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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsAugust 13, 2026Hillsborough

Tampa celebrates local identity on 813 Day with community events and business specials

Tampa residents and businesses are marking August 13 as '813 Day,' a celebration of the city's area code as a symbol of local identity and community belonging. The day features various promotional deals and public events throughout the city to encourage residents to engage with local culture.

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Why It Matters

The event serves as a community-building initiative that encourages residents to connect with Tampa's history and local businesses through shared cultural symbols.

Key Facts

  • 813 Day is celebrated annually on August 13.
  • The 813 area code was established in 1953 as Florida's second area code.
  • Businesses are offering $8.13 specials to mark the occasion.
  • The Unlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center is hosting an event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • The first 50 people at the Unlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center event receive a free T-shirt.
  • Sparkman Wharf is hosting festivities from 5 p.m. to 8:13 p.m.
  • The 813 area code originally covered a much larger portion of Florida before population growth necessitated more codes.

Who's Mentioned

locationSparkman Wharf“Host of 813 Day festivities”other305“Original Florida area code”organizationTampa Bay History Center“Cultural institution providing historical context on the 813 area code”organizationVisit Tampa Bay“Organization listing 813 Day deals”other813“Tampa area code”personRodney Kite-Powell“Saunders Foundation Curator of History at the Tampa Bay History Center”locationUnlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center“Host of the 813 Day Bash”