THE BAY BRIEF
Hi friends!
Here’s what we’re talking about this week:
Lego convention is in town for the kids, a local dining spots airs on national TV, and driverless cars land in Tampa.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Water Street Tampa is celebrating teachers until August 9th with exclusive perks around the area as well as social media giveaways on their Instagram.
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LEGO FAN CONVENTION
Florida State Fairgrounds
Saturday August 8th-9th
Grab the kids and enjoy a day of all-things Lego, featuring custom displays, interactive building zones, special guests, games, contests and more.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Mayor’s Food Truck Festival
Lykes Gaslight Square Park
Wednesday, August 5th, 11AM-2PM
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Banksy Art Display
The Straz Center
Just opened and runs until September 27th
Check Out Ticket Times Here
Michael Colyar
Funny Bone Comedy Club
August 7th-9th Times Vary
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Rock The Park Tampa
The Band Solstice, Chriss, & Josh Plummer
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Thursday, August 6th 6:30-9:30PM
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Kurt Metzger
Side Splitters Comedy Club
August 7th & 8th Times Vary
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Mumford & Sons
Benchmark Int’l Arena
Friday, August 7th 7:30PM
Grab Tickets Here
Alt Social Wellness Club
Armature Works
Saturday, August 8th 10AM-1PM
Tickets + Lots of Info
Back 2 School Bash
WestShore Plaza
Saturday, August 8th 10AM-2PM
Event Info
Walker & Royce
The Ritz Ybor
Saturday, August 8th 10PM
Info + Tickets
DAILY EATS
The Boozy Pig featured on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives This Week
The local sandwich & butcher shop’s episode will air Friday August 7th at 9PM. The episode will showcase its house-cured and smoked meats + possibly feature a celebrity guest.
They are hosting a watch party at Riveters Friday starting at 7:30PM.
More Info On The Show
Follow The Boozy Pig’s Instagram Here
BAY DEVELOPMENTS
Driverless Tesla Cars Have Landed In Tampa
Tesla robotaxis hit Tampa streets last week (already booking rides via app in West Tampa, Tampa Heights, and Egypt Lake), while Waymo has been mapping the city since late 2025 and expects to open its own service soon.
Safety is the big question mark: Tesla relies on cameras only (no LiDAR), while Waymo uses a full sensor suite.
Pricing: Tesla starts at a $3.25 base fare + $1/mile; Waymo prices by route, similar to Uber/Lyft.
Kids under 8 aren't allowed in a Tesla robotaxi at all; Waymo allows them with a car seat.
Tampa city officials say they can't regulate the companies directly, but they're staying in close contact - especially with Waymo, which has already trained first responders on how to interact with the vehicles.
How do you feel about these cars and would you actually get in a driverless car in Tampa traffic?
Read More Here
REAL ESTATE CORNER
Tampa Bay Trivia Week:
Question: Before it ever hosted a Lightning game, what was the very first event held at what's now Benchmark International Arena (Amalie Arena)?
Hint:
Hint: No skates, no puck-this one involved a big top instead of a blue line.
Answer:
Think you know it? Check your answer at this LINK!
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