06.13.2025

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93º | 10% chance of precipitation

Sunrise 6:32 a.m. | Sunset 8:26 p.m.

Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 3:57 p.m.

Clearwater Beach | High: 12:44 p.m. | Low: 6:38 a.m. + 8:30 p.m.

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We’re packing our basket TBAY-style

The Historic Hyde Park neighborhood is filled with well-kept bungalows and Colonial Revival homes, and leads out to the waterfront Bayshore Boulevard. | Photo by @tampa_stephen

Olive to see you smile at our picnic. If you’re planning a picnic in one of our picturesque parks, please peruse no further. We put together a list of items to help you pack the perfect Tampa Bay-sourced picnic.

Cuban bread | La Segunda
Here in Tampa Bay, freshly-baked Cuban bread is a must. Whether you turn it into a sandwich or just bring it to munch on, this bread would be a crowd favorite at any picnic.

Snacks | Sunshine City Popcorn
Do you prefer sweet, savory, or both? Luckily, at Sunshine City Popcorn Co. you can have it all. City Editor Bailey adores the Tampa Bay Trio Flavored Popcorn.

Juice | Xtreme Juice
If you want something tasty to sip on that’s non-alcoholic, grab a freshly-pressed juice from this South Tampa gem. We recommend the Xtreme Splash Juice made with carrot, orange, and apple.

Games | Critical Hit Games
After you’ve finished dining, you’ll want something fun to do. Pick up a card or board game from this local game shop.

Stuff the basket with these treats

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Events

Friday, June 13

Saturday, June 14

Test Drive A Seat | 12-2 p.m. | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts | Free | Explore the theater and find the right season ticket spot — the checkered flags mark what’s available — to take in the 2025-2026 Straz season.

The Underground Book Fair | 1-5 p.m. | Kerouac House, St. Petersburg | $5 | Pack the Beat Generation legend’s Sunshine City home to mingle (and shop) with local authors, musicians, record dealers, and artists —plus, you can grab a drink for a donation.

Tampa Bay Rowdies Pride Night | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Al Lang Stadium | $51+ | Watch the Rowdies face off against Miami at the waterfront stadium — and score a Rowdies Pride Bucket Hat with your ticket package.

Sunday, June 15

Barrel & Bond: Father’s Day Bourbon Pairing Dinner | Tampa Edition | $220 | Treat the special guy in your life to dishes like Sea Bream à la Plancha paired with Angel’s Envy bourbon — your $220 dinner for two includes a Glencairn glass and a bottle of Angel’s Envy.

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News Notes

Older Adults

Uber is introducing new accounts for seniors with features like a larger typeface, fewer buttons, and easier-to-follow instructions. It’s now live in Tampa Bay — good news if you were planning to take an Uber to the next big event. (The Verge)

Seasonal

Lettuce celebrate Fresh Veggies Day, which is Monday, June 6. The observance commemorates the nutritional value of vegetables, and there’s no better way to partake than by stocking up at a local farmers market.

Trend

We think bright orange nails would look good on you. In fact, fruit nails are trending — and cherry is the most searched fruit nail color in Florida. Get in on the trend and take a picture with your viral nails holding a Yellow Banks Grove creamsicle cone. (Flourish)

Stat

Just 37% of employees completely disconnect from work when they’re on vacation. We won’t be hurt if you miss a couple of our newsletters if it makes it easier to ignore those work emails. Just don’t forget to check out what you missed and tag @thetbaytoday on your local adventures. (Dayforce)

Number

300+. That’s how many small businesses, manufacturers, and local companies have posted jobs on the TBAYtoday Job Board. Try it for yourself. Post unlimited job listings for free + get connected with top local talent.

Shop

An 8% increase on car insurance premiums is expected in 2025 in response to the recent 25% tariff on imported cars. See if you’re overpaying on your car insurance plan (and check out other options).*

Health

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The Buy

A fun statement purse for summer:

🌸 Instantly update outfits for dinners out with friends when you add this flower purse for under $30.
🐚 Beach nights can’t handle this shell beaded bag with handstitched natural shell sequins.
💎 Choose your favorite color of Anthropologie’s Fiona beaded bag and watch the compliments flood in.
🥝 Madewell’s best-selling handwoven mini tote comes in bright summer colors like kiwi, apricot, and festival red.
👀 If you’re searching for something simple instead, this crochet tote bag is under $30 and will look adorable for walks, beach days, or running errands.

More bags + totes from Nordstrom

Games

The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.

Let the games begin

The Wrap

We had quite a few restaurant announcements this week — from Mise en Place’s move to Ybor to the arrival of Kinjo on the dining scene.

In case you missed it, we wrapped up a few more long-awaited openings across TBAY.

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