Pack the earplugs + your lawn chair of choice and let be-bop and Bossa Nova wash over you on the waterfront this weekend.
One of our favorite local traditions: The Clearwater Jazz Holiday takes over The BayCare Sound from Thursday, Oct. 16-Sunday, Oct. 19. The annual festival brings in jazz giants, plus acts like the State College of Florida Jazz Orchestra for performances across Coachman Park.
And it’s a good deal.Daily general admission tickets start at $9, but you can also swing for a larger package to catch the entire weekend.
Who are the headliners?
Tower of Power
Cory Wong
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Trampled By Turtles
Our tips:
Blankets must be 6’x8’ or smaller
Kids under 12 get in free with general admission adults
Sunset Bluff general admission tickets are an even more affordable option
Events
Events
Tuesday, Oct. 14
St. Pete Pier Pumpkin Patch | Tuesday, Oct. 14-Saturday, Oct. 18 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Family Park | Free entry
The new Rays’ ownership want 100 acres for a new stadium complex. Dale Mabry Campus of Hillsborough College and The Florida State Fairgrounds could potentially fit the bill. But they’re not the only options. (Tampa Bay Times)
Show
A 90-minute musical featuring eight actors and a four-piece blues rock band? Sign us up. “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County” debuts at Tampa’s Jobsite Theater this week. Head to the theater for the haunting Stephen King tale set to a John Mellencamp soundtrack. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Quoted
“Wellness with a little hell yeah.” That’s what the owners of FS8 St. Petersburg are offering prospective members. The 45-minute classes will blend yoga, reformer Pilates, and strength training for a good sweat. Sign up for a founding membership before Oct. Saturday, 18 to potentially win a free year. (I Love the Burg)
Coming Soon
Swig Dirty Soda opens next month at Cypress Creek Town Center. The Utah-born soda joint spikes your fave pop with half n’ half, pumpkin sauce, lime, and far too many options to list. And yes, St. Pete is getting a drive-thru too. (That’s So Tampa)
Community
Why invest in the stock market when you can invest in your local bagel bakery? Pete’s Bagels and General Store is now on SMBX — so you can buy small business bonds to help the local shop expand. The plans include three to five new locations + a kitchen expansion. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Weather
We hate to bring it up, but it’s still hurricane season. The Tampa Bay Times evaluated 20 years of late season hurricanes, and shared seven that show how devastating they can be. See the list — and how much they cost Americans. (Tampa Bay Times)
Plan Ahead
Those Halloween plans won’t make themselves. 13 Ugly Men is transforming The Cuban Club in Historic Ybor City into a haunted carnival on Friday, Oct. 31. Tickets to the shindig are on sale now, and costumes are encouraged. (That’s So Tampa)
Ranked
No. 15. That’s where Tampa ranked on WalletHub’s “Best Cities to Drive in” list. Hmm. The outlet rated metros based on their cost of vehicle ownership/maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, and overall safety. The Burg followed at No. 33. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Sports
Yeah, the Bucs pulled off a win over the 49ers. But how? Listen as Tampa Bay Buccaneers experts break it down with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Read
Be the smartest person in the room by reading 1440, where 4.5 million Americans find their daily, fact-based news fix. It’s free to subscribe.*
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’m in a huge movie phase, so I have a new offering for your watch list.
The City of Tampa is screening “Home Court” a documentary that follows basketball star Ashley Chea’s journey. Head to the Main Stage Theatre at Hillsborough Community College Performing Arts this Sunday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m.
}})
