Spotlight Tampa Bay: This event, which features a discussion about housing in Tampa Bay, brings together a panel that includes former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Florida Policy Project founder Jeff Brandes, Hillsborough City-County Planning Commission executive director Melissa Zornitta and Tampa Bay Times journalists. Proceeds benefit the Tampa Bay Times Journalism Fund. $30-$40 through MyTBTickets.com. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 16). Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. 727-822-3590.
