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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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Food
Recipe: a zero-proof Moscow mule
Use Ritual Zero Proof’s alcohol-free liquor to create a sip-worthy summer cocktail.
May 1, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
ChatGPT generated jokes about Tampa Bay, FL
It’s National Clean Joke Day, and we used ChatGPT to write some for us.
April 27, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Sports
Lightning playoffs continue tonight in Toronto
Here’s a few ways to get in the spirit here in the Tampa Bay area.
April 26, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Culture
Resources and groups for writers in Tampa Bay, FL
A useful guide for writers in the Tampa Bay area.
April 25, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Amazing Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Tampa Bay
Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Tampa Bay, FL and plan for your next adventure or staycation.
April 24, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Culture
Guide to water parks in Tampa Bay, FL
Make a splash in Tampa Bay’s top water parks — from beachfront thrills to bouncy adventures and serene kayaking.
April 21, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Culture
April 20 festivities in Tampa Bay, FL
Ways to make this year’s April 20 memorable instead of sinking into the couch.
April 19, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Arts
Tampa Bay painting classes
Here’s where to take watercolor, oil, and other painting courses
April 18, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Arts
This Sarasota vintage shop sells to “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
Watch for the vintage pieces to be featured in the new season of the hit Amazon Prime series
April 14, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Culture
7 Taylor Swift-themed drinks in Tampa Bay, FL
We rounded up the perfect drinks to go with Taylor Swift’s stop at Ray Jay.
April 13, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Tampa’s 2012 Olympic bid
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August 5, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Standing water from heavy rainfall and Hurricane Debbie in a parking lot has cars partially submerged. A police car and cones are in the background, as is a pink tower, seemingly from either the Vinoy Hotel or Don CeSar hotel.
City
Debby’s aftermath in the Tampa Bay area
Here’s a roundup of the storm’s TBAY impacts, and ways to help those affected.
August 5, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Theater
Upcoming fall 2024 shows in Tampa Bay
We’re taking a peek at the Straz’s, freeFALL Theatre’s, and other TBAY performance venues’ lineups of showstopping performances.
August 2, 2024
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Unwritten rules of the Tampa Bay area
Tell us you’re from Tampa Bay without telling us you’re from Tampa Bay.
August 2, 2024
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Kick off Tampa Bay Sun FC’s inaugural season
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