05.28.2025

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Sunrise 6:34 a.m. | Sunset 8:19 p.m.

Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 3:20 p.m. | Low: 11:53 p.m.

Clearwater Beach | High: 12:14 p.m. | Low: 6:12 a.m. + 8:06 p.m.

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Welcome to your summer of fun

The neighborhood has already hosted a few similar events, like October’s Weekend in Water Street. | Photo via Water Street Tampa

Lucky you. You just found TBAYtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Tampa Bay each month.

Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month.

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Events

Wednesday, May 28

Thursday, May 29

Flag Raising for Pride Month | 9 a.m. | St. Petersburg City Hall | Free | Join St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch and community members to honor the start of Pride Month.

Invisible Immigrants Gallery Tour | Thursday, May 29-Thursday, June 19 | 2-2:20 p.m. | Tampa Bay History Center | Included with admission | Explore how Spanish workers and families reshaped Ybor City’s neighborhoods + introduced lasting cultural traditions.

“The Butterfly’s Evil Spell” | Thursday, May 29-Saturday, May 31 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts | $52+ | It’s the final weekend to watch what happens when a hypnotic, wounded butterfly enters into a dewdrop paradise.

Dylan Gossett | Jannus Live | $74+ | Jam out under the stars as the Austin-based country crooner takes the stage.

Friday, May 30

Saturday, May 31

Gulf Coast MakerCon 2025 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen | Free | Don’t let your dreams be dreams: Check out resources, learn a craft, hone your skills, find career and academic opportunities, and try out new tools.

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News Notes

Community

We know many TBAY residents are still recouping from last fall, but it’s time to prepare for this hurricane season. This Saturday, May 31, head to Fossil Park for a giant prep session with tips from Bay News 9 + National Weather Service meteorologists, free kit supplies + pet microchipping. (I Love the Burg)

Number

$745 million. That’s how much The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority wants to invest in beefing up the city’s roads. Projects include adding lanes + longer merge areas to the Selmon Expressway and a signature bridge over the Hillsborough River. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Development

Tampa needs a new courthouse — especially after Hillsborough Courthouse suffered major water damage when water flowed back into the pipes post-Hurricane Helene. Local officials are getting the money together to make it happen. (Tampa Bay Times)

Open

Calling all Taco Dirty devotees. The vegetarian-friendly TBAY taco shop just opened a new joint in Riverview. Stop by today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for half off the entire menu. Highlights include the Ybor, Fiesta, and Pineapple Chicken bowls. (That’s So Tampa)

Announced

The Burg’s getting a PGA Superstore. It’s a truly massive one too: a 290,000-sqft store in the old Bealls location. We don’t have an opening date yet, but you can expect tons of golf gear, plus indoor putting greens, simulators, lessons, and club repairs. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Shop

It’s that time of year again. The Rays Yard Sale is this Saturday, May 31. The sale takes over Tropicana Field’s Lot 7 with thousands of Rays-related items. Pack a crisp $20 bill to stuff a grab bag — and you’ll score one voucher for two complimentary tickets to a 2025 regular-season game. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Sports

Could Jonathan Aranda be on his way to becoming an All-Star this season? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Rays with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

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The Wrap

You guys don’t miss a trick. Yesterday, we asked “Where did Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders take off to from Tampa?” And we fooled nearly no one, with 81% of readers correctly guessing Cuba.

The former pres once camped out with his men in Port Tampa before setting off to the Southern island for the Spanish-American War.

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