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Published July 09Tampa Bay Rays unveil new renderings for proposed Forever Home Ballpark in Tampa
While the present-day Tampa Bay Rays were taking care of business on the field, the franchise unveiled a new look at the future of the team and its proposed Forever […]
Weekend spotlight: Tori and Willy and Ella and Billy
The Catalyst’s every-Thursday guide to Tampa Bay entertainment and the arts.
Published July 08I Love the Burg and Voodoo Brewing hosting St. Pete-inspired trivia night this July
We always love the Burg here at, well, I Love the Burg. But who loves the Burg the most? We’re about to find out this summer. I Love the Burg […]
Published July 08Giveaways, concerts, in-stadium barber shop: Rays host wild two days of fun for Evan Longoria
Tucked between bobbleheads and snapback hats in the Tampa Bay Rays’ promotional schedule is one big event that stands above the rest: an entire weekend built around Evan Longoria, the […]
Published July 08The best activities and things to do in St. Pete: Attractions, museums, and local favorites
Whether you’re a first-time tourist or a local looking for a fresh way to explore the city, these picks highlight the best of what Tampa Bay has to offer. Explore […]
Published July 08Things to do with kids this weekend: St. Pete, Clearwater, and beyond
Looking for fun family and kid-friendly activities this weekend in and around St. Petersburg, Florida? We’ve got you covered with this curated local guide. This list is brought to you […]
Published July 07St. Pete artists and galleries team up for a Venezuela benefit night this Saturday
This Saturday, St. Pete is proving once again that a good art scene can do more than fill gallery walls. It can bring people together when they’re needed most. Following […]
Luna delivers $1M to SPC to strengthen workforce pipeline
"We've worked a lot with the colleges to try and place students in these pipelines."
Published July 07Surreal Nature opens at the Dalí Dome this Thursday and it’s unlike anything you’ve seen
If you told me three years ago that St. Pete’s best new thing to do on a Thursday night would involve standing inside a 60-foot dome watching a bioluminescent jungle […]
Lucky Cup Coffee to open second St. Pete location at The Factory after whirlwind first year
When longtime friends April Lupkey and Lauren Kirk quietly opened Lucky Cup Coffee Co. inside the Galaxy Hotel in downtown St. Pete last summer, most of their customers were hotel guests. Some days, they made just two drinks. Then a friend ordered a matcha latte that wasn't even…
Heart + Paw veterinarian clinic opens in historic St. Pete building
This is the Pennsylvania-based organization’s first location in Florida.
‘People give you energy’: A conversation with Willy Chirino
The Latin music superstar performs Saturday at Ruth Eckerd Hall.