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Today’s Forecast

91º | 10% chance of precipitation

Sunrise 7:01 a.m. | Sunset 7:57 p.m.

Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 5:31 p.m.

Clearwater Beach | High: 2:23 p.m. | Low: 7:58 a.m. + 10:33 p.m.

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Top Stories
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Check in on St. Pete’s storm recovery and redevelopment plans | Over six months later, how is St. Pete recovering from Hurricane Milton + Hurricane Helene? We rounded up the latest repair news as the long road continues, including a Tropicana Field update.
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Dig into one of Oxford Design Studio’s latest projects | Mad Dogs & Englishmen just reopened in new stylish digs. We sat down with Oxford Design’s leaders, Tate Casper and Jordan Winston, to discuss the project — and what’s next.
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Test out Pause Midtown’s wellness services with us | City Editor Bailey tested out Midtown’s newest wellness spot. Find out how she fared with some sauna, cold plunge, red light therapy, and IV services.

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What is your favorite Oxford Design restaurant?
A. Oxford Exchange
B. Mad Dogs & Englishmen
C. Casa Cami
D. The Library
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Events

Friday, April 18

Bunny Photos | Friday, April 18-Saturday, April 19 | Times vary | International Plaza and Bay Street | $20 | It’s the final weekend to hop on over for a spring selfie or family photo with the famous fluffy mammal — you can also reserve a time online.

Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival | Friday, April 18-Sunday, April 20 | 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.

New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays | Friday, April 18-Sunday, April 20 | Times vary | George M. Steinbrenner Field | $48+ | Take me out to trio of Rays games against the storied New York team, snowbirding in the Cigar City this weekend.

Saturday, April 19

Day of Discovery | 8-9 a.m. | The Florida Aquarium | $10 | Enjoy a morning among aquatic friends, tailored specifically to those with sensory differences and their families.

Blueberry Festival | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Keel Farms, Plant City | Free entry, $10 parking | Don’t be blue — this festival will include blueberry U-pick, shortcake eating contests, and plenty of family-friendly fun.

“Hamlet, Prince of Denmark” | 2-4 p.m. | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts | $19+ | To be at the Straz, or not to be at the Straz, that is the question — and the answer is to grab tickets to Shakespeare’s masterpiece brought to life through dance.

“Pride & Prejudice” | Saturday, April 19-Monday, April 21 | Times vary | Tampa Theatre | $10+ | The historic downtown Tampa venue is screening the 2005 version of Jane Austen’s classic love story, starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.

Sunday, April 20

Yoga at The Dalí | 9-10 a.m. | The Dalí Museum | $10+ | Breathe and flow surrounded by Dalí’s artwork and the marvelous views of St. Pete’s waterfront.

Easter Brunch | 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts | Savor chef-curated Easter specialties, with a carving and omelet station to boot, plus bottomless bubbles and mimosas.

Easter at Azure | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Tampa EDITION | Elevate your Easter dinner with panoramic views of the Big Guava and a menu curated with Greek flavors and seasonal ambiance.
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News Notes

Sports

The road to another Stanley Cup banner is coming into focus. The Tampa Bay Lightning will start their journey to a third title on Tuesday, April 22 at Amalie Arena when the Florida Panthers come to town for the NHL playoffs. Snag your tickets — and go Bolts. (WFLA)

History

The first-ever identified footprints of the ankylosaurid ankylosaur — a dino that lived ~100 million years ago — were recently confirmed and reported, revealing that two different types of ankylosauruses coexisted. Learn more about dinosaurs locally at the Museum of Science and Industry or Dinosaur World. (Discover Magazine)

Seasonal

Sunday, April 20 begins Taurus season — an earth sign associated with persistence and stubbornness. If this is your sign, find out which TBAY neighborhood is your perfect match. Don’t worry, we’ve also found a companion for every other zodiac sign, too.

Active

The 129th Boston Marathon will take off on Monday, April 21, but you don’t need to go to Massachusetts to lace up your running shoes. You can join one of Tampa Bay’s walk or run clubs to find movement that’s more your speed and help prepare for a future race.

Ranked

Florida ranked No. 19 on Seniorly’s 2025 list of the best states for older workers, which looked at factors like age-related discrimination, income, and remote work. We’ll be here with our guide to activities for retired locals when you’re ready to hang up your hat.

Listen

The 2025 NFL Draft is less than a week away. Who will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more with local experts from Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Shop

Take an extra 50% off pants and denim + 30% off sale items at Madewell with the code EXTRASALE at checkout. Hurry — this deal ends Tuesday, April 22.*

Biz

Make your business’s upcoming event or news the talk of the town. Through TBAYtoday’s self-service ad portal, you can purchase an ad in as little as five minutes. Bonus: We now offer bundles so you can get in front of more eyes for less.

City Guide

Find your spot in the grass
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A biker takes advantage of the sunny day at North Shore Park. | Photo by TBAYtoday
Whether you’re looking for a place to play with the kiddos or to decompress with some off-screen time, the Tampa Bay area has dozens of parks to choose from.

Ready to plan your trip to the park? Grab your shades and trusty water bottle — here are some of Tampa + St. Pete’s best:

Nature parks


Hillsborough River State Park, 15402 US 301 N., Thonotosassa
A true Tampa bay gem, this state park takes you back to Old Florida. Adventurers can take in the Class II river rapids, canoe the Hillsborough River, walk the trails, and picnic. Admission is $6 per car.

Family parks


St. Pete Pier, 800 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg
The ever-updating St. Pete Pier is packed with things to do — from a splash pad and Tiki Bar to a luxe restaurant and concessions. The renowned park has a playground with a pirate ship and tons of green space for lounging, plus you’ll likely come across live music as you stroll.
City Guides are presented by Water Street Tampa.
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The Wrap

From Editor Patrick
What’s your favorite spot to work outside in Tampa Bay? I’d love some inspo.

You can catch me at Armature Works with a Buddy Brew latte multiple times per week (as evidenced below).
A coffee and a laptop on a table at Armature Works in Tampa. The skyline is visible in the distance, with blue skies above, and the Hillsborough River too. The sun is shining, but the photo was taken in the shade.
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