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People ride on the Krewe of Ybor float that's decked out with flags and fake bricks in the Knight Parade.
Events
Get ready for the Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago Knight Parade
Floats, marching bands, and community groups galore take to Seventh Avenue for the celebration.
February 3, 2025
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Bailey Lefever
Tristin McCollum poses with a man while wearing an Eagles jersey.
Sports
The Bucs’ 2025 Super Bowl connections
Take a peek at Eagles and Chiefs with a tie to Champa Bay ahead of the big game.
January 31, 2025
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Bailey Lefever
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Events
Top Tampa Bay weekend events: Bungalows, birds, and a market
Here’s what’s on tap for the first weekend of February across Tampa Bay.
January 30, 2025
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Bailey Lefever
An orange crane works on the construction of Busch Gardens' wild Oasis realm while workers and staff in hard hats walk around.
Travel and Outdoors
Busch Gardens’ new Wild Oasis realm opens this spring
The immersive experience features treetop climbin’, giant anteaters, squirrel monkeys, and a massive splash area.
January 29, 2025
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Bailey Lefever
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Give these Tampa Bay area live music venues a listen
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
January 28, 2025
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Ben McBee
A four-story, gray apartment building is decorated with a brightly painted mural and is framed by blue sky and parking spots.
City
Tampa development updates: West Tampa upgrades, new affordable housing, and Seminole Hard Rock renovation
Let’s take a look at the City of Tampa’s plans for improving West Tampa’s Main Street, opening new affordable housing in South Tampa, and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino renovation.
January 27, 2025
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Bailey Lefever
two loaves of bread
Food
Join the sourdough revolution in Tampa Bay
The bread type is more popular than ever, and we’re here to help you find the best loaves in Tampa Bay, or start making your own.
January 24, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Children aboard a Gasparilla pirate ship float. They are throwing beads into the crowd, dressed like pirates.
Events
Top Tampa Bay weekend events: Gasparilla, Tweed Ride, Sunshine Market
Whether you want to dress up or shop it out, there’s plenty of outdoor fun to be had this weekend.
January 23, 2025
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Bailey Lefever
A biker pedals their way in a designated bike lane on a Tampa street, separated by a brick lane from cars.
City
Construction begins on Tampa’s Green Spine Cycle Track expansion
The $4+ million project will bring the protected bike lane up Nuccio Parkway and North 15th Street to Cuscaden Park at East 21st Avenue.
January 22, 2025
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Bailey Lefever
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Let’s make date night unique in Tampa Bay
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the Tampa Bay area.
January 21, 2025
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Staff