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The saxophone section of an orchestra plays their instruments in all-black outfits on a stage.
Culture
Must-see Festival of Fine Arts performances
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The iconic Dalí Museum shown at a distance
Culture
Free Museum Day is back in the Burg
Visit St. Pete institutions like the St. Pete Museum of History + The Dalí Museum free of charge.
September 13, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
"The Story of Tampa" mural. Its collage of symbols and images shows things like pirates, buildings like the HB Plant museum + downtown Tampa skyline, cigar factories, sports teams, a pirate ship, the Bucs flag, a Super Bowl trophy, and animals like a manatee.
Arts
Trace Tampa’s history and culture through “The Story of Tampa” mural
The mural contains many symbols, images, and icons associated with the Cigar City.
September 12, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The 9/11 memorial on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa. The sun sits behind two metal towers, casting a shadow toward the camera. A blue sky is above and one of the hollow towers contains a dark column from the World Trade Center.
City
Pay your respects at Tampa Bay’s 9/11 memorials
These Tampa Bay area tributes honor those lost.
September 10, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The front of HB Plant High School. It has brown bricks, a black fence, and rounded windows. Tropical greenery surrounds the building.
Live
20+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Tampa Bay
From Hyde Park to Clearwater, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools in Tampa Bay.
September 10, 2024
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Staff
A helicopter flies over Raymond James Stadium before Super Bowl LV. Tampa's skyline is visible in the background.
Festivals
Raymond James just announced a massive country music festival
Plans for the three-day festival have not yet been revealed.
September 9, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A white TBAYtoday logo sits on a bright blue background. A gift box is on the right of the photo with a number 2 balloon and confetti coming out of it.
Culture
Happy birthday to TBAYtoday
We’re looking back at our favorite stories from our first two years.
September 6, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Raymond James Stadium is full of Bucs fans. There is sun shining on some of the stadium, with shadow creeping across from the near side to the far side. Floodlights are beginning to turn on as players warm up on the field, and the mostly blue sky sits ahead.
Sports
Brush up on your Buccaneers knowledge ahead of the new NFL season
Haven’t kept up during the off-season? Now’s your chance to catch up and impress your friends.
August 30, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
USF Bulls fans celebrate in the stands at Raymond James Stadium. They are dressed in green and gold and are making the Bulls hand signal.
Sports
The Bulls are back: Here are some USF football stars to keep an eye out for this season
The program ended last year with its first bowl game victory since 2017.
August 29, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A pelican stands close to the camera on a wooden beam which appears to be part of a pier. There is blue water which is slightly rocky stretching into the distance behind the bird, and a distant landscape with trees + waterfront houses on the horizon. The sky is pale blue with a smattering of clouds.
History
Tampa Bay toponymy: The origin of Pinellas County place names
We looked at why the places in and around St. Pete are named what they’re named.
August 29, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The Gallagher brothers perform with Oasis. There is yellow smoke and lighting around while they sing into microphones and play instruments.
Culture
Celebrate the Oasis reunion in Tampa Bay style
While the band’s comeback tour only has shows in the UK and Ireland, we wanted to bring the fun to TBAY.
August 27, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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A red-haired woman leans down to hit a green ball with a pickleball paddle to toward two men across the outdoor court which is next to multiple courts.
Sports
Prep your paddle: Tampa is getting more pickleball courts
Just in time for summer, the Cigar City is adding new pickleball options to local parks.
May 14, 2025
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A biker pedals their way in a designated bike lane on a Tampa street, separated by a brick lane from cars.
City
Tampa begins work on the 22-mile Green ARTery network
Construction just began on the first two segments of the Green ARTery, Tampa’s new pedestrian and bicycle network.
May 13, 2025
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Food
Taste test these 12 Tampa Bay bakeries
These Tampa Bay bakeries serve traditional Cuban and Greek delights, creative concoctions, and just solid slices of cake.
May 9, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A group of coral biologists wearing blue shirts saying "The Florida Aquarium" load a giant white cooler into a truck.
Travel and Outdoors
The Florida Aquarium is delivering 1,000+ baby corals to the Keys
The elkhorn corals will be planted on the reef or cared for in ocean-based nurseries.
May 7, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
The owner, Chance Ryan, stands beside one of his specialized blue vending machines which is decorated with vines and a mini fake giraffe.
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A peek bind the small biz with Tampa Bay’s Lucid Vending
Lucid Vending’s specialized vending machines stock local items and art.
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Cheeky's, a new St. Pete resturant's interior is filled with tables and wood chairs, a light blue bar with wooden stools, and shiplaped walls.
Business
Welcome Cheeky’s, Maru, and Greyson to Tampa Bay
Here’s a peek at three spots opening in Tampa + St. Pete, offering everything from fresh oysters and fish and rooftop views to neutral threads.
May 6, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
The white brick storefront of MISRED Outfitters on Central Avenue.
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Tampa Bay Small Business Week spotlight: MISRED Outfitters
Presented by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, spend a moment with the St. Pete boutique’s owner as she shares more about the Burg’s small business community.
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Small Business Week powered by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union has arrived in Tampa Bay
Join us at TBAYtoday in celebrating small businesses from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10, presented by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union.
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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
What do locals really call things in Tampa Bay?
Officially, it may be the Rivergate Tower, but it’s always “the Beer Can Building” in our hearts.
April 28, 2025
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Brianna Williams
A hand holds up a cup of ice cream in front of a building with the sign "Chill Bros. Ice Cream" with a line out the door of people.
Food
Get the scoop on 10 Tampa Bay ice cream spots
Cool off with homemade ice cream, gelato, plant-based coconut ice cream, and tons of treats at these Tampa and St. Pete creameries.
April 25, 2025
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Bailey LeFever