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Mayor Jane Castor speaks at a podium. A screen is next to her, with her image on it. A crowd sits in front, some of whom are taking photos.
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 07, 2024 12:13 PM
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Patrick Sidwell
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
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
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
Workers at Buc-ee's prepare sandwiches. They are wrapped in shiny foil with yellow labels on a heating tray, and workers behind are in uniforms comprised of cowboy hats, red shirts, and blue overalls.
City
Will a Buc-ee’s ever open in the Tampa Bay area?
We’re dreaming of those Beaver Nuggets.
April 17, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Development
3 Tampa Bay area developments
We’re breaking down updates on the new Tampa General Hospital surgical tower, TradeWinds Island Resorts expansion, and Fair Oaks Park transformation.
April 16, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A shot of buildings in downtown Tampa. The sun shines just above a high rise, and City Hall is just in front. The foreground has some greenery, with the buildings sat beneath clear blue skies.
Culture
Tampa Bay Design Week is underway
The event is a chance to celebrate and learn about architectural feats + design victories in the Tampa Bay area.
April 15, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Development
Plans for Ybor Harbor move forward
The ~33-acre mixed-use neighborhood would boast 800+ hotel rooms and 4,750 new residential units, a public boardwalk, and more.
April 12, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A black and white photo of Franklin Street in Downtown Tampa taken around 1930. The Tampa Theater is visible in the background, while people walk about in fashion of the time, palm trees are visible, and streetcars make their way through streets. There are some cars around too, and shadows imply it is sunny.
History
Tampa Bay in the 1930s
Following the roaring progress of the 1920s, life in TBAY was not as rosy in the succeeding decade. We did some research.
April 11, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A rendering of the outside of Juno & the Peacock. There are red chairs under red and white umbrellas, with tables set for people to eat. The doors are open on the left to the inside of the restaurant, and there are lights + greenery around to create a calming atmosphere.
Food
Open for business: Check out these new Tampa Bay area foodie spots
It’s hard to keep up with all the food and restaurant news in our area. We’re here to help.
April 9, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A rendering of the USF football stadium. There are floodlights on and the image is staged at nighttime, with fans in the green stands, and Bulls logos sound the stadium. Campus is visible in the background as the shot is taken from high up.
Development
USF chooses construction manager for new football stadium
The Bulls are making progress in the ~$340 million project.
April 9, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A photo of Mannatan Ave and Vasconia Street with flooding on the roads. The residential area has houses around and there are cars driving through the water nearby.
City
The City of Tampa is working to fix South Tampa’s flooding problem
The area’s roads are often covered in water after heavy rainfall.
April 3, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A photo of St. Pete City Hall up close. The angle is upward toward the historic building with palm trees flanking the yellow-brown structure. Blue skies are above with sun shining through the trees.
City
The latest updates on St. Pete’s economy
Mayor Ken Welch gave the Burg’s first “State of the Economy” presentation since 2021.
March 28, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A tank of coral at the Florida Aquarium's Coral Conservation and Research Center. There is blue fluorescent lighting above the tank and the coral sits in water.
Culture
Check out The Florida Aquarium’s latest conservation-minded expansion
The state-of-the-art facilities are set to help the aquarium’s conservation efforts.
March 28, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The rendering of the new Tampa Heights development features a greenery-covered building, a few housing towers, and a smaller brick building side-by-side, with crosswalks and sidewalks leading up to them.
Development
Happening in the Heights: YMCA redevelopment project moves forward
The $600 million project will turn the 6.2 acres into a new, larger YMCA, hotel, housing, parks, and office and retail space.
March 25, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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New and coming-soon businesses to Tampa Bay
As Tampa Bay continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
March 21, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Tampa's new wastewater facility sits under blue skies. The structure has three open stories with vehicles and pipes inside, and it is made of mostly metal and concrete.
City
Construction is complete on Tampa’s new wastewater facility
The new structure is designed to save money, help efficiency, improve sustainability, and enhance safety.
March 20, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The Selmon Expressway viaduct sits above the Hillsborough River. Tampa's skyline is behind it, and there are blue skies overhead.
City
Plans to develop the Selmon Expressway have been tweaked
We rounded up some info on the ongoing plans to update the road.
February 29, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Tampa city leaders break the ground with shovels at the new development
Development
Meet Canopy at West River: One of Tampa’s incoming housing developments
The new Tampa housing complex will include affordable housing units, other amenities, and more.
February 22, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Preston Rudie is wearing a blue jacket and beanie with his arms spread wide. He is up a mountain and a blanket of clouds is behind him, stretching into the distance like a carpet.
Business
Tampa Bay’s movers and shakers: Preston Rudie
Learn more about the business owner, CEO, storyteller, and adventurer helping to shape our area’s future.
February 9, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Two workers pave over a pothole. They have long brushes and the asphalt is darker over the patches they are working on.
City
How to report potholes in the Tampa Bay area
You have the power to fix the roads.
February 1, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A school zone sign. There are trees in the background, and the sign says 15 mph when flashing.
City
Drive safe — speed cameras are coming to Hillsborough County schools
The measure was approved by Tampa City Council last week.
January 12, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Tampa Skyline
Development
Be the broker: Which vacant office spaces would you like to see become affordable housing?
Tell us which empty building could be used differently.
November 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
Crowds gather on Tampa's Lafayette Street Bridge in 1925. The photo is black and white, discolored, there are streetcars and the University of Tampa is in the background.
History
Tampa Bay in the 1920s
Have you ever thought about life in our TBAY area ~100 years ago? We had a quick look at the history of both Tampa and St. Pete across the decade.
November 15, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A Brightline train runs alongside a road, with a fence in between. There are clouds in the sky and it looks like dusk.
Development
Tampa-Orlando Brightline train route update
We rounded up some info about the upcoming route between the two cities.
November 9, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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Development
Take a peek at 6 upcoming Tampa Bay area developments
Here’s a look at some of the current condo towers, hotels, and civic buildings going up across Tampa and St. Pete.
November 8, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
The air taxi sits outside Volocopter HQ. It is a white vehicle and resembles a two person drone.
Development
Tampa International Airport breaks ground in the skies
It’s the first time an air taxi has been tested in Florida.
November 3, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A white home sits right in front of Mainlands Golf Course in Pinellas Park. There is lunch greenery out front with neat flora.
Real Estate
6 Tampa Bay homes below the median price
Have a look at these Tampa Bay area homes below Tampa’s median price of $379,900.
November 1, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
The entrance sign to Rogers Park Golf Course. The course can be seen behind it and there are clouds in the sky.
City
Check out Tampa’s new Par 3 golf course
A short course is now open at Rogers Park and offers the perfect opportunity for golfers of all levels to work on their game.
October 30, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
The sun is setting at Sunset Beach. There are people walking and the dune structure is visible in the far right of screen.
City
Sunset Beach restoration project timeline
A portion of the Treasure Island beach is set to reopen after being closed for over a month for restoration efforts.
October 26, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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