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Theater
Preview the upcoming 2025-2026 Straz season
Take a look at the latest Broadway shows, live shows, comedy, and orchestra performances coming to the Tampa venue over the next several months.
September 11, 2025 02:52 PM
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Bailey Lefever
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Culture
Sip and snack on these autumnal offerings
We’re sharing delicious fall-flavored eats and drinks in the Tampa Bay area, from lattes to desserts.
October 5, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
Try this: TBAYtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Sports
The Bolts are back: What to know about the Lightning 2023-24 season
The preseason has already begun, and have deets on what games to get tickets to, where to park, and more.
September 28, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Events
Eins, zwei, drei, gsuffa — it’s time for Oktoberfest Tampa
This year’s iconic autumn event will take place Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
September 27, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Studio Roosegaarde art exhibits coming to Water Street Tampa
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City
Test your Tampa Bay area knowledge with our September crossword
Have you been reading your newsletters? Test your local news knowledge from the past ~30 days.
September 25, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Food
The latest data on non-alcoholic beverages and where to drink them in Tampa Bay
Learn what it means to be sober curious, the current popularity of non-alcoholic beverages, and where you can enjoy a mocktail in Tampa + St.Pete.
September 21, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Airports and Transportation
3 ways to celebrate World Car Free Day in the Tampa Bay area
Pull out the bike or your sneaks, we’re hitting the pavement for World Car Free Day.
September 20, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
Children and adults play on slides and a jungle gym at Ballast Point Park
Culture
A kid’s perfect day in Tampa Bay
From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy.
September 18, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Events
Hispanic Heritage Month events in the Tampa Bay area
From markets and parties, to foodie events and arts, there’s a variety of fun, cultural events highlighting Hispanic heritage in the Tampa Bay area.
September 14, 2023
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Monica Garske
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8 pottery studios in Tampa Bay
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August 26, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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History
Tampa Bay in the 1940s
It was a decade of war, victory, and growth for the Tampa Bay area.
August 23, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A wooden swinging bench at Honeymoon Island State Park. The structure is in the sand, with tufts of grass scattered about, and faces still Gulf of Mexico waters. The white sand contrasts the rich blue water and light blue cloudless sky.
Travel and Outdoors
What changes are proposed for Tampa Bay’s state parks?
A recent statewide proposal mentions Honeymoon Island State Park and Hillsborough River State Park.
August 23, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Two men stand behind a pile of fish and one of the men holds one fish up on a Hubbard's Marina boat with other boats and buildings in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
5 Tampa Bay fishing charters
We’re helping you hook in the right tarpon, snook, or deep sea trip for you and your crew.
August 22, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
The bright pink Villa de Leon apartment building on Davis Islands features tons of arched windows, a top-floor balcony, all situated around a green courtyard.
Development
This historic Davis Islands apartment building might be raised up 7+ ft
The move needs to be approved by the City of Tampa.
August 22, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Multiple pizzas sit on plates with steam coming off the top. They are on a silver countertop with five pies visible, with several different flavor combinations visible.
Play
A guide to Tampa Bay’s pizza scene
Here’s where to grab a slice at 15+ places in Tampa Bay.
August 21, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A colonial-style house in Tampa. There are big white pillars, all colored white, behind a green pristine front lawn. The sun is shining and cashing shadows onto the house.
Real Estate
Tampa’s real estate market ranks among nation’s best
WalletHub’s report considered factors like affordability, price appreciation, and days on the market.
August 21, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
City editors Bailey and Patrick stand on the field at Riverfront Stadium while the Tampa Bay Sun players warm up behind. The sun is shining and the turf is a bright green color. The stands are filling with fans in the background.
Culture
Meet the editors behind TBAYtoday
Say hello to Bailey and Patrick — the brains behind your daily dose of Tampa Bay area news.
August 21, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A red food truck with a sign that says Bern's Steak House with two windows is decorated with floral designs and a image of a stone statue of a woman sits on a gravel lot.
Food
Bern’s launches its own food truck at Tampa Bay Sun FC games
Now you can enjoy the steakhouse’s signature eats with a side of soccer.
August 20, 2024
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Bailey Lefever