06.19.2025

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92° | 40% chance of precipitation

Sunrise 6:33 a.m. | Sunset 8:28 p.m.

Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 9:51 a.m. + 9:10 p.m. | Low: 3:26 p.m.

Clearwater Beach | High: 6:46 a.m. + 7:14 p.m. | Low: 1:18 p.m.

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Make your flying process plane and simple

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 details on the airport’s 90+ nonstop flights.

What to know

TSA | According to Tampa International’s website, it takes ~20 minutes to get through during off-peak hours and ~45 minutes during peak hours (6-9 a.m.).
Map it out | If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before you step foot inside, these maps of the entire airport will be your saving grace.
Reminder | You now need a REAL ID or other forms of ID to board commercial flights in the US.
Flight status | While we recommend staying updated via your respective airline, you can also check the airport’s dashboard for your flight status in a pinch.

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Asked

What’s the correct time to arrive at the airport?

A. 2+ hours for peace of mind
B. 1.5 hours for a pre-flight bite
C. 1 hour is the sweet spot
D. 30 minutes because I like to live dangerously

We won't judge

Events

Thursday, June 19

Friday, June 20

Saturday, June 21

Tampa Summer Market | Saturday, June 21-Sunday, June 22 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Florida State Fairgrounds Special Events Center | $8 | Shop goods from 90+ makers, craft at DIY stations, snap pics at photo walls, and fill your free tote with goodies.

The Official Pride Bar Crawl | 4 p.m. | The One Night Stand, St. Petersburg | $25 | Crawl through the Burg’s best bars — your ticket includes two or three shots, free cover to a drag show, covers for included bars, drink specials, and access to an afterparty.

Free Family Friendly Community Festival | 5-9 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater Plaza | Free | Bring the whole crew along for the waterfront party with vendors, food trucks, drinks, and live music from 7-9 p.m.

Sunday, June 22

Juneteenth 5K CommUnity Walk/Run | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Rowlett Park, Tampa | Free | Honor the holiday with some morning movement while tackling the rising rates of Type 2 diabetes in underserved communities.

Kristen Harmel | 3:30-5 p.m. | Oxford Exchange | $34 | Grab a glass of bubbles or tea and listen to the author discuss her latest novel,"The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau,” sharing the story of two jewel thieves in 1940s Paris.

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News Notes

Sports

Could Stu sell? The Rays are discussing a potential sale to an investor group including Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski, CEO of Union Home Mortgage Bill Cosgrove, and minor league team owner Ken Babby. But the team’s leadership says there won’t be a comment during the discussions. (Tampa Bay Times)

Coming Soon

No we’re not kidding. The Capybara Cafe is opening in the Sunshine City on Friday, July 11 featuring actual South American rodents. Guests will listen to the creatures’ natural history + feed them hay, kale, collard greens, and apples. Make a reservation. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Holiday

Today is Juneteenth. Observe the day by taking part in the Cultural Couture Ball at the The Garden Riverview or the Juneteenth Celebration on the Deuces. And if those don’t fit into your schedule, our friends at WTSP pulled together some other Juneteenth events across Tampa Bay.

Shop

Speaking of Juneteenth, Saturday Shoppes is hosting Black Wall Shoppes this Saturday, June 21. The free community event takes over the historic Deuces Live District from 2-8 p.m. and features artisans, tunes from The Beat Down Band, food trucks, a market, and kids + pet-friendly activities. (I Love the Burg)

Community

Community leaders are planning to refresh Cypress Point Park. The Westshore Alliance wants to turn the Tampa park into a “neighborhood destination” by adding public art + building a foundation to display the towering Kinetic Ring Sculpture. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Listen

The NHL season may be over now, but you can keep up with the Lightning’s moves. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Lightning with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

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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.

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The Wrap

One of my favorite Tampa Bay traditions is undoubtedly the boat parades celebrating our frequent sports wins — and the infamous antics that ensue.

Did you watch the Sun’s triumphant sail down the Hillsborough River yesterday? Please send us your pics and stories from the day, and we might just share them in the newsletter.

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