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Kelly A. Stefani - Editorial Assistant — Things To Do, Pets
Kelly A. Stefani

Editorial Assistant — Things To Do, Pets

I am known as the events maven for the Tampa Bay Times. I dig up and write about thousands of events and activities to keep you and your family busy. Area event promoters keep my job interesting. After 32 years, I've seen everything from "Eggstravaganzas" and "Spooktaculars," to naked mud wars and New Year's Eve fetish parties. Who wouldn't love writing about that? If you know of something interesting happening, shoot me a note.

  1. Tampa Bay area pets available for adoption
    Yesterday• Pets
    Chester and Mickey are two of many animals hoping to find "fur"-ever homes.
  2. Tampa Bay area pets available for adoption
    Yesterday• Pets
    Zion would do best with lots of room to explore.
  3. Top 15 Tampa Bay area events for the week of March 20-26
    Yesterday• Life & Culture
    The Bay Area Renaissance Festival takes on a "Once Upon A Time" theme this weekend.. [MONICA HERNDON | TIMES]
  5. Tampa’s River O’ Green Fest rescheduled
    Mar. 14• Life & Culture
    Tampa's annual River O'Green Fest has been rescheduled. (2018)
  6. Top 15 Tampa Bay area events for the week of March 13-19
    Mar. 13• Things To Do
    You might be lucky enough to catch a Royal Joust performance at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival in Pasco County this weekend.
  7. Pi Day celebrations and specials in Tampa Bay on March 14
    Mar. 13• Things To Do
    Have some pie in celebration of Pi Day.
  8. Events celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in the Tampa Bay area
    Mar. 9• Things To Do
    People of all ages will again get in on the St. Patrick's Day fun this year.
  9. Tampa Bay area pets available for adoption
    Mar. 6• Pets
    Chuck and Kahlua are two of many animals hoping to find "fur"ever homes.
  10. Top Tampa Bay area events for the week of March 6-12
    Mar. 6• Things To Do
    Strawberry shortcake is a staple of the Florida Strawberry Festival. It runs through Sunday in Plant City.
  11. Lent has begun. Here’s a guide to Tampa Bay fish fries.
    Feb. 27• Food
    Easter is right around the corner and it's time for fish fries. Here is a guide to where you might grab a nice seafood dinner.
  12. Top 15 Tampa Bay area events for the week of Feb. 27-March 5
    Feb. 27• Things To Do
    Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (3) of New Zealand, who won the his first IndyCar race, drives during the IndyCar race at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in 2022. St. Petersburg's streets will roar for the 2023 races beginning Friday.
  13. A new roller rink is coming to the St. Pete Pier
    Feb. 24• Things To Do
    Roller skating comes to the St. Pete Pier beginning March 10.
  14. Tampa Bay area pets available for adoption
    Feb. 24• Pets
    Bubba and Ethel are two of many animals hoping to find "fur"ever homes.
  15. How to celebrate Mardi Gras in the Tampa Bay area
    Feb. 21• Things To Do
    It's time for Mardi Gras and here is a list of a few ways Tampa Bay is celebrating.
  16. Tampa Bay area pets available for adoption
    Feb. 20• Pets
    Faith and Jax are two of many animals hoping to find "fur"ever homes.
  17. Top Tampa Bay area events for the week of Feb. 20-26
    Feb. 20• Things To Do
    Jean Lamb, left, holds a Chihuahua named Lovely for Delijah Hinton at Gulfport's Get Rescued festival in 2013. The annual pet rescue event takes place once again this Saturday in downtown Gulfport..
  18. Top Tampa Bay area events for the week of Feb. 13-19
    Feb. 13• Things To Do
    Fans walk into Tropicana Field for the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest in 2019. The free event returns this weekend.
  19. Things to do in Tampa Bay for Valentine’s Day
    Feb. 8• Things To Do
    From mass wedding ceremonies to dances and guided paint sessions, here are a few things you can do to celebrate Valentine's Day. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
  20. Valentine’s Day restaurant deals around Tampa Bay
    Feb. 8• Things To Do
    An example of some of the Valentine's Day offerings at Bulla Gastrobar. Make your reservations at area restaurants today.
  21. Top Tampa Bay area events for the week of Feb. 6-12
    Feb. 7• Things To Do
    Patrons walk through the Midway during opening night at the Florida State Fair on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 in Tampa. The 2023 fair opens this Thursday and runs through Feb. 20.
  22. Celebrate Black History Month with these Tampa Bay events
    Feb. 1• Things To Do
    Festivals, talks and other celebrations take place across the Tampa Bay area during February to honor Black History Month..
  23. Tampa Bay area pets available for adoption
    Jan. 30• Pets
    Butterfinger and Marcus are two of many animals hoping to find "fur"ever homes.
  24. Top Tampa Bay area events for the week of Jan. 30-Feb. 5
    Jan. 30• Things To Do
    Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band, pictured during a 2012 show in Tampa, will play Amalie Arena in Tampa on Wednesday.