History

A black and white photo of Franklin Street in Downtown Tampa taken around 1930. The Tampa Theater is visible in the background, while people walk about in fashion of the time, palm trees are visible, and streetcars make their way through streets. There are some cars around too, and shadows imply it is sunny.
History
Tampa Bay in the 1930s
Following the roaring progress of the 1920s, life in TBAY was not as rosy in the succeeding decade. We did some research.
April 11, 2024 11:23 AM
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
Google’s Local Year in Search for the Tampa Bay area
What were you searching for on Google this year?
December 14, 2022
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Brad Haft
The Spookeasy
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7 Tampa Bay speakeasies
Here is your manual to the exclusive, secretive, and entrancing bars and blind tigers of Tampa Bay.
December 12, 2022
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Brad Haft
City Skyline Across Body of Water during Night Time
History
Tampa Bay’s Sister Cities
Celebrate Tampa and St. Pete’s 16 international sisters, which span from places in Israel and Mexico to Japan and Russia.
November 25, 2022
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Brad Haft
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10 Unusual Facts about Tampa Bay
How well do you know Tampa Bay, FL? We’re bringing you some fun facts about the city and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.
November 22, 2022
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Brad Haft
MacDill Vietnam veteran salutes
Events
Celebrating Tampa’s Bravest
Shining a spotlight on our military heroes in the top-ranked place to do it.
November 10, 2022
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Brad Haft
The exterior of Tampa Theatre
History
3 haunted spots in Tampa Bay, FL
A look at three of the most haunted locations in Tampa Bay, FL
October 28, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Events
An Eerie Evening at the Tampa Bay Hotel
October 25, 2022
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Brad Haft
Jose gasparilla pirate ship
History

The Tale of José Gaspar + ye mystic krewe 🏴‍☠️
The mythical origins of Tampa Bay’s loud + proud pirate culture.
October 21, 2022
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Brad Haft
Jackson House TBAY
History
History of Tampa’s Jackson House
The history and future of the historic Jackson House
October 6, 2022
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Ashlea Hearn
Cuban sandich
Culture
Celebrate Tampa Bay’s Hispanic heritage + future
Hispanic influences can be found all over Tampa from the homes and city buildings we pass each day, to our favorite local restaurants.
September 15, 2022
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Victoria Bardega
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Your guide to South Tampa’s Hyde Park
All roads lead to (or should lead to) Hyde Park’s wealth of cozy Craftsman bungalows, upscale shopping spots, and ritzy restaurants.
September 13, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
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