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Roam these Tampa Bay farmers markets
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 10 farmers markets around TBAY.
May 09, 2024 03:03 PM
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Mayfaire by-the-Lake unveils this year’s stork-tacular Feature Poster
Lakeland’s largest outdoor fine art fest chose a bird-focused Feature Poster for its 52nd celebration — and no, it’s not a swan.
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Several paper bowls filled with food sit atop a table. There are two different options, with one containing rice and salmon, and the other with chicken and green spaghetti.
Culture
Prepare your palate for these upcoming Tampa Bay area food festivals
Here are six events coming up for the culinarily curious.
February 29, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Events
Scream, gasp, and ink your way through Friday the 13th
From tattoo deals to eerie events, we’re sharing ways you can make this historically unlucky day a whole lot of fun.
October 12, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Events
Eins, zwei, drei, gsuffa — it’s time for Oktoberfest Tampa
This year’s iconic autumn event will take place Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
September 27, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Events
Hispanic Heritage Month events in the Tampa Bay area
From markets and parties, to foodie events and arts, there’s a variety of fun, cultural events highlighting Hispanic heritage in the Tampa Bay area.
September 14, 2023
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Monica Garske
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Festivals
Tampa Riverfest is back
The seventh festival includes Hillsborough River races, a wiener dog costume contest, and a lantern parade.
March 27, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Support 350+ local makers at Shopapalooza Festival
Here’s what you need to know about St. Pete’s free holiday shopping event.
November 23, 2022
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Brianna Williams
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A green boba drink sits on a boardwalk at John's Pass. The focus is on the green straw and clear rounded container, while the blurry background shows a wooden walkway, water, cloudy skies, and a nearby boat.
Food
Tampa Bay neighborhoods as drinks
Every drink has its own flavors and characteristics, just like neighborhoods. We paired them up.
July 24, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Chefs prepare for Epic Chef behind a counter laden with fresh produce. The chefs are wearing white uniforms, and wiring surrounds the area in the shiny Epicurean Theatre — a kitchen fit for shows and productions. Counters are a mix of white, silver, and grey, and ingredients line the wall in clear containers.
Nonprofits
A cooking contest with a purpose: Feeding Tampa Bay’s Epic Chef
The three-week event celebrates local culinary excellence, and offers a chance to reflect on those less fortunate.
July 24, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Where to find lunch for $10 or less
Ready for your lunch break? Check out these 15 lunches, from Cuban sammies to broiled burgers.
July 23, 2024
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A foamy iced tea sits in front of a window with curtains, the light streaming in.
Food
3 Tampa Bay tea spots
From matcha workshops to history high teas, we’ve got our tea lovers covered.
July 23, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Members of Tampa's Green Team stand in a line facing the camera. They are holding gardening tools, dressed in green tshirts, and wearing hats as the sun shines down. Someone near the middle is holding a tree with a mulch bag on the ground, implying it will be planted.
Travel and Outdoors
Tampa’s Green Team is looking for new members
Help create a brighter future with the city-run program.
July 22, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The pink-colored Don CeSar hotel sits in front of the beach. The Gulf of Mexico is bright blue in the background, and two pools are by the hotel surrounded by cabanas and deckchairs. The sun is shining, casting shadows toward the west, showing it is a beautiful sunny morning.
Food
Sip and dip at these Tampa Bay area pool bars
These TBAY spots are refreshing in more than one way.
July 22, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A bartender pours a frothy cocktail into a glass from a shaker.
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Tampa Bay.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
Two pictures of the same Ybor City building, one in black and white, and one in color, sit side by side.
Arts
Take a peek at “Photo Ybor: Then and Now”
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts’ new exhibit juxtaposes iconic Tampa photographs with shots of the same locations today.
July 19, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Development
St. Petersburg City Council approves Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment plans
The $6.5 billion plans include a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays.
July 18, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A vintage-looking photo of Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield wearing an orange creamsicle football uniform. His retro glasses have orange lenses, and he's wearing an old-school headband. There is a boombox next to the bench he's sat on, he's looking at the camera with a serious expression, and the background is a plain red sheet.
Sports
Load the cannons: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2024 season is on the horizon
The Bucs have announced several special events for the upcoming campaign, including the return of their creamsicle jerseys.
July 18, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell