07.30.2025

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93º | 50% chance of precipitation

Sunrise 6:51 a.m. | Sunset 8:20 p.m.

Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 7:19 a.m. + 7:41 p.m. | Low: 1:41 p.m.

Clearwater Beach | High: 3:54 p.m. | Low: 9:54 a.m. + 9:50 p.m.

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Beaches, water, and manufacturers...?

A photo of the sun setting at a beach in St. Petersburg, FL. The sand has some brown seagrass on it, and the sun sets above the ocean in the distance. Tall, thin palm trees also line the beach and the sky is blue + orange.

One of St. Pete’s shorelines. | Photo via City of St. Petersburg

No, this news isn’t as hot as the weather, but it’s still pretty steamy. Just joking.

We recommend keeping up with Tampa Bay’s slew of news while you’re stuck inside due to this extreme heat. Here’s the latest civic updates in Tampa + St. Pete:

Beach renourishment

Expensive erosion mitigation efforts were already ongoing when Helene and Milton further battered our beaches. Now, Pinellas County is seeking $50 million from the Florida Beach Management Funding Assistance Program to boost renourishment efforts.

The money would go toward the $125 million needed to replenish the coast along Treasure Island, Long Key-Upham Beach, and Sand Key.

Tampa Bay Water wins $21 million

$21 million. That’s how much the utility just received in a settlement against makers of ‘forever chemicals,” according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal.

Pinellas invests in manufacturers

Pinellas County is keeping it local. County commissioners just voted to allocate $8.4 million to manufacturers to storm-harden facilities, according to St. Pete Catalyst.

How is TBW spending the money?

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Events

Wednesday, July 30

Booked & Buzzed | 5:30-7 p.m. | Epicurean Hotel | Free entry | Come with your musings on “The Seven Year Slip” or just come for the bubbly, featuring happy hour bites and drinks inspired by the popular romance novel.

“Clue: The Musical” | Wednesday, July 30-Saturday, Aug. 2 | Times vary | Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater | $15+ | Don’t expect to sit back and relax, your favorite boardgame characters — like Colonel Mustard and Professor Plum — need your help to solve this classic whodunit.

Thursday, July 31

Intuitive Yoga w/ Yashmin Wall | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Dance Factory - Tampa Bay | $15 | Boost your yoga practice with this flow using intuition, applied kinesiology, and self-massage to boost self-awareness and mindfulness.

Mo Amer: “El Oso Palestino Tour” | 8 p.m. | Seminole Hard Rock | $75+ | The standup comedian brings his unique set pulling from his Palestinian heritage and experiences for this Cigar City show.

Friday, Aug. 1

Sunset & Glow E-Bike Tour | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Flora Wylie Park | $65 | Hop on board a zippy e-bike and wind along the Sunshine City’s waterfront, Pier, and parks, taking in the views. TLC didn’t say anything about not chasing sunsets, right?

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | 7:35 p.m. | George M. Steinbrenner Field | $95+ | Watch the boys bring their signature “grit and glow” style as they don their City Connect jerseys to face the powerhouse franchise.

Saturday, Aug. 2

2nd Annual Food From The Soul Festival | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Carrollwood Cultural Center Gallery | $20+ | Fill up on a slew of African, Asian, Caribbean, Hispanic, and Native American-inspired eats, drinks, shop for art and handmade jewelry, and listen to some jams.

CatVideoFest 2025 | 3 p.m. | Tampa Theatre | $10 | Maybe you’ll spot DJ Kitty at this show featuring the best cat videos from animations and music videos to viral internet moments — part of the proceeds go toward the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.

Some mid-week fun

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News Notes

Weather

The extreme heat continues. Yesterday felt like 110° degrees or higher in some parts of TBAY, and forecasters say the high temps will continue through the week. Make sure to stay on top of the forecast + keep your furry best friend safe from the scalding concrete. (WTSP)

Food

We might be a tad outside the Northeast, but we still pull our weight in sandwich spots — and we can prove it. Yelp named TBAY’s Chicago Paulies, Box of Cubans, and Gulf Coast Sourdough & Wild Yeast Breads to its Top 100 Sandwich Shops list. And if you don’t agree, get Yelping. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Announced

Mind if we heap some more praise on our food scene? Food & Wine just called St. Pete one of the “Next Great Food Cities.” The outlet ranked the Burg No. 3 on its list for its Michelin-lauded restaurants, buzzy cocktail scene, and Caribbean influences.

Watch

It feels — at least to me — likes it’s been ages since Hurricane Ian after last year’s back-to-back storms. But Southwest Florida is still recovering from the 2017 storm. Head to the Tampa Theatre tomorrow, July 31 for “Rising: Surviving the Surge” a new documentary from Florida Humanities + WGCU Public Media.

Show

Don’t wait on anyone to grab tickets to see Brad Paisley rock the BayCare Sound this weekend. The legendary country star, Walker Hayes, and Alexandra Kay play the waterfront Clearwater venue on Sunday, Aug. 3. at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $58.

Fun Fact

Florida Southern College was originally designed as a “campus of the future” by Frank Lloyd Wright, one of America’s most notable architects. Check out the story behind Wright’s work at the limited-time Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art exhibit.*

Sports

Buccaneers rookie edge rusher David Walker suffered a torn ACL at practice last week and will miss the entire season. Where do the Bucs go from here with their pass rush? Stay in the loop with local experts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Travel

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Biz

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Job

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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

There’s a place where everyone knows his name. The Five Bucks Drinkery in Seminole welcomed one of its thirstiest patrons after last fall’s hurricanes.

Mr. Pickles, a baby gator, washed up in the canal behind the pub and is now 5-ft long. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hasn’t been able to trap him yet, but the bar may make other plans to relocate the local celeb.