Culture

A photograph of the iconic San Siro Stadium in Milan, lit up at night. The sky is cloudy and dark blue overhead, with the stadium lit up by a flurry of lights on its concourses. Empty entrance gates are in front of the giant structure.

Sports

What would a Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony look like in Tampa Bay?

The grand opening of the alpine event is on Friday, Feb. 6 in Northern Italy. We’re imagining how it would go down in the Tampa Bay area.

January 29, 2026 08:42 AM

Patrick Sidwell

Events

Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Tampa Bay

Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.

January 28, 2026

Brianna Williams

A bungalow in Hyde Park. It is painted light green and there is a porch out front.

Real Estate

Projects to boost home value in the Tampa Bay area

Increasing the value of your home might be easier than you think.

January 9, 2026

Patrick Sidwell

Rotating gif of: Photo 1: A hand holds a blue Peter Rabbit book in focus, with a children's play area in the background featuring a wooden house, carved tree, and toy vegetables. Photo 2: The exterior of Florida Children's Museum with large glass windows on the whole building. Photo 3: A smiling woman holds a microphone while posing inside a large, retro TV frame setup. Cookie decorations from "If you give a mouse a cookie" are nearby. Photo 4: A hand holds the book "Abuela" by Arthur Dorros, featuring a colorful illustration of a grandmother and child flying. Above, a whimsical 3D display depicts them flying amidst clouds, with a vibrant yellow backdrop showing a playful storefront scene. Photo 5: Archway entrance labeled "Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites" with giant book displays featuring classic children's book titles.

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Play

Stay in the know with 18 new and upcoming Tampa Bay restaurants

Dining in Tampa and St. Pete is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.

November 3, 2025

Staff

A shot of Santoro's Pizza in Tampa. The building is a mix of green, white, and red — the colors of the Italian flag. There are some benches outside, and a parking lot out front, with blue skies up ahead.

Food

7 Tampa Bay pizza slice spots

Sink your teeth into standout slices at these pizza joints across Tampa and St. Petersburg.

October 14, 2025

Bailey LeFever

A group of Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrates a goal by the glass. They are dressed in their blue uniforms and are hugging each other while the crowd celebrates behind.

Sports

3 Can’t-miss Tampa Bay Lightning updates

We’re breaking down what you need to know ahead of the 2025-2026 Bolts season.

October 8, 2025

Bailey LeFever

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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

Bailey LeFever

The Buy

Wellness

Train with celebrity trainers at home with the FitFusion app for 66% off

February 10, 2026
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The Buy

Play Beethoven and Bach sooner than you think with this piano learning app

February 6, 2026
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A gentler way to check in with yourself, one drawing at a time

February 6, 2026
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More from TBAYtoday

Bern Laxer, founder of Bern's, stands in front of his wine collection in a black and white photo. He is holding a glass of red, and wearing a light colored woolen cardigan, looking at the camera with a wry smile.

Food

These are Tampa’s undisputed most romantic restaurants

See which Tampa Bay gems made OpenTable’s “2026’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants.”

January 27, 2026

Bailey LeFever

Small Business

Buddy Brew is expanding across Southwest Florida

Tampa Bay’s beloved coffee joint is making its first move into Pinellas and Sarasota counties.

January 21, 2026

Bailey LeFever

Real Estate

Mansion Monday: This newly-listed South Tampa home doubles as an art gallery

January 16, 2026

Bailey LeFever

Travel and Outdoors

Construction begins on the last leg of Tampa’s Green Spine Cycle Track

The city’s long-awaited two-way bike lane is nearly complete.

January 15, 2026

Bailey LeFever

Ritz-Carlton Residences Tampa opens second tower along Bayshore

The new 31-story condo tower is one of the latest changes to the South Tampa skyline.

January 14, 2026

Bailey LeFever

A flaky pastry filled with bright red guava filling and a layer of cream cheese

Food

Treat yourself to a TBAY-inspired Girl Scout Cookie

Different cities and regions have plenty of localized menu items. Now it’s time for cookies to join the fray.

January 13, 2026

Bailey LeFever

Travel and Outdoors

The Florida Aquarium just said goodbye to 9,000 baby corals

The budding corals will eventually be replanted within the Keys as part of Florida’s Coral Reef Restoration and Recovery Initiative.

January 7, 2026

Bailey LeFever

City

What our readers love about TBAYtoday

We compiled all of the feedback from our Giving Campaign to learn what readers love most and want to see more of in our newsletters. Here’s a peek at what they said.

January 6, 2026

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Events

30+ Upcoming concerts in the Tampa Bay

From pop legends to chart-topping bands, there’s no shortage of concerts to see this year in the Tampa Bay area.

January 5, 2026

Bailey LeFever

Events

20+ Tampa Bay New Year’s Eve Parties

Here’s where to ring in 2026 in TBAY.

December 29, 2025

Bailey LeFever