Culture

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Travel and Outdoors

How to plan an event in a national park

From getting a permit to catering, we’ve got the details on how to plan a wedding, family reunion, or special occasion in a national park.

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Local outfit ideas for “The Eras Tour”

No matter the era, we’ve rounded up local boutiques to grab some last-minute items for the Taylor Swift concert next weekend.

March 31, 2023

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The ultimate road trip to Williston, FL

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March 28, 2023

Festivals

Tampa Riverfest is back

The seventh festival includes Hillsborough River races, a wiener dog costume contest, and a lantern parade.

March 27, 2023

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We found the best Reddit thread ever.

March 24, 2023

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Artist Spotlight: Meet Tampa Bay designer Takeo Faison

This multi-media clothing designer injects creativity into every piece.

March 24, 2023

Arts

New Tampa Performing Arts Center opens this weekend

The 20,000-sqft center will host musical theatre performances and more.

March 23, 2023

The night sky with visible bands of the Milky Way.

Travel and Outdoors

Celebrate International Dark Sky Week

Protect the night by taking some simple actions Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22

March 22, 2023

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Culture

Tampa Pride Preview 2023

There’s a parade, a festival, and a ton of parties in store for you.

March 22, 2023

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Arts

Gasparilla International Film Festival takes over Tampa this week

We pull the curtains back on GIFF and reveal TBAY’s independent film and talent scene.

March 22, 2023

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The pink-colored Don CeSar hotel sits in front of the beach. The Gulf of Mexico is bright blue in the background, and two pools are by the hotel surrounded by cabanas and deckchairs. The sun is shining, casting shadows toward the west, showing it is a beautiful sunny morning.

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Sip and dip at these Tampa Bay area pool bars

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Two pictures of the same Ybor City building, one in black and white, and one in color, sit side by side.

Arts

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A rendering of the Rays new proposed stadium, showing fans inside a ballpark.

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St. Petersburg City Council approves Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment plans

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