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Sports
What would a Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony look like in Tampa Bay?
The grand opening of the alpine event is on Friday, Feb. 6 in Northern Italy. We’re imagining how it would go down in the Tampa Bay area.
January 29, 2026 08:42 AM
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Patrick Sidwell
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Tampa Bay
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
January 28, 2026
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Brianna Williams
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City
2025 Tampa Bay Wrapped: Tampa and St. Pete’s top news of the year
Hi TBAY residents. It’s that time of year again — Spotify Wrapped is out, and so is ours. Ready to see how our year stacked up?
December 4, 2025
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Allie Remhof
Children and families playing in Storyland exhibit at Florida Children's Museum.
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The saxophone section of an orchestra plays their instruments in all-black outfits on a stage.
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Must-see Festival of Fine Arts performances
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City
What was Ybor City’s Guavaween again?
We’re sharing the backstory of the famed Tampa Halloween celebration, and what happened to it.
October 30, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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City
New St. Pete Mosaic, South Howard Flooding Project, and new PSTA line
We’re breaking down a new flooding mitigation project, PSTA line, and 15,000-tile art piece.
October 28, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
Exhibits inside the TBAY History Center, and a wide shot of the building exterior.
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Two people kneel in a bricked crevice tending to a wood-fire kiln at the Morean Center for Clay.
Arts
Your guide to art classes in the Tampa Bay area
From needlepoint and knitting to ceramics, we’ve got you (paint) covered.
May 20, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
Ya La’ford sits in front of an orange potter's wheel with clay on her hands and listens to a man sharing insights art form.
Arts
Q+A with Tampa Bay multimedia artist Ya La’ford
Spend some time with the renowned artist, as she shares about her local inspiration and future projects.
May 16, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Events
Mark your calendar for the biggest Tampa Bay weekend events
From Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago Parade to a beer and barbecue festival, it’s going to be a busy February weekend across Tampa and St. Pete.
February 11, 2026
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Bailey LeFever
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Events
Chow down at the Florida State Fair for under $20
Fit the Surf n’ Turf Alfredo Sundae and other fair delights into your budget.
February 5, 2026
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Bailey LeFever
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Sports
6 Tampa Bay Super Bowl watch parties
Get in on the action this Super Bowl Sunday with six local watch parties featuring big screens, a chili cook-off, and food + drink specials.
February 4, 2026
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Bailey LeFever
Feeding Tampa Bay volunteers load food and supplies into cars from a massive truck.
Nonprofits
Local donation sites across Tampa Bay
These local donation sites will collect items like clothing, home goods, diapers, and other things that people may need.
February 2, 2026
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Ava Wojnowski
Bern Laxer, founder of Bern's, stands in front of his wine collection in a black and white photo. He is holding a glass of red, and wearing a light colored woolen cardigan, looking at the camera with a wry smile.
Food
These are Tampa’s undisputed most romantic restaurants
See which Tampa Bay gems made OpenTable’s “2026’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants.”
January 27, 2026
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Bailey LeFever
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Small Business
Buddy Brew is expanding across Southwest Florida
Tampa Bay’s beloved coffee joint is making its first move into Pinellas and Sarasota counties.
January 21, 2026
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Bailey LeFever
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Real Estate
Mansion Monday: This newly-listed South Tampa home doubles as an art gallery
January 16, 2026
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Bailey LeFever
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Travel and Outdoors
Construction begins on the last leg of Tampa’s Green Spine Cycle Track
The city’s long-awaited two-way bike lane is nearly complete.
January 15, 2026
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Bailey LeFever
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Ritz-Carlton Residences Tampa opens second tower along Bayshore
The new 31-story condo tower is one of the latest changes to the South Tampa skyline.
January 14, 2026
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Bailey LeFever