After a two week hiatus the 813area Podcast is back at it again recorded live from the Sourcetoad Studios at the Tampa Bay WaVE in downtown Tampa bringing your pod guide to everything in the 813area and 727area. Your hosts Collin Sherwin and Brock Bjorn bring you everything there is to offer this jam packed opening weekend in the month of May with all of the Cinco de Mayo festivities, Kentucky Derby watch parties, the University of South Florida and University of Tampa commencement ceremonies (congratulations graduates!), Tampa Riverfest Lynyrd Skynyrd: Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour and Halftime Music Festival. Got it all? If you don't have plans there are plenty of events to choose for, and we break down all of the options from the ritzy to the rowdy!The Tampa Riverfest is an all-day festival in and of itself with a multitude events downtown including a Scavenger Hunt with a Tampa staycation at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina on the line, featuring adult and kid-friendly versions! Riverfest also brings you events such as TacoFest at Tampa Riverfest, a Wiener Dog Derby, Taste of the Riverwalk and a Free Concert Series! There's also the benefit of watching the second round matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 against the Boston Bruins.

The guys also talk about various Cinco de Mayo events like the Cinco De Mayo ~ Corona Premier Official Tampa Launch Party! at Franklin Manor, the Tacos and Tequila Party at The RITZ Ybor and the major celebrations happening at both the SoHo MacDinton's and MacDinton's St Pete; including a jalepeno eating contest. For those who enjoy the Triple Crown and horse racing, there are also plenty of events celebrating the Kentuckuy Derby on Saturday including Kentucky Derby Day at Tampa Bay Down, Cinco De Zydeco which is a combined Derby Day and Cinco party and for those dapper folks out there, the 13 Ugly Men Presents The Derby Party.We also look into the future for Mother's Day and where to get your reservations and other fun events on the weekend. Want to be in the know for everything the 813area? Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud or your favorite podcast provider. If you like us, feel free to rate us five stars, leave a positive comment and tell your friends! The more you share the more we can grow, bring on more guests and talk about the things that are happening in the city you love. Also, be sure to sign up for the website to stay in the know on the latest things to do, restaurants, nightlife and much more. As always, it's free!