05.23.2025

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Today’s Forecast

94º | 0% chance of precipitation

Sunrise 6:36 a.m. | Sunset 8:17 p.m.

Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 12:20 p.m. | Low: 7:05 p.m

Clearwater Beach | High: 9:06 a.m. + 10:21 p.m. | Low: 3:54 p.m.

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Asked

What do you think is Tampa Bay’s biggest need?

A. Public transportation
B. Affordable housing
C. More hurricane recovery programs
D. More jobs

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Events

Friday, May 23

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays | Friday, May 23-Sunday, May 25 | Times vary | George M. Steinbrenner Field | $48+ | Settle in for snowbird showdown this weekend as the Rays play a trio of games vs. the team from the Great White North.

Pirate Sunset Cruise | 7:15-8:45 p.m. | Tampa Riverwalk | $12+ | Set out with the crew of the Lost Pearl on an epic quest for treasure, learning how to load and dodge cannonballs + defend yourself with water cannons.

William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” | Friday, May 23-Sunday, May 25 | Times vary | Carrollwood Players | $21 | Enjoy a performance of Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy with themes of love, sexuality, and injustice.

Saturday, May 24

Vdubs on The Pier | 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Spa Beach Pier, St. Petersburg | Free | Ride into the holiday weekend with a Volkswagen party on the Pier, complete with a parade, music, food trucks, games, and VW fans aplenty.

Historic Civil Rights Trolley Tour | 9-11 a.m. | St. Petersburg Museum of History | $35+ | Take a trip through the Civil Rights history of the Sunshine City, from the South Mole Beach and Spa Pool to lunch counter sit-ins and an act of civil disobedience at City Hall.

Stewie’s Spring Fling | 4-7 p.m. | Dog Bar St. Pete | $20 | Bring your pup for a party benefiting Rags to Riches Animal Shelter — with treats, photos, and a flower crown station.

Halsey: “For My Last Trick” | 7 p.m. | MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa | $30+ | The pop superstar takes the outdoor stage for their latest tour with Alvvays and The Warning.

Sunday, May 25

Art on the Spectrum | 9-10 a.m. | Tampa Museum of Art | $5+ | Enjoy the museum in a low-crowd environment, featuring sensory-friendly tools.

Yoga with Kodawari Studios | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Armature Works | Free | Get ready for the week ahead with a guided yoga flow, then head inside Heights Public Market for a little brunch.

Art & Nature Sunset Tours with the MFA & Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center | 4-8:45 p.m. | Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete | $45 | First, tour the MFA’s majestic landscape paintings and ancient sculptures, then board a sunset cruise for some wildlife watching + a visit to a local bird sanctuary.

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News Notes

Number

$3.08. That’s the projected national average price for a gallon of gasoline heading into Memorial Day weekend — 50 cents lower than last year’s average. If you’re taking a trip out of TBAY this weekend, you’ll likely pay a tiny bit more, because gas in Florida is above the national average. (GasBuddy)

Travel

Airbnb just launched a new in-app feature that allows you to book services and activities. Imagine a sushi chef in a shipping container apartment. But if you’re just looking for a cool place to stay, browse some of our favorite Airbnbs.

Film

Itching to see “Jurassic World Rebirth” when it comes out this summer? Good news for those of us who like to save money — starting Wednesday, July 9, AMC Theatres will offer AMC Stubs Rewards members 50% off adult movie tickets on Wednesdays. Become a member + find AMC theaters in Tampa Bay.

Tech

We have “American Gothic” at home. That’s something more people may be saying after Samsung acquired the rights to ~50 works from the Art Institute of Chicago, now available for download on Samsung Smart TVs — it also has pieces from the MOMA + the Met. But can they compete with our local art museums?

Sports

How is quarterback Baker Mayfield preparing for the 2025 NFL season? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Shop

Summer is almost here — and Hoka shoes deliver all-day comfort and support for any activity. Brad’s Deals has rounded up the best summer Hoka discounts from top retailers.*

City Guide

Work, work, work, work, work

We’re sure this upcoming year will be as newsy as ever. | Photo via @growgavan

More than 1.6 million people (and thousands of businesses) contribute to the Tampa Bay metropolitan area’s economy. But have you ever wondered about our heaviest hitters?

The major players

Now that we’ve established the major industries, we bet you’re curious for specific names. Whether you’re job hunting (or just “casually prospecting”), here are some of the companies with the most Tampa Bay area employees:

Government

City of Tampa
4,548 employees | Government | Search jobs
Whether it’s Parks and Recreation or a desk job in Old City Hall, the Cigar City needs its employees. Those parades don’t organize themselves, after all.

Healthcare

BayCare Health System
32,000 employees | Healthcare | Search jobs
The healthcare system is based in Clearwater, and has 16 hospitals under its name.

Education

Hillsborough County Public Schools
22,680 employees | Education | Search jobs
The seventh-largest school district in the country needs a big workforce, with 300+ schools, and 220,000+ students.

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The Buy

A great deal from Amazon’s Memorial Day sale. Note: Prices subject to change.

⭐ Get 27% off a portable charger and never lose battery again.
⭐ Shop 15% off Clinique Take The Day Off makeup remover, an oil-free, non-irritating formula.
⭐ Take 41% off an air fryer from the Instant Pot brand that’s rated 4.5 stars.

Shop all Memorial Day deals

The Wrap

Official hurricane season projections are out, and the NOAA is predicting “above normal” activity in the Atlantic this year.

With the season just nine days away, now is a great time to prepare.