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Books written by authors with ties to Tampa Bay
We break down literary contributions by some of Tampa Bay authors past and present.
March 11, 2026 02:14 PM
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Bailey LeFever
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Try this January 2024 Tampa Bay area crossword
We’re testing your knowledge of what happened in the Cigar City + the Burg during January from Gasparilla to new restaurant openings.
January 29, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 25, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
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50+ brunch spots in Tampa Bay
TBAY restaurants, cafes, and diners serving up all the eggs, pancakes, mimosas, and other brunch favorites you want to eat.
January 24, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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The party is here: Tampa Bay’s 2024 Guide to Gasparilla
We’re breaking down this year’s schedule of events, parties, and sharing our local tips.
January 23, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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Tampa’s most popular books of 2023
Here’s what the adults and kids couldn’t stop checking out from their local libraries.
January 23, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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St. Pete City Council approves bonds for Rays stadium
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Dome Theatre at MOSI to reopen in 2025
After a multi-million dollar renovation, the improved MOSI facility will take the title of America’s second-largest digital dome planetarium.
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Bookmark these Tampa Bay December events
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25+ volunteer opportunities around Tampa Bay
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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
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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
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Events
Check out these wintery Tampa Bay weekend events
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November 21, 2024
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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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