09.18.2025

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City Guide

Outdoor concerts are soo back

A concert venue with seats lined in a row and to the side of a stage with blue and purple spotlights.

Imagine: You’re taking in John Legend at the Seminole Hard Rock Event Center. | Photo via Seminole Hard Rock

Call us the live music capital of the world. We won’t stop you.

No matter your favorite genre, there’s a concert bound to hit the right note. Check out 30+ must-see musicians, bands, and singers set to take the stage in Tampa Bay this year.

Rock + pop-punk

A Day To Remember & Yellowcard : “Maximum Fun Tour” | Sept. 27 | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Papa Roach & Rise Against: Rise of the Roach Tour | Oct. 4 | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Bryan Adams | Amalie Arena | Nov. 10

Indie + folk

Lake Street Dive | Sept. 26 | Jannus Live
The Lumineers | Oct. 8 | Amalie Arena
Magdalena Bay: “Imaginal Mystery Tour” | Oct. 17 | Jannus Live
Stevie Nicks | Dec. 7 | Amalie Arena

Country

HARDY | Sept. 19 | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Jason Aldean | Oct. 3 | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Shaboozey | Oct. 12 | Jannus Live
Lainey Wilson | Nov. 7 | Amalie Arena

City Guides are presented by Water Street Tampa.

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Events

Thursday, Sept. 18

Friday, Sept. 19

Saturday, Sept. 20

11th Annual Sickle Cell Awareness Walk | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Rowlett Park | $40

Thousands of ideas

Feature your event here, or make a bigger splash

Seasonal

Holiday savings are here early

Graphic by 6AM City

Our annual Holiday Gift Guide is making a comeback, and we want to feature your business.

We know, we know — it’s only September. But the early bird gets the worm, right?

That’s why we’re offering 20% off inclusion in our 2025 guide now through Wednesday, Oct. 1. Secure your spot to promote your business’ one-of-a-kind gift, festive product, or unique service.

Use code EARLYBIRD20 at checkout

News Notes

Real Estate

Say see ya to the Central Avenue Citgo. Developers plan to tear down the gas station on the corner of 28th Street North + build a 13,000-sqft building. The plans include a 3,000-sqft restaurant, retail stores, and potentially a bar. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Coming Soon

Clearwater is getting a two-story Target. The nationwide retailer filed plans to redevelop the old Sears department store in the Westfield Countryside Mall. The construction permit is under review, and we’ll keep you posted on the timeline. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Announced

The second Forbici is a little closer to fruition. The TBAY spot recently filed plans to renovate Sea Salt. The spot will also feature a bar called Drift. Editor Bailey is ready to live a little closer to her fave calabrian chicken wings and quattro formaggi pizza. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Development

What’s going up in the Skyway Marina District? Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders, Jersey Mike’s Subs, and Smoothie King are setting up shop next to the Marina Club Apartment Homes. Start working them into your lunch plans — for early 2026. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Try This

Roll out on bikes this Saturday, Sept. 21 in celebration of World Car Free Day. Walk Bike Tampa is partnering with multiple organizations to host a slew of group rides, a bike rodeo, and a “Kidical Mass ride.” Plus, check out activities at Midtown, Centennial Park, TampaWell Community Gardens, and Encore. (That’s So Tampa)

Edu

Pinellas County is cutting busing to magnet schools and Osceola Fundamental High next year. Which routes? Osceola Fundamental High will continue to bus returning students, but won’t offer rides to new students. Additionally, the district will cut routes for magnet students living the farthest distances from their schools. (Tampa Bay Times)

Ranked

Tampa International Airport just ranked No. 2 among large airports on J.D. Power’s “North America Airport Satisfaction Study.” Okay, based on what? Fliers considered each airport’s ease of travel, their level of trust with the airport, terminal facilities, retail, food and beverage options, airport staff, and departure + arrival experiences. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Sports

Calijah Kancey suffered a torn pec and will have season ending surgery this week. Where do the Bucs look to replace him? Get insights from local experts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Drink

A mellow moment in a can? Count us in. Cycling Frog is offering a free THC seltzer (just cover $2 shipping). Each flavor (Black Currant, Ruby Grapefruit, or Wild Cherry) pairs THC and CBD for a crisp, balanced sip that’s legal, low-key, and perfect for unwinding.*†‡

Biz

Why are the same firms that backed Uber, Venmo, and eBay also backing Pacaso (Nasdaq ticker reserved: $PCSO)? Because it’s disrupting the $1.3 trillion vacation home market with co-ownership, already earning $110 million+ in gross profit in under five years. (And until midnight, you can join the 10,000+ shareholders.)†‡*

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The Buy

A great deal on a clothes steamer. Snag HiLIFE’s portable, handheld steamer while it’s 35% off — the steamer is quick to heat up, easy to use, and perfect for garment touch-ups without hauling out the ironing board.

More worth The Buy

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

Earlier this week we asked, “What’s the other big ticket item in the budget?”

A view from the St. Pete Pier back toward the city. High rises emerge behind waterfront, with people walking back toward the building. There are palm trees lining the peer, and a largely cloudy sky sits atop the Burg. — A large chunk of the budget goes toward storm water operations.

About 42% of readers correctly said $260,000 for the Childhood Homelessness Project — which is only a small chunk of the proposed $1.18 billion budget. The final budget hearing is booked for next Thursday, Sept. 25 by the way.

Read up on Tampa's $13 million transit plans

The Wrap

You know we’re the Champa Bay of museums. But how many have you actually visited?

Check off a few more this Saturday, Sept. 21 is Free Museum Day, i.e. your chance to visit a handful of the Burg’s institutions for free. Here’s your reminder to make those plans, and reservations ASAP — slots will fill up.

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