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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 05, 2026 01:18 PM
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Bailey LeFever
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City
5 activities for retired locals in Tampa Bay
If you’re recently retired and looking for things to do, here’s our guide to activities for older adults in Tampa, FL.
October 25, 2024
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Staff
Boat Rental Hillsborough River
Travel and Outdoors
Quietest places in the Tampa Bay area
Enjoy some expertly-proven peace and quiet.
October 23, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
An actor at Busch Gardens dressed in devilish clothing with neon wing lights behind her. The room is lit ominously in red and there are other Halloween-y decorations around.
Culture
Get in the Halloween spirit in the Tampa Bay area
Here’s some ideas for ghoulish ghostly fun ahead of the holiday.
October 22, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A flooded parking lot at an apartment complex in Clearwater. Cars are submerged in water, mostly halfway up, and there is trash in the standing floodwater.
Weather
Updates on Hurricane Milton’s ongoing impacts in Tampa Bay
Flooding, closures, and changes in FEMA aid are all ongoing following the storm.
October 22, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A shot of highrise buildings in downtwon Tampa. The sun is shining on the towers and there are palm trees in the foreground.
Culture
Our readers’ local horror date stories
We get it — dating is scary. Share your horror date stories that still haunt you to this day.
October 21, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
Trucks are gathered to restore power in a Tampa neighborhood. There are workers in high-vis jackets standing by white bucket trucks, and power lines overhead. The sky is mostly blue with some clouds, and the sun is shining down.
Nonprofits
Deals and offers for first responders and lineworkers in the Tampa Bay area
Businesses are saying thanks to these unsung heroes.
October 18, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A banner reads "Voting is Cool" with the Stars and Stripes emblazoned behind. "We the People" is in the bottom left of the banner, with the Hillsborough County logo.
City
How to vote in Tampa Bay during the 2024 General Election
It’s time to let democracy rule once more.
October 18, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
Meet the other cities named Tampa
Toto, I’ve gotta feeling we’re not in Florida, anymore.
October 17, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A pumpkin is lit up surrounding by pitch black darkness. Its eyes are triangles and its mouth is jagged and smiling.
City
Explore Tampa Bay’s most haunted spots
There’s still time to catch some Halloween fever. Here are a few spots around TBAY to get you feeling ghoulish.
October 16, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A pile of household debris following Hurricane Milton. The pile is in front of residential houses on a small grassy area by a road, and vegetative waste is alongside the household debris.
Weather
How to get rid of waste and debris after Hurricane Milton
Here’s the latest trash, waste, and debris information for Tampa Bay’s post-Milton world.
October 14, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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A golden retriever standing in a small tin pool. His tongue is sticking out and his reddish orange body is covered in long fur. The pool sits on wet green astroturf.
Culture
Seasonal summer tips for Tampa Bay dogs
With temperatures rising + frequent rainfall, it can be tough to keep Fido happy and entertained through the summer months. Here are some handy tips to keep that tail wagging.
June 9, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
A new rendering of the exterior of Tampa's new Airside D shows a modern, steel and windowed terminal flocked by red and blue-winged planes, palm trees, and cloudy blue skies.
Development
Take a peek at renderings for TPA’s expansion + Britton Plaza
We’re checking in on two major developments going up across Tampa Bay.
June 5, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A fort surrounded by cerulean water, a wall, and mangroves
Travel and Outdoors
Hit the road: Explore Florida’s national parks
Take in the beauty of three Florida national parks all within driving distance from Tampa Bay.
June 3, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
The Tampa Bay area's double-decker Cross Bay Ferry sits docked waiting for its next ride, surrounded by blue skies.
Government
Tampa Bay civic updates: Cross Bay Ferry + hurricane relief and preparation
Check in on plans for a new Cross Bay Ferry service, spending federal relief dollars, and preparation for this year’s hurricane season.
June 2, 2025
A sprawling tree at Eureka Springs Park. There are tentacle-like branches covered in Spanish Moss and greenery surrounding the arbor. A blue sky is visible through the leaves and plants sit beneath the tree.
City
2 new Tampa Bay affordable housing and resiliency projects
Four Tampa neighborhoods scored resiliency upgrades + Pinellas is getting more affordable housing.
May 28, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
The Clearwater backyard boasts a lagoon pool, hammock, and tons of greenery.
Travel and Outdoors
Rent a private pool in the Tampa Bay metro
Explore unique pools across the metro for a refreshing getaway, whether you’re hosting a gathering or just enjoying some solo relaxation.
May 23, 2025
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Travis Meier
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Events
Honor our nation’s heroes in Tampa Bay this Memorial Day
We’re sharing seven ideas for commemorating the day across Hillsborough and Pinellas.
May 23, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
An aerial shot of St. Petersburg after Hurricane Helene. Water lines the streets and the water level is high. Smoke rises from a house on the left and grey skies linger overhead with the ocean visible in the distance.
City
What’s in Tampa and St. Pete’s future?
We’re sharing where local leaders see needs across Tampa Bay, from job growth to affordable housing.
May 21, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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
An iced coffee on a table in Hyde Park Village. The clear container is full of light brown liquid, and the drink is close to the camera on a wooden table. A blurry fountain is in the background, with water spraying down. Trees are visible, and a gap through the trees shows a mostly blue sky with a few clouds.
Live
Your guide to Tampa Bay’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
May 19, 2025
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Bailey LeFever