THE BAY BRIEF

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Here’s what we’re talking about this week:
Back to school events are a big hit, the new Rays stadium is facing challenges, and more.;

BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAIR

Citrus Park Town Center
Saturday August 1st, 10AM-2PM
Indoor event featuring pictures with team mascots, face painting, music, contests, games, and more.
Free backpacks for first 1,000 kids!
Event Info

METROCON 2026

Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
July 31-August 2 Doors open 9AM or 10AM
The largest Anime convention in Florida featuring games, music, shows, workshops, and more.
Learn More + Tickets

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Black Keys
BayCare Sound
Thursday, July 28 7PM
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Bubba Dub
Funny Bone Comedy Club
Friday, July 31 7PM & 9:45PM
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Laser Light Show- Country & U2
MOSI
Friday, July 31 6:30PM & 8:15PM
Schedule + Tickets

Tampa Bay Rays
Tropicana Field
July 31-August 2 Times Vary
See The Schedule

Dude Perfect-Squad Games 2026
Benchmark Int’l Arena
Saturday, August 1st 6PM
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Hyde Park Fresh Market
Hyde Park Village
Sunday, August 2nd 10AM-2PM
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Toto, Christopher Cross, & The Romantics
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Saturday, August 1st 6:45PM
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John Mellencamp
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Monday, August 3rd 8PM
Tickets

DAILY EATS

First ever Tampa Bay Cook Out Causing Excitement
New restaurants are always fun to check out, but what happens when its a fast-food spot? Answer: the lines wrap around the block. Cook Out opened July 17th at 5501 E. Fowler Ave. after much anticipation. Have you tried it?
See The Menu

TAMPA FUN FACTS- DID YOU KNOW?

Tampa has a piece of land that legally does not belong to the U.S.
José Marti Park in Ybor legally belongs to the Cuban people. The park honors Marti, a poet, journalist, and revolutionary who fought for Cuba’s independence. The land was deeded to Cuba in September 1956. Did you know this cool fact? Visit our Instagram post for more facts about Tampa ⬇️
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BAY DEVELOPMENTS

City of Tampa’s Role In New Rays Stadium Becomes Uncertain
While the Rays are on a hot streak this season leading the American League, the city council recently voted against two key items that would advance the project. The two items, land-use changes and the use of property tax revenue to fund the stadium, mean two things: 1-the city’s contribution to the stadium is uncertain at this time, and 2-the beginning of construction and financing approval may be pushed back, which could delay the 2029 season in the new stadium. A lot to unpack here.
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REAL ESTATE CORNER

Niche Ranks Top Tampa Bay Neighborhoods
Niche’s 2026 rankings of best cities, neighborhoods, and suburbs for Tampa Bay is out. Harbour Island takes the top spot for best neighborhood, while it was also holds the #15 spot in America for best place to live. Following behind is Courier City, Armory Gardens, Swann Estates, and Hyde Park-Spanishtown Creek in fifth. See the entire list and more rankings at the link below.
Niche’s Rankings & More

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