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An Aquafence will protect the Florida Aquarium from hurricanes
The Florida Aquarium won’t need to evacuate its crew the next time devastating storm surge is forecast for the Tampa Bay area.
April 07, 2026 02:51 PM
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Bailey LeFever
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
The construction site at 400 Central in St. Pete. A huge yellow crane points horizontally to the left under a clear blue sky, with the sun in the top right hand corner.
Development
How to understand development news in Tampa Bay
Consider this your your development jargon 101.
June 12, 2024
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Staff
Tate Casper and Jordan Winston smile for the camera. The pair are in an intricate green and white room, both wearing bright clothing.
Small Business
Q+A with Oxford Design
We sat down with Tate Casper and Jordan Winston, the interior designers behind spaces like Oxford Exchange and Casa Cami.
June 4, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
gif of five photos depicting the grand opening event of Feeding Tampa Bay's Causeway Center
Sponsored
Meet Feeding Tampa Bay (and the new Causeway Center)
The nonprofit’s new facility (which just opened May 2024) will help the organization further strengthen Tampa Bay families struggling with food insecurity and lead them on a path of stability.
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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
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Red-checkered chairs and are tucked into tables which are lined by plush, green booths in a room with massive windows and exposed brick.
Food
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A rendering of the Rays new proposed stadium, showing fans inside a ballpark.
Sports
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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.
City
Sunrise St. Pete to disperse $159.8 million in hurricane-relief funding
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    Bailey LeFever
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    City
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    Hyde Park Village in the sunshine. There is someone walking along the sidewalk in the background, while tables and chairs line the square. Trees are overhead and shops line the buildings in the background.
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    Food
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