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How well do you know Tampa Bay, FL? We’re bringing you some fun facts about the city and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.

July 18, 2024 10:00 AM

Staff

A palm tree and the Tampa skyline with a search bar reading "Tampa Bay 1999"

Culture

Tampa Bay’s 1999 time capsule

What was Tampa Bay like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.

June 28, 2024

Michael Beausoleil

A neon purple "food court" sign illuminates a dark mall area. A green and white map of the mall is pictured in the forefront.

Culture

Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped

Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of the Tampa Bay area’s past — plus hope for the future.

June 25, 2024

Brianna Williams

An up-close shot of a golf ball from near the ground. The ball is sitting in the fairway, with streaks of light ahead on the grass. The trees in the background are blurry, but their fluffiness is visible beneath cloudless skies.

Play

Tee it up at these Tampa Bay golf courses

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 20+ golf courses and other options in TBAY are sure to make for a good round.

June 19, 2024

Staff

A group of people crouch while wearing vests and eyemasks for a virtual reality experience.

Small Business

Sandbox VR opens in the Burg’s Grand Central District

The virtual reality hub will offer guests the opportunity to moonlight as a Squid Game contestant or rescue a small town from a deluge of zombies.

June 17, 2024

Bailey Lefever

Tampa's skyline, with the Rivergate Tower pictured on the right. Its yellowish brown color is reflected in the sun, with windows lining the outside. There is an ominous cloudy sky with streaks of blue above.

City

A deep dive on the Rivergate Tower

The cylindrical tower is a unique part of Tampa’s skyline.

June 14, 2024

Patrick Sidwell

Tate Casper and Jordan Winston smile for the camera. The pair are in an intricate green and white room, both wearing bright clothing.

Small Business

Q+A with Oxford Design

We sat down with Tate Casper and Jordan Winston, the interior designers behind spaces like Oxford Exchange and Casa Cami.

June 4, 2024

Patrick Sidwell

two people stand in a warehouse with rows of green commercial fans on shelves on either side.

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A green boba drink sits on a boardwalk at John's Pass. The focus is on the green straw and clear rounded container, while the blurry background shows a wooden walkway, water, cloudy skies, and a nearby boat.

Food

Tampa Bay neighborhoods as drinks

Every drink has its own flavors and characteristics, just like neighborhoods. We paired them up.

July 24, 2024

Patrick Sidwell

Chefs prepare for Epic Chef behind a counter laden with fresh produce. The chefs are wearing white uniforms, and wiring surrounds the area in the shiny Epicurean Theatre — a kitchen fit for shows and productions. Counters are a mix of white, silver, and grey, and ingredients line the wall in clear containers.

Nonprofits

A cooking contest with a purpose: Feeding Tampa Bay’s Epic Chef

The three-week event celebrates local culinary excellence, and offers a chance to reflect on those less fortunate.

July 24, 2024

Patrick Sidwell

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Live

Where to find lunch for $10 or less

Ready for your lunch break? Check out these 15 lunches, from Cuban sammies to broiled burgers.

July 23, 2024

Staff

A foamy iced tea sits in front of a window with curtains, the light streaming in.

Food

3 Tampa Bay tea spots

From matcha workshops to history high teas, we’ve got our tea lovers covered.

July 23, 2024

Bailey Lefever

Members of Tampa's Green Team stand in a line facing the camera. They are holding gardening tools, dressed in green tshirts, and wearing hats as the sun shines down. Someone near the middle is holding a tree with a mulch bag on the ground, implying it will be planted.

Travel and Outdoors

Tampa’s Green Team is looking for new members

Help create a brighter future with the city-run program.

July 22, 2024

Patrick Sidwell

The pink-colored Don CeSar hotel sits in front of the beach. The Gulf of Mexico is bright blue in the background, and two pools are by the hotel surrounded by cabanas and deckchairs. The sun is shining, casting shadows toward the west, showing it is a beautiful sunny morning.

Food

Sip and dip at these Tampa Bay area pool bars

These TBAY spots are refreshing in more than one way.

July 22, 2024

Patrick Sidwell

A bartender pours a frothy cocktail into a glass from a shaker.

Food

Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived

This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Tampa Bay.

July 19, 2024

Monica Garske

Two pictures of the same Ybor City building, one in black and white, and one in color, sit side by side.

Arts

Take a peek at “Photo Ybor: Then and Now”

The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts’ new exhibit juxtaposes iconic Tampa photographs with shots of the same locations today.

July 19, 2024

Bailey Lefever

A rendering of the Rays new proposed stadium, showing fans inside a ballpark.

Development

St. Petersburg City Council approves Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment plans

The $6.5 billion plans include a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays.

July 18, 2024

Patrick Sidwell

A vintage-looking photo of Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield wearing an orange creamsicle football uniform. His retro glasses have orange lenses, and he's wearing an old-school headband. There is a boombox next to the bench he's sat on, he's looking at the camera with a serious expression, and the background is a plain red sheet.

Sports

Load the cannons: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2024 season is on the horizon

The Bucs have announced several special events for the upcoming campaign, including the return of their creamsicle jerseys.

July 18, 2024

Patrick Sidwell