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How big is Jai Alai IPA?
We’re digging in the Cigar City Brewing IPA’s roots, inspiration, and popularity across the United States.
December 08, 2025 03:17 PM
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Bailey LeFever
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Do you remember the 21st night of September in Tampa Bay?
Do you remember the 21st night of September? Join us on a trip down memory lane to see what TBAY residents were up to this week throughout the years.
September 16, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Museums in the Tampa Bay area
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 20 museums in TBAY have it all.
June 25, 2025
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Mayor Jane Castor sits at the far left of the photo, wearing her Tampa police uniform, as she sits on a Women's History Month panel. She is seated alongside three other female local leaders.
History
Meet Tampa Bay’s female mayors past and present
We’re sharing the story and accomplishments of the four women who have led Tampa and St. Pete over the last century.
March 28, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
An aerial view of the Howard Frankland Bridge in 1960 shows the long bridge connecting Tampa and St. Pete surrounded by dark blue water.
Development
What was Tampa Bay like when the Howard Frankland first opened?
We’re taking a look back at what was going on in our slice of the Gulf Coast in 1960.
March 24, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Culture
Unwrap these gifts given to Tampa Bay and St. Pete
Well, maybe not us directly — but TBAY and St. Pete really are the gifts that keep on giving.
December 17, 2024
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Staff
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Culture
Which locations around Tampa Bay deserve a historical marker?
Historical markers are physical signs, plaques, and statues that commemorate a significant place or event. Where would you like to see a historical marker around Tampa Bay?
December 12, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The Rivergate Tower along the Tampa Riverwalk. There is a flag for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the foreground which reads "Be the Thunder", and the Hillsborough River runs along the right side of the photo.
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Tampa Bay’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
November 19, 2024
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19 murals in Tampa Bay
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
November 5, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A golf flagstick on a green. There is sun in a partially cloudy sky above, water in the background, and trees surrounding the course.
History
The story of Tampa’s Babe Zaharias Golf Course
We’re taking a deeper look into one of Tampa’s public courses.
November 1, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Jimmy Carter speaking at a podium in 1979 at Thomas Jefferson High School with the US flag as a backdrop behind him
City
Jimmy Carter at 100: His visits to the Tampa Bay area
Plus, see how you can send a message to the former president to celebrate his centennial birthday.
September 27, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Stay in the know with 20+ new and upcoming Tampa Bay restaurants
Dining in Tampa and St. Pete is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
February 23, 2026
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Culture
Prepare to scream “bingo” at these Tampa Bay area game nights
We rounded up rounds of music, drag, and old fashioned bingo across the Gulf Coast area.
February 19, 2026
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Bailey LeFever
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Development
TBAY Development Drop: West River, food hall, luxury tower
Here’s a look at the latest towers and businesses rising up in Tampa and St. Pete.
February 18, 2026
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Bailey LeFever
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Work
Top industries and employers in the Tampa Bay area
The economic landscape of Tampa Bay, who’s hiring, and who’s most likely to expand investments into our community.
February 17, 2026
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Events
Mark your calendar for the biggest Tampa Bay weekend events
From Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago Parade to a beer and barbecue festival, it’s going to be a busy February weekend across Tampa and St. Pete.
February 11, 2026
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Bailey LeFever
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Chow down at the Florida State Fair for under $20
Fit the Surf n’ Turf Alfredo Sundae and other fair delights into your budget.
February 5, 2026
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Bailey LeFever
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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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Bailey LeFever
Feeding Tampa Bay volunteers load food and supplies into cars from a massive truck.
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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Ava Wojnowski
A photograph of the iconic San Siro Stadium in Milan, lit up at night. The sky is cloudy and dark blue overhead, with the stadium lit up by a flurry of lights on its concourses. Empty entrance gates are in front of the giant structure.
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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Patrick Sidwell
Bern Laxer, founder of Bern's, stands in front of his wine collection in a black and white photo. He is holding a glass of red, and wearing a light colored woolen cardigan, looking at the camera with a wry smile.
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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Bailey LeFever