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A single-level Amtrak train moves on the tracks, surrounded by greenery on either side.
Travel and Outdoors
All aboard: How to ride Amtrak in Tampa
Taking the train isn’t just for commuters — it’s also a method of leisure travel that’s growing in popularity.
November 22, 2024 10:12 AM
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Brianna Williams
A shot from up high of the Howard Frankland Bridge project. The Bay water is reflecting sunlight, while cars drive along the existing bridge. An incomplete structure spans left to right as crews work on the bridge. The Tampa skyline and South Tampa are in the distance on a bright sunny day.
Development
The numbers behind the new Howard Frankland Bridge
With construction almost complete, let’s look take a look at some statistics and figures.
September 20, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A plane flys over palm trees in a clear sky.
Airports and Transportation
✈️ 3 wildly cheap flights out of Tampa International in 2024
Check out some of the year’s cheapest flights leaving our city.
September 5, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
TIA
Work
Tampa International guide
We break down where to eat, chow down, and how to make the best use of this beloved airport.
May 24, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Airports and Transportation
Buckle up for two Tampa Bay area transportation updates
We’re updating you on a bike lane extension, downtown Tampa road closure, and a new public transit survey.
May 10, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Storm surge floods Bayshore Boulevard. The Tampa Convention Center is in the background.
City
Look back at 12 months of TBAY stories
From Gasparilla to Hurricane Idalia, and a few Taylor Swift shows in between, it’s been a big year, TBAY.
December 19, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
Cars line up in downtown Tampa. They are at a red light and surrounded by skyscrapers.
City
Prepare for downtown Tampa traffic this weekend
The city is bracing for an influx of visitors on Saturday, Dec. 9.
December 7, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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Airports and Transportation
Beep Beep: Golden Teslas are on the way to Tampa
The city’s new rideshare service launches later this month.
October 3, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Airports and Transportation
3 ways to celebrate World Car Free Day in the Tampa Bay area
Pull out the bike or your sneaks, we’re hitting the pavement for World Car Free Day.
September 20, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
SunRunner
Airports and Transportation
How to take advantage of the SunRunner while it’s free
The bus system will begin implementing a fare on Sunday, Oct. 1.
September 8, 2023
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Brianna Williams
An outdoor area with fake grass, benches, and red umrellas facing an ivory-covered wall with a rainbow in the sky.
Bars
Get sippin’ on this SunRunner bar crawl
We’ve created a bar crawl based on the SunRunner’s stops — if you try it out, stay safe and have fun.
September 8, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Tampa Bay area restaurants open on Christmas
Bookmark this list for when you don’t feel like cheffing it up for the holidays.
December 10, 2024
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December 9, 2024
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Put these Tampa Bay winter shows on your calendar
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Bailey Lefever
A rendering of the Rays new proposed stadium, showing fans inside a ballpark.
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St. Pete City Council approves bonds for Rays stadium
The deal still hinges on money from Pinellas County Commission.
December 5, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
MOSI's Iconic Blue Dome is framed by a blue sky and sits atop grass.
Travel and Outdoors
Dome Theatre at MOSI to reopen in 2025
After a multi-million dollar renovation, the improved MOSI facility will take the title of America’s second-largest digital dome planetarium.
December 4, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A pile of household debris following Hurricane Milton. The pile is in front of residential houses on a small grassy area by a road, and vegetative waste is alongside the household debris.
Government
Tampa Bay civic updates: Post-hurricane relief
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December 3, 2024
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Bailey Lefever