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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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Patrick Sidwell
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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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An exterior render of the new Bank of Central Florida 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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Patrick Sidwell
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Chow down at the Florida State Fair for under $20
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6 Tampa Bay Super Bowl watch parties
Get in on the action this Super Bowl Sunday with six local watch parties featuring big screens, a chili cook-off, and food + drink specials.
February 4, 2026
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Nonprofits
Local donation sites across Tampa Bay
These local donation sites will collect items like clothing, home goods, diapers, and other things that people may need.
February 2, 2026
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Sports
What would a Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony look like in Tampa Bay?
The grand opening of the alpine event is on Friday, Feb. 6 in Northern Italy. We’re imagining how it would go down in the Tampa Bay area.
January 29, 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.
January 28, 2026
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Food
These are Tampa’s undisputed most romantic restaurants
See which Tampa Bay gems made OpenTable’s “2026’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants.”
January 27, 2026
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Small Business
Buddy Brew is expanding across Southwest Florida
Tampa Bay’s beloved coffee joint is making its first move into Pinellas and Sarasota counties.
January 21, 2026
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Real Estate
Mansion Monday: This newly-listed South Tampa home doubles as an art gallery
January 16, 2026
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Travel and Outdoors
Construction begins on the last leg of Tampa’s Green Spine Cycle Track
The city’s long-awaited two-way bike lane is nearly complete.
January 15, 2026
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Ritz-Carlton Residences Tampa opens second tower along Bayshore
The new 31-story condo tower is one of the latest changes to the South Tampa skyline.
January 14, 2026
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