06.18.2025

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If you build it ...

Imagine catching a soccer game from this perch. | Rendering via The Beck Group

What’s more legendary than the Tampa Bay Sun winning the Super League Championship in the league’s inaugural season? Oh yeah, sharing the plans for a brand-new stadium the week after.

The Tampa Bay Sun, Darryl Shaw, and the United Soccer League just shared the vision for the team’s new Ybor Harbor waterfront stadium. Add another accolade to the list: It’s also one of the “world’s first stadiums built for a women’s professional soccer team,” according to the team’s release.

Beyond the stadium, the 33-acre mixed use development will also feature a boutique hotel and space for USL headquarters.

Ybor Harbor Stadium_Views3 (1).jpg — We’re staking out our fireworks-viewing spot.

The Beck Group will design the stadium, but the timeline and project cost are still to come — we’ll keep you posted. Once it is finished, the venue will also host US National Team + international matches, festivals, and concerts.

“Tampa is a city of champions — and now we’re dreaming even bigger,” said Tampa Mayor Jane Castor. “The stadium would deliver a place that captures our city’s energy, inspires the next generation, and stands as a national symbol of what happens when cities invest boldly in women’s sports and inclusive economic growth.”

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Asked

How often do you go to local games?

A. Most weeks
B. A couple times a month
C. A few times a year
D. Rarely

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Events

Wednesday, June 18

Museum Minis with Tombolo Books | 10-11 a.m. | Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg | Free with admission | Tow kids ages 0 to 5-years-old along for an art-filled storytime led by the local indie bookstore — registration required.

Martini Dinner: A dirty, yet sophisticated affair | 6:30-9 p.m. | Armature Works | $125 | Sit back for a multi-course menu paired with martinis designed to elevate each dish.

Thursday, June 19

Glass Animals: “Tour Of Earth” | 8 p.m. | MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre | $30 | This late June weather won’t be the only “Heat Waves” you’ll be feeling at this show.

Friday, June 20

Saturday, June 21

The Women’s Align and Revive Empowerment Conference | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | The Portico | $48 | Gain insight from local experts on burn-out and stress management, dating, and health + wellness for women, and check out a vendor expo featuring local businesses.

Tampa Bay Juneteenth Festival | 2:30-9 p.m. | Raymond James Stadium | Free | Pack the stadium for a block party-esque event with live music from DJs, food trucks, shopping, a job fair, and health clinic.

Sunday, June 22

Tampa Heights Cultural Fest: A Juneteenth Celebration | 9 p.m. | 2005 N. Lamar Ave., Tampa | Free | Head to the Heights for a community-centered celebration with live music and performances, local vendors and eats, art and activities, and a kickball game.

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News Notes

Sports

Let’s keep the Sun’s celebration going. The team is hittin’ the river for a championship boat parade today. Head to the Armature Works Pier at 1 p.m. to grab your spot — the team should arrive by boat at about 2 p.m. And yes, Mayor Jane will be in attendance.

Eat

In case you somehow haven’t heard, Bojangles is making its return to Tampa Bay. Where at? The Southern cookin’ fast food chain will open a 2,400-sqft spot at 7930 US 19 N. in Pinellas Park. Best of all, it could open later this year. (Tampa Bay Times)

Open

Parking in the EDGE District on Friday nights just got a whole lot easier. A new 540-spot parking garage just opened up across from Ferg’s. There’s 400 public spots that run $1.50 per hour or $20 for a full day. (I Love the Burg)

Announced

Do we have any Twenty One Pilots fans? The Grammy-wining band plays MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre on their “The Clancy Tour: Breach 2025" on Oct. 11. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 20 — and it’s gonna be a “Ride.” (That’s So Tampa)

Community

Sean Rodriguez, a former Rays player, opened a new nonprofit training facility a few months ago. The Yard offers athletic training, batting cages, homeschool training, yoga, and camps. And there’s scholarships available. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Ranked

No. 42. That’s where the Sunshine City ranks on WalletHub’s list of the “best-run cities in America.” The study took into account factors like budget + quality of city services. Tampa followed a bit behind at No. 97. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Listen

Don’t miss all the deets on the Rays’ hot streak. Get Tampa Bay Rays game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Arts

Discover work by local Florida artists at the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art. Visit now through August to catch Naples-based Alice Kinderman’s “When Stone Speaks” collection of sculptures on display.*

Plan Ahead

Does your business have an upcoming event? Promote it in TBAYtoday. Head to our self-service ad portal to find an option that works for your budget — from eye-catching banner ads to engaging social posts.

Home

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The Buy

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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

Answered

Yesterday, we asked “What’s your favorite kind of seafood to order out?”

tons of lobster claws — There’s plenty of ways to get your lobster fix.

34.8% go for crab or lobster
26.1% say oysters
21.7% order sushi
17.4% vote fish

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The Wrap

I have a treat for the parents, grandparents, Disney adults, and Orlando frequenters among us.

We just launched ORLtoday — sharing everything you need to know about O-Town before you begin the oft lengthy journey on I-4.

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