The Wandering Disciple

Amalie Arena in downtown Tampa was packed Saturday night for a performance from For King and Country. The Aussie duo of Luke and Joel Smallbone brought their high energy act to Tampa, the seventh stop on their Fall 2021 tour. The brothers performed songs from their vast library of hits as well as told stories of their faith before the large crowd. (Taken: October 16, 2021)

Rising above the Channelside District of Tampa, Amalie Arena is the home of the back-to-back Stanley Cup Champions, the Tampa Bay Lightning. Opening in 1996, the 20,000 seat arena is the current home of the Lightning as well as former home of the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League, University of South Florida Bulls basketball, Tampa Breeze of the Lingerie Football League and most recently the south of the border home of the Toronto Rapters while the Canadian borders were closed due to COVID-19. In addition to hosting sporting event, Amalie Arena is a popular home for concerts in the Tampa Bay region and on Saturday night we will be attending the For King and Country concert hosted by the Joy FM. (Photo: March 17, 2021)

After sixteen years, Lord Stanley's Cup has returned to Tampa Bay as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Dallas Stars to bring the championship back to Tampa Bay.  In a season shortened by COVID-19, the 2020 season took on a new look as all games were played within a safety bubble with no fans in attendance.  But the Lightning brought the Thunder of the fans into Canada and used that momentum to lift them to their second Stanley Cup in franchise history.  (Photo: November 2, 2016)