Tampa Today News: Tampa Theatre Grapebusters + Sant' Yago Knight Parade
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Today’s weather: High 73 and low 60. Thunderstorms and rain.
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Top news today in town:
Krewe of the Knights of Sant' Yago Parade returns to Ybor on Feb. 10: The annual Krewe of the Knights of Sant' Yago Parade is returning to Ybor City on Saturday, Feb 10 in Centro Ybor from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be floats, costumes, beads, and more for visitors to enjoy at the free event. The parade has been held in Ybor City since 1974. (mor-tv.com)
Back to School Sales Tax holiday returns to Sunshine State: Florida’s 2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax holiday is running through Jan. 14. Clothing or footwear with a sales price of $100 or less per item, specific school supplies costing $50 or less, personal computers and specific computer-related accessories that cost $1,500 or less, and more. (wmnf.org, floridarevenue.org)
Annual Tampa Theatre wine fundraiser coming this spring, tickets now available: Tampa Theatre's WineFest is returning this spring on March 1 and March 2. The theme this year is Grapebusters. There will be dozens of wines to taste as well as food from local restaurants. Tickets start at $80 for non-members in the Grand Tasting and $125 for non-members in the Premium Tasting. The event will also be expanded an extra day for a special Wine Pairing this year. Tickets are discounted for Tampa Theatre members. (ospreyobserver.com, tampatheatre.org)
Catch the Ringling Circus in Tampa this weekend: The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus is back in Tampa for the first time since 2017 and is open to all ages. An opening show was held on Friday and the circus is in town until Sunday. The show has returned without animals after animal rights activists protesting the use of elephants and other animals. (wfla.com)
Lightning draft pick helps Team USA at 2023 World Junior Championship: Isaac Howard, a Tampa Bay Lightning prospect, helped Team USA win gold at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship with two goals. The win could be a good sign for the Bolts in the future. (thehockeynews.com)
Top events in town today:
Fresh Market at The Shops at Wiregrass. (10 a.m.)
Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey at Amalie Arena. (11 a.m.)
Brunch Buffet Cruise at Yacht StarShip. (12:30 p.m.)
Swivvel (MIA) + Kick Veronica + Domino Kick + Grim Hill (MIA) at Shuffle Backyard. (7 p.m.)
Glo in the Park at Altitude Trampoline Park. (7 p.m.)
The VCRs - 80s Night at Wild Rover Brewing Company. (7 p.m.)
Beso de la Luna: A Night in the Riverwalk at Hotel Tampa Riverwalk. (8 p.m.)
Notes:
Former Hillsborough Commissioner Mariella Smith has decided to end her political campaign returning to office due to the health of her husband. (tampabay.com)
Ringside Cafe in St. Petersburg shut down its operations on New Year's Day. (stpetecatalyst.com)
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-Carlos Hernandez