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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
The RISE St. Pete Memorial in the Warehouse Arts District, St. Petersburg.
Culture
Art + endurance after 9/11
September 8, 2022
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David Warner
A tire swing hangs in the backyard of Owen's Fish Camp restaurant in Sarasota.
Food
Fish camps: A taste of Old Florida
Why are fish camps so al-lure-ing? Because they’re not afraid to get fresh. Go ahead and take the bait at these four restaurants in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Dunedin and Sarasota.
August 31, 2022
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David Warner
Tampa Skyline
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The most local events in Tampa Bay, Florida
Curated calendar for new openings, tours, exhibits, and foodie events.
August 24, 2022
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Bailey LeFever
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Secret beaches in Tampa Bay, FL
August 21, 2022
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Bailey LeFever
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Celebrate the Fourth of July in Tampa, FL
August 21, 2022
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Bailey LeFever
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Belt it out at these 9 Tampa Bay area karaoke spots
Check out these spots across Tampa and St. Pete with private rooms, open mic nights, and all kinds of eats.
April 26, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
Construction continues on the Phoenix Rising roller caster at Busch Gardens. A large crane is in front of a blue track, which sits beneath a largely cloudless sky. The sun is in the background and a building site is below.
Development
Hands in the air: Busch Gardens is building another roller coaster
Phoenix Rising is set to open at some point in 2024.
April 25, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The rendering of the new TradeWinds hotel features a tall wide building, with a large pool in the courtyard with a bridge across.
Development
2 major Tampa Bay developments move forward
We’re checking in on Tampa’s WestShore Plaza redevelopment + Tradewinds Island Resorts expansion projects.
April 24, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
the terrace hotel with a "100 year" emblem to mark 100 years since opening
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A small white house has an orange door and is surrounded by a white picket fence. There are chairs on the porch and tropical plants surrounding it.
Real Estate
House prices have doubled in the Tampa Bay area
Both Tampa and St. Pete have seen average home prices double in recent years, according to a recent report.
April 23, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
St. Pete Pier
Culture
Giddy up to these Tampa Bay area Kentucky Derby events
Celebrate race day with mint juleps, seersucker suits, and even a wiener dog derby.
April 22, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
Tampa Theatre
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Bookmark these 15 Tampa Bay area comedy shows
Prepare to laugh at the hands of legendary comics like Kevin Hart + Eric Andre.
April 22, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A group of Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrates a goal by the glass. They are dressed in their blue uniforms and are hugging each other while the crowd celebrates behind.
Sports
Prepare for yet another Tampa Bay Lightning playoff run
It’s time to Be The Thunder.
April 19, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Crowds of people check out tents with vendors and walk underneath a tree canopy.
Travel and Outdoors
Earth Day events across the Tampa Bay area
Whether you want to pick up new plants for your garden or enjoy nature’s beauty, we’ve got you covered.
April 19, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
The sun is shining over the dunes at sunset beach. There is grass littered on the dunes and the ocean is over to the left.
Travel and Outdoors
Checking in on Tampa Bay area beach renourishment efforts
Pinellas County has finished restoration efforts in Belleair Beach, Sunset Beach, Upham Beach, Pass-a-Grille, Madeira Beach, Indian Shores, and Indian Rocks Beach.
April 18, 2024
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Bailey LeFever