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A bungalow in Hyde Park. It is painted light green and there is a porch out front.
Real Estate
Projects to boost home value in the Tampa Bay area
Increasing the value of your home might be easier than you think.
January 09, 2026 02:26 PM
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Patrick Sidwell
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History
4 interesting photos from Tampa Bay’s past
We take a look at four head-turning images from Tampa Bay’s archives.
June 28, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Sports
Summer baseball forecast
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local Minor League Baseball team, the Tampa Tarpons.
June 20, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Small Business
Tampa Bay floral arranging classes
We’re packing a floral punch.
June 15, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Events
Boom by the Bay 2023 preview
The Independence Day fireworks show is slated for Saturday, July 1.
June 14, 2023
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Brad Haft
Five ice cream cones and lots of sprinkles.
Food
What ice cream flavor best embodies Tampa Bay?
Our city is home to so many distinct flavors and regional fruits and veggies. Which would you use to make Tampa Bay into its very own flavor of ice cream?
June 12, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
7 tattoo shops in Tampa Bay, FL
Let’s get poked at these local tattoo shops.
June 12, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Culture
Exploring Tampa Bay through Geocaching
Get outside and join the world’s largest treasure hunt and see TBAY in a new way.
June 8, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Culture
Direct flights to Puerto Rico from TPA under $150
We’re taking TBAY to the Island of Enchantment this summer with low-cost direct flights from TPA.
June 8, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Culture
National Running Day events in Tampa Bay, FL
Lace up your sneakers and hit the road for National Running Day.
June 6, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Culture
Help us find the Tampa Bay area’s top burrito
We’re looking for a burrito above all others.
June 2, 2023
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Brad Haft
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A close-up shot of the Eiffel Tower from below. The Olympic rings are on the front of the tower, and we are looking up at it as it sits beneath a clear blue sky.
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Meet the Paralympians representing Tampa Bay at the 2024 Paris Games
Two athletes with TBAY ties are going for the gold.
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Patrick Sidwell
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Travel and Outdoors
Help is on the way for Biscayne National Park’s reefs
The National Park Foundation just announced a $100 million donation that will go toward work on projects like Biscayne National Park’s reef restoration.
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Two people kneel in a bricked crevice tending to a wood-fire kiln at the Morean Center for Clay.
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8 pottery studios in Tampa Bay
Looking to learn how to throw, or just want to paint a nice frame? We rounded up spots to hone your craft in Tampa Bay.
August 26, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A black and white photo of military planes flying over the City of Tampa. There are five planes above a smattering of high rises and the Hillsborough River.
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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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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