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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Tampa Bay
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
March 30, 2026 02:36 PM
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Brianna Williams
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Wedding venues in Tampa Bay
Check out this list of local spots to host your special event.
February 17, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Give these Tampa Bay area live music venues a listen
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
January 28, 2025
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Let’s make date night unique in Tampa Bay
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the Tampa Bay area.
January 21, 2025
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Still to come in 2024: 10 Tampa Bay area concerts
The final quarter of 2024 is packed with performances from legendary singers, 1980s icons, rap stars, and rising pop stars.
September 26, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Meet Getmyboat: the Airbnb of boating
No boat, no problem. Rent one Airbnb-style and get to enjoying our local waterways.
July 3, 2024
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Skylar Webb
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Celebrate the Fourth without fireworks
For some, Independence Day fireworks are more of a nightmare than a treat. Check out these ways to participate in the celebration if you (or your pets) don’t like fireworks.
July 3, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Tampa Bay’s 1999 time capsule
What was Tampa Bay like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
June 28, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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What Tampans googled this year
2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Tampans were searching the most this year (it might surprise you).
December 20, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Check out a TBAY concert this weekend
There’s a lot of live music in the Tampa Bay area over the next few days.
December 13, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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Stay in the know with 20+ new and upcoming Tampa Bay restaurants
Dining in Tampa and St. Pete is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
March 17, 2026
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Taste test these green eats across Tampa Bay
No shamrock cookies were harmed in the making of this list.
March 16, 2026
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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
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Is table tennis having a moment? Try it for yourself in Tampa Bay
Move aside pickleball, there’s a new racket sport in town
March 6, 2026
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Everything you always wanted to know about Phoebe, TPA’s 21-ft-tall flamingo
We’re taking a look at the full scope of Phoebe, Tampa International Airport’s massive flamingo, from her upkeep to her international fame.
March 4, 2026
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3 civic updates: Rays land, Ybor safety + Sprowls Horizon Sports Park
We’ve got the latest on the Rays’ new stadium plans, safety upgrades to a historic Tampa neighborhood, and a Pinelllas Park youth sports complex finally comes to fruition.
February 24, 2026
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Prepare to scream “bingo” at these Tampa Bay area game nights
We rounded up rounds of music, drag, and old fashioned bingo across the Gulf Coast area.
February 19, 2026
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Top industries and employers in the Tampa Bay area
The economic landscape of Tampa Bay, who’s hiring, and who’s most likely to expand investments into our community.
February 17, 2026
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Mark your calendar for the biggest Tampa Bay weekend events
From Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago Parade to a beer and barbecue festival, it’s going to be a busy February weekend across Tampa and St. Pete.
February 11, 2026
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