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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
Burrowing Owl
Travel and Outdoors
The Mystery of the Tampa Bay’s Burrowing Owl Population
Digging deep into the history and mystery of TBAY’s Burrowing Owl — with some ways to lend a helping wing.
March 2, 2023
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Brad Haft
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History
Cigars, culture, and celebrities:
The J.C. Newman Cigar Factory in Ybor City
Immerse yourself into one of Ybor’s oldest cultural gems.
February 20, 2023
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Brad Haft
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History
An inside look at Tampa’s Rough Riders’ Gasparilla prep
We took a behind-the-scenes look at the nonprofit’s months-long prep for Tampa’s swashbuckling pirate invasion + parade.
January 26, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
Downtown Tampa from Harbor Island at sunset
History
6 beautiful pieces of architecture in Tampa Bay
We’re breaking down some of the many architectural styles in the Tampa Bay area.
January 13, 2023
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Brad Haft
Manhattan Casino
History
What’s next for St. Petersburg’s Manhattan Casino
The historic South St. Pete building has hosted Ray Charles, James Brown, and other legendary artists.
January 12, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
Winter, the Dolphin with no tail in Clearwater, Florida.
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Movies filmed in Tampa Bay
Who’s bringing the popcorn?
December 16, 2022
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Brad Haft
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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
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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
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
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Famous people who are from Tampa Bay
Lights, camera, action: You may be surprised by some of the famous people who have called TBAY home.
September 29, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
Plates of burgers and hot dogs sit around a table.
Food
Take a bite out of the TBAY-style hot dog
From Seattle to Chicago, cities across the US have created their own signature hot dogs, but not Tampa Bay — until today.
September 25, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Events
Plan ahead for these fall events in the Tampa Bay area
Embrace the changing of the season with these festivals, outdoor concerts, markets, and other fall-themed events.
September 23, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A rendering of Tampa’s Wheel Over Water, which is perched on the Hillsborough River and surrounded by cars and the Streetcar.
Development
Tampa is getting its own observation wheel
The 250-ft-tall structure called Tampa’s Wheel Over Water in the Channel District neighborhood.
September 18, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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History
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
St. Pete's waterfront. Palm trees line the water, with condo towers and high rises in the distance, with their reflections visible in the water. The sky is mostly blue with some clouds dotted around. Boats are in the marina.
Government
Ironing out St. Pete’s $1.18 billion budget, Tampa’s walkability, and a mucky lake
We’re sharing the latest updates on St. Pete’s $1.18 billion budget, Tampa’s $13 million transit upgrades, and the Jungle Lake cleanout.
September 15, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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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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Live
Flow at these Tampa Bay area yoga studios
Check out these 15 yoga studios around the Big Guava and the Burg that offer hot, aerial, yin, vinyasa, and more yoga studio offerings.
September 3, 2025
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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
Snag matchbooks at these Tampa Bay eateries
Collect colorful and locally-branded matchbooks at these Tampa, St. Pete, and beachfront spots.
September 2, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Development
Check out 4 new hotels going up in the Tampa Bay area
The dual AC Hotels + Moxy by Marriott hotel will boast a rooftop bar and restaurant, 310 rooms, and plenty of other amenities.
August 26, 2025