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Investors see ANOTHER return from Masterworks (!!!!)
That’s 6 sales in 7 months. 29 all time. And the performance?
16.5%, 17.6%, and 17.8%, net annualized returns on sold works held longer than one year (See all 29 at Masterworks.com)
It’s not from stocks, private equity, or real estate… it’s from contemporary and post war art. Crazy, right?
With Masterworks, you don’t need to be a BILLIONAIRE to invest in multi-million dollar art anymore.
Historically, the segment overall has had attractive appreciation and low correlation to stocks.*
Masterworks targets works featuring legends like Banksy, Basquiat, and Picasso, identifying what they believe to have significant long-term appreciation potential, not just at the artist level but at the level of individual artworks.
As one of the largest players in the art market, with $1.3 billion invested over 500 artworks, they pass critical advantages through to their 70,000+ members to add art to their portfolios strategically.
Looking to diversify your investments in 2026?
*According to Masterworks data. Investing involves risk. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. See important Reg A disclosures at masterworks.com/cd.
It's Friday. The weekend is here. And there is a lot happening East of Tampa and across the bay.
Let's get into it.
THIS WEEKEND
Tonight — MJ Night at Bullfrog Creek Brewing, Valrico
Moonwalk contest. Costume contest. Dance-off. A DJ spinning every Michael Jackson hit from Thriller to Billie Jean all night. Free to get in. It's at 3632 Lithia Pinecrest Road and it starts at 7pm. You have no excuse to stay on the couch tonight.
Saturday Morning — A Land of Delight Farm, Plant City
Indoor AC barn. Fresh food. Milkshakes. Llamas, goats, horses. Free how-to-grow class at 10:30am. If your kids have been melting in the house all week, this is the answer. 8am to 5pm, free parking. alandofdelight.com
Saturday Afternoon — Rays vs. Diamondbacks, Tropicana Field
Baseball on a Saturday in summer. Tickets from $29. Sometimes it really is that simple. Get tickets
Saturday Evening — Dinosaur World Live, Plant City
If the farm wasn't enough prehistoric energy for one Saturday, Dinosaur World Live starts at 7pm. dinosaurworld.com
Sunday Morning — Free Gentle Yoga, Brandon
Rakhma Love and Harmony Holistic Center. 129 N. Moon Avenue. 11am. Free. If the weekend gets away from you, this is how you land the plane.
Sunday Night — Ye at Raymond James Stadium
He might be the most polarizing artist alive right now. Love him or hate him, he's in Tampa Sunday at 8pm. Tickets from $71. Get tickets
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YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR BUSINESSES.
The attorney running for Honorary Mayor
Steve Glaros is out there shaking hands, buying rounds, and actively campaigning for Honorary Mayor of the Valrico FishHawk Chamber. That is a real thing and he is taking it seriously. He is also an actual attorney who shows up — for clients, for the community, for whatever needs doing. glaroslaw.com
Your waterfront is working against you right now.
Hurricane season started June 1. No rain yet, but the storms are coming. If you have a seawall, dock, or boat lift that has been sitting on your to-do list all summer, Integrity Seawalls is your call. Free estimates, upfront pricing, warranties included. The longer you wait in Florida, the more it costs. integrityseawalls.com
Your ice machine probably has mold in it. Seriously. Most restaurants and hospitality businesses don't think about their commercial ice machine until a health inspector does it for them. Clean Ice LLC handles cleaning, sanitizing, and preventive maintenance across Tampa Bay. Schedule it before someone schedules it for you. cleanyourice.com
When something breaks on a Friday night, Ivy Plumbing shows up. Licensed, local, will not quote you one number and bill you another. Emergencies welcome. ivyplumbingservices.com
Tonight calls for Stoner's Pizza.
Thin crust. Buffalo chicken. And if you have never had their half-baked cookies — warm, gooey, the kind of dessert that makes you immediately plan your return — get those. Allison and Kevin run a good shop in Bloomingdale. stonerspizza.app
Brandon Crossroads Bowl has kids bowl free all week this summer. Full pub, 40 lanes, great food, zero cost to the kids. Make a reservation. brandoncrossroadsbowl.com
Getting married this summer? Sharon Hendrix is a veteran officiant — fully mobile, every ceremony built around the couple. hitchedbyhendrix.com
Thinking about a move?
Madison Patron knows every street East of Tampa. Former local teacher, knows the neighbors, knows the market, answers her phone. Book a call
Joe Cain at Artisans Bonsai in Thonotosassa is a retired firefighter who turned a quiet hobby into something worth building a morning routine around. A bonsai gets worn once and becomes part of your life for years. Intro classes available. artisansbonsai.com
Dionne Cona built Maid Pure Cleaning the right way — former teacher, FishHawk to Apollo Beach, eco-friendly, insured, bonded. The kind of service you refer without hesitation. maidpurecleaningservices.com
Thanks for reading. See you Tuesday.
-John
The East of Tampa Guy
P.S. Zone editions are coming — FishHawk, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, SouthShore. More local than ever. You'll hear about it here first.
(Rise Networking Group with the Brandon Riverview Chamber)
