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Ballet for Kids: What's up in East Lake

See what's going on today, August 14, in East Lake.

KIDS BALLET FROM THE START

For those with daughters, let them feel like a princess with a ballet class. The North Pinellas YMCA is offering ongoing enrollment in their ballet classes from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Check out their website for more information.

BEAT THE HEAT WITH A CREAMSICLE

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It’s been hotter than normal (as anyone who’s stepped outside in past couple days can attest to), so why not try cooling off with a creamsicle? Today is the National Creamsicle Day and it couldn’t have come at a better time when we all need to get cooled off a bit. Let us know your favorite flavor in the comments. I’ve always liked the traditional orange!

OMG, Trader Joe's Is Coming To Tampa

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Trader Joe'sΒ has officially announced its arrival in Tampa.

Officials from the specialty grocery store chain signed their lease, andΒ are scheduled to go before the city's variance review board today to increase the size of signs near the store, which will be located where Shapes is at 3808 W. Swann Avenue, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

The hype around this store is incredible. If you've shopped at a Trader Joe's before, tell us what all of the fuss is about.

$2 Kids Night At The Rays Game

You can bring the kids to the Rays game against the Seattle Mariners tonight for only $2. If you buy a full-price ticket in certain seating areas, you can getΒ up to 3 tickets for the kids for only $2.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Update

The typicalΒ ThursdayΒ night City Council meeting in Clearwater has been moved toΒ 6 p.m.Β tonight.Β City leaders will discuss terms of an agreementΒ that could allow the Clearwater Marine AquariumΒ to develop a $160 million facility on the downtown waterfront if approved by residents in a special electionΒ Nov. 5.

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