06.20.2025

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89º | 50% chance of precipitation

Sunrise 6:33 a.m. | Sunset 8:29 p.m.

Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 10:51 a.m. | Low: 6:12 p.m.

Clearwater Beach | High: 7:26 a.m. + 9:03 p.m. | Low: 2:36 p.m.

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Welcome to Tampa B-ee

beekeeper harvesting honey and pulling a frame of bees out of a hive

Local experts will have you harvesting honey in no time. | Photo via @honeyandthehivenc

It’s Pollinator Week, which means it’s time to give bees their flowers — literally. These petite powerhouses pollinate 80% of the world’s flowering plants and a third of what we eat. TLDR: No bees, no brunch.

Luckily, beekeeping is buzzing in the Bay — it’s low-maintenance, good for the planet, and comes with a sweet reward. Here’s what to know before you don the veil and go full Pooh Bear.

Sweet, sweet regulations

The State of Florida requires beekeepers to register their hives with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and inspect their hives once a month.

Starting your swarm

Thinking of diving in? Many experts recommend starting with two hives. Comparing multiple colonies helps you troubleshoot issues early, and stronger hives can sometimes bolster weaker ones nearby.

Each hive only needs ~2 hours of maintenance per week during the warmer months. And Florida’s mild winters mean bees can stay active pretty much all year — meaning you likely won’t have to replace hives as often as our northern neighbors.

Local resources to try

Events

Friday, June 20

Saigon Night Market | Friday, June 20-Saturday, June 21 | 3-11 p.m. | Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen, Tampa | Free entry | Wander the brewery picking up a variety of Asian cuisine, enjoying live entertainment and performances, and games — parking is $10.

Pride Ride with Ryde it | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Armature Works | $23 | Gear up for an outdoor cycle sesh set to loud music + looking out at the Tampa Riverwalk action.

Avril Lavigne: “The Greatest Hits” | 7 p.m. | MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre | $35+ | It’s not “Complicated”: Don’t miss your chance to pop in those pink extensions and scream out the millennial pop-punk rocker’s hits.

Saturday, June 21

Florida Friendly Landscaping Workshop | 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Little Red Wagon Native Nursery | Free | Ensure your yard is resilient enough to survive Florida sun and storms with practical tips from a panel, an up-close look at native plants, and find inspiration for your next project.

Regal Railways Presents Model Train Show & Sale | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Lopez Hall, Pinellas Park | $6 | Thomas fans and train collectors alike will love this massive model train sale + checking out the running train layout.

“Perseverance: A Woman’s Journey West” | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | The James Museum | Free with admission | Let Chief Curator Emily Kapes lead you through the new exhibit, as she shares insights into the exhibition development and the artistic practice of Heide Presse.

Sunday, June 22

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Seasonal

🌞 Celebrate the summer solstice with this free Sunset Series

Presented by Water Street Tampa

1. A person sits with their eyes closed. 2. A close-up of colorful items for sale. 3. Tall skyscrapers at sunset.

Mindfulness takes center stage at this golden hour gathering. | Photos courtesy Water Street Tampa

Embrace the energy of midsummer with Sunset Series: Chasing the Solstice, a free evening event at Water Street Tampa on Wednesday, June 25 from 6-9 p.m.

This immersive sunset experience is all about realigning, reflecting, and recharging for the season ahead, with:

✨ Hands-on stations | Make your own sun + moon catchers, bath salts, crystal grids, and more
🔮 Cosmic connections | Tarot, palm, and psychic readings from on-site experts
🍷 Seasonal sips and samples | Try biodynamic wine, herbal tinctures, and custom essential oils

Psst: Can’t make next week? The final sunset event of the year, Sunset Series: Rhythm of the World, will be on July 16, from 6-9 p.m.

See the full solstice lineup

News Notes

Sports

Yesterday, we shared the news of a potential Rays sale to a Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski. But another group is vying to buy our hometown team. Who’s that? A group including Tampa’s own Edward DeBartolo Jr. + Joe Malloy says they can beat the team’s current $1.7 billion offer. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

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St. Pete-based Jabil Inc. is planning to spend $500 million to build a manufacturing site in the Southeastern US. Company leaders say they want to “build the hardware that powers AI innovation right here at home.” Site selection is ongoing, but the facility should be operational in 2026. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Development

It’s one of the biggest questions buzzing around Tampa Bay: What will become of Tropicana Field? Pinellas County + St. Pete leaders are considering a convention center. Plans are in motion to complete a feasibility study on a convention center as part of the redeveloped Historic Gas Plant District. (Tampa Bay Times)

Civic

The special election to fill the late Councilmember Gwen Henderson’s District 5 seat is booked for Tuesday, Sept. 9. Early voting kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 4. If no candidate scores 50% of the vote, a runoff election will be held Tuesday, Oct. 28. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Plan Ahead

This book fair is not Scholastic approved. Tarpon Springs’ The Gilded Page is hosting The Boozy Book Fair on Friday, July 18. Stop by to hunt for new reads + literary-themed gifts over cocktails and small plates. (I Love the Burg)

Listen

Potential team sale aside, the Rays are making waves in Major League Baseball. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Rays with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

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Post of the Day

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The Buy

Check out some of our warm weather favorites from lululemon:

☀️ This best-selling technical tee you’ll love for sweaty summer workouts.
☀️ A pair of classic-fit ABC shorts for afternoon tee times.
☀️ This organic cotton cinched waist dress with a casual, A-line fit.
☀️ A curved-hem crew neck tee made with ultra-soft fabric.
☀️ This classy crossbody saddle bag to hold all your summertime essentials.

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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

The Wrap

It’s been a sports-heavy week here in TBAY between the Suns’ championship win and the Rays potential sale. So we were wondering how many of our readers actually catch games on the regular?

It seems like there’s an even split between those of you who go a few times a year and readers who rarely attend, with 46% each. Not a lot of season ticket holders or complete abstentions, it appears.

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