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Business
Meet the local biz celebrating 20+ years, with Bank of Central Florida’s help
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Real Estate
Projects to boost home value in the Tampa Bay area
Increasing the value of your home might be easier than you think.
January 9, 2026
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Meet the TBAY native leading Bank of Central Florida’s growth
Bank of Central Florida is thriving under local Lauren Fernandez, who is making it easier than ever to find personalized advice for managing your finances.
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How much does it cost to live in the Tampa Bay area?
We broke down the cost of living in the Tampa Bay area, including rent, housing, and other expenses — and compared it to other locations.
September 10, 2025
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Help make the holidays special for 1,500+ local kids
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Personalized banking arrives in South TBAY
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💸 Bank of Central Florida celebrates new TBAY office
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Weather
Advice for Tampa Bay FEMA applicants and more ways to help local Helene victims
As the toll of the storm becomes clearer, we’re sharing more and more resources to assist those impacted in TBAY.
October 1, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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New location marks 6 (and counting) for Bank of Central Florida
The doors are officially open at Bank of Central Florida’s state-of-the-art South TBAY location.
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💸 Doors officially open at Bank of Central Florida’s new location
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Government
Breaking down Tampa’s budget: Stormwater edition
The city is making plans to improve drainage in its flood-prone areas.
August 1, 2024
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Home under the dome: Tropicana Field renovation highlights
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April 8, 2026
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An Aquafence will protect the Florida Aquarium from hurricanes
The Florida Aquarium won’t need to evacuate its crew the next time devastating storm surge is forecast for the Tampa Bay area.
April 7, 2026
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Real Estate
Live Nation will operate Tampa’s new Gasworx music venue
The 4,300-capacity music venue will live within the Gasworx district and open by late 2028.
April 7, 2026
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Bring Augusta National to the Gulf Coast
You don’t need to travel to Georgia to experience the beauty of Augusta. We rounded up some ways to replicate the Masters experience in TBAY.
April 2, 2026
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Events
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
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Development
Peek at Gasworx’s latest addition, The Stevedore
The new complex pulls design inspiration from the nearby Historic Ybor City, and will feature 390 units, an outdoor garden by Meacham Urban Farm, and a large central courtyard, among other delights.
March 25, 2026
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Sports
Start your seafaring journey at these 5 Tampa Bay sail schools
Kickstart your Sunfish, sailboat, or windsurfing journey at one of these local yacht clubs and sailing centers.
March 23, 2026
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Development
TBAY Development Drop: PIE, South Hillsborough homes, St. Pete towers
Here’s a look at the latest towers and businesses rising up in Tampa and St. Pete.
March 18, 2026
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