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— TPA’s ‘All Access’ Is Back—Dine, Shop, and Explore Without a Flight

— Rebuilding Tampa: New Round of Housing Relief Begins Nov. 17

The Arts

— Cellist-Turned-Rockstar Powers American Stage’s Indie Musical

Sports

— Goedeke Back on Field: Bucs Star Tackle Begins Return

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TPA’s ‘All Access’ Is Back—Dine, Shop, and Explore Without a Flight

Tampa International Airport has officially revived its TPA All Access program, allowing non-passengers to enjoy the airport’s dining, shopping, and ambiance without needing a boarding pass.

Suspended since the COVID-19 pandemic, the program relaunched Monday following what airport officials called “repeated requests from devoted customers.” Originally introduced in 2019, the initiative grants the public access to any of TPA’s four airside terminals.

To participate, guests must:

• Register online in advance for a two-hour time slot.

• Present a valid photo ID and collect their pass at the Level 3 information desk.

• Pass through TSA screening—just like a traveler—before entering the designated terminal.

Only six people per airside are allowed during each two-hour entry window, and participants may visit one terminal per visit.

CEO Michael Stephens called the return of the program a sign of TPA’s ongoing commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Read More: wtsp.com

Rebuilding Tampa: New Round of Housing Relief Begins Nov. 17

Starting November 17, the City of Tampa will release $2 million in new funding to help homeowners still recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The Homeowner Hurricane Assistance (HHA) program targets primary, homesteaded, income-eligible households, with a focus on hard-hit areas like Forest Hills, Palmetto Beach, and South of Gandy/Port Tampa.

Eligible homeowners can receive up to $30,000 for repairs like roofing, HVAC, flooring, cabinetry, and tree removal. Funds may cover reimbursements for completed repairs or be awarded up front for ongoing work.

To qualify, homeowners must live within Tampa’s city limits and earn up to 140% of the Area Median Income (AMI) plus 10% flexibility (about $160,000 for a family of four). Previous recipients of the city's HDAP program are not eligible.

Applications open Mondays–Wednesdays (9 A.M.–3 P.M.) through Dec. 12, online or by phone.

“This aid is about more than just rebuilding homes,” said Councilman Luis Viera, “It’s about keeping families in the neighborhoods they love.”

Read More: tampa.gov

Cellist-Turned-Rockstar Powers American Stage’s Indie Musical

Rose Mallare isn’t your typical cellist—she’s a genre-blending force who transforms the cello into a folk-rock lightning rod. After her electric performance in American Idiot, Mallare returns to American Stage in Hundred Days, a stripped-down, emotionally charged musical running through Nov. 16 in St. Petersburg.

Set like a live indie concert, Hundred Days follows a couple racing against time, exploring love and loss with raw honesty. Mallare plays onstage, using a looper pedal to craft layered, atmospheric soundscapes that blur the line between classical training and rock energy.

“It’s immersive,” Mallare says. “You could come back three times and have a totally different experience.”

The cast doubles as the band, building the story in real time—no pit, no spectacle, just pure musical storytelling. Mallare thrives in that space: off-script, full of feeling, and grounded in risk.

“I know this is exactly where I need to be,” she says.

🎟 Tickets start at $28 and are available through Nov. 16 at American Stage.

Read More: cltampa.com

Goedeke Back on Field: Bucs Star Tackle
Begins Return

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting a key piece back as right tackle Luke Goedeke has officially returned to practice after missing six games due to a lingering foot injury. The team opened a 21-day window for him to practice without counting against the 53-man roster, meaning he’s eligible to be activated at any time—including for Sunday’s Week 10 clash with the Patriots.

Goedeke, a 2022 second-round pick, has started 40 of his 43 NFL games, emerging as a dominant force at right tackle since returning to his college position in 2023. He began the 2025 season with a new long-term deal but went down in Week One, aggravating the injury again in Week Two.

In his absence, veteran Charlie Heck has held the position. Now, with the Bucs tied for the NFC’s best record at 6-2, Goedeke’s return could fuel a strong postseason push.

He’s among several potential late-season reinforcements, including Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Bucky Irving.

Read More: buccaneers.com

🎭 Tonight in Wesley Chapel & New Tampa (& TB): Entertainment Spotlight

Useful Arts & Entertainment Event Links

The Arts
- The Exhibiting Society of Artists (new)
- USF College of the Arts
- USF Steinway Piano Concert Series

Theater
- NTPAC - New Tampa Performing Arts Center
- New Tampa Players
- USF School of Theatre & Dance
- Wesley Chapel Theater Group
- Carrollwood Players Theatre

Misc
- Carrollwood Center Events
- Craft Festivals (new)
- Fall (Farmer’s) Market Guide for Tampa Bay (new)
- The Krate, WC
- The Shops at Wiregrass, WC
- visitflorida.com

For Kids
- Fun4TampaKids

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