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Everything you always wanted to know about Phoebe, TPA’s 21-ft-tall flamingo
We’re taking a look at the full scope of Phoebe, Tampa International Airport’s massive flamingo, from her upkeep to her international fame.
March 04, 2026 12:36 PM
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Bailey LeFever
Flags with LGBTQ+ coloring fly through the air at St. Pete Pride. Several banners reading "We are St. Pete" are also visible within the crowd of people walking away from the camera. There are trees in the background and a partially cloudy sky ahead of the crowd.
Events
It’s party time: Let’s get prepped for the 2024 St. Pete Pride Parade
It’s the 22nd year for Florida’s biggest LGBTQ+ celebration.
June 20, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
St James Episcopal Church sits beneath cloudy skies. The red brick building has rounded windows and is surrounded by roads, apartments, and greenery.
Culture
Tampa is getting its first Black History Museum
The project has been years in the making.
June 18, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A fried shrimp po boy at Willa's in Tampa. The sandwich is on a baguette, with battered shrimp accompanied by sauce, lettuce, and tomato, with potato chips also on the plate in front of a green leafy backdrop.
Food
Meal deals: Tampa Bay Restaurant Week has arrived
There are 60+ eateries taking part in our area.
June 14, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A black and white photo of the signage outside Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City. There are clouds above, and the iconic sign sits atop arches and pillars which surround the restaurant.
Food
Order up: 3 Tampa Bay restaurants named among Florida’s most legendary
The local spots were selected by Southern Living.
June 10, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A mostly full glass of beer at Armature Works sits on a second-floor ledge. People are chilling by the river front below, and the blue sky has a handful of wispy clouds above the distant Tampa city skyline.
Food
Savor these Tampa Bay area-brewed summer beers
TBAY is chock-full of independent breweries, and their summer offerings are back.
June 6, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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
A performer during Tampa Fringe. They are pointing at themself and appear to be dressed in office attire for the performance. There is purple lighting on the back of the stage behind them.
Arts
They’re putting on a show: Tampa Fringe is back
The 8th annual event takes place over the next 12 days.
June 4, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A crowd gathers at a concert in St. Pete. The outdoor show is at dusk, with the sun casting a yellow-orange sunset glow into blue skies with a few wispy clouds around. An apartment complex is in the background, and the crowd in the foreground is facing right toward a stage with musicians performing.
Culture
We made a playlist for Tampa Bay
These tracks shed a musical light on life in our home.
May 31, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Food
Check out these renderings for a new St. Pete tavern
The owners of Noble Crust are bringing another concept to Tampa Bay.
May 31, 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
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Development
TBAY Development updates: Busch Gardens and USF projects
We take a look at the stadium’s progress and incoming changes to Busch Gardens.
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Bailey LeFever
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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
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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