05.14.2025

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88º | 20% chance of precipitation

Sunrise 6:40 a.m. | Sunset 8:11 p.m.

Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 3:29 p.m. | Low: 11:45 p.m.

Clearwater Beach | High: 12:21 p.m. | Low: 6:20 a.m. + 8 p.m.

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Better biking otw

A biker pedals their way in a designated bike lane on a Tampa street, separated by a brick lane from cars.

Bikers can expect new safe two-way bike lanes. | Photo via City of Tampa

Soon, you’ll be able to cycle that beach cruiser + or enjoy a nighttime stroll with the fam under Tampa’s famed tree canopies a little more safely.

The city just kicked off work on the first two segments of The Green ARTery, a “22-mile interconnected pedestrian and bicycle network around central Tampa linking neighborhoods, parks, schools, and other popular attractions,” according to a release.

These first two parts will run the city $1.7 million — with about half being paid for by state grants, and the rest from the city’s multimodal impact fees collected from new developments.

What makes the network safer?

Plans for the segments include:

Adding 4,000 ft of new + widened sidewalks
Lower speed limits
Completing fresh paving
Adding new solar-powered flashing crosswalk beacons
Improving road signs and markings

The City of Tampa's map of the 22-mile Green ARTery path. — A look at what’s to come for the Green ARTery path.

What’s the construction timeline?

Work just began on the 1.4 mile-Old Seminole Heights segment and the 1.1-mile Lowry Park Central section. Construction on both stretches should be finished by mid-August.

The entire project — which has been in the works since 2010 — should be finished within five years.

Asked

How often do you bike?

A. Every day
B. A few times a week
C. A couple times a month
D. Not much, I’d rather walk

There's no wrong answer

Events

Wednesday, May 14

The Great Curious Cocktail Party | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit, St. Petersburg | $40 | Dress as you are or as your alter ego for a night of curious elixirs served up in style, plant-powered bites, mood-boosting blends, and sneak peeks of new menu items.

Thursday, May 15

Military Appreciation | 4-6:30 p.m. | Armature Works, Tampa | $0-$130 | Honor the work of military personnel from MacDill Air Force Base + the US Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg with networking, entertainment, food and drinks + a raffle.

Pierce The Veil | 7 p.m. | MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre | $27+ | Ready those pipes to sing along with the San Diego rock band on their “I Can’t Hear You World Tour.”

Friday, May 16

Mimosa Bar Sip & Paint | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Spiral Staircase, Tampa | $31 | Celebrate National Mimosa Day with a decked out mimosa bar and painting your own wine glass for future boozy occasions.

Saturday, May 17

PTB Road Trip: Ybor City | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | 2010 N. Avenida Republica de Cuba, Tampa | $25 | Trek out with Preserve the ‘Burg Executive Director, Manny Leto, for a guided tour of one of the oldest urban neighborhoods on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Plantae Palooza | 5-9 p.m. | Keel Farms, Plant City | Free entry | Grow your own fun by shopping from plant vendors and enjoying bites + bevs from the farm.

Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Rhode Island FC | 7:30 p.m. | Al Lang Stadium | $90 | Watch as our very own USL team vies to improve its standing against the Rhode Island ballers.

Sunday, May 18

The Market: Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Water Street Tampa | Free entry | This month’s market features local artists create works inspired by AAPI culture, AAPI-themed arts and crafts, tons of vendors, and Wagamama samples.

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News Notes

Quoted

St. Pete is gearing up to spend $545 million on projects like elevating infrastructure + floodproofing buildings. Why now? “Many of these projects weren’t scheduled to be completed for another three to five years, but that’s no longer acceptable given the escalating environmental risk that we face,” said Mayor Ken Welch. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Opening

Meet Mia, the Burg’s new modern Mexican restaurant opening in the ground floor of The Galaxy Hotel. The latest spot from the owner of Top Slice, Black Cattle Burger and Fortu, should open in four to five months. (I Love the Burg)

Transit

Sunshine City leaders are beefing up the city’s e-scooter program. Soon, residents will be able to grab rides on 900 scooters scattered throughout the Burg. The city is adding 18 additional corrals to house 200 new scooters. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Announced

Now you can grab Buddy Brew at Erewhon? TBAY’s beloved coffee brand just signed a contract to offer their 10.5-ounce cans of Bolt cold brew in the bougie LA-based grocer. Now we won’t be without a taste of Tampa on the West Coast. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Art

It’s almost been five years since the new St. Pete Pier debuted. Yes, it’s been that long. The city is looking for artists to create a poster design to be used for the ensuing celebrations. Apply by Friday, May 16 for a chance at the job. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Number

$6.72 billion. That’s how much the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, a reinsurance program, will have available to pay out claims during the 2025 storm season. The program gives insurers low-cost reinsurance (Think: Backup coverage) to help pay out claims if Florida’s hit by a major storm. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

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