Visit Tampa Bay has created an interactive space at the Visit FLORIDA Welcome Center, showcasing the region’s diverse attractions, from thrilling theme parks to cultural experiences. The space features exhibits, information, and even a branded roller coaster at Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay, immersing visitors in the best of Tampa Bay.
The 12th annual SAVOR St. Pete Food & Wine Festival is back, promising a weekend of culinary delights and entertainment on the shores of Tampa Bay. The festival features unlimited food and drink tastings, live music, and exclusive VIP experiences.
Visit Tampa Bay has announced a partnership with FC St. Pauli, a German football club known for its progressive values. This collaboration aims to strengthen international relationships, share common values, and promote Tampa Bay as a destination to the club’s international fanbase.
Tampa Bay gears up to welcome the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for their 84th Grand Conclave, a historic event marking the fraternity’s return to Florida after 42 years. Anticipated to be the largest in the fraternity’s history, the event will bring together over 20,000 attendees, generating significant economic impact for the local community. The Conclave will focus on community engagement, social impact, and economic growth, hosting a series of initiatives promoting financial empowerment, voter registration, book drives, and youth engagement.
Residents of Tampa Bay can expect continued comfortable and sunny weather conditions this week, with temperatures slightly below average. Humidity levels will gradually increase, but it won’t feel too muggy. The weekend will bring a stronger breeze from the east and slightly higher temperatures, while rain chances remain low.
Express, Inc., a clothing retailer founded in 1980, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will be closing 95 of its Express retail stores and all 10 of its UpWest stores. The closures include two stores in the Tampa Bay area, located at Citrus Park Town Center and Countryside Mall in Clearwater. Express had once been a trendsetter in casual office attire but has struggled to compete with fast-fashion retailers like Zara and H&M.
