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An up-close shot of a box of donuts from Duck Donuts. There are different types of donut with sprinkles, frosting, chocolate, and other toppings.
Culture
Check out 3 new + upcoming Tampa Bay area restaurant chain locations
You might know the names, but they’re coming to new spots.
January 22, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge captured from below and up close. The sky is blue and there are very few clouds, while the water below the bridge is a richer shade of blue with waves.
Culture
See the winner of TBAYtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
You all voted on your favorite reader-submitted photo — now, see which one is crowned Picture of the Year.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Children aboard a Gasparilla pirate ship float. They are throwing beads into the crowd, dressed like pirates.
Culture
Children’s Gasparilla Parade preview
Get ready for the Tampa Bay area’s biggest kid-centered event of the year.
January 18, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Crystal River shines blue. It is surrounded by trees.
Culture
10 day trips from the Tampa Bay area
If you want to hit the road, but not go too far, you’re in the right place.
January 18, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Our readers’ local love stories
Our readers found the most romantic places.
January 16, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Two people clink champagne flutes on a boat. There is water in front of them.
Events
Get ready for the St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show
If you’re gonna need a bigger boat, you’re in the right place.
January 16, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
Does being a Tampan mean you have a different personality than someone, from, say, St. Pete?
There’s a new science out there called geopsychology.
January 12, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
A mural lines two building's walls. It is blue with clouds, gems, and other bright colors.
Culture
Check out Seminole Heights’ newest mural
The mural was unveiled in early 2024 in the Seminole Heights neighborhood.
January 10, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Asked: Your 2024 local predictions
Peer into the future and use your knowledge of our city to predict what will happen in 2024.
January 9, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Two people sit by the piano in Ybor. A dog is under the stool and Seventh Ave is in the background.
City
Play a tune on one of Tampa’s 12 upcoming public pianos
A dozen of the instrument will be placed around the city.
January 8, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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October 23, 2024
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Get in the Halloween spirit in the Tampa Bay area
Here’s some ideas for ghoulish ghostly fun ahead of the holiday.
October 22, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Weather
Updates on Hurricane Milton’s ongoing impacts in Tampa Bay
Flooding, closures, and changes in FEMA aid are all ongoing following the storm.
October 22, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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A shot of highrise buildings in downtwon Tampa. The sun is shining on the towers and there are palm trees in the foreground.
Culture
Our readers’ local horror date stories
We get it — dating is scary. Share your horror date stories that still haunt you to this day.
October 21, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
Trucks are gathered to restore power in a Tampa neighborhood. There are workers in high-vis jackets standing by white bucket trucks, and power lines overhead. The sky is mostly blue with some clouds, and the sun is shining down.
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Deals and offers for first responders and lineworkers in the Tampa Bay area
Businesses are saying thanks to these unsung heroes.
October 18, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
How to vote in Tampa Bay during the 2024 General Election
It’s time to let democracy rule once more.
October 18, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Meet the other cities named Tampa
Toto, I’ve gotta feeling we’re not in Florida, anymore.
October 17, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A pumpkin is lit up surrounding by pitch black darkness. Its eyes are triangles and its mouth is jagged and smiling.
City
Explore Tampa Bay’s most haunted spots
There’s still time to catch some Halloween fever. Here are a few spots around TBAY to get you feeling ghoulish.
October 16, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Feeding Tampa Bay volunteers load food and supplies into cars from a massive truck.
Ways to give back post-Hurricanes Helene and Milton
From cleaning up the beaches to donating clothes, food, and other essentials, there’s tons of way to help rebuild Tampa Bay.
October 15, 2024
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Bailey LeFever