TBAY is not only a great place to live, but visitors love it too.
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We’ve got a whole lotta love for the city that we’re from — and this Wednesday, Aug. 13, we’re showing out for the 813.
You can take advantage of these specials no matter which side of Tampa Bay you hail from, because deals transcend zip codes:
Grab these deals
Try to split the G with $8.13 pints of Guinness at Mad Dogs or sip on $8.13 glasses of wine at Willa’s + $8.13 cocktails at Mandarin Heights.
Things to do:
Play hooky or use your lunch break to see more of the city — don’t ask us for an excuse. Get $8.13 off admission to the Tampa Museum of Art, the Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet experience at the Straz Center, and Tampa Minibus Tours.
“Mississippi Blue 42" | 7-8 p.m. | Tombolo Books | Free with registration | The QB turned award-winning novelist shares from his latest read, a hard + humorous look at the big-money world of college athletics.
Tuesday, Aug. 12
Monarchs and Milkweeds | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | North Tampa Branch Library | Free | Jot down tips on how to attract monarchs and a whole range of butterflies to your backyard paradise.
Cornhole Tournaments 2025 | 6:15 p.m. | The Shops at Wiregrass | $10 | Bring your favorite partner or show up solo — they’ll pair you up — for this monthly sack toss competition for prizes.
Bowmore x Aston Martin Whisky Dinner | 6:30-9 p.m. | Tori Bar | $152 | Embark on a 5-course culinary journey featuring Japanese flavors paired with rare, aged expressions.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Craft + Sip: Charm Necklace Making | 6-8 p.m. | Armature Works | $58 | Keep the “Eras Tour” magic alive by designing your own charm necklace using gold-filled charms and accent pieces — a free glass of wine should help inspire.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Blind Melon 2025 Tour | 7-11 p.m. | Jannus Live | $42+ | “No Rain” is on the forecast err the setlist for the rock band’s Sunshine City show.
“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]” | Wednesday, Aug. 13-Sunday, Aug. 24 | Times vary | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts | $49 | Jobsite takes you on a journey through all of the Bard’s work — really, all 37 of William Shakespeare’s plays plus the sonnets.
Thursday, Aug. 14
“Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias Live” | 8 p.m. | Seminole Hard Rock | $272 | He’s hosted specials on both Comedy Central and Netflix, including “I’m Not Fat… I’m Fluffy,” and “Hot and Fluffy,” now watch the standup comedian rock the Tampa stage.
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What’s the latest on the Trop? Late last week, St. Pete City Council members approved an additional $16 million for stadium repairs. That brings the project total to nearly $60 million. Where’s the new money going? The extra dough will go toward roof + turf installation, drywall repairs, and more. (WUSF News)
Development
Big changes could be on the way to Pass-A-Grille. DevMar Development wants to build a 17-unit boutique hotel, Helios. Plus, another owner wants to redevelop a storm-damaged apartment complex into three new buildings called Barracks by the Sea. Both projects are still under review. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Try This
No one hates the near-daily afternoon thunderstorms quite like our dogs — or at least my chocolate lab. The Dog Storm Study is looking for 250 pups with thunderphobia to enter a clinical study testing out a new calming medication. Enroll your pet online. (Tampa Bay Times)
Mansion Monday
Waterfront views without flooding fears? Count us in. A 3-bedroom, 5-bathroom downtown St. Pete condo just hit the market. Take a tour of the 4,005-sqft penthouse that’s located in one of the Sunshine City’s newest towers, The One, and features a wrap-around balcony, SONOS sound system, and 11-ft ceilings.
Eat
Are Gen Z cereal killers? Sales of the boxed breakfast have fallen by 13% in the US compared to 2021 — a decline attributed to changing preferences in young Americans. But who can blame them when they have local brunch options like this? (New York Post)
Pets
Yes, you can bring your dog. Tampa is the No. 2 most pet-friendly city in the country, per a new WalletHub study. The rankings were compiled using metrics like pet budget, pet health and wellness, and outdoor fun. Our dog-friendly businesses have plenty on offer for Fido.
Stat
1.4%. That’s the percentage of income TBAY residents should expect to spend on clothing, based on a study by WalletHub. This outfits the Cigar City at No. 58 on the site’s list of cities where people spend the most to get dressed (when comparing the 100 largest US cities).
Sports
Take a look at five breakout candidates that could have big years for the Bolts in 2025-26. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Lightning with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Looking for a tasty, local lunch spot that doesn’t break the bank? We’re here for you, TBAY. Check out this list of 12 places where lunch for one costs $15 or less.
We know cravings are key when it comes to a midday meal, so we’ve broken up these spots into their respective food groups. Think: Sandwiches and pizza.
Sandwiches
West Tampa Sandwich Shop and Restaurant, Tampa
Indulge in a symphony of flavors with a cup of black bean soup and a Honey Cuban. The delightful duo will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of Havana — all for just under $11.
Bayside Sandwich Shop, Tampa
Treat yourself to the ultimate lunchtime delight by ordering the Deli Lunch Combo — a half deli sandwich paired with an 8-ounce soup or house salad, complemented by a crispy bag of chips, all for $5.99.
Lonni’s, St. Petersburg
This Central Avenue staple sells all kinds of sandwiches sure to improve a Monday, and the B.L.T. and Chicken Ceasar Wrap both come in at under $11 — which is sure to improve your day.
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.
I considered not sharing this one. But in the spirit of being benevolent, I have one last 813 offering for ya.
Cigar City baker, The Cake Girl, is giving away free mini cupcakes to eight people/businesses, a cake to one winner, and three $100 bills to three folks. If you don’t get lucky, you can still score a dozen cupcakes for $13.
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