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📰 Lightning acquire forwards Oliver Bjorkstrand, Yanni Gourde, fifth-round pick from Seattle
📰 Fight during neighborhood basketball game ends with 1 player dead
📰 Tampa dentist sentenced to 2 years in prison for threatening public officials
📰 Tampa father sentenced to life in prison for shooting children, killing one of them
📰 Consumer rights activists file appeals to Florida Supreme Court over TECO rate hikes
📰 Florida now has a confirmed measles case
📰 33 arrested as Hillsborough deputies dismantle drug-trafficking ring
📰 Florida-based insurers lost millions while affiliate companies made billions, a state report finds
Sand & Kites & Coastal Delights
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM 3/8 - 3/9
Treasure Island Public Beach, 11260 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Cost: Free
After a challenging few months of recovery from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Treasure Island is thrilled to announce a “sand-sational” new event that combines two of its most popular attractions: sand sculptures and kite flying! Back to the Beach: Sand & Kites & Coastal Delights will revive Treasure Island Beach on March 8-9, ushering in a spirited celebration of resilience, community, and coastal beauty. Throughout the day, the festival will buzz with live music, delicious food truck offerings, and unique goods from local vendors, creating a festive atmosphere for families, friends, and beach lovers alike.
Great American Cleanup: Kids Kickoff
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 3/8
Rowlett Park, 2401 East Yukon Street, Tampa, FL 33604
Cost: Free
Join us for the Great American Cleanup Kids Kickoff at Rowlett Park on March 8th, 9:30–11:30 AM! Supplies, shirts, and eco-friendly swag provided. Kids under 15 need supervision. Wear close-toed shoes and bring water. Earn service hours while helping the community!
3/7 - 3/9
Florida Strawberry Festival, 303 BerryFest Place, Plant City, FL 33563
Cost: $10
Join the fun at the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City! This annual spring celebration is packed with sweet strawberries, live music, thrilling rides, and mouthwatering fair food. Enjoy everything from pie-eating contests to pageants, and explore the lively midway with games and attractions for all ages. Don't miss the chance to savor fresh a strawberry shortcake and discover unique crafts and exhibits. It's the perfect blend of family fun and local flavor!
When The Righteous Triumph – A Powerful Theatrical Event
3/7 - 3/9
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. WC MacInnes Place, Tampa, FL 33602
Cost: $50
When The Righteous Triumph is returning to the stage after its sold-out 2023 premiere at Stageworks. It tells the story of the 1960 sit-ins that desegregated downtown Tampa lunch counters—almost exactly 65 years ago. Featuring historical figures like Reverend A. Leon Lowry of the NAACP—who was one of MLK’s teachers in Atlanta—along with Clarence Fort, who started the protests, and Tampa Mayor Julian Lane, this play shines a light on a critical chapter in Tampa’s fight for racial justice.
