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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
The Gallagher brothers perform with Oasis. There is yellow smoke and lighting around while they sing into microphones and play instruments.
Culture
Celebrate the Oasis reunion in Tampa Bay style
While the band’s comeback tour only has shows in the UK and Ireland, we wanted to bring the fun to TBAY.
August 27, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A black and white photo of military planes flying over the City of Tampa. There are five planes above a smattering of high rises and the Hillsborough River.
History
Tampa Bay in the 1940s
It was a decade of war, victory, and growth for the Tampa Bay area.
August 23, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Workers lay bricks down to form a roadway.
City
3 civic updates for Tampa Bay residents
We’ve got the updates you need to know, from Ybor City’s rebricking to stormwater funding.
August 20, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
Looking up at Pam Iorio Parking Garage in downtown Tampa. The yellow building has several stories and a mural of a person with blue coloring on its front wall. A palm tree is on the right, protruding almost as high as the garage, and the cloudy sky sits behind.
Government
Breaking down Tampa’s budget: Parking
It’s time to take another dive into the Cigar City’s proposed budget.
August 15, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
St. Pete’s Neighborhood Tree Matching Mini-Grant Program is back
Take a peek at the rules for the third round of the city program.
August 12, 2024
An empty classroom for young children with colorful chairs and decorations. Several boards line the front wall, and chairs and tables sit before a teacher's desk. There are educational posters with numbers, letters, and colors, along with an American flag lining the wall.
Education
Class is in session: Tampa Bay’s new school year is here
The bell is about to ring, and another year of learning is on its way.
August 9, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
An overhead view of a residential neighborhood filled with houses and tons of trees.
City
Breaking down Tampa’s budget: Neighborhood and Community Affairs
Tampa plans to continue bolstering its neighborhoods.
August 8, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
Two people playing Pickleball at an outdoor court.
Travel and Outdoors
Grab a paddle for National Pickleball Day in Tampa Bay
Here are some of our area’s options for pickleballers of all abilities.
August 7, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The TAMPA sign at Sparkman Wharf near Water Street Tampa. It has a Lightning bolt on it for the local hockey team, and a partially cloudy sky is in the background next to a high rise.
Events
Tampa is getting ready to celebrate 813 Day in style
Water Street Tampa and Sparkman Wharf are honoring the occasion with special deals.
August 5, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Standing water from heavy rainfall and Hurricane Debbie in a parking lot has cars partially submerged. A police car and cones are in the background, as is a pink tower, seemingly from either the Vinoy Hotel or Don CeSar hotel.
City
Debby’s aftermath in the Tampa Bay area
Here’s a roundup of the storm’s TBAY impacts, and ways to help those affected.
August 5, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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The rendering of the Busch Gardens' new realm: Wild Oasis, a leafy, jungle-inspired area with a drop tower, fake mountain, and mist.
Development
TBAY Development updates: Busch Gardens and USF projects
We take a look at the stadium’s progress and incoming changes to Busch Gardens.
April 9, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A shot of Airside F at Tampa International Airport at night. There is a brooding sunset in the background, with deep red, purple, and orange tones. Floodlights light the airport and cars drive past the terminal.
How to get your REAL ID in Tampa Bay
The deadline to obtain your REAL ID is coming up on May 7, 2025 — here’s how and why to get one in Florida.
April 8, 2025
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Brianna Williams
An aerial view of the Straz Center for the Performing Arts building along the Hillsborough River — with multiple Brutalist white buildings, a covered outdoor area, and greenspace.
Development
Take a peek at the Straz Center’s next era and shows
The $80 million project will add new outdoor, dining, office, and rooftop space to the Tampa institution.
April 4, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
Raymond James Stadium is full of Bucs fans. There is sun shining on some of the stadium, with shadow creeping across from the near side to the far side. Floodlights are beginning to turn on as players warm up on the field, and the mostly blue sky sits ahead.
Sports
Take a peek at upgrades to Tampa sports facilities
The City of Tampa just unveiled big upgrades to the Riverfront Recreation Center, and massive renovations could be on the way to Raymond James Stadium.
April 2, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Sports
The NCAA Women’s Final Four arrives in Tampa
We’re breaking down the action, from dribble parades to a free concert headlined by GloRilla.
April 1, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
Mayor Jane Castor sits at the far left of the photo, wearing her Tampa police uniform, as she sits on a Women's History Month panel. She is seated alongside three other female local leaders.
History
Meet Tampa Bay’s female mayors past and present
We’re sharing the story and accomplishments of the four women who have led Tampa and St. Pete over the last century.
March 28, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
George M. Steinbrenner Field in the sunshine. The stands are empty, and the new temporary Rays hoardings and signage lines the stadium. We are positioned outside the stadium looking in, as grounds crew can be seen working on the field and diamond.
Sports
The calm after the storm: It’s time for Rays baseball to finally return
After arguably the most tumultuous off season in MLB history, the Tampa Bay Rays are getting ready to do their talking on the diamond.
March 26, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Tampa Convention Center
City
3 Tampa Bay civic updates: SunRail, Tampa Bay Water, and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
We’re shining some light on the latest expansions and transportation changes across the Tampa Bay area.
March 26, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A shot from up high of the Howard Frankland Bridge project. The Bay water is reflecting sunlight, while cars drive along the existing bridge. An incomplete structure spans left to right as crews work on the bridge. The Tampa skyline and South Tampa are in the distance on a bright sunny day.
Development
Comparing Commutes: A study on the new Howard Frankland Bridge
City Editor Bailey sampled the driving experience on the old and new southbound segment of the Howard Frankland Bridge.
March 25, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
An aerial view of the Howard Frankland Bridge in 1960 shows the long bridge connecting Tampa and St. Pete surrounded by dark blue water.
Development
What was Tampa Bay like when the Howard Frankland first opened?
We’re taking a look back at what was going on in our slice of the Gulf Coast in 1960.
March 24, 2025
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Bailey LeFever