08.29.2025

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94º | 40% chance of precipitation

Sunrise 6:51 a.m. | Sunset 8:21 p.m.

Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 6:24 a.m. + 8:48 p.m. | Low: 2:01 p.m.

Clearwater Beach | High: 4:26 p.m. | Low: 10:08 a.m. + 9 p.m.

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Editor’s Pick

Happy LDW, TBAY.

I have a friend coming in town, and we plan on spending the entirety of our long weekend parked in front of the Gulf, eating several scoops, and likely hitting a museum or two. If those picks don’t strike your fancy, I have a few more ideas:

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Events

Friday, Aug. 29

Asian Mega Night Street Food Market | Friday, Aug. 29-Sunday, Aug. 31 | 5-9 p.m. | Historic Derby Lane | Free entry | Set off to the old racetrack for to grab eats from 80+ vendors, and watch a Lion Dance, live DJs, and a $2,500 egg roll eating competition.

the ins and outs: Vol. 2 with Art2Action | 6-9 p.m. | Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete | $50+ | Dig into heavy heavy hors d’oeuvres and a conversation tapping into Nina’s boundary-breaking artwork, then engage in hands-on creative exercises drawn from performance training.

The Perfect Hand-Rolled Sushi | 7-9 p.m. | Cooking with Ms Princess, St. Petersburg | $55 | Chef Princess guides you through each step of the process from making sticky sushi rice to achieving precise knife cuts. You choose the ingredients then make your own better-than-takeout sushi.

Rod Wave: “Introduction to the Redemption Experience” | 7 p.m. | Benchmark International Area | $91+ | Our very own St. Pete rapper makes a victorious return for what will surely be a packed show.

Saturday, Aug. 30

Wildflower Garden Work Day | 8-10 a.m. | Brooker Creek Preserve Education Center | Free | Bring those gardening hoes along to take care of some garden maintenance with the help of a master horticulturist — make sure to register online ahead of time.

Champs Run Club Tampa powered by Brooks | 8-11 a.m. | Armature Works | Free | Pull on a shirt or don’t for a scenic run along Tampa’s waterfront led by local Tampa runners, followed by DJ sets, free breakfast, treats, and a chance to win prizes.

World Play Music on the Porch Day | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Safety Harbor Library | Free | Celebrate with a uke jam on the front porch with the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society + cool down with some summer treats.

TBBA Brew Bus Poker Run: Summer Ride 1 | 11 a.m. | Florida Avenue Brewing Co., Wesley Chapel | $50 | Hop on the Brew Bus to sip on foamy brewskis at Florida Avenue Brewing, Keel Farms, Leaven Brewing, and Thirsty Buffalo, and for a little poker.

Florida Cocktails with Carrie Honaker | 6-7:30 p.m. | Gasparilla Distillery & Cocktail Bar | Free entry | Explore the Sunshine State’s cocktail culture with the author of “Florida Cocktails: An Elegant Collection of Over 100 Recipes Inspired by the Sunshine State,” quiz your cocktail IQ + make a coaster.

Monday, Sept. 1

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News Notes

Outdoors

“Something about walking in nature is benefiting our attention.” Those were words spoken by University of California informatics professor Gloria Mark, who has spent decades studying society’s declining attention spans. Swapping the doomscroll for a local hike is a good way to start. (New York Times)

Active

Who watched the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games? The event took place in China recently, with robotic athletes competing in events including track and field, martial arts, and soccer. Think you can outdo the bots? These 35+ TBAY gyms await.

Coming Soon

The 77th Emmy Awards is right around the corner. “The Bear,” “The Last of Us,” and “The White Lotus” are among the nominees, as is Owen Cooper — the youngest-ever Emmy nominee. The 15-year-old was nominated for best supporting actor in a limited series for his performance in the British psychological drama “Adolescence.”

Listen

Catch up on the Rays before next week’s home stand. The local experts of the Tampa Bay Rays with Locked On’s daily podcasts can help.

Older Adults

Did you know about these senior discounts? Aside from basics like bulk shopping and retirement accounts, here are 20 savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*

Learn

AI won’t take over the world — people who know how to use AI will. Learn AI skills in three minutes a day with Superhuman AI newsletter. Subscribe for free.*
Amazon Essentials just launched a new activewear collection (read: soft, comfortable gym clothes for less). We’re loving these high-waist leggings and these colorful capri-length leggings.*

The Buy

Meridian’s original hair trimmer, now 40% off for Labor Day. This unisex shaver was built for beards, chest, legs, and bikini lines, is 100% waterproof, and was top rated by Elle, Esquire, GQ, and Forbes. Psst — Shop tons of great markdowns like this one while Labor Day sales last.

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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

Yesterday, we quizzed the crowd on “What area of Tampa Bay is highlighted in a new documentary?” To which, 34% of readers correctly said the Gas Plant District.

“Razed” Screening and Q&A | 5-8 p.m. | University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus | Free | Sit back for a screening of the documentary diving into the untold story of the historic Gas Plant Neighborhood and its former residents, followed by a Q&A session.

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