06.26.2025

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City Guide

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The interior of BODYROK. There are pilates machines and blueish purple lighting inside, with a mirror lining the wall.

Ready, set, sweat at BODYROK. | Photo by TBAYtoday

Exercising doesn’t look the same for everyone — what’s fun and muscle-building for one person may be a slog for someone else.

Fortunately, the Tampa Bay area is home to many opportunities for exercise, whether you enjoy lifting weights, a little cardio action, boxing, a full-body workout, or getting a sweat on alongside animal friends. Use this guide as a resource for all-things fitness in TBAY.

For those looking for flexibility + variety

BODYROK
The Sparkman Wharf spot offers high-energy hybrid Pilates classes. Pro tip: Bring grippy socks with you.

For those who enjoy working out alongside others

[solidcore], Multiple locations
TBAY has joined the country’s latest workout craze, which takes place on the special megaformer machine.

For those looking to try something new

Studio Physique
Have you tried Lagree yet? The 50-minute classes combine strength-building and core-engaging exercises for a total-body burn.

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35+ more ways to get moving

Asked

What’s your biggest gym pet-peeve?

A. Loud grunting/noises
B. Not wiping down equipment
C. Not re-racking weights
D. Talking loudly on phone
E. Something else

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Events

Thursday, June 26

Sunset Market | 6-10 p.m. | Midtown Commons | Price of purchase | Wander the bustling shopping district checking out wares from tons of local artists and makers, then grab a bite to eat from one of the surrounding eateries.

Friday, June 27

“Every Map Tells a Story” | 2-2:20 p.m. | Tampa Bay History Center | $15+ | An expert historian will guide you through centuries of cartographic wonder — hang around after to explore the rest of the museum.

Saturday, June 28

Storytelling at the Kerouac House | 7-9 p.m. | The Jack Kerouac House, St. Petersburg | $10 | The inaugural event in this new monthly series features Walt Belcher — a reporter and columnist for the Tampa Tribune for more than 30 years.

Sunday, June 29

Painting with Orangutans | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | ZooTampa | $100+ | Collaborate on a painting with one of the Bornean Orangutan artists and take home your one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Monday, June 30

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News Notes

Opening

Hyde Park Village is no longer the only place in Tampa to chow down on The Salty Donut’s range of sweet treats, coffee, baked goods, and breakfast eats. Starting tomorrow, June 27, Seminole Heights will also be a sugar-coated haven for the business, with giveaways running through the opening weekend at 5808 N. Florida Ave.

Eat

But wait, there’s more. St. Pete is adding to its fine-dining directory. Blu Halo is opening on Monday, June 30 on the ground floor of Park & Main, the recently completed apartment complex near St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. Steak, seafood, wine, and elegant vibes await. (Tampa Bay Times)

Concert

Buying tickets for a show at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre is about to become even more tempting. The venue’s new VIP-style amenity for concerts, the Backyard, will offer guests access to a range of exclusive food options, lounge space, and air-conditioned bathrooms. Grab yourself some tickets. (Tampa Bay Times)

Active

Registration is still open for the St. Pete Pier Run on Independence Day. The fifth-annual event boasts a four-mile course, costume contest, pie-eating contest, and plenty of other Fourth of July fun.

Quoted

“Y’all know Mike Evans is over there right?” That’s the response Bucs rookie Shilo Sanders gave when asked about the toughest wide receiver he has faced up to now in practice. Evans is aiming for a record 12th consecutive 1,000-yard season in 2025. Legendary.

Today Is

National Work From Home Day, a chance to acknowledge how far we’ve come technologically in allowing people to work from anywhere. When we work from “home” here at TBAYtoday, we consider local coffee shops and parks the perfect newsletter-writing spots. Where do you like to bring your laptop?

Listen

Can anyone stop the Tampa Bay Rays’ hot streak? Listen to local experts giving game analysis, insights, and having thoughtful conversations with LockedOn’s team-focused podcasts.

Finance

It turns out all that glitters is gold — at least, in a gold IRA, which lets you hold real gold minus the storage hassle. (Gold is projected to hit $4,000 an ounce by 2026.) Grab your glitter.†*

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The Buy

The basics you need while they’re on sale. Amazon Basics just marked down tons of products in a sale exclusive for Prime members — time to restock the bathroom/office/supply closet shelves:

💡 Get a color-changing smart LED light bulb 22% off.
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🐱 Stock up on cat pad refills for the litter box while they’re 20% off.
👡 Organize closets with a $22.19 three-shelf organizer complete with two collapsible fabric drawers.
👕 Pair your closet organizer with a 30-pack of non-slip velvet hangers, on sale for $12.79.

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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 tested your knowledge of the Tampa Bay Rays, and asked which year the team was founded.

The most popular response was 1992, which received 37% of the vote. Swing and a miss.

The correct answer was 1998, when the team was launched as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays — a name that changed after the 2007 season. 33% of you got it right.

And 15% guessed 1981 and 1985 respectively.

The Wrap

If there wasn’t enough foodie news in the News Notes section, how about one more?

This time, it’s good news for those with a sweet tooth in St. Pete — Churned just opened its first brick-and-mortar store. The ice cream and popsicle business has been operating as a pop-up around the Burg since September, but is now slinging its tasty treats at 5504 Haines Rd. N.

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