The Tampa Bay Rowdies host Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids May 29 in the third round match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Al Lang Stadium. The U.S. Open Cup is America’s oldest national soccer tournament featuring the best U.S. teams. This is the 99^th year for the tournament. A win Tuesday would advance the Rowdies to the next round on June 5.  Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. match start at $10 and are available at 813-287-1539, tickets@rowdiessoccer.com or www.rowdiessoccer.com.

The Tampa Bay Rowdies kick off Memorial Day weekend when they host the Minnesota Stars at 7:30 tomorrow night at Al Lang Stadium.  The first 500 fans will receive a 2012 official team picture. Members of the Bay Area armed forces will be recognized during the team’s third Military Appreciation Night, along with area youth soccer players.  Discounted tickets are available to members of the military through noon Friday at 813-287-1539. Tickets are also available at www.rowdiessoccer.com, tickets@rowdiessoccer.com or at 4:30 on game day at the Al Lang Box Office.

"St. Pete Together" is community action group being formed in the city of St. Petersburg. Membership will include individuals that live or work in the city ofSt. Petersburg who are interested in participating in inclusive dialogue that promotes equality, harmony and unity. The group is an independent association, and not part of city government. An application for membership and a copy of the association's Principles of Understanding can be found at the association's website, www.stpetetogether.org or by calling  (727) 551-3306.

For the third year in a row, AmericanStyle magazine named St. Petersburg America's No. 1 Arts Destination for mid-sized cities (populations under 499,999). The magazine touted our "world famous arts institutions and top-ranked galleries," as well as our beaches and "lively public and performing arts scene." St. Petersburg tops a list that also includesTampa (3), New Orlean (5),Savannah (6),Miami (7), Atlanta(8), Charleston (10), Pittsburgh (12), Chattanooga (16), Kansas City(20) and St. Louis (24). Read more

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has declared a Severe Water Shortage Order for the Tampa Bay region. Locations using potable (city) water, water from private wells, or surface water sources (lakes, ponds, etc.) limit watering to once a week. Other water use restrictions have been declared.The allowable days for St. Petersburg water customers within the city limits differ from those imposed in other municipalities and posted by the SWFWMD. Addresses ending in an even number are permitted to irrigate on Saturday only; addresses ending in an odd number are permitted to irrigate on Sunday only. NO WARNINGS WILL BE ISSUED. Violations observed by Enforcement Personnel will result in a citation subject to a fine plus court costs.www.stpete.org/water/watering_restrictions.asp

St. Petersburg's supply of reclaimed water currently meets customer demand. While the recent twice-a-week restrictions for Pinellas County reclaimed water customers does not affect St. Petersburg's reclaimed water customers, wise use of our reclaimed water is recommended during these traditionally dry weeks.

Suggestions include:
- adopting a three times a week watering schedule
- not watering during the heat of the day (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- conducting a spring checkup and tune-up of the sprinkler system

For More Water-Wise Tips: www.stpete.org/water/water_conservation/