Lately, I’ve been loving Friday night movies at Green Light Cinema/The Tampa Theatre. There’s nothing cozier than watching a flick with a Diet Coke in hand while it thunderstorms outside, amiright? And this summer’s lineup is stacked: “The Phoenician Scheme,” “Friendship,” “Materialists.”
Bonus: You can actually rent out Green Light for private showings — an absolutely A1 date idea.
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The airport commissioned the sculpture for $520,000. | Photo by @iamkhiemtang
Traveling via plane is fun — jet-setting over beautiful blue waters or rolling hills, taking in cloud formations, and landing in a completely different location in a matter of hours is unlike anything else.
The whole navigating the airport part? Less exciting, and sometimes pretty stressful. To help make your time at Tampa International as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to the airport’s 90+ nonstop flights.
Parking, shuttles, and rideshare
Not everyone has a bestie who will drop everything to pick them up from their 3 a.m. landing. Both the long term and short term parking garages offers under an hour of free parking, 60-80 minutes for $4, and each additional 20 minutes for $2. Beyond that, the price per day is as listed:
Short term parking garage | $28/day
Long term parking garage | $22/day
Economy garage + lot| $18/day
Both the long term and short term garages are within walking distance of TSA and your gate. The economy lot is conveniently located next to the Sky Train which will quickly ferry you to your gate.
Arts Legacy REMIX: Fifth Annual Juneteenth Commemoration | 7:30 p.m. | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts | Free | Join for spoken remembrances + an original performance of music, poetry, and dance created especially for this event.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles | 7:35 p.m. | George M. Steinbrenner Field | $22+ | See if the Rays can keep their hot streak alive against the Baltimore boys.
Tuesday, June 17
Edible Landscaping Workshop | 10-11:30 a.m. | Hillsborough County Extension Service | $13 | Learn how to transform your backyard garden into a Florida-friendly paradise with edible plants in a way that conserves water, builds soil, and reduces pesticide use.
Frank Lloyd Wright Panel Glass Class | Tuesday, June 17, Tuesday, June 24 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement | $110+ | Make ole Frank proud by creating your own 6” x 7” glass panel — introductory classes are two sessions.
Plunge & Pour | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Sparkman Wharf | $20+ | Cycle through 15-minute workouts, cold plunges, and guided sauna sessions in the bustling neighborhood, then snack on treats from Pete’s Bagels.
Wednesday, June 18
Dionne Warwick | 8 p.m. | Seminole Hard Rock | $90+ | Don’t “Walk On By” this opportunity to see the Grammy-winning R&B star belt out hit after hit.
Thursday, June 19
Ybor Commerce & Coffee | 7:30-9 a.m. | Hotel Haya | $0-$10 | Grab a chair at Cafe Quiquiriqui to mingle with local biz owners and professionals over coffee and light bites.
St. Pete leaders are discussing ways to make the downtown safer. The proposed Clean & Safe Program includes cleaning up sidewalks and graffiti and creating safety ambassadors who would build relationships with people living on the street + connect them with mental health and housing services. (Tampa Bay Times)
Show
Now’s your chance to hear “Heat Waves” live. Glass Animals are playing MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on their “Tour of Earth” on Thursday, June 19. Tickets start at $42. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Active
It’s nearly time to par-take in another summertime staple: mini golf. This Friday, June 20, Putt & Party takes over Curtis B. Hixon Waterfront Park. Residents can play a free 18-hole round of mini golf, get free caricatures, and pick up free java from 12–6 p.m. (That’s So Tampa)
Biz
Walmart plans to offer drone delivery in 30 minutes or less in Tampa. The Wing delivery drone will pick up your order (up to six miles from the store) and take it to your home or another drop-off point. Look out for the service within the next year. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Quoted
“I want them to open the door and feel like, ‘I’m in Brazil.” That’s how the owner of Pinellas Park’s newest eatery wants customers to feel. Head to Boteco Bossa Nova for delights like Brazilian fried chicken, cocktails, and moqueca. (Tampa Bay Times)
Watch
Some of our beloved local spots are hitting the TV screen soon. Tune into PBS on Monday, June 23 at 9 p.m. for “Vanishing Americana: Florida.” Catch a glimpse of the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, McGuire’s Barbershop, and multiple Tarpon Springs spots on the program. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Try This
Can’t make it to the library? No problem. The St. Petersburg Library System just launched its own mobile library. The Pete Bookmobile is stocked with bookshelves, charging stations, and WiFi. Find the Bookmobile near you. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Community
5,500. That’s how many miles one resident is steering his 22-ft pontoon boat to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay. Darren Hayes set sail from Tierra Verde Marine Resort and is sailing all around the Great Lakes, stopping in various cities. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Mansion Monday
Welcome to the suite life. A 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom penthouse is on the market in the Channel District. Take a tour of the 4,072-sqft Hotel ORA unit that looks out at downtown Tampa from floor-to-ceiling windows.
Stat
27%. That’s how much home insurance rates have risen in the last four years, widely due to the increased frequency and scope of natural disasters like hurricanes, fires, and floods. Take this two-minute questionnaire to see if you’re wasting money on overpaying for insurance (and how you could save).*
Olay Super Cream with sunscreen. The tried-and-true cream boasts better hydrating power than the No. 1 luxury moisturizer on the market — plus, it plumps, firms, and protects skin, making it a great daytime moisturizer to wear alone or under makeup.
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.
I’m sure I’m not the only one of our flock who closely tuned into the flamingos arrival in TBAY after last year’s hurricanes. So I adored this look at the path of Peaches — one of our short-term visitors.
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