Sing-Along Mary Poppins at Tampa Theatre

📅 Sunday | September 28, 2025 | 3:00 PM
📍Location: Tampa Theatre – Historic Duncan Auditorium, 711 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602

🎶 Practically Perfect in Every Way

Step into the magical world of Mary Poppins, the 1964 Disney classic that blended animation, live-action, and unforgettable music in ways audiences had never seen before. Starring Julie Andrews in her film debut and Dick Van Dyke in his most infamous accent, this whimsical musical soared to global success—and even helped fund the land purchase that became Walt Disney World.

This event is one of Tampa Theatre’s most popular sing-along screenings for a reason. With songs like “A Spoonful of Sugar” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”, audiences of all ages can’t resist singing along. Whether you’re introducing children to the magic or reliving your own childhood, the film’s optimistic message and timeless charm make it a shared experience worth revisiting.

Unlike most screenings, this sing-along is an event in itself, with the Tampa Theatre crowd creating a sense of community that Walt Disney himself would’ve admired. It’s not just a movie—it’s an uplifting, joyous celebration of music, laughter, and imagination.

Big Band Swing Dance at the Italian Club

📅 Saturday | September 27, 2025 | 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
📍Location: Italian Club of Tampa, 1731 E. 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

🎶 Two Legendary Bands, One Stage

Step back into the golden age of swing as the Italian Club of Tampa hosts not one, but two iconic orchestras: the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and the Les Elgart Orchestra. Together, these 15-piece ensembles will deliver a night of timeless big band hits that will have the dance floor buzzing from the first note to the last.

Held in the Club’s historic hardwood ballroom, the event features a nearly 30ft x 40ft dance floor—plenty of room for swing outs, twirls, and classic footwork. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just looking to move with the music, this evening is built for energy and elegance.

Alongside the music, guests can enjoy a full cash/credit bar with specials served throughout the night. Choose between VIP table seating for a more intimate experience or general admission with high-tops and perimeter seating. Either way, you’ll be surrounded by the charm and character of one of Tampa’s most historic venues.

Ro: Redefining Modern Asian Dining

📍 Location: 1500 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

🌌 A Culinary Journey Beyond the Ordinary

At Ro, dining is transformed into an immersive sensory experience. Every plate is designed with meticulous attention to detail, where taste, aroma, texture, and presentation come together like a symphony. The result isn’t just a meal—it’s a journey that elevates modern Asian cuisine to a form of artistry.

What sets Ro apart is its uncompromising commitment to authenticity and freshness. Ingredients are sourced directly from Tokyo’s Toyosu Market, one of the most renowned fish markets in the world. That means every bite of sushi, sashimi, or specialty dish carries the unmistakable quality of true Japanese imports, fused with innovative modern technique.

In a city brimming with new restaurants, Ro emerges as a destination for those seeking refinement and exclusivity. Its fusion of modern creativity and Japanese tradition makes it more than just a dining spot—it’s an experience built for food lovers who value precision, innovation, and elegance.

Buccaneers vs. Eagles – Week 4 Clash at Ray Jay

📅 Sunday | September 28, 2025 | 1:00 PM

📍 Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL

⚡ NFC Heavyweights Collide

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Philadelphia Eagles in a marquee Week 4 matchup at Raymond James Stadium. With both franchises carrying playoff aspirations, this early-season contest could set the tone for the NFC race.

From tailgates buzzing outside to the roar of the crowd inside, few places match the energy of Raymond James Stadium on a Sunday. And yes—the pirate ship cannons will be firing if the Bucs find the end zone.

By late September, playoff picture talk starts to feel real, and matchups like this carry extra weight. For fans, it’s not just a game—it’s a chance to witness a potential NFC playoff preview unfold live in Tampa.

Mammoth Mayhem at Dinosaur World

📅 Saturday | September 27, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Dinosaur World, 5145 Harvey Tew Rd, Plant City, FL 33565

🌌 Dinosaurs After Dark

When the sun sets, Dinosaur World transforms into a glowing prehistoric playground. At Mammoth Mayhem, families can wander through illuminated trails filled with spooky-fun scare zones, glowing lights, and prehistoric surprises around every bend.

This isn’t your typical haunted house—Mammoth Mayhem is designed for kids of all ages. Guests can enjoy a haunted train ride, free face painting, a temporary tattoo station, and immersive zones where Halloween magic and dino thrills collide. Costumes are welcome and encouraged, adding to the festive fun.

Circle your calendars and choose your night—Mammoth Mayhem runs on select evenings from Sept 27 through Oct 31. With glowing trails, prehistoric thrills, and just the right amount of fright, it’s a Halloween adventure the whole family will never forget.

Ybor Clean Up with Grassroots Kava House

📅 Saturday | September 27, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Grassroots Kava House, Ybor City – 1925 E 6th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

🌟 Community Power in Action

Ybor City is rolling up its sleeves for a good cause. Grassroots Kava House has teamed up with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful to host a community clean-up that proves making an impact can be as simple as showing up.

Volunteers don’t just get the satisfaction of making Ybor shine—they’ll also be treated to a free small drip coffee or cold brew, courtesy of Grassroots Kava House. It’s the perfect pick-me-up after a morning of giving back.

No prep needed. Gloves, bags, and supplies will be ready on site—just bring your hands, energy, and maybe a playlist to keep things lively while the streets get polished.

Dunedin Saturday Market

📅 Saturday | September 27, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Dunedin History Museum, 349 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698

🛍️ Local Treasures in the Heart of Dunedin

Every Saturday morning, Downtown Dunedin comes alive as the Saturday Market transforms Main Street into a bustling hub of local farmers, artisans, and food vendors. Against the backdrop of the historic Dunedin History Museum, this market is the perfect way to start your weekend with community, culture, and fresh finds.

With more than 40 vendors, visitors can browse everything from seasonal produce, baked goods, and artisan foods to plants, bath & body products, and handcrafted items. Hungry? Grab a bite from one of the ready-to-eat lunch vendors and enjoy a relaxed meal while exploring.

Adding to the charm, the market features live local music to set the vibe and is proudly dog-friendly, making it the perfect outing for both families and pet owners. Convenient free parking nearby ensures your visit is as easy as it is enjoyable.

Sunday Morning Market at Westshore Marina District

📅 Sunday | September 28, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Westshore Marina District, 4900 Bridge St, Tampa, FL 33611

🛍️ A Fresh Market by the Water

South Tampa’s Westshore Marina District is making waves with its new Sunday Market, offering locals and visitors the chance to shop and stroll by the water. Held on the fourth Sunday of each month, this market captures the charm of a neighborhood gathering while showcasing some of Tampa Bay’s most talented makers.

With more than 70 producers and artisans, expect to find everything from fresh seasonal produce, baked goods, and artisan foods to handcrafted items, plants, and body care products. Add in a lineup of food trucks and you’ve got brunch, shopping, and entertainment all in one place.

Live music sets the tone as you explore the stalls and enjoy the breezy marina atmosphere. Whether you’re arriving with family, friends, or just your pup, the mix of food, shopping, and community makes this an easy Sunday tradition.

A Turning Point for Florida’s Condo Market

The collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside in 2021, which killed 98 people, reshaped Florida’s housing conversation forever. In response, lawmakers passed some of the strictest condominium safety rules in the nation—mandating structural inspections, reserve studies, and stricter governance for condo boards. While the intentions were clear—prevent another Surfside tragedy—the implementation hit residents hard.

Owners and associations across the state began sounding the alarm: special assessments skyrocketed into the tens of thousands, reserve funding requirements doubled or tripled monthly fees, and insurance costs piled on top. Many retirees and middle-class families felt squeezed out of homes they had owned for decades.

That’s the backdrop for HB 913, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis this summer after passing unanimously in the House and Senate. It’s a rare bipartisan moment in Tallahassee—and one that signals lawmakers heard the outcry.

The Original Law: SB 4-D (2022 Building Safety Act)

The Florida law that passed after the Surfside collapse is primarily embodied in Senate Bill 4-D, also known as the Building Safety Act, enacted in 2022. This law was one of the most sweeping overhauls of condo regulation in state history, designed to prevent another Surfside tragedy by enforcing proactive building safety and financial responsibility.

Key Provisions of SB 4-D

• Milestone Inspections: Required all buildings three stories or higher to undergo mandatory structural inspections at specific intervals, typically at 30 years of age (or 25 if within three miles of the coast), and every 10 years thereafter.

• Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS): Associations must conduct reserve studies to assess structural health and identify funding needs for repairs.

• Reserve Funding: Mandated that associations maintain adequate reserves based on SIRS results, removing the ability of owners to waive or underfund reserves for certain structural items.

• Transparency: Strengthened financial reporting and access for owners, ensuring unit owners had greater visibility into their association’s fiscal and physical health.

These rules were groundbreaking but also costly. Many condo owners and associations found themselves struggling to meet the rapid deadlines and steep funding requirements.

That tension set the stage for HB 913 (2025), a follow-up law designed to keep the safety standards in place while adding flexibility and financial relief.

What HB 913 Actually Does

Unlike the original Surfside laws—which were rigid and fast-tracked—HB 913 builds in flexibility and relief while preserving core safety obligations. The bill:

• Extends the SIRS deadline. Under the 2022 law, condos required to complete a Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) faced a December 31, 2024 deadline. HB 913 pushes that deadline to December 31, 2025, giving associations more time to schedule studies, engineer bids, and budget around the requirements.

• Raises the repair-threshold for mandatory reserve items. Previously, any deferred maintenance or repair cost of $10,000 or more triggered inclusion in reserve funding planning. HB 913 increases that threshold to $25,000 (or the inflation-adjusted amount) so smaller repairs don’t immediately force reserve burdens.

• Allows temporary suspension or reduction of reserve contributions after milestone inspections. If a building has completed its Milestone Inspection and needs to address major repair items, the association may vote to pause or reduce reserve contributions for up to two consecutive annual budgets (for budgets adopted on or before December 31, 2028) to prioritize those repairs first.

• Strengthens insurance valuation requirements. Associations must ensure insurance coverage includes full replacement cost (not just partial or depreciated estimates), determined by independent appraisal or updates at least every three years. This addresses long-standing problems where underinsurance forced sales to cash buyers only, shrinking the buyer pool and depressing unit prices. HB 913 makes underinsurance far less tenable.

• Clarifies “habitable stories” and limited exemptions. The requirement for SIRS now explicitly applies to buildings with three or more habitable stories (spaces used for living, sleeping, eating, or cooking). Smaller buildings—such as tiny three-story buildings with only four units—may be exempt.

Why It Matters Right Now

The timing is pivotal. HB 913 took effect on July 1, 2025, and associations across Florida are already recalculating their budgets, adjusting reserve schedules, and preparing new financial disclosures. Buyers and sellers are now navigating listings under this new compliance framework, meaning decisions in today’s market are being made with different rules than even a few months ago.

For older condo towers in Tampa Bay, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale, the law provides immediate breathing room: the panic over steep, fast-tracked reserve contributions is softening. That said, the relief is temporary—every building will still need to meet structural reserve standards. Transparency, milestone inspections, and full funding requirements are not going away; they’ve simply been phased in more gradually.

What this means for the market right now:

• Compliant & proactive buildings: Towers that have already completed inspections and set aside reserves will increasingly be seen as “safe bets.” They can command premiums because buyers know financing is possible, assessments are predictable, and resale value is protected.

• Behind-the-curve buildings: Towers that are lagging in inspections or still underfunded may face discounted pricing and a narrower buyer pool. Financing challenges persist, especially if insurance policies do not meet new replacement-value requirements. These units may only appeal to cash buyers or investors with higher risk tolerance.

• Buyers’ mindset: With clearer information at their fingertips, buyers are scrutinizing condo association documents more than ever. Transparency makes it harder for sellers to gloss over financial weaknesses, pushing the market toward a more “quality over quantity” dynamic.

In short, HB 913 has calmed the panic, but it hasn’t eliminated the pressure. The market is bifurcating: strong, compliant towers are starting to pull ahead, while weaker ones risk lagging further behind. The implications will ripple through values, financing accessibility, and long-term investor strategies.

Market Implications: What’s Shifting Now

Here’s how HB 913 is beginning to ripple through Florida’s condo market, with likely effects as of this month and moving forward:

My Take: Where the Smart Money Moves

The passage of HB 913 isn’t just a legal update—it’s a market signal. It tells us where value will concentrate and where risks will emerge. Based on the current trajectory, here’s how buyers, sellers, and investors should be thinking:

🏡 For Buyers: Safety and Stability First

• Buyers now have more leverage in older condos that are behind on compliance, as prices soften under pressure from higher assessments.

• However, well-maintained or newer buildings that can show clean inspection reports will likely command premiums—and for good reason. Paying a bit more upfront could mean avoiding $20K–$100K+ in surprise assessments later.

• If you’re purchasing with financing, remember that lenders are tightening up. A compliant building isn’t just safer—it’s also financeable, which directly affects your buying power which also affects pricing.

🏠 For Sellers: Transparency as a Selling Point

• Sellers in compliant buildings should use this moment to highlight reserve studies, inspection results, and updated financials in their marketing. Transparency can translate directly into a faster sale and stronger offers.

• Those in older or lagging buildings will need to price competitively—invest in improvements to the unit to differentiate from other condos—be prepared to explain the condos health---provide incentives to off-set future expenses the buyer may incur—to counteract buyer caution. In some cases, delaying listing the sale may be in your best interest. An experienced agent like myself can provide clarity and guidance.

• Timing could be crucial: properties listed right after compliance milestones (inspections completed, reserves funded) are likely to see stronger buyer demand.

💰 For Investors: A Tale of Two Markets

• Investors should expect a bifurcated landscape: newer and compliant condos could continue appreciating modestly, while older buildings will likely trade at discounts until the compliance backlog clears.

• Rental markets may tighten as some owners sell under the pressure of assessments. This could create short-term rental yield opportunities for those willing to take on the risks of ownership.

• Long term, buildings that adapt well to HB 913 may form a new premium class of Florida condos—safe, transparent, and lender-friendly.

🌐 For All: A Shift Toward Quality Over Quantity

• The clearest takeaway is that quality now trumps location alone. Buyers will gravitate toward buildings with strong governance, clean inspections, and sustainable finances.

• For Florida as a whole, HB 913 may accelerate a long-needed modernization of aging condo stock—ultimately making the market safer, more transparent, and more resilient.

🔑 Final Thoughts: A Market at a Crossroads

Florida’s condo market is no stranger to cycles, but this moment is different. HB 913 represents both relief and responsibility: relief for those drowning in fees, and responsibility for all associations to adapt before the next deadline.

From Miami to Tampa to St. Pete, the market is already splitting—compliant buildings commanding premiums, others slipping in value. The opportunity is clear: those who position themselves early, whether as buyers, sellers, or investors, will be the ones to turn this legal change into financial upside.

If you’re in the condo market—selling, buying, owning, or investing—getting ahead of compliance isn’t optional anymore. It’s now part of staying relevant and protecting value.