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Must-see Festival of Fine Arts performances
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City
Become privy to these privies: Portland’s modular public restroom
This Portland-made, free-to-use, stand-alone toilet is working to address common public bathroom concerns.
October 25, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Music
Rock out on the riverfront at this year’s Tampa Pig Jig
Here are our tips for attending this year’s country music and barbecue party.
October 17, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
A view from up high inside Amalie Arena as the Lightning play against the Nashville Predators. The crowd watches on as players skate on the ice.
Sports
What’s the latest in the Tampa Bay sports scene?
It’s called Champa Bay for a reason — we like to win. But it can be hard to keep up with all that winning, so here’s a handy roundup of the sports happenings in our area.
October 16, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
Shellebrate Halloween at the Florida Aquarium’s Guppyween
This year’s event features trick-or-treating, music, a dance party, and animal encounters.
October 13, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
Two women look at a featured painting at The Polk Museum of Art.
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Your weekend assignment: Explore The Polk Museum of Art
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People interacting with the art exhibition, WATERLICHT.
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Mark your calendars: Experience the free WATERLICHT art exhibition Oct. 27-29
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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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"The Story of Tampa" mural. Its collage of symbols and images shows things like pirates, buildings like the HB Plant museum + downtown Tampa skyline, cigar factories, sports teams, a pirate ship, the Bucs flag, a Super Bowl trophy, and animals like a manatee.
Arts
Trace Tampa’s history and culture through “The Story of Tampa” mural
The mural contains many symbols, images, and icons associated with the Cigar City.
September 12, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Two glasses of soda sit on a table, appearing to be filled with a cola, ice, and straws.
Food
What flavors should Swig release in Tampa Bay?
We’re dreaming up some dream, dirty soda flavors for the Utah-based chain.
September 11, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
The 9/11 memorial on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa. The sun sits behind two metal towers, casting a shadow toward the camera. A blue sky is above and one of the hollow towers contains a dark column from the World Trade Center.
City
Pay your respects at Tampa Bay’s 9/11 memorials
These Tampa Bay area tributes honor those lost.
September 10, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The front of HB Plant High School. It has brown bricks, a black fence, and rounded windows. Tropical greenery surrounds the building.
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20+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Tampa Bay
From Hyde Park to Clearwater, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools in Tampa Bay.
September 10, 2024
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Staff
Tampa's skyline, with the Rivergate Tower pictured on the right. Its yellowish brown color is reflected in the sun, with windows lining the outside. There is an ominous cloudy sky with streaks of blue above.
Government
Checking in on Tampa’s proposed 2024-2025 budget
City leaders are working to finalize this upcoming fiscal year’s budget, from stormwater projects to parking.
September 10, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A helicopter flies over Raymond James Stadium before Super Bowl LV. Tampa's skyline is visible in the background.
Festivals
Raymond James just announced a massive country music festival
Plans for the three-day festival have not yet been revealed.
September 9, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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Nonprofits
Eat for a cause during the 1905 Family Of Restaurants’ Community Harvest
The annual event has raised almost $4 million for Sunshine State charities.
September 6, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A white TBAYtoday logo sits on a bright blue background. A gift box is on the right of the photo with a number 2 balloon and confetti coming out of it.
Culture
Happy birthday to TBAYtoday
We’re looking back at our favorite stories from our first two years.
September 6, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
An up-close shot of thinly slices cucumbers. The entire screen is covered in circular slices, which features a thin dark green border and a lighter flesh in the middle with some seeds in the center.
Food
Add some Tampa Bay flair to the viral cucumber salad recipe trend
Brat Summer is over. Cucumber fall is here.
September 4, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A massive Gasworx building covered with windows sits among the skyline. The rooftop features palm trees and string lights, as does the street below the tower.
Development
New renderings for Gasworx revealed
Take a peek at the latest updates for the 50-acre Tampa project.
September 3, 2024
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Bailey LeFever