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Meet the local biz celebrating 20+ years, with Bank of Central Florida’s help
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How to ELEVATE your business potential
Collaboration + teamwork are at the core of ELEVATE — a local think-space designed to foster creativity and innovation in the transportation industry.
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Business
Inside Business: Talking Summer Camp updates with Hunger Thirst Group
Plus, we dive into HTG CEO Stephen Schrutt’s advice for business newbies and how the Rays new baseball field will impact Ballparks & Rec.
July 14, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Business
TBAY Made: How Raymond James went from family business to international financial firm
From dispensing investment advice out of a St. Pete apartment to earning an annual revenue of ~$11 billion in 2022 — Raymond James has its roots in Tampa Bay.
July 10, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Small Business
Tampa Bay birthday freebies and deals
We rounded up free birthday gifts around Tampa Bay, FL to eat and sip on.
June 21, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Small Business
Tampa Bay floral arranging classes
We’re packing a floral punch.
June 15, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Startups
Celebrate International Plastic Free Day
We’re competing to cut down on our plastics use.
May 24, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Culture
Apps that can help you navigate Tampa Bay, FL
Hop off social media for the day and try these apps instead.
May 17, 2023
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Brad Haft
Publix GreenWise Market Tap Takeover
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Try This: Monthly Tap Takeovers at Publix GreenWise Market
Craft beer lovers can taste, shop, and chat suds at Publix GreenWise Market’s monthly Tap Takeover events.
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How Bank of Central Florida helped this local business owner build a quality business
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Small Business
Celebrate National Small Business Week in Tampa Bay
Here’s some of your favorite companies, restaurants, and mom and pop spots in Tampa and St. Petersburg.
May 2, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Food
Taste test these 12 Tampa Bay bakeries
These Tampa Bay bakeries serve traditional Cuban and Greek delights, creative concoctions, and just solid slices of cake.
May 9, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Travel and Outdoors
The Florida Aquarium is delivering 1,000+ baby corals to the Keys
The elkhorn corals will be planted on the reef or cared for in ocean-based nurseries.
May 7, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
The owner, Chance Ryan, stands beside one of his specialized blue vending machines which is decorated with vines and a mini fake giraffe.
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A peek bind the small biz with Tampa Bay’s Lucid Vending
Lucid Vending’s specialized vending machines stock local items and art.
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Cheeky's, a new St. Pete resturant's interior is filled with tables and wood chairs, a light blue bar with wooden stools, and shiplaped walls.
Business
Welcome Cheeky’s, Maru, and Greyson to Tampa Bay
Here’s a peek at three spots opening in Tampa + St. Pete, offering everything from fresh oysters and fish and rooftop views to neutral threads.
May 6, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
The white brick storefront of MISRED Outfitters on Central Avenue.
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Tampa Bay Small Business Week spotlight: MISRED Outfitters
Presented by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, spend a moment with the St. Pete boutique’s owner as she shares more about the Burg’s small business community.
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Small Business Week powered by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union has arrived in Tampa Bay
Join us at TBAYtoday in celebrating small businesses from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10, presented by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union.
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City
What do locals really call things in Tampa Bay?
Officially, it may be the Rivergate Tower, but it’s always “the Beer Can Building” in our hearts.
April 28, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Food
Get the scoop on 10 Tampa Bay ice cream spots
Cool off with homemade ice cream, gelato, plant-based coconut ice cream, and tons of treats at these Tampa and St. Pete creameries.
April 25, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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What to buy for parents: Your 2025 gift guide for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
Including Oprah’s favorite eye mask and a No. 1 best-selling beard trimmer.
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Wellness
Try out the Vinoy Spa + other TBAY offerings
We tried out one of the Vinoy spa’s new offerings and are sharing the deets on other must-try Tampa Bay spas.
April 23, 2025
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Bailey LeFever