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Osprey Observer
Published August 16Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival Makes First-ever Labor Day Appearance
The yearlong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary continues Labor Day Weekend as the Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival makes its first-ever Labor Day Weekend appearance on Friday and Saturday, September 4-5, at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, located at 215 Sydney…
Osprey Observer
Published August 16Black Cat 5K Fun Run, Homeschool Day & More
Annual Black Cat 5K Fun Run Benefitting A Kitten Place Animal lovers are invited to lace up their sneakers and make a lifesaving difference at the?sixth annual?Black Cat 5K Fun Run, presented by?The Fuddy Fund?and benefiting?A Kitten Place, a local nonprofit rescue dedicated to…
Osprey Observer
Published August 16Swifties, Pirates And Symphony Launch Orchestra’s 59th Season
The Florida Orchestra (TFO) kicks off its 59th season with two live orchestra pop culture experiences: Steve Hackman’s Taylor Swift: The Symphony Era, followed the next weekend by?Disney’s?Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?in concert live to film, all at the…
City of Tampa
Published August 14Tampa Welcomes Back Prince Hall Shriners for 2026 Imperial Session: A $9.2M Boost in Economic Impact & Community Service
Tampa Welcomes Back Prince Hall Shriners for 2026 Imperial Session: A $9.2M Boost in Economic Impact & Community Service Kirstin A. Fri, 08/14/2026 - 04:16 pm Convention center building with a colorful "Welcome to Tampa 2026 Imperial Convention" walkway banner and palm trees. The…
WMNF 88.5
Published August 13What to do in Tampa Bay this weekend: Chuck Prophet, Banksy, Rays & more
Another weekend has arrived, and there’s no shortage of ways to experience everything Tampa Bay has to offer. Whether you’re catching live music, cheering on the Rays, exploring immersive art, dancing the night away, or discovering community events across the region, this…
That's So Tampa
Published August 13Family-friendly fun: LEGOLAND gets a brand-new monster neighborhood for Halloween
Halloween, in theory, is supposed to be terrifying. Ancient pagan ritual, wailing spirits, the eternal darkness of the underworld. The whole thing. But at some point, someone looked at all […]
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 13Weekend spotlight: A horror show, and Motley Crue
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City of Tampa
Published August 12Traffic Advisory: A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. Parade
Traffic Advisory: A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. Parade Tony D. Wed, 08/12/2026 - 03:30 pm Traffic Advisory graphic with a blurred road and an orange traffic cone. Traffic Advisory: A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. Parade As part of it's 2026 Imperial Session, hosted this year in Tampa, the Ancient…
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 12Clearwater to host Cleveland Street workshops Aug. 25
The City of Clearwater will host two Cleveland Street District placemaking and design workshops Aug, 25 at the Clearwater Main Library (at 100 N Osceola Ave.). According to a prepared statement, the city will “explore opportunities for streetscape improvements, public spaces,…
WMNF 88.5
Published August 11Bride Pride St. Pete eyes world record for largest all-women wedding
Bride Pride St. Pete plans a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest all-women wedding as part of Winter Pride 2027 in St. Petersburg.
That's So Tampa
Published August 11813 Day arrives with 100+ deals and freebies all over Tampa this Thursday
August 13, better known as 813 Day, has gone from a niche quirk of the calendar to perhaps the biggest unofficial holiday in Hillsborough County. The 2026 version, coming this […]
That's So Tampa
Published August 11Rays on the Runway returns, Children’s Dream Fund’s annual charity gala starring the Tampa Bay Rays
The best Tampa Bay Rays experience outside of Tropicana Field is right around the corner. The annual Rays on the Runway gala returns to St. Pete later this month as […]