To subscribe to our newsletter and get regular updates, visit wordonthestreets.xyz To learn more about our work, visit WellBuilt.city 📰 Lightning rally from 4 down for 1st time in history, defeat Bruins in shootout in Stadium Series📰 Moffitt researchers develop algorithm to predict cancer cell evolution📰 Florida's English-only driver license exams prompts concern from advocates and county officials📰 A Florida bill would prohibit local governments from eliminating their own fossil fuel use Raptor Fest 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday February 7 Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, Country Club Way South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Cost: Free One of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve’s largest events brings an up-close and personal experience with birds of prey. Experience birds of prey in action while enjoying environmental exhibits, trained raptors in free flight, activities for kids and families, photo opportunities with live birds of prey, bird walks, and more. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday February 7 - Sunday February 8 South Straub Park 198 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Cost: Free The 12th Annual St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival features original artwork by over 100 artisans from Florida and across the United States. These talented artists will transform the park into a vibrant outdoor gallery, showcasing stunning, original, and handmade pieces across various mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture, metalwork, digital art, jewelry, glass, ceramics, woodworking, mixed-media, fiber art, and more. If you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, consider commissioning a unique piece created just for you. Florida State Fair 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday February 5 -Friday February 16 Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33610 Cost: $12 tickets; $15 parking ($8 in advance online); $38 unlimited ride armband Florida State Fair is a celebration of agriculture, entertainment, and community. As the first state fair of the year nationwide, it features thrilling rides, quirky fair food, live shows, and hands-on exhibits. Dating back to 1904, the Fair showcases Florida’s rich heritage and innovation, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors annually for twelve days of unforgettable fun.