitchen complete with a Big Green Egg, and a wet bar + wine cellar. Take a tour.
Sports
Which veteran receiver the Bucs should pursue if Chris Godwin leaves in free agency? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Civic
🏡 Rebuilding the Burg together
Debris will take some time to remove. | Photo via City of St. Pete
The sun will always rise. After 2024’s back-to-back hurricanes, the Burg is launching Sunrise St. Pete to dole out $159.8 million in relief funding.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded the Sunshine City the Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery money for long-term recovery, housing, and infrastructure needs.
What are the plans for the money?
Housing development and rehabilitation
Infrastructure and public facilities improvements
Economic development and revitalization
Mitigation projects
Public service programs
Planning efforts
Administrative expenses
Okay, so we have the money. What’s next?
The city will kick off the process by taking public comment later this month. Leaders will use data and residents’ feedback to create an action plan.
Next up, the plan heads to HUD for their review — which takes up to 45 days. The city will work out the final grant agreements in Q3, and the awards will be dispersed within two years.
Want to weigh in?
City leaders will be taking public comment and sharing details about the process at Mayor Welch’s City Hall On Tour on Wednesday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Coliseum.
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