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52Events this week
7Free things to do
92New spots
94New stories

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This week in Tampa Bay

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 52 events, day by day →

Annual Fore Chamberlain Alumni Golf Tournament

Friday 8am · Babe Zaharias Golf Course

Amazing Athletes

Friday 9:30am · Armature Works

Italian Language Classes at the Italian Club!

Friday 12pm · The Italian Club of Tampa

Fish Fry Friday

Friday 12pm · Duke's Brewhouse Brandon

New in Tampa Bay

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Community Thrift Store, TPA

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Treasure hunt goldmine: Whether you’re hunting vintage steals, a quirky collectible for that empty shelf, or a fresh wardrobe on a budget, Community Thrift Store, TPA is a legit treasure hunt.

cts-tampa.com

Skipper's Smokehouse

Restaurants

Gator tail and live jams: Skipper's Smokehouse keeps it wonderfully weird with Southern plates, oysters, and a rustic vibe that feels like your favorite backyard party.

skipperssmokehouse.com

USF Riverfront Park

Parks & Outdoors

Quick nature fix: Need a breather without leaving town?

usf.edu

Tampa Bay’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Tampa Bay’s best →

Most read in Tampa Bay

The five stories Tampa Bay readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Tampa Welcomes Margaritaville at Sea Islander’s Epic 2026 Caribbean Voyage

    Tampa is set to welcome Margaritaville at Sea Islander’s Epic 2026 Caribbean Voyage, extending the brand’�s laid back short break concept into a full-length vacation from Port Tampa Bay.

    Full story at thetraveler.org

  2. Fans react to Tampa Bay Rays’ soon departure from St. Petersburg — why it's trending

    The Tampa Bay Rays are moving to a new stadium in Tampa, following a lengthy search for a new ballpark in the Tampa Bay area.

    Full story at archynetys.com

  3. Chef & The Baker to expand with second Tampa location

    Chef & The Baker is expanding to a second Tampa location.

    Full story at tampabay.com

  4. Labor Day weekend events across Tampa Bay: Comic Con, chalk art and plant bingo

    The Labor Day weekend is highlighted by several events across the greater Tampa Bay region, including comic Con, chalk art, plant bingo, and a free community art gathering at the Sunburst in St.

    Full story at wusf.org

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