Ep 172 | Weekly Round-Up | September 19

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📰 Five men convicted in murder of 4-year-old Suni Bell in Tampa
📰 Florida sees second-highest spike in uninsured children, new data shows
📰 Fed delivers first rate cut of the year, offering relief for buyers, sellers, and borrowers
📰 Hillsborough County parks reopen after upgrades
📰 Firefighters test their skills during mass-casualty exercise at TPA
📰 Noting 'political risk,' GOP House member reveals plan to end property taxes
📰 City of Tampa Proclaims September 20th Bay of the Holy Spirit Day

Eucharistic Encounter, Reason for Our Hope

12:00 pm – 9:00 pm 9/20

Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr, Tampa

Cost: Free; Registration required

Did you know that Tampa Bay was originally named “Bahia del Espiritu Santo” (Bay of the Holy Spirit) by Spanish missionaries and explorers who first settled in this region. Tampa’s rich Catholic heritage dates back to these early settlements and continues to be an integral part of Tampa’s diverse cultural tapestry. This event will bring together members of our Catholic community in a celebration of faith, an opportunity to honor our city’s historical roots and spiritual heritage and let our hearts be captivated by the Eucharist to go into our city to be the hands and feet of Jesus.

Experience a dynamic celebration featuring Mass, Adoration, and an inspiring lineup of nationally recognized speakers and musicians. This event is designed to transform lives and unite our community in faith.

Pioneers And Cowhunters Homeschool Day

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 9/19, 9/24

Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Hwy 301 N, Tampa, FL 33610

Cost: $14

Discover what life would have been like for a child growing up in a Florida farming and ranching community over 100 years ago! Educators in historic dress will welcome guests to authentic structures. Students will learn cowhunter skills like raeding a cattle brand and packing for a cattle drive.

4th Annual Tampa Bay Black Authors Expo

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM 9/20

Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association Event Venue, 2005 N. Lamar Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

Cost: Free

The Tampa Bay Black Authors Expo is returning for our 4th year! Our theme for this year's event is "Keeping Black Lit Alive". We are still keeping our mission of celebrating and supporting Black independent authors alive in the midst of growing pressures from censorship and book bans, the influence of social media, the dizzying pace of AI technology, and the slashing of funding for the arts and humanities. We want to celebrate, nurture, uplift, and educate our local Black and Brown authors and writers. Our modern day griots!

Plantoberfest

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 9/20

Westchase Town Center, 9540 W. Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33626

Cost: Free

Plantoberfest isn't your typical plant sale – we’ve got:

Carnivorous plants that bite back (just a little!), Houseplants to turn your home into a jungle retreat, Plants in wild & crazy containers you’ve never seen before, Cool beverages to sip while you shop, Live music for the perfect chill vibe, Tips & tricks for fall planting from green-thumb pros

Come for the plants, stay for the fun – and leave with something unique for your garden or home!