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3-minute voting guide: Hillsborough's midterm election

Here's a look at key races on the ballot.

Politics

Hillsborough County has already begun sending vote-by-mail ballots for the midterm election.<ul><li>Here&#x27;s a look at key races on the ballot. Early voting runs from Oct. 19 to Nov. 1.</li></ul>

Tampa Bay tax rates hold or decrease, but homeowners may still pay more

All eyes are on local coffers and the elected officials who control them.

Tampa Bay&#x27;s largest cities and counties either lowered or maintained property tax rates, but homeowners could still see higher tax bills due to rising property values.Why it matters: Between Florida&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rising cost of living" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/06/10/florida-pinellas-cost-of-living-alice-2024" data-vars-content-id="73186661-89ff-4450-af0d-d6dda882700e" data-vars-headline="Tampa Bay tax rates hold or decrease, but homeowners may still pay more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/06/10/florida-pinellas-cost-of-living-alice-2024" target="_self">rising cost of living</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="state" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/10/07/desantis-doge-property-taxes" data-vars-content-id="73186661-89ff-4450-af0d-d6dda882700e" data-vars-headline="Tampa Bay tax rates hold or decrease, but homeowners may still pay more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/10/07/desantis-doge-property-taxes" target="_self">state</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="local" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/06/23/hillsborough-doge-targets-county-health-care-plan" data-vars-content-id="73186661-89ff-4450-af0d-d6dda882700e" data-vars-headline="Tampa Bay tax rates hold or decrease, but homeowners may still pay more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/06/23/hillsborough-doge-targets-county-health-care-plan" target="_self">local</a> inquiries into city and county spending, and a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="potential property tax overhaul" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/06/02/florida-puts-property-tax-overhaul-on-ballot-as-local-officials-sound-alarm" data-vars-content-id="73186661-89ff-4450-af0d-d6dda882700e" data-vars-headline="Tampa Bay tax rates hold or decrease, but homeowners may still pay more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/06/02/florida-puts-property-tax-overhaul-on-ballot-as-local-officials-sound-alarm" target="_self">potential property tax overhaul</a> on the horizon <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="due to Amendment 3" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/08/14/inside-the-florida-property-tax-amendments-court-ordered-rewrite" data-vars-content-id="73186661-89ff-4450-af0d-d6dda882700e" data-vars-headline="Tampa Bay tax rates hold or decrease, but homeowners may still pay more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/08/14/inside-the-florida-property-tax-amendments-court-ordered-rewrite" target="_self">due to Amendment 3</a>, all eyes are on local coffers and the elected officials who control them.

Visit St. Pete-Clearwater is hiring a "Chief Vibes Officer." We have a few more ideas

Living where you vacation isn't all sunsets and Michelin stars.

Culture

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Visit St. Pete-Clearwater" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/07/13/727-day-is-back-with-tons-of-st-pete-pinellas-specials" data-vars-content-id="3351f766-fb7d-4b1b-abf2-c337f31ab30c" data-vars-headline="Visit St. Pete-Clearwater is hiring a &quot;Chief Vibes Officer.&quot; We have a few more ideas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/07/13/727-day-is-back-with-tons-of-st-pete-pinellas-specials" target="_self">Visit St. Pete-Clearwater</a> leaders announced last week they were recruiting three positions with dream-job titles.State of play: The Chief Vibes Officer, Chief Flavor Explorer and Chief Sunset Curator will help draw attention to Pinellas&#x27; assets beyond the world-famous beaches, per a news release.

Tampa City Council considers new checks on mayor's power

Tampa's long-running City Hall power struggle may spill onto the March 2 ballot.

Tampa&#x27;s long-running City Hall power struggle may spill onto the March 2 ballot.Why it matters: Voters could soon decide whether to give the City Council more power to rein in the mayor, including the ability to override executive orders and oust mayoral appointees.

Tampa, St. Pete weekend events: Craft and fall festivals galore

Be sure to check event pages for possible cancellations due to rain.

Things to Do

Rain may be in the forecast, but there&#x27;s still plenty happening across Tampa Bay this weekend. <ul><li>Be sure to check event pages for possible cancellations or schedule changes before heading out.</li></ul>

Pinellas weekend events: Taste of the Beaches, Largo Vibe Fest, Spookyzarre

Celebrate the start of a new month with these events in and around St. Pete.🧘 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Yoga on the Pitch: Rowdies Recharge" data-vars-click-url="https://www.gofevo.com/event/26Yoga" data-vars-content-id="fb98ca07-6e3f-418b-a7db-fd08a08b0d57" data-vars-headline="Pinellas weekend events: Taste of the Beaches, Largo Vibe Fest, Spookyzarre" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.gofevo.com/event/26Yoga" target="_blank">Yoga on the Pitch: Rowdies Recharge</a>, St. Pete: Start your Saturday with a yoga session on the field at Al Lang Stadium, followed by a social with mimosas, snacks and more<ul><li>Saturday, 8:30-10am at Al Lang Stadium. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.gofevo.com/event/26Yoga" data-vars-content-id="fb98ca07-6e3f-418b-a7db-fd08a08b0d57" data-vars-headline="Pinellas weekend events: Taste of the Beaches, Largo Vibe Fest, Spookyzarre" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.gofevo.com/event/26Yoga" target="_blank">Tickets</a> start at $36.94 and include admission to Saturday night&#x27;s Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Miami FC match.</li></ul>

Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to St. Petersburg

Meet fellow locals over dinner at a restaurant we hand-picked.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Axios Social Club" data-vars-click-url="https://axiossocialclub.dnnr.io/" data-vars-content-id="a76dc104-5dfa-4d22-8223-0196b7694168" data-vars-headline="Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to St. Petersburg" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://axiossocialclub.dnnr.io/" target="_blank">Axios Social Club</a> is bringing readers together for dinner in St. Pete&#x27;s Grand Central District on Tuesday, Oct. 6.Why it matters: Your city is full of interesting people you haven&#x27;t met yet. We&#x27;re making it easier to change that.

Your guide to fall events around Tampa Bay

Along with the subtle cool in the air comes a lineup of events to help you lean into the season.

Fall is finally here.<ul><li>And along with the subtle cool in the air comes a lineup of events to help you lean into the season.</li></ul>

How to celebrate Tampa Theatre's 100th birthday

A weeklong slate of events offer residents and fans a chance to see the results of a $30-million renovation.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tampa Theatre" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/05/14/tampa-theatre-30-million-restoration-second-century-campaign" data-vars-content-id="7711e253-ce13-482e-be2b-f5243b754583" data-vars-headline="How to celebrate Tampa Theatre&#x27;s 100th birthday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/05/14/tampa-theatre-30-million-restoration-second-century-campaign" target="_self">Tampa Theatre</a> is set to reopen next month, just in time for its 100th birthday.Why it matters: A <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="weeklong slate of events" data-vars-click-url="https://tampatheatre.org/movie-categories/centennialcelebrations/" data-vars-content-id="7711e253-ce13-482e-be2b-f5243b754583" data-vars-headline="How to celebrate Tampa Theatre&#x27;s 100th birthday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tampatheatre.org/movie-categories/centennialcelebrations/" target="_blank">weeklong slate of events</a> offer residents and fans a chance to see the results of a $30-million renovation, including the restoration of the Historic Duncan Auditorium <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="and its famous starry night sky" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/05/14/tampa-theatre-30-million-restoration-second-century-campaign" data-vars-content-id="7711e253-ce13-482e-be2b-f5243b754583" data-vars-headline="How to celebrate Tampa Theatre&#x27;s 100th birthday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/05/14/tampa-theatre-30-million-restoration-second-century-campaign" target="_self">and its famous starry night sky</a>.

How to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Tampa Bay

Hispanic Heritage Month is underway through Oct. 15, and there are tons of ways to celebrate in Tampa Bay.📆 Go to an event: Here&#x27;s some of the lineup from across the bay.

St. Pete's Historic Manhattan Casino to reopen after renovations

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will kick off its new life as a city-owned and operated event venue.

News

A century-old <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="St. Petersburg" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/09/15/st-pete-free-museum-day-weekend-events" data-vars-content-id="8e5f2b93-4aaa-4eec-bf83-b4886ba27073" data-vars-headline="St. Pete&#x27;s Historic Manhattan Casino to reopen after renovations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/09/15/st-pete-free-museum-day-weekend-events" target="_self">St. Petersburg</a> landmark is set to reopen this weekend.Why it matters: After four years of renovations, a public ribbon-cutting ceremony tomorrow will kick off a new life for the Historic Manhattan Casino as a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="city-owned and operated event venue" data-vars-click-url="https://historicmanhattancasino.com/" data-vars-content-id="8e5f2b93-4aaa-4eec-bf83-b4886ba27073" data-vars-headline="St. Pete&#x27;s Historic Manhattan Casino to reopen after renovations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://historicmanhattancasino.com/" target="_blank">city-owned and operated event venue</a>.

St. Pete's Free Museum Day is back, plus more weekend events

It's never too soon to start planning the weekend.

Free Museum Day is back this Saturday in St. Pete, and we&#x27;ve got a few more fun ways to spend your weekend.🖼️ <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Free Museum Day" data-vars-click-url="https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/event/free-museum-day-2026/60031" data-vars-content-id="fc895d9c-6afb-421b-b0ac-d1fcd421d57a" data-vars-headline="St. Pete&#x27;s Free Museum Day is back, plus more weekend events" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/event/free-museum-day-2026/60031" target="_blank">Free Museum Day</a>, St. Pete: Residents can visit cultural institutions including the Museum of Fine Arts, The Dalí Museum, The Woodson African American Museum of Florida, the Queer Asian Museum and more for free.

How Tampa Bay is commemorating 9/11, 25 years later

Community organizations are marking the anniversary with walks, stair climbs and performances.

A quarter-century after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Tampa Bay is marking the anniversary with community walks, stair climbs and performances.<ul><li>All events are scheduled for Friday morning unless otherwise noted.</li></ul>

St. Pete weekend events: GeckoFest, Creative Pinellas exhibit and more

It's not just the weekend. It's the LONG weekend.

It&#x27;s not just the weekend. It&#x27;s the LONG weekend.<ul><li>Here are a few ways to spend it in and around St. Pete.</li></ul>

Things to Do 🗓

Tampa, St. Pete weekend events: Craft and fall festivals galore

Pinellas weekend events: Taste of the Beaches, Largo Vibe Fest, Spookyzarre

Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to St. Petersburg

Your guide to fall events around Tampa Bay

How to celebrate Tampa Theatre's 100th birthday