#1 Beat the Heat Poolside at The Island Grille & Raw Bar in Tierra Verde
Head out to the Island Grille & Raw Bar for a sun‑soaked day poolside at this Tierra Verde waterfront gem! Enjoy $7 wristband entry for full use of the pool, loungers, and pool‑side tiki bar service. Feast on fresh seafood, hand‑crafted cocktails, steaks, raw oysters, live music all weekend, plus lounge vibes and boat‑in docks. Free parking, fun times—your ultimate Tampa Bay daycation spot.
Learn more about Tierra Verde’s Island Grille and Raw Bar in our June/July cover story at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/the-island-grille-raw-bar/.
#2 Gecko Art Show Opens
Join the City of Gulfport for the 10th Annual Gecko Art Show this Friday, August 1st 6–8 PM at the Catherine Hickman Theater. This lively evening marks the official launch of Gecko World, Gulfport’s month-long end-of-summer celebration—and this year, we’re going all out with the theme “25 Years and Still Weird!” Expect an eclectic showcase of original works by nine talented local artists, all created in the spirit of Gulfport’s unique charm and creativity.
Learn more at https://visitgulfportflorida.com/event/gecko-art-show/.
#3 Great Bay Scallop Search
Tampa Bay Watch, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program is getting snorkelers, boaters & kayakers on the water this Saturday, August 2nd for their 30th Annual Great Bay Scallop Search. Volunteers will help monitor the health of the bay scallop population, with this year’s event expanding to include Emerson Point Preserve in Palmetto. Volunteer involvement is crucial in supporting Tampa Bay’s ongoing efforts.
Learn more at https://www.tampabaywatch.org/scallop-search/.
#4 Storm Mitigation Expo
Head out to St. Pete Beach’s Community Center this Saturday, August 2nd 10am-1pm for Pinellas County’s 2nd Storm Mitigation Expo. Learn how to protect your home from storm impacts, connect with experts, and explore the latest mitigation products & stratagies. Enjoy live demos of flood barriers and wind protection tools. Pre-register with restoration pros for post-storm support.
Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/upcoming-mitigation-expos-in-pinellas-county/.
#5 Dome Night at The Dalí
Experience “Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon” like never before—inside The Dalí Dome’s 360° immersive environment. Inspired by Dalí’s visionary art, this multi-sensory show combines music, light, and imagination. Shows run select Thu–Sat evenings. Enjoy drinks from Café Gala inside The Dome. This experience offers—like Salvador Dalí’s art—a glimpse into creative worlds that are remarkably fantastically unconventional. $20–$25.
Get tickets at https://thedali.org/dome-night-pink-floyd-the-dark-side-of-the-moon/