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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
Two kids in denim aprons gaze at a counter holding a bowl of flour, chocolate chips, and croissants.
Food
Summer cooking camps for kids in Tampa Bay
Young chefs are a course away from an inspiring, instructional, and tasty summer.
May 10, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Magic Co-Founder Plans $1.7B Stadium for Rays in Orlando
Could the Tampa Bay Rays move to Orlando?
May 9, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Your guide to weekly trivia in Tampa Bay, FL
Assemble a team and head to trivia at these bars, breweries, and restaurants.
May 9, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Arts
Tampa International Fringe Festival preview
Stop by this year’s festival for comedy, love stories, and a mystic rock opera.
May 8, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
Tampa skyline at night
Culture
Play “Would You Rather” with us, Tampa Bay
Pull this TBAY-specific game out at your next social outting.
May 5, 2023
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Brad Haft
Slideshow of photographs and paintings by Imogen Cunningham and Steven Kenny
Sponsored
Inside two new exhibitions coming to the Polk Museum of Art this spring + summer
Lakelanders can see the stunning works of Imogen Cunningham now through July 15 and Steven Kenny now through August 6.
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“Star Wars"-inspired fun in Tampa Bay, FL
Today is Star Wars Day, and we’re getting in touch with the Force.
May 3, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Culture
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Tampa Bay, FL
Check out these spots in Tampa Bay area spots to eat, drink, dance, and even listen to some comedians on the holiday.
May 3, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Culture
Tampa Bay cookbooks old and new
Cook Tampa Bay restaurant faves from the comfort of your own home with these cookbooks.
May 1, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Artificial intelligence recreates Tampa Bay, FL
Using DALL·E 2, an AI photo generator, we created various scenes in Cigar City and beyond.
May 1, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Looking up at Pam Iorio Parking Garage in downtown Tampa. The yellow building has several stories and a mural of a person with blue coloring on its front wall. A palm tree is on the right, protruding almost as high as the garage, and the cloudy sky sits behind.
Government
Breaking down Tampa’s budget: Parking
It’s time to take another dive into the Cigar City’s proposed budget.
August 15, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The front of Juno & the Peacock. Red and white striped umbrellas sit above tables outside the restaurant, whose name is written in gold letters on a while building. Greenery and trees surround the building, and a mostly cloudy but somewhat blue sky is above.
Food
Our review of Juno & the Peacock
St. Pete’s newest hotspot is creating a lot of buzz, and so is its adjoining cocktail lounge, Pluma.
August 15, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A shot of buildings in downtown Tampa. The sun shines just above a high rise, and City Hall is just in front. The foreground has some greenery, with the buildings sat beneath clear blue skies.
Business
Tampa Bay’s 2024 Inc. 5000 companies
Call us the Champa Bay of business, because Tampa Bay has 80+ honorees on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list.
August 14, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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Travel and Outdoors
An introvert’s guide to Tampa Bay
Bookmark this guide for a perfect, introvert-approved day on the town.
August 14, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A photo of Ybor City with a car rushing past, its red tail lights blurred implying its fast movement. Businesses line Ybor's 7th Ave, and the area's iconic streetlights and palm trees are visible too. It appears to be dusk with the streetlights on.
Events
Bring your best snaps to “Ybor City Show and Share”
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts is asking for your help.
August 13, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A picture of the Tampa Bay History Center in the sunshine. The Riverwalk is visible on the right with people walking, and the history center building protrudes from the middle of the picture with many windows and yellow walls. Palm trees are seen throughout the image, and the sun shines in partially wispy cloudy skies.
Culture
Plan ahead for the Tampa Bay History Center’s upcoming exhibits
We’re giving a sneak peek into what the next ~18 months will look like inside the riverfront museum.
August 13, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A covered patio with a stainless steel grill, mini fridge, and other drawers sits beside two modern chairs and a coffee table with a pool and yard in the background.
Real Estate
Hot homes: 6 swoon-worthy South Tampa homes
From 1920s Hyde Park charm to new-builds, we’ve got you covered.
August 12, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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City
St. Pete’s Neighborhood Tree Matching Mini-Grant Program is back
Take a peek at the rules for the third round of the city program.
August 12, 2024
An empty classroom for young children with colorful chairs and decorations. Several boards line the front wall, and chairs and tables sit before a teacher's desk. There are educational posters with numbers, letters, and colors, along with an American flag lining the wall.
Education
Class is in session: Tampa Bay’s new school year is here
The bell is about to ring, and another year of learning is on its way.
August 9, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Sports
Recapping Tampa Bay’s Olympic athletes’ performance
Yes, we have a gold medal winner in our midst.
August 8, 2024
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Bailey LeFever