07.16.2025

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89º | 60% chance of precipitation

Sunrise 6:43 a.m. | Sunset 8:27 p.m.

Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 7:57 a.m. + 7:49 p.m. | Low: 1:48 p.m.

Clearwater Beach | High: 4:08 p.m. | Low: 10:16 a.m. + 10:28 p.m.

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Event Spotlight

Screenshot 2025-07-15 at 3.01.46 PM.png — Hatch your shopping plan for this year’s shopping event.

It’s kinda like the Black Friday of olde, but different. When the sun rises at 6:43 a.m. tomorrow morning, shoppers will roam Beach Drive, Central Avenue, and throughout downtown St. Pete hunting for deals at the Sunrise Sale.

Wear your pajamas for extra discounts or small gifts, and get your morning steps in — or hop on the SunRunner — to check out the 40+ participating spots (all are marked with yellow flags).

There’s plenty of Burg boutiques on the list like Ashe Couture and Brutique, but you can also find deals at spots like Seymour’s Bagel Shop, Old Northeast Jewelers, and J.Con Salon. Let us know what you get.

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Events

Wednesday, July 16

100 Years of Booker T. Washington School | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Tampa’s Black History Museum | Free | Dive into the historic Tampa school’s legacy with Fred Hearns, curator of Black History at Tampa Bay History Center + Ashley Morrow, program manager of Tampa’s Black History Museum.

Ocean Alley | 7 p.m. | Jannus Live | $89+ | Pack the outdoor venue to watch the Australian alternative psychedelic rock band from the Northern Beaches on their “North America 2025 Tour.”

Thursday, July 17

Society of Smoke | 6-8 p.m. | Cigar Paradise Royal Lounge, St. Petersburg | Price of purchase | Pick up a top-notch cigars, grab a drink, and mingle with fellow enthusiasts.

Saturday, July 19

Moccasin Lake Invasive Removal Workday | 8-11 a.m. | Moccasin Lake Nature Park | Free with RSVP | Spend the day soaking in some sun and clearing out invasive Caesar weeds, potato vines, and other plants from this St. Pete gem with the Keep Pinellas Beautiful team — wear close-toed shoes.

Flower Power Garden Fest | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Parkesdale Farm Market | Free entry | Shop curated vendors selling jewelry, home decor, and plants + grab an ultra-summer corndog from Smitty’s Corndogs.

Sunday, July 20

Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival 2025 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Spa Beach | Free entry | Slurp down frozen delights from 12+ vendors offering soft serve, craft scoop ice cream, gelato, and popsicles + vote for the Best Ice Cream in Tampa Bay Award.

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News Notes

Development

What’s rising up next in the Sunshine City? Stadler Development wants to build a 21-story tower on Fifth Avenue North. The $134 million project would boast 370 luxury apartments + 3,819 sqft of commercial space on the ground floor. The St. Pete Development Review Commission still needs to approve the plans. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Sports

“Hey! Hey! Tampa Bay!” The Bucs are bringing back the ’76 Jersey for one season only — featuring the fight song lyric stitched in creamsicle along the collar. The limited edition jerseys also boast orange numbers outlined in red. Here’s a look.

Open

Calling all Mangosteen fans. The Asian-inspired eatery’s owner just introduced a new culinary spot to the Burg’s palate. Plate Sushi Grill and Lounge just opened in the ground floor of the Arte apartment building, offering tapas + affordable omakase. (I Love the Burg)

Announced

The City of Tampa is activating speed enforcement cameras near 10 schools this fall. Beginning Monday, Aug. 11, drivers will receive warnings for violating the speed limit, but starting Thursday, Sept. 10, drivers will be fined $100 for going 10 miles per hour or more over the school zone speed limit. Check out the list of schools. (WTSP)

Kids

Bring the kids along to Oxford Exchange for the free 11th annual Children’s Book Fair this weekend. What’s on the lineup? Visit the bookstore + brunch hub this Sunday, July 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to meet local authors, join a book-themed scavenger hunt, and listen to storytelling sessions.

Ranked

No. 5. That’s where WalletHub ranked the Cigar City on its list of best cities in the nation for recreation in 2025. We know that’s right — based on the sheer number of waterfront amenities and walkable parks. Don’t worry, the Burg closely followed at No. 20. (That’s So Tampa)

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The Buy

In case you missed it, Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is underway. We’ve sifted through hundreds of deals, and two of our favorites are $70 off these Rothy’s Mary Jane flats and 34% off this ultra-soft, underwire-free t-shirt bra.

See all the deals

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 type of fish ISN’T common around Tampa Bay?”

The St. Pete Pier is a popular fishing spot.

Somehow, I fooled most of you. The right answer was tropical bonefish — though a few lucky anglers have yanked them in from our waters over the years.

51% of readers guessed trout — which is actually one of our most common catches
38% of folks correctly guessed bonefish trout
8% of people guessed black drum
4% of readers said bull shark

The Wrap

I’m sure those of us who aren’t tired of the Rays stadium/sale saga are eating up all of the updates and analysis on the impending sale to the Patrick Zalupski-led group. I really appreciated this zoomed-out look at Sternberg’s run with the Rays.

But, as per usual, there’s more news. Major League Baseball says if the Rays make the playoffs, they can play their home games at Steinbrenner Field too. Knock on wood.

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