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Issue #677: Drought Extends Tampa Bay Water Limits, Jazz All-Stars Celebrate Chuck Owen, Ancient Pottery Holds Clues, Why Fall Travel Makes Sense

9/24/2026

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In this issue of NewTampa | WesleyChapel Local Pulse

Local News

— Tampa Bay Water Restrictions Extended Six More Months as Drought Persists

Entertainment

— New Tampa Hosts Chuck Owen’s 30th Anniversary Celebration With Jazz All-Stars

Of Interest

— 1,000-Year-Old Tampa Bay Pottery May Reveal Story of Ancient Migrants

— Why Fall Could Be the Perfect Time to Plan Your Next Getaway

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Tampa Bay Water Restrictions Extended Six More Months as Drought Persists

Tampa Bay residents will remain under strict water-use limits for another six months as the region continues to struggle with a significant rainfall shortage. The Southwest Florida Water Management District has extended its Phase III water shortage restrictions through March 31, 2027, rather than allowing them to expire Oct. 1.

Officials report a 15.4-inch rainfall deficit for the 12 months through August, leaving lakes, rivers and aquifers at unusually low levels despite recent rain.

Most residents are limited to once-a-week lawn watering, based on their address, during designated overnight and evening hours. The restrictions cover Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and several other counties.

Car washing is also limited to assigned watering days, while fountains may operate only four hours daily. Restaurants serve water only upon request. Violations can result in fines starting at $100, and local governments may impose even stricter rules.

New Tampa Hosts Chuck Owen’s 30th Anniversary Celebration With Jazz All-Stars

Tampa jazz composer and seven-time Grammy nominee Chuck Owen is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his Jazz Surge big band with four concerts this weekend, including two performances in New Tampa.

Rather than focusing on the ensemble’s past, the 71-year-old former University of South Florida professor plans to showcase music composed during the last 18 months. The anniversary lineup brings together an impressive collection of acclaimed jazz musicians, including trumpeter Randy Brecker, Grammy-winning drummer and composer Terri Lyne Carrington, vibraphonist Warren Wolf, violinist Sara Caswell and saxophonist Dave Pietro.

Owen, who has spent decades contributing to Tampa Bay’s jazz scene, said he has “gone all in” on the anniversary project.

New Tampa Performing Arts Center will host Jazz Surge on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-26. Tickets remain available starting at $40 for general admission and $10 for students.

Astonishing Fact: One of jazz’s most legendary pioneers was never successfully recorded. New Orleans cornetist Buddy Bolden, often called the “first man of jazz,” reportedly made a wax-cylinder recording around 1898, but no copy has ever been found. That means the sound of a musician credited with helping shape jazz survives only through descriptions from people who heard him perform.

Even more remarkable: the first generally recognized commercial jazz recording didn’t arrive until 1917—nearly two decades later—when the Original Dixieland Jazz Band recorded “Livery Stable Blues” and “Dixie Jass Band One-Step.”

1,000-Year-Old Tampa Bay Pottery May Reveal Story of Ancient Migrants

Nearly a century after unusual pottery fragments were discovered around Tampa Bay, microscopic analysis is providing new clues about who made them. The artifacts resembled pottery associated with the Mississippian culture, although peninsular Florida traditionally fell outside its recognized territory.

Researchers analyzed 58 Tampa Bay pottery fragments and found the clay was locally sourced. But nearly 80% of the decorated pieces contained fragments of older pottery, known as “grog,” a technique commonly used by Mississippian potters.

Even more revealing, some grog contained mica, a mineral generally absent from peninsular Florida but abundant farther north. Researchers believe migrants may have carried pottery south, then reused pieces while creating new vessels from Tampa Bay clay.

The findings suggest skilled Mississippian craftspeople may have migrated to Tampa Bay roughly 1,000 years ago, bringing specialized techniques and cultural traditions with them.

Why Fall Could Be the Perfect Time to Plan Your Next Getaway

With travel costs squeezing vacation budgets, fall may offer a welcome opportunity to get away for less. Travel expert Tomeka Jones says the season brings fewer crowds, cooler temperatures and experiences unavailable during peak summer travel.

For a domestic escape, Jones recommends North Lake Tahoe, where visitors can hike, bike, kayak, paddleboard or simply enjoy the scenery. She advises travelers not to overplan and instead embrace the area’s slower pace and outdoor setting.

International travelers might consider Greece after the summer rush, when crowds thin and temperatures become more comfortable while historic sites, cuisine and cultural attractions remain accessible.

Fall can also be a sweet spot for cruising. Jones says flexible dates, midweek flights and careful price comparisons can help control costs, but recommends booking before the busy holiday travel season approaches.

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