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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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Entertainment
A Guide to the 2023 Tampa Bay Comic Convention
Meet “The Lord of the Rings,” “Harry Potter,” “Adventure Time,” and other stars, browse tons of vendors, lip sync, and even learn about NASA missions at this year’s Tampa Bay Comic Con.
July 27, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Tourism and Hospitality
TPA’s Phoebe the flamingo honored by prestigious CODAawards
The design award honors works that successfully integrate art into public spaces.
July 25, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
Two four-packs of Rebel Rabbit High Seltzer.
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Say “high” to Rebel Rabbit’s fun alcohol alternative
Elevate your drinking experience without the buzzkill of a hangover.
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Arts
Upcoming Tampa Bay performances, plays, and musicals
From Paw Patrol and show tunes to the adventures of Beetlejuice, we’ve got a play for every theater lover.
July 20, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Entertainment
We asked AI what a Barbie Dreamhouse would look like in Tampa Bay
In celebration of the “Barbie” movie hitting the big screen, we decided to ask AI what a Barbie Dreamhouse would look like if it were built in Tampa Bay.
July 17, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Business
Inside Business: Talking Summer Camp updates with Hunger Thirst Group
Plus, we dive into HTG CEO Stephen Schrutt’s advice for business newbies and how the Rays new baseball field will impact Ballparks & Rec.
July 14, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Culture
Where to cry tears of joy or sorrow in Tampa Bay
Let it out, it’s okay.
July 14, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Events
Tampa’s birthday party
Ready to celebrate the Cigar City’s 136 birthday? There’s cake involved.
July 13, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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History
The Tampa Soul Walk gets two new historic markers
Hillsborough officials are dedicating two new spots this week: Jackson House and the Scrub.
July 7, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Music
Upcoming concerts happening in Tampa Bay
The major live music shows happening from July 7-14, plus their openers and Billboard rankings.
July 6, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Purple flowers — called Queen's Wreath Vine — are close to the camera. Their petals hang down in front of tropical green leaves.
Travel and Outdoors
Smell the flowers at these Tampa Bay area botanical gardens
These five gardens have an abundance of natural floral beauty and native wildlife.
September 16, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A black and white photo of the bar at Sky Puppy Brewing. The beer taps have bats on them and sit on a brick wall with moody lightning and shadows throughout. Three bar stools sit empty by a light bar countertop and a bat statue on the bar.
Small Business
Sky Puppy Brewing debuts in Ybor City
The bar has been years in the making.
September 16, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The iconic Dalí Museum shown at a distance
Culture
Free Museum Day is back in the Burg
Visit St. Pete institutions like the St. Pete Museum of History + The Dalí Museum free of charge.
September 13, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A colorful bowl of food. There is salmon, cucumber, red onion, cress, greens, thinly slices carrots, white rice, edamame beans, black and white sesame seeds and an orange-yellow sauce inside a white bowl. A hand holds the bowl and behind the food there's a tropical plant.
Food
Ready your taste buds for Safety Harbor Restaurant Week
The third annual event is offering deals aplenty to keep you (and your wallet) full.
September 12, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
"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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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