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A pirate ship decked out with blue and red lights floats on the ocean under the glow of tons of red fireworks.
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Gear up for Gasparilla 2025
From the invasion to the parade, we’ve got you covered with tips, snack options, and new tradition ideas.
January 17, 2025
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Bailey Lefever
Jose gasparilla pirate ship
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Top Tampa Bay weekend events: MLK Day celebrations, Gasparilla and boats
We hope you’re ready to spend the weekend outside checking out boats or watching plenty of parades.
January 16, 2025
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Bailey Lefever
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Argh you ready for the Children’s Gasparilla Parade
It’s almost time for the annual Tampa Bay tradition featuring multiple parades, air invasions, and a boatload of beads.
January 14, 2025
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Bailey Lefever
A pug wearing a pirate ship suit walks out onto turf as people watch.
Events
Top Tampa Bay weekend events
Wondering what to do this January weekend? We’ve got you covered with plenty of eats and even a puppy parade.
January 9, 2025
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Bailey Lefever
Glass figures of all shapes and sizes are at the Chihuly Collection. They are brightly colored.
Play
Kid-friendly activities in Tampa Bay
As Tampa Bay continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently-opened businesses.
December 16, 2024
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Staff
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
Champa Bay updates: Rays’ potential move, Bucs stay on top, and ReliaQuest Bowl updates
We’re checking in on where the Rays might play in 2026, the Bucs’ victorious run, and who’s playing in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
December 9, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Heather Krueger, Julia Rifino and Susan Haldeman hang out by the bar in the Stageworks Theatre’s hilarious production of “The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical.
Theater
Put these Tampa Bay winter shows on your calendar
From inventive vaudeville-esque chamber shows to holiday classics, we’ve got you covered.
December 6, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Bookmark these Tampa Bay December events
From lighted boat parades and outdoor holiday markets, we do winter a little differently around here.
December 2, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Wrapping paper, popcorn, salt in bowls, and a pair of people standing in a plant shop holding succulents.
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🎄 Hands-on holiday crafts return to Water Street Tampa
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