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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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City
5 ways to be a more involved Tampa Bay resident
It’s never to late to get to know your neighbors or give back.
January 20, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Arts
New St. Pete- Clearwater Airport murals unveiled
Artists Leo Gomez + Laura “Miss Crit” Spencer recently finished the panels
January 18, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Events
Gasparilla 2023 events
This year’s offerings include the customary childrens’ parade, historical presentations, and bar crawls.
January 13, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
Yolanda Sanchez's Out of Eden
Culture
New art exhibits around Tampa Bay
Fresh art exhibits around town.
January 11, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Travel and Outdoors
The 2023 celestial calendar for Tampa, FL
Don’t miss any of this year’s meteor showers, supermoons, or solar eclipses.
January 11, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Where to find Gasparilla goods
Tampa Bay’s boutiques and stores are joining in on the pirate fun.
January 10, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Culture
2023 Tampa Bay Municipal Election primer
January 9, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Culture
2023 Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival
This year’s festival features a contemporary jazz trio, a seminar on mental health, and a career workshop for kids.
January 6, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
Downtown Tampa from Harbor Island at sunset
Culture
What do you want to know about Tampa Bay in 2023?
January 5, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Arts
5 Tampa Bay podcasts to binge
Listen up to these local shows covering everything from
January 5, 2023
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Brad Haft
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An up-close shot of a golf ball from near the ground. The ball is sitting in the fairway, with streaks of light ahead on the grass. The trees in the background are blurry, but their fluffiness is visible beneath cloudless skies.
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Tee it up at these Tampa Bay golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 20+ golf courses and other options in TBAY are sure to make for a good round.
June 19, 2024
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St James Episcopal Church sits beneath cloudy skies. The red brick building has rounded windows and is surrounded by roads, apartments, and greenery.
Culture
Tampa is getting its first Black History Museum
The project has been years in the making.
June 18, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Events
Brace yourself: Boom by the Bay is back
The Independence Day celebration returns to downtown Tampa and is bigger than ever for 2024.
June 18, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Small Business
Sandbox VR opens in the Burg’s Grand Central District
The virtual reality hub will offer guests the opportunity to moonlight as a Squid Game contestant or rescue a small town from a deluge of zombies.
June 17, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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Development
10 new and coming soon Tampa Bay area hotels
Turn the key on these local escapes.
June 17, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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.
City
A deep dive on the Rivergate Tower
The cylindrical tower is a unique part of Tampa’s skyline.
June 14, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A fried shrimp po boy at Willa's in Tampa. The sandwich is on a baguette, with battered shrimp accompanied by sauce, lettuce, and tomato, with potato chips also on the plate in front of a green leafy backdrop.
Food
Meal deals: Tampa Bay Restaurant Week has arrived
There are 60+ eateries taking part in our area.
June 14, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A pool with a massive deck and chairs looks out on the water and a sunset.
Real Estate
Hot Homes: 5 Tampa Bay homes with backyard paradises
You’ll be perched outside all year long.
June 13, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
The construction site at 400 Central in St. Pete. A huge yellow crane points horizontally to the left under a clear blue sky, with the sun in the top right hand corner.
Development
How to understand development news in Tampa Bay
Consider this your your development jargon 101.
June 12, 2024
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Staff
A Mediterranean-style white house near Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa. It has steps up to a founded front door, European windows, a garage, greenery with flowers, plants, and grass out front. There are blue skies overhead and neighboring properties are visible either side of the home.
Real Estate
Tampa Bay’s real estate market is cooling down
A recent report by Redfin says supply is rising on Florida’s Gulf Coast, and demand is falling.
June 12, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell