Your 2025 TBAYtoday Wrapped is here. For the past eleven months, you’ve received daily updates on restaurant openings, concerts, weekly events, and so much more. Now we’re taking a look back at the year’s biggest stories — starting with some fun stats.
- TBAYtoday now has 50,111 subscribers — thank you for reading and supporting us. We appreciate every one of you.
- If you’ve been subscribed all year, you’ve read 263 editions of our newsletter.
- On average, it takes our readers about five minutes to go through the newsletter, which means you’ve spent 1,315 minutes (nearly 22 hours) with us in 2025.
So much has happened throughout the last year in TBAY. Let’s see what has all changed.
- Tampa Bay residents and communities spent much of the year recovering from Helene and Milton’s destruction. And the rebuilding, cleanup, and recovery process isn’t over yet — so make sure you’re subscribed for updates.
- The Rays sale saga finally ended this fall, when a Jacksonville developer-led investor group bought the team. We’ve kept a close watch on the Trop repairs and new stadium discussion too.
- So, so much development transpired this year. Highlights include the new Howard Frankland Bridge opening + work starting on the West Riverwalk project.
- Yes, a healthy amount of local restaurants closed, but a slew of new eateries opened too. We covered all the openings for you, like Cheeky’s, which has quickly become Editor Bailey’s fave spot for oysters and frozen espresso martinis.
- TBAY’s luxe med spa scene seems to be exploding. I had the opportunity to try out wellness experiences at Skin Pharm, Pause, and new treatments at the Vinoy Spa.
Our top-viewed articles
- Top industries and employers in the Tampa Bay area | Take a look at the economic landscape of Tampa Bay, who’s hiring, and who’s most likely to expand investments into our community.
- Museums in the Tampa Bay area | Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 20 museums in TBAY have it all.
- 25+ volunteer opportunities around Tampa Bay | This guide will help you give back to the Tampa Bay area, including outdoor spots, veteran assistance, and mental health aid.
- 30+ Upcoming concerts in the Tampa Bay | Y’all are really after my own heart. As a fellow live music lover, I get why this article is a top pick.
- Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Tampa Bay | This article is updated monthly with all of the biggest events around Tampa and St. Petersburg. Take a look to see what’s happening this month.
Our top-opened newsletters
- Meet your new favorite restaurant + support local media
| 11.16.2025 - Best parks, recovery costs, new developments + wine bar
| 10.16.2025 - 7 local slice spots, openings, hockey rink + renovation | 10.15.2025
- Business shakeups, weekend events + a public-private partnership | 10.10.2025
- New Lightning collab, affordable housing + disaster funding
| 10.9.2025
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