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The Selmon Expressway viaduct sits above the Hillsborough River. Tampa's skyline is behind it, and there are blue skies overhead.
City
Breaking down Tampa’s budget: Capital Improvement Projects
We’re sharing how the proposed $1.8 billion budget could be spent across the city.
July 25, 2024 01:39 PM
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Bailey Lefever
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
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Patrick Sidwell
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Live
16 interesting facts about Tampa Bay
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
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Staff
An old photo of the Tampa Bay Hotel, now known as the Henry B Plant Museum. Its iconic silver minarets sit above intricate architecture.
History
Happy 137th birthday to the City of Tampa
July 15 is a fabled day in the Cigar City’s history.
July 12, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A rendering of two developments on the west side of the Hillsborough River: District Flats and ICON. The high rises sit right on the river as part of Tampa's Riverwalk expansion plans, which will create a River District adjacent to the one already in place.
Development
Development details for Tampa’s Riverwalk District
The Cigar City’s skyline is getting some new faces.
July 8, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Home Services
How to save water and money with rainwater harvesting
Help conserve water and lower the cost of your bills with a rainwater collection system in your backyard.
July 3, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The flotilla at Gasparilla. There are hundreds of boats behind the pirate ship, all riding toward the City of Tampa during the annual event. There is smoke emerging from the pirate ship.
City
What happened during the first half of 2024 in Tampa Bay?
We’re officially halfway through the year. It’s time to look back.
July 2, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A couple's silhouette stands against the Temple of Concordia. The temple's gigantic yellowish pillars are lit up against the dark night sky in the background, which has streaks of blue from the recent sunset.
Travel and Outdoors
Tampa’s Sicilian sister city: Agrigento, Italy
Located on the island of Sicily, this TBAY sister city boasts thousands of years of history.
June 26, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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
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Brianna Williams
Fireworks light up the sky above downtown Tampa in 2021 during Boom of the Bay. The show is above the Hillsborough River at night time, with high rises in the background, and the Riverwalk in the foreground. The xplosions are a mix of pink, green, blue, purple and yellow.
Events
Brace yourself: Boom by the Bay is back
The Independence Day celebration returns to downtown Tampa and is bigger than ever for 2024.
June 18, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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
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Patrick Sidwell
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Two fencers face off in the full silver equipment. The one on the right is lunging toward the one on the left with a dark grey background and spooky smokey effects around.
Sports
Try out these 6 niche Olympic Sports in Tampa Bay
This could be the start of your road to the 2028 Games.
July 26, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A line of sushi rolls sits on a black dish. There is white sauce across the surface, and rice rolls have filling and toppings in dark surroundings.
Food
Meet Kiwa: South Tampa’s newest sushi hotspot
The area’s foodie game is about to go up another notch.
July 26, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A hand holds up a yellow and blue "Beach Blonde Ale" can from 3 Daughters Brewing up in front of a blue sky with palm trees.
Culture
Local libations: A round of Tampa Bay-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Tampa Bay nod there — these craft beers found around the Big Guava take local pride seriously.
July 25, 2024
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Monica Garske
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bailey Lefever