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Food
Find the best matcha in Tampa Bay
We rounded up six locally approved matcha picks so you can get your green fix.
December 15, 2025 02:07 PM
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Bailey LeFever
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Events
Tasting the new eats on the block at the Florida State Fair
Yes, we tried the Pop Rocks Pickle.
February 8, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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We’re fired up about Ribs on the Ridge happening this weekend
Get the juicy details on the third + final leg of the Florida Triple Crown of BBQ’s three-event competition.
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Culture
Guinness World Records set in Tampa Bay
We rounded up some world records set in the Tampa Bay area.
February 7, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Restaurants
Shuttered Tampa Bay area spots we can’t stop thinking about
From Bayshore Boulevard restaurants to hot dog joints, here’s the businesses you miss the most.
February 6, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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City
Check out 9 lists with high rankings for the Tampa Bay area
Here are some of the lists and rankings which showcase the optimism around and growth within the Tampa Bay area.
February 5, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Food
8 Tampa Bay area spots to book Valentine’s Day reservations
From French cuisine to family-style feasts, we’ve rounded up eight local spots to add to your V-Day plans.
February 2, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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Ready, set, grill: Grills Gone Wild returns Feb. 9-10
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Food
Tampa Bay boasts one semifinalist in the 2024 James Beard Awards
The semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards were announced on Jan. 24. Webb’s City Cellar from St. Pete was named to the list.
January 25, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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Live
50+ brunch spots in Tampa Bay
TBAY restaurants, cafes, and diners serving up all the eggs, pancakes, mimosas, and other brunch favorites you want to eat.
January 24, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
Check out 3 new + upcoming Tampa Bay area restaurant chain locations
You might know the names, but they’re coming to new spots.
January 22, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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The owner, Chance Ryan, stands beside one of his specialized blue vending machines which is decorated with vines and a mini fake giraffe.
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A peek bind the small biz with Tampa Bay’s Lucid Vending
Lucid Vending’s specialized vending machines stock local items and art.
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Cheeky's, a new St. Pete resturant's interior is filled with tables and wood chairs, a light blue bar with wooden stools, and shiplaped walls.
Business
Welcome Cheeky’s, Maru, and Greyson to Tampa Bay
Here’s a peek at three spots opening in Tampa + St. Pete, offering everything from fresh oysters and fish and rooftop views to neutral threads.
May 6, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
The white brick storefront of MISRED Outfitters on Central Avenue.
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Tampa Bay Small Business Week spotlight: MISRED Outfitters
Presented by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, spend a moment with the St. Pete boutique’s owner as she shares more about the Burg’s small business community.
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Small Business Week powered by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union has arrived in Tampa Bay
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City
What do locals really call things in Tampa Bay?
Officially, it may be the Rivergate Tower, but it’s always “the Beer Can Building” in our hearts.
April 28, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Food
Get the scoop on 10 Tampa Bay ice cream spots
Cool off with homemade ice cream, gelato, plant-based coconut ice cream, and tons of treats at these Tampa and St. Pete creameries.
April 25, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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What to buy for parents: Your 2025 gift guide for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
Including Oprah’s favorite eye mask and a No. 1 best-selling beard trimmer.
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Wellness
Try out the Vinoy Spa + other TBAY offerings
We tried out one of the Vinoy spa’s new offerings and are sharing the deets on other must-try Tampa Bay spas.
April 23, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
First turn thrill in greyhound racing at "Derby Lane", St. Petersburg, Florida.
Real Estate
Could changes come for Derby Lane, Steinbrenner and The Club at Cheval in Lutz?
All three spots could see some major changes over the next several years.
April 22, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Your ultimate guide to outdoor dining in the Tampa Bay area
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Tampa + St. Pete’s many beautiful patios.
April 21, 2025
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