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The saxophone section of an orchestra plays their instruments in all-black outfits on a stage.
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Must-see Festival of Fine Arts performances
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A panoramic photo of the City of Takamatsu, Japan. The city juts out from the left of the image, with ocean on the right, where islands stick out from the blue water. Moutnains are in the background, covered by a patch of grey cloud, but most of the sky is blue.
Culture
St. Pete’s sister city: Takamatsu, Japan
Learn more about the Japanese port city on the island of Shikoku, and some reasons to visit.
March 8, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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.
Culture
Dave Portnoy’s Tampa Bay pizza tour
The Barstool Sports founder has been enjoying a slice of the Tampa Bay area’s pizza scene.
March 8, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The sun sets over Snell Isle. There is water in the foreground and land on either side, with dark trees, boats, and houses sitting in the shade. The sun is reflecting off the blueish water, and there are orange and yellow streaks in a partially cloudy sky as the sun gets lower.
Culture
Get ready for an extra hour of sunlight
Daylight saving time is on its way, meaning later sunsets, and more time for evening activities.
March 6, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A brindle puppy is yawning. It appears to be a labrador mix of some sort, and it is sitting on a lanai on a comfy white bed. The sun is shining and casting the puppy's shadow behind it.
Culture
Adopt a pet from these Tampa Bay area animal shelters
If you’re looking for a new furry friend, our area has shelters + rescues which can help out.
March 6, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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.
March 4, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans and young fans at one of his foundation's Catch for Christmas events.
Sports
The Bucs and Mike Evans have reached a contract agreement
The two-year deal is worth up to $52 million.
March 4, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
Here’s how we spent Leap Day in Tampa Bay
You chose what we did with our extra 24 hours in Tampa Bay, now see how it went.
March 1, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
Several paper bowls filled with food sit atop a table. There are two different options, with one containing rice and salmon, and the other with chicken and green spaghetti.
Culture
Prepare your palate for these upcoming Tampa Bay area food festivals
Here are six events coming up for the culinarily curious.
February 29, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A large wooden playground in the shape of an alligator in front of the Florida Children's Museum.
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Spend a day of play at the Florida Children’s Museum
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Kasean Pryor reaches for the ball. His arm is outstretched, as is the defender guarding him.
Sports
USF Bulls eyeing shot at basketball history
This ain’t the same old South Florida.
February 27, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Bookmark these Tampa Bay December events
From lighted boat parades and outdoor holiday markets, we do winter a little differently around here.
December 2, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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25+ volunteer opportunities around Tampa Bay
This guide will help you give back to the Tampa Bay area, including outdoor spots, veteran assistance, and mental health aid.
November 26, 2024
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Celebrating Small Business Saturday around Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay area is made up of so many wonderful small businesses — here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
A single-level Amtrak train moves on the tracks, surrounded by greenery on either side.
Travel and Outdoors
All aboard: How to ride Amtrak in Tampa
Taking the train isn’t just for commuters — it’s also a method of leisure travel that’s growing in popularity.
November 22, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A boy and girl hold hands while ice skating. A snowflake light hands above the boy's head and there's lights in the background.
Events
Check out these wintery Tampa Bay weekend events
From tree lightings to gift shopping, it’s going to be a fun frosty-ish weekend
November 21, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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.
Development
Tampa Bay developments to watch
We’re checking in on Hyde Park Village, Downtown St. Pete, and Mirror Lake projects.
November 20, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A rendering of the Rays new proposed stadium, showing fans inside a ballpark.
Sports
Pinellas County Commission delayed vote on Rays’ stadium funding
The Comission is voting on whether they will issue bonds that would partially fund the $1.3 billion stadium project.
November 19, 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.
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Tampa Bay’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
November 19, 2024
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A Christmapolitan in a coupe glass covered with snowflakes sits on a red velvet cloth framed with boughs of holly.
Culture
Add these Tampa Bay holiday bars to your list
From Santa-themed shots to gargantuan ornament displays, we’ve got you covered.
November 18, 2024
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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.
Culture
Give these 6 Tampa Bay podcasts a listen
From history and news to sports and development, we’ve got your ears covered.
November 15, 2024
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Bailey LeFever