07.11.2025

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94º | 20% chance of precipitation

Sunrise 6:41 a.m. | Sunset 8:28 p.m.

Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 3:16 p.m. | Low: 11:27 p.m.

Clearwater Beach | High: 12:03 p.m. | Low: 7:36 p.m.

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A slice of the West Coast on the Gulf Coast

Construction workers continue working on massive rocks within an exhibit.

Work on the Tide Pool exhibit is well underway. | Photo via the Florida Aquarium

We get a lot of the beach around here, but the Florida Aquarium is bringing us a new slice of the coast to explore. The center’s latest interactive exhibit, The Tide Pool, takes us to “the rugged coastline of the Pacific Northwest.”

The experience will be one of the “only cold-water touch habitats on Florida’s west coast,” according to the Aquarium. It opens on Friday, Aug. 1, but we’re sharing a sneak peek today.

Here’s what to expect

Guests can stroll along the 60-ft long exhibit, ogling and touching 200+ marine creatures from purple sea urchins to fish-eating anemones. The PNW species are kept cold and happy in a 50°, 4,000-gallon tank.

It might be hard to envision you’re trekking along the cliffy Oregon Coast after clomping in from the steamy TBAY summer, but the backdrop of the 70-ft-long mural by Curtis Stokes should help. The artist used UV-reactive paint + light programming to create a piece that transforms from a sunrise to a starry coastal night.

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Events

Friday, July 11

Saturday, July 12

Sunday, July 13

Sourdough Making Workshop | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Armature Works | $111 | Learn how to scrape, mix, and proof your sourdough to utter perfection at this guided class — take home your own dough, scraper, mixing spatula, and proofing bowl.

Sunday Serenades | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Midtown Tampa | Free entry | Ease into your Sunday with a little live music before or after brunch, shopping, and palling around the buzzy shopping district.

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News Notes

Development

A TBAY nonprofit just announced plans to build a 156,000-sqft community for people with developmental disabilities. Project Focus plans to spend $60-$70 million on space located between Tampa Heights and University Area. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Open

It’s been a long time comin’. The historic Beach Theatre officially reopens today. The completely refurbished Corey Avenue movie palace is screening flicks + hosting live music and theater performances. Check out the lineup. (Tampa Bay Times)

Try This

Head to the Heights’ Elevation Coffee for more than coffee. Greenhouse Listening Bar is hosting its opening party tonight at 7 p.m. Expect “zero-proof cocktails, warm energy, and high-fidelity sound that turns listening into an experience.” (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Eat

Got a hankering for plant-based burgers, sandwiches, or dessert? You’re in luck. Slutty Vegan just opened its doors in Brandon, serving meat-free comfort eats. Take a peek at the fare. (That’s So Tampa)

Coming Soon

Soon, Clearwater will run on bagels. Jeff’s Bagel Run just inked a deal with Fresh Bagel Holdings LLC to open nine locations in the waterfront city. A different franchise owner will also open two locations in Tampa. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Sports

Baker Mayfield is going to have some problems in the passing game without his All-Pro left tackle. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 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.

Let the games begin

The Wrap

I loved this in depth look at Parrish’s Gamble Creek Farms from the Tampa Bay Times. The organic farm produces tons of the veg for eateries in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, and Bradenton — and you can shop their produce at the farm store.

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