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Culture
Famous people who are from Tampa Bay
Lights, camera, action: You may be surprised by some of the famous people who have called TBAY home.
September 29, 2025 01:53 PM
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Bailey LeFever
A view from the St. Pete Pier back toward the city. High rises emerge behind waterfront, with people walking back toward the building. There are palm trees lining the peer, and a largely cloudy sky sits atop the Burg.
City
St. Pete receives recognition for environmental efforts
The Sunshine City is among 12 cities in the 2024 US Green Building Council cohort.
May 29, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
An orange sunset overlooking the water in Tampa Bay. Water is rippling, and a wooden dock protrudes toward a boat in the foreground. The horizon in the distance appears to have mangroves, greenery, and a couple of buildings set beneath wispy clouds.
Culture
Your Tampa Bay area photo submissions
We recently asked our readers for their best local snaps, and here are a few of our favorites.
May 29, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A rendering of The Beachmaker Hotel. The building is a mix of white, brown, and grey, with balconies and deck chairs lining the upper floors. A row of palm trees sits in front, and the ocean is visible in the background.
Development
Say hello to The Beachmaker — Madeira Beach’s next luxury hotel
The hotel is part of the quaint seaside city’s ongoing makeover.
May 13, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A rendering of Central Park St. Pete. The five-story concept has tables out front with people eating, people walking by and cycling by, and a yellow brick wall lined with windows and a balcony.
Development
New plans unveiled for Central Park St. Pete
The food hall is set to open later this year.
May 9, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Mayor Jane Castor speaks at a podium. A screen is next to her, with her image on it. A crowd sits in front, some of whom are taking photos.
City
Lessons from Mayor Jane Castor at the State of Tampa’s Downtown Forum
The mayor spoke at this year’s event, and offered insight into the current + future landscape of our home.
May 7, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Soldiers in camp uniforms aim guns at an off-screen target
City
The “Battle of the Bay” takes over downtown Tampa this week.
Don’t worry, it’s not a real battle.
May 6, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A vacant lot in Snell Isle. Grass sits behind a black fence, a tree overhangs, and the St. Pete skyline is in the distance across water and under a blue sky.
Real Estate
A quick roundup of Tampa Bay real estate news
Here’s a quick update on a vacant Snell Isle lot, new condos, and a for-sale B&B.
May 3, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The front of TacoSon in Temple Terrace. The restaurant is surrounded by greenery and has yellow walles, including some next to the patio pictured here with tables + chairs.
Small Business
Support local this National Small Business Week
The annual event gives us all a chance to celebrate the small businesses that serve the Tampa Bay area.
April 29, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Rendering of the plans in Water Street Tampa. A building with a green roof and brown-colored design sits among the high rises. It's designed to be an office building.
Development
Check out the next phase of Water Street Tampa’s development
Owners just released the game plan for the swanky neighborhood’s future.
April 29, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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A gray and blue Aquafence surrounds Tampa General Hospital as the water rises on the street from Hurricane Helene.
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St. Pete will install AquaFence around downtown wastewater facility
It’s just one of the proposed solutions to help protect the waterfront area during hurricanes.
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Bailey LeFever
A pug wearing a pirate ship suit walks out onto turf as people watch.
Events
Top Tampa Bay weekend events
Wondering what to do this January weekend? We’ve got you covered with plenty of eats and even a puppy parade.
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Check out these Tampa Bay hobbies
Get outside and kayak, make new running buddies, or lean into your creative side this new year.
January 8, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A rendering of the Rays new proposed stadium, showing fans inside a ballpark.
City
The biggest TBAY stories we’re watching in 2025
From major downtown Tampa development to stadium updates, it’s going to be busy news year.
January 7, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
The Selmon Expressway viaduct sits above the Hillsborough River. Tampa's skyline is behind it, and there are blue skies overhead.
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TBAY 101: A how-to for new residents
Becoming a new resident is easy with our TBAY 101 guide to all things Tampa + St. Pete citizenship.
January 6, 2025
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Two people playing Pickleball at an outdoor court.
Sports
Tampa Bay’s pickleball scene
Don’t know where to play this popular sport? We’ll get you out of that pickle.
January 3, 2025
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Brianna Williams
Old Northeast Candlelight Tour
City
Where to recycle your Christmas tree in Tampa Bay
When the holidays are over, you still have to deal with the Christmas tree in the corner. Here are a few ways to dispose of dead trees around Tampa and St. Pete.
January 2, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
Tampa skyline at night
City
Bookmark these Tampa Bay New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Whether you want to indulge in a lavish end of year meal or shimmy all night, we’ve got you covered.
December 19, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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25 reader questions for 2025 in Tampa Bay
Let us know what we should cover in Tampa + the Burg in 2025.
December 18, 2024
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Allie Remhof
Stirling castle rises off a cliff surrounded by trees and craggy rock and is framed by a light blue sky.
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Dunedin’s Celtic sister city: Stirling, Scotland
The pocket of Scotland and TBAY sister city is home to thousands of years of history.
December 17, 2024
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Bailey LeFever