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Clearwater after Helene. There is standing water down a residential street.
Government
Tampa’s new microgrant program debuts
And that’s not all: Hillsborough just opened a new call center to help residents apply for grants, and a downtown Tampa park reopened.
April 21, 2026 12:49 PM
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Bailey LeFever
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Tampa Bay boat rentals and rides
Hankering to get on the water? We’ve got some ideas.
June 7, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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City
This Tampa bakery is serving “Gilmore Girls"-themed baked goods
Care for a Team Max latte or “Breakfast at Luke’s” macaroon?
June 5, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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History
History of the Florida flag
Most of us probably don’t have our state flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flag’s design reflects centuries of history.
May 31, 2023
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Government
West Tampa’s Vila Brothers Park reopens
The $1.7+ project includes new pickleball courts, dog parks, and basketball court lightning.
May 26, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Education
St. Pete announces new children initiatives
It’s time to get the kiddos signed up for summer classes and camps.
May 23, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Culture
Tampa Bay’s new women’s pro soccer team needs a name
Submit your ideas to the team’s website.
May 19, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Education
Tampa officials unveil new crosswalk art at Roosevelt Elementary School
The team also added painted bike lanes and planters.
May 18, 2023
A set of clasped hands with a rainbow ribbon wrapped around one in the forefront.
City
Learn more about how we got our perfect Municipal Equality Index score
How did we score a 100 out of 100?
May 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Education
How to celebrate Teacher Appreciation week in Tampa Bay
This one’s for the educators.
May 10, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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City editors Bailey and Patrick stand on the field at Riverfront Stadium while the Tampa Bay Sun players warm up behind. The sun is shining and the turf is a bright green color. The stands are filling with fans in the background.
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Patrick Sidwell
A red food truck with a sign that says Bern's Steak House with two windows is decorated with floral designs and a image of a stone statue of a woman sits on a gravel lot.
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Bern’s launches its own food truck at Tampa Bay Sun FC games
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Bailey LeFever
Workers lay bricks down to form a roadway.
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August 20, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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.
Culture
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August 19, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Four Lightning players smile and celebrate on the ice. Two are fist-bumping, and the crowd at Amalie Arena is visible in the background.
Sports
Get ready for the Lightning’s 2024-2025 theme nights
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August 19, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A balcony looks out on the hillsborough river as towers and green parks line the water. The sky is light blue and dotted with clouds.
Development
Introducing Tampa’s newest tower: AER Tampa
The 31-story skyscraper looks out at all of downtown Tampa, but you might not want to leave.
August 16, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
The Rivergate Tower along the Tampa Riverwalk. There is a flag for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the foreground which reads "Be the Thunder", and the Hillsborough River runs along the right side of the photo.
Weather
The Farmer’s Almanac predicts a slightly cooler and drier fall
We’re finally getting some reprieve from the heat — the Farmer’s Almanac expects below average temps and dry conditions this fall.
August 16, 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
The front of Juno & the Peacock. Red and white striped umbrellas sit above tables outside the restaurant, whose name is written in gold letters on a while building. Greenery and trees surround the building, and a mostly cloudy but somewhat blue sky is above.
Food
Our review of Juno & the Peacock
St. Pete’s newest hotspot is creating a lot of buzz, and so is its adjoining cocktail lounge, Pluma.
August 15, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A shot of buildings in downtown Tampa. The sun shines just above a high rise, and City Hall is just in front. The foreground has some greenery, with the buildings sat beneath clear blue skies.
Business
Tampa Bay’s 2024 Inc. 5000 companies
Call us the Champa Bay of business, because Tampa Bay has 80+ honorees on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list.
August 14, 2024
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Bailey LeFever