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Published July 01The World Cup Comes to Tampa ?: City Hosting Watch Party Friday
The World Cup Comes to Tampa ?: City Hosting Watch Party Friday Tony D. Wed, 07/01/2026 - 11:54 am Residents and visitors are invited to gather at The Sail Plaza for a free community watch party on Friday, July 3. The World Cup Comes to Tampa: City to Host Community Watch Party…
St Pete Catalyst
Published June 30Shooting the ‘works: Pinellas County July 4 celebrations
The big bam boom of fireworks displays will resonate far and wide in Pinellas County Saturday, as it’s not only the 4th of July (hey, that worked out nicely) but the occasion of our country’s 250th birthday. So expect a little more pyro in this year’s pyrotechnics. In St.…
City of Tampa
Published June 29PRESS CONFERENCE: Tampa Gearing Up for Liberty by the Bay
PRESS CONFERENCE: Tampa Gearing Up for Liberty by the Bay Tony D. Mon, 06/29/2026 - 12:20 pm The City of Tampa will host Liberty by the Bay, an Independence Day celebration, on Saturday, July 4, at Julian B. Lane Park. Tampa Gearing Up for Liberty by the Bay The City of Tampa…
Tampa Magazine
Published June 298 Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Tampa Bay This July
These Tampa Bay picks keep summer fun moving without requiring the same plan twice.
City of Tampa
Published June 22Spectators and Volunteers Wanted: 2026 National Veterans Golden Age Games
Spectators and Volunteers Wanted: 2026 National Veterans Golden Age Games Kirstin A. Mon, 06/22/2026 - 04:17 pm Man in Captain America shirt playing badminton in a large indoor sports arena. The 40th Annual National Veterans Golden Age Games arrive in downtown Tampa from June 27…
Tampa Magazine
Published June 12Red, White & Bay Views: 9 Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July Around Tampa Bay
Whatever you're planning, these local celebrations offer something for every style of Fourth of July reveler.
Tampa Magazine
Published June 03Where to Watch the World Cup in Tampa Bay
From downtown parties to neighborhood pubs, this summer’s World Cup is going to be one giant watch party.
Tampa Magazine
Published June 02Your Guide to Winning Father’s Day in Tampa Bay
Whatever your dad loves to do, Tampa Bay offers plenty of ways to make the weekend feel memorable.
Tampa Magazine
Published June 02Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival 2026 Event Recap
The fourth annual Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival drew thousands of guests across its five-day duration, all culminating in Saturday’s main event: the Grand Tasting at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
Weekly Challenger
Published April 27Tea service practitioner, artist “Demetasphere” shares self-care experience during 4th Chalk Fest, May 2 on the Deuces
BY J.A. JONES | Contributor ST. PETERSBURG — Tea rituals have been practiced as an art form to encourage community connectedness and relaxation worldwide, with roots linked to ancient Chinese Gong Fu traditions. But the tea service, tea party, and/or tea ceremony is a global act…
St Pete Catalyst
Published April 21ARK Big Ideas Summit returns to St. Petersburg
Attendees will get to learn about new innovations and network with other community members.
Weekly Challenger
Published April 20USF Bulls Dining Across America Returns this Sat. April 25
Tampa Bay, FL – Bulls Dining Across America, continuing its annual initiative to support and uplift Black-owned restaurants across the nation through intentional, collective economic impact. Bulls Dining Across America is a national day of action that encourages USF alumni,…