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Issue #536: Music Educators Flock to Tampa | Wesley Chapel Hosts Healthcare Job Fair | Gasparilla’s Tiny Pirates | HCC Stadium Vote Nears
1/13/2026
Ted Grellner
13 Jan
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Local News
— Tampa to Host 20,000+ for Major Music Education Conference a Mission
— Massive Healthcare Job Fair Set for Wesley Chapel This Weekend
Of Interest
— Tiny Pirates Take Over Bayshore for Children’s Gasparilla
Sports
— New Stadium Deal in Sight? HCC Board Vote Set for Jan. 20
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Tampa to Host 20,000+ for Major Music Education Conference a Mission
The Florida Music Education Association (FMEA) Professional Learning Conference returns to the Tampa Convention Center January 14–17, 2026, marking its 82nd annual event and more than 60 years in Tampa.
As one of the largest music education conferences in the U.S., FMEA attracts over 20,000 attendees, including educators, students, and concertgoers. The 4-day event is projected to bring $8.6 million in economic impact, benefiting downtown hotels, restaurants, and other local businesses.
The event is contracted to stay in Tampa through 2032, reinforcing its long-standing ties to the city.
TRAFFIC ALERT:
Expect increased pedestrian and bus traffic along South Franklin Street, especially near the Convention Center’s Front Drive.
Peak times: Thursday & Friday: Morning and Evening
Drivers are advised to use caution and plan accordingly. More info at: fmea.org
Read More: tampa.gov
Massive Healthcare Job Fair Set for Wesley Chapel This Weekend
A major healthcare hiring event is coming to town this Saturday, Jan. 10, as the soon-to-open Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital begins staffing up.
Though the hospital is still under construction, it’s set to open by spring 2026—and hiring managers are ready to meet candidates. The event takes place at Pasco Hernando State College’s Porter Campus, Building B, Room B-303.
Schedule:
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Allied Health & Support Services
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Nursing & Nursing Support Professionals
Face-to-face interviews will be conducted onsite by Orlando Health’s HR team. Job seekers are encouraged to bring printed resumes and arrive early.
This expansion is a major win for Wesley Chapel’s growing need for specialty medical care—and a chance to launch a career in a new, state-of-the-art facility.
Tiny Pirates Take Over Bayshore for Children’s Gasparilla
Gasparilla season launches in family-friendly style on Saturday, Jan. 24, as the Children’s Gasparilla Parade takes over Bayshore Boulevard from noon to 7:30 p.m. with colorful floats, pirate-themed fun, and air shows.
Presented by Chick-fil-A Tampa Bay, the parade is alcohol-free and perfect for young buccaneers. The 1.5-mile route runs from Bay to Bay Blvd. to Edison Ave, featuring over 125 floats, marching bands, and krewes.
Event Highlights:
Bike & Pedestrian Safety Rodeo: Noon–2 p.m. (free helmets!)
Gasparilla Air Invasion: Noon–4 p.m. & again 6:15–7:15 p.m.
Preschooler’s Stroll: 2–3 p.m. (ages 5 & under)
Main Parade: 4–6:15 p.m.
Piratechnic Finale Fireworks: 7–7:30 p.m.
Free trolley service loops between parade stops all day.
Reminder: No neighborhood parking; Tampa Police will enforce restrictions.
More details at: gasparillapiratefest.com
New Stadium Deal in Sight? HCC Board Vote Set
for Jan. 20
A potential home for the Tampa Bay Rays' future stadium may be decided as early as Jan. 20, as the Hillsborough Community College Board of Trustees plans a vote on a deal involving its Dale Mabry campus.
The proposal would convert 110 acres into a mixed-use district with a new ballpark at its center. This aligns with the team’s requirement for 100+ acres, outlined by new lead owner Patrick Zalupski, who has set an ambitious 2029 stadium opening goal.
Sources report Rays representatives recently met with county staff, though no public financing plan has been confirmed. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is reportedly not yet involved.
While a vote could cement the Rays’ preferred site, questions remain around how the stadium and district would be funded, especially in Florida’s tax-averse political climate.
Stay tuned — the outcome could shape the Rays’ future for decades.
Top Events in Tampa Bay for week of |
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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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