Issue #281: 🎬 Casting Calls in Tampa | New Bakery in Wesley Chapel | Big Rays Prediction for 2025

1/2/2025

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Ted Grellner
02 Jan

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— Key Tampa Bay Stories to Watch in 2025

— Movies and TV Shows Casting in Tampa: Opportunities Await 🎬

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— Wesley Chapel Welcomes Tous les Jours Bakery on S.R. 56

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— 1 Prediction for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2025

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Key Tampa Bay Stories to Watch in 2025

As 2025 begins, several major developments will shape Tampa Bay's future.

The Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Deal: The proposed stadium in St. Petersburg's Historic Gas Plant District faces uncertainty as financing issues and strained relationships threaten its progress. The deal's success—or failure—will impact the region's civic spirit and national reputation.

Tampa's Next Mayor: With Mayor Jane Castor's term ending in two years, the race to succeed her unofficially kicks off this spring. Expect early contenders from political circles, former leadership, and perhaps the business community.

Pinellas Beaches Recovery: After hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton devastated coastal communities, questions remain about the recovery process. Will local businesses rebound, or will larger chains reshape the beach towns' character?

Transportation Challenges: Ambitious transit plans have stalled in recent years. Will leaders step up to address traffic congestion and revive mass transit projects, or will Tampa Bay continue to fall behind other regions?

Movies and TV Shows Casting in Tampa: Opportunities Await

The spotlight is shining on Tampa's entertainment scene as casting calls for movies and TV shows open across the area. Backstage recently highlighted several exciting projects, including the short film ‘What Happens at Two’, currently seeking talent and crew members.

Project Details:

  • Title: What Happens at Two (Short Film)

  • Roles Available:

    • Ben (Male Lead): Male, 24-35

    • Leila (Female Lead): Female, 24-35

    • Makeup Artist (Crew Position)

  • Casting Location: Tampa, Florida

  • Hourly Rate: Not disclosed

For aspiring and seasoned actors alike, this project offers a chance to gain on-set experience and contribute to a creative, collaborative production.

Whether you’re in front of the camera or behind the scenes, Tampa continues to build its reputation as a growing hub for film and television production.

For more details and to submit your application, visit Backstage.com.

Wesley Chapel Welcomes Tous les Jours Bakery on S.R. 56

The new Tous les Jours bakery is now open at 27209 S.R. 56, replacing the former Capital Tacos location. Known for its French-inspired, Korean-owned charm, the bakery offers a wide selection of freshly baked pastries, breads, and cakes, alongside an array of coffee drinks, teas, smoothies, and lemonades.

The spacious and modern interior features tables and cozy couches, providing a welcoming space to enjoy treats like almond croissants, Mont Blanc pastries, ham-&-cheese croissants, and more. Savory highlights include the croque monsieur sandwich and sausage onion pastry.

Beverage options range from vanilla lattes to refreshing mango smoothies.

With over 1,700 locations worldwide and growing popularity in the U.S., Tous les Jours continues to deliver quality and variety.

Open daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Call (813) 388-5612 or visit tljus.com for details.

1 Prediction for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2025

Three Rays Players Will Hit 30 Home Runs in a Season

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to make history in 2025 with a franchise-first: three players hitting 30 or more home runs in a single season.

While the Rays have had multiple 30-homer hitters in the past, they've never seen three players achieve this milestone in one year. Key contenders for this power surge include Brandon Lowe, Josh Lowe, and rising star Junior Caminero.

With the Rays' home games shifting to Steinbrenner Field temporarily, the smaller dimensions and outdoor setting are expected to favor left-handed hitters, further boosting their offensive output.

If these hitters stay healthy and productive, the Rays' lineup could become one of the most dangerous power-hitting rosters in franchise history, setting the stage for an exciting season in 2025.

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