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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 02:22 PM
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TBAY 101: A how-to for new residents
Becoming a new resident is easy with our TBAY 101 guide to all things Tampa + St. Pete citizenship.
January 6, 2025
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Staff
A pile of debris outside a pink home in Gulfport. The home's windows are boarded up following Hurricane Helene, and there is standing water in the street. There are clear skies above, and it looks like the sun is setting at dusk.
Weather
Advice for Tampa Bay FEMA applicants and more ways to help local Helene victims
As the toll of the storm becomes clearer, we’re sharing more and more resources to assist those impacted in TBAY.
October 1, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
An aerial shot of St. Petersburg after Hurricane Helene. Water lines the streets and the water level is high. Smoke rises from a house on the left and grey skies linger overhead with the ocean visible in the distance.
Weather
How to help Hurricane Helene victims and find other resources across Tampa Bay
In the wake of the storm, there are plenty of ways to help our community get back on its feet.
September 30, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Real Estate
Tampa’s real estate market ranks among nation’s best
WalletHub’s report considered factors like affordability, price appreciation, and days on the market.
August 21, 2024
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Home Services
How to save water and money with rainwater harvesting
Help conserve water and lower the cost of your bills with a rainwater collection system in your backyard.
July 3, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Development
How to understand development news in Tampa Bay
Consider this your your development jargon 101.
June 12, 2024
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A Mediterranean-style white house near Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa. It has steps up to a founded front door, European windows, a garage, greenery with flowers, plants, and grass out front. There are blue skies overhead and neighboring properties are visible either side of the home.
Real Estate
Tampa Bay’s real estate market is cooling down
A recent report by Redfin says supply is rising on Florida’s Gulf Coast, and demand is falling.
June 12, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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What’s the cost of solar, really?
We called on the experts at Freedom Solar Power to answer reader-submitted solar energy questions. Here’s what they have to say about costs, savings, hurricanes, home value, and more.
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A rendering of The Beachmaker Hotel. The building is a mix of white, brown, and grey, with balconies and deck chairs lining the upper floors. A row of palm trees sits in front, and the ocean is visible in the background.
Development
Say hello to The Beachmaker — Madeira Beach’s next luxury hotel
The hotel is part of the quaint seaside city’s ongoing makeover.
May 13, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Real Estate
House prices have doubled in the Tampa Bay area
Both Tampa and St. Pete have seen average home prices double in recent years, according to a recent report.
April 23, 2024
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Fill your calendar with these TBAY Veterans Day weekend events
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