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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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Arts
The Business of Art
October 11, 2022
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Bailey LeFever
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Food
Go bananas over these 30+ foodie brands
October 5, 2022
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Pawlease let the dawgs out 🐾
Celebrate National Shelter Dog month by bringing a new furry friend home.
October 5, 2022
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Bailey LeFever
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Culture
Help out those still reeling from Hurricane Ian
Have extra supplies or cash? Here’s some ways to help out those hit hardest by Hurricane Ian.
October 3, 2022
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Bailey LeFever
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Culture
A closer look at Hurricane Ian’s category and spaghetti model
September 27, 2022
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Staff
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Culture
Celebrate Tampa Bay’s Hispanic heritage + future
Hispanic influences can be found all over Tampa from the homes and city buildings we pass each day, to our favorite local restaurants.
September 15, 2022
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Events
A spooky roundup of Tampa’s Halloween events
We’ve got all the options, whether you want to be frightened or just enjoy some festive fun.
September 14, 2022
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Sydnie Roberts
Actors perform Hamilton onstage.
Events
The room where it happens
It’s your chance to catch Hamilton on stage in Tampa Bay
September 14, 2022
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Bailey LeFever
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Culture
Happy Birthday, Oxford Exchange
It’s time to celebrate the downtown Tampa restaurant/bookstore’s 10th birthday.
September 13, 2022
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Bailey LeFever
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Arts
Theatre Tampa Bay’s awards nominees
The local professional theater community has named its 2022 awards contenders.
September 12, 2022
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David Warner
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City
Lessons from Mayor Jane Castor at the State of Tampa’s Downtown Forum
The mayor spoke at this year’s event, and offered insight into the current + future landscape of our home.
May 7, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
The “Battle of the Bay” takes over downtown Tampa this week.
Don’t worry, it’s not a real battle.
May 6, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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Take a peek at these Tampa Bay Mother’s Day meals
Celebrate that motherly figure with oysters, a custom bouquet, or some skyline views.
May 6, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A vacant lot in Snell Isle. Grass sits behind a black fence, a tree overhangs, and the St. Pete skyline is in the distance across water and under a blue sky.
Real Estate
A quick roundup of Tampa Bay real estate news
Here’s a quick update on a vacant Snell Isle lot, new condos, and a for-sale B&B.
May 3, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
Celebrate at these Cinco de Mayo events across the Tampa Bay area
With the holiday around, the corner, we’re rounding up ways to celebrate from dance classes to festivals.
May 2, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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Small Business
Here’s how you can support free, unbiased local journalism in Tampa Bay
We fill your inbox with positive, impactful local news and events. Support our mission.
May 1, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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25+ summer events happening around Tampa Bay
Make the most of (or just survive) the warm weather with this list of the best local events and activities happening this summer in the Cigar City + the Burg.
April 30, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Real Estate
Tampa Bay area homes with incredible views
We rounded up four homes with waterfront views across Tampa + St. Pete.
April 30, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
The front of TacoSon in Temple Terrace. The restaurant is surrounded by greenery and has yellow walles, including some next to the patio pictured here with tables + chairs.
Small Business
Support local this National Small Business Week
The annual event gives us all a chance to celebrate the small businesses that serve the Tampa Bay area.
April 29, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Rendering of the plans in Water Street Tampa. A building with a green roof and brown-colored design sits among the high rises. It's designed to be an office building.
Development
Check out the next phase of Water Street Tampa’s development
Owners just released the game plan for the swanky neighborhood’s future.
April 29, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell