03.14.2025

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Sports

Another twist in the barbed tail

Imagine taking in a ballgame from this perch. | Rendering via the Tampa Bay Rays

The epic poets of old could have hardly conceived a saga as twisting as that of the Tampa Bay Rays in recent months. After Hurricane Milton tore the roof off Tropicana Field, we learned the stadium would not be ready for the 2025 MLB season, forcing the Rays to move to Tampa for the year.

Ownership has now decided to walk away from longstanding plans to build and move into a new stadium in St. Pete, and develop the Historic Gas Plant District. Officials cited “a series of events beginning in October that nobody could have anticipated” in a statement.

Owner Stu Sternberg reinforced the team’s plan to move back into Tropicana Field once repairs are complete. A reminder: Their lease on the Trop ends in 2027.

So, what’s next? Here’s a few routes the Rays could take:

With mounting pressure on Sternberg to sell the team, an interested group of Tampa-based investors may be the key to the Rays’ future.
Steinbrenner Field could become a permanent home.
The Rays have also been linked with a potential move to Orlando, and would become the Orlando Dreamers.
There are a bunch of cities across the US with groups pushing for an MLB team in places like Nashville and Raleigh.

Asked

What will happen to the Rays?

A. The team will stay at Tropicana Field
B. The team will move to Tampa
C. The team will move elsewhere (e.g., Orlando, Nashville or Raleigh)
D. I literally have no idea at this point

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Events

Friday, March 14
Food & Wine Festival | Friday, March 14-Sunday, May 18 | 12 p.m. | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | $60+ | Another weekend of sipping and savoring your way through the theme park awaits — don’t miss the live music.

Reggae Rise Up | Friday, March 14-Sunday, March 16 | 4 p.m. | Vinoy Park | $70+ | It’s the 10th year of jamming out to reggae beats on the Burg’s waterfront to acts like Sting, Shaggy, and Stephen Marley.

Paddy O’Furniture | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Shuffle, Tampa | Free entry | Head to the Heights for a game of shuffleboard, traditional Irish music, and merriment galore.

Saturday, March 15
Conservation Connections: National Pig Day 2025 | 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | ZooTampa | $33 for children, $43 for adults | Squeal with delight as conservation experts explain the quirks, habits, and oinks of pig species from across the globe.

IV Hydration: March Pop-Up | Saturday, March 15-Sunday, March 16 | Times vary | Epicurean Hotel, Tampa | $159+ | IV therapy is growing in popularity — hydrate, boost your energy, and experience why people are jumping in the chair.

Paddy Fest St. Pete | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Williams Park, St. Petersburg | $10 entry | It’s the third-annual celebration of all things Irish with tradition music, dancing, and food truck eats.

Sunday, March 16
The Market: International Women’s Month Celebration | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Water Street Tampa | Price of purchase | Celebrate women at this monthly market packed with female vendors, female superhero face painting, a tribute to inspirational women, and local artists creating pieces live.

St. Patrick’s Day Irish Yoga | 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | The Blind Goat, Tampa | $25+ | Pregame your St. Patrick’s Day celebration with a zen yoga flow, followed by an Irish breakfast shot and bottomless bloody marys or mimosas.

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News Notes

Transit

We all live in a yellow ~~submarine~~ trolley. The TECO Streetcar will remain free through the end of September thanks to $700,000 of funding approved by Tampa’s Community Redevelopment Agency. Rides have been fare-free on the storied yellow streetcar since 2018. (WFLA)

Today Is

Pi Day, a celebration of the coincidental alignment of March 14 (3/14) with the first three digits of the mathematical constant Pi (3.14). However, we prefer an extra “e” at TBAYtoday, and enjoy our pies with plenty of toppings.

Travel

For the first time, Southwest Airlines is charging for bags. The airline is also reworking its frequent flyer program and offering basic economy tickets. Keep that in mind as you book your next flight out of Tampa International. (CNBC)

Seasonal

Getting a start on spring cleaning? If you’ve got a heap of clothes in the “maybe” pile, consider bringing them to a local buy, sell, trade shop where they can find a new home.

Asked

When you’re looking to spice up your food, what hot sauce do you grab? Burman’s Hot Sauce is apparently the top sauce for Florida. Do you agree? (HuffPost)

Job

7.74 million. That’s how many postings the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey saw in January — the majority of which came from an increase in retail positions. Explore local opportunities on TBAYtoday’s Job Board and find the perfect fit close to home. (CNBC)

Sports

Wide receiver Chris Godwin opens up about his decision to stay in Tampa Bay. 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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City Guide

Let’s go on an exhibition expedition

Let the surrealist art at The Dalí melt your mind. | Photo via @sabio28

Museums are the cultural hubs of TBAY. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about Tampa or St. Pete, or simply plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 20 museums to visit in our area.

History

Henry B. Plant Museum, Tampa | $10+
Immerse yourself in the rich Tampa history and stunning architecture of the restored Victorian mansion that was once the winter home of railroad magnate Henry B. Plant.

Don’t miss: The Parlor Suite’s elegantly carved Victorian double bed.

Arts

The Dalí Museum, St. Petersburg | $0-$32
This glass and concrete architectural marvel contains the largest collection of Salvador Dalí’s artwork outside of Spain.

Don’t miss: The massive wall-to-wall paintings, portraits, photos, the spiral staircase, or special performances at the Dalí Dome.

Kids

Museum of Science and Industry, Tampa | $10-$14
MOSI is an excellent destination for science-curious children. The spot features a 3D theater, a ropes course, and a zipline.

Don’t miss: MOSI offers tons of stargazing events led by astronomers, including a weekly Stargazing 101 night.

City Guides are presented by Water Street Tampa.

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The Wrap

It’s very nice of the world to stop and celebrate me this weekend, and for the City of Tampa to dye the Hillsborough River green in my honor.

Before it gets too hot, I think I’ll be celebrating at the golf course. One which serves Guinness, at that.

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