Culture

A woman holds a microphone and sings while wearing a sparkly dress in the middle of a karaoke room, surrounded by more people.
Culture
Belt it out at these 9 Tampa Bay area karaoke spots
Check out these spots across Tampa and St. Pete with private rooms, open mic nights, and all kinds of eats.
April 26, 2024 03:03 PM
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Bailey Lefever
Chickens in Ybor City. They are strutting through leaves at Centennial Park.
Live
Unwritten rules of the Tampa Bay area
Tell us you’re from Tampa Bay without telling us you’re from Tampa Bay.
January 16, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
Tampa Theatre
Culture
Does being a Tampan mean you have a different personality than someone, from, say, St. Pete?
There’s a new science out there called geopsychology.
January 12, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
A mural lines two building's walls. It is blue with clouds, gems, and other bright colors.
Culture
Check out Seminole Heights’ newest mural
The mural was unveiled in early 2024 in the Seminole Heights neighborhood.
January 10, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
water street tampa
Culture
Asked: Your 2024 local predictions
Peer into the future and use your knowledge of our city to predict what will happen in 2024.
January 9, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Two people sit by the piano in Ybor. A dog is under the stool and Seventh Ave is in the background.
City
Play a tune on one of Tampa’s 12 upcoming public pianos
A dozen of the instrument will be placed around the city.
January 8, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A helicopter flies over Raymond James Stadium before Super Bowl LV. Tampa's skyline is visible in the background.
Culture
Fire the cannons — the Bucs are heading to the playoffs
Check out how to cheer on the team as they make it to the playoffs for the fourth year in a row
January 8, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A pelican flies over the water. The bird is a black silhouette against yellowish ripples,
Culture
Celebrate National Bird Day in TBAY
The annual event raises awareness about the dangers faces by the avian world.
January 4, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The Short Course at Rogers Park. The golf course is lined with sunshine.
Culture
Cross off your Tampa Bay area New Year’s resolutions
Here are a few ideas that will help you fulfill some of the most widely sought-after New Year’s resolutions around the Tampa Bay area.
January 4, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Raymond James Stadium for a Bucs game. The players are warming up and fans are taking their seats.
Culture
Get ready for some last-gasp drama, Buccaneers fans
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one last shot to make it into the NFL Playoffs.
January 3, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A picture of Bayshore Boulevard. The blue water ripples and South Tampa's shoreline is in the background.
Culture
Try this: TBAYtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our TBAYtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 3, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A picture from snowfall in 1977. The words "Florida," "77," and "Tampa" have all been written in snow on cars.
History
A final reader story from the 1977 snowfall in the Tampa Bay area
We’re sharing another story from the historic event.
January 2, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
People play with snow. Trees line the road.
History
Has it ever snowed in the Tampa Bay area?
If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, chances are you’ll have to keep dreaming.
December 19, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
Storm surge floods Bayshore Boulevard. The Tampa Convention Center is in the background.
City
Look back at 12 months of TBAY stories
From Gasparilla to Hurricane Idalia, and a few Taylor Swift shows in between, it’s been a big year, TBAY.
December 19, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A bungalow in Hyde Park. It is painted light green and there is a porch out front.
Real Estate
Tampa Bay’s bungalow history
Become a bungalow buff with this breakdown of the historic homes seen throughout TBAY.
December 15, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
The Florida Orchestra prepares to play at the Mahaffey Theater. The crowd is filling up.
Music
Check out a TBAY concert this weekend
There’s a lot of live music in the Tampa Bay area over the next few days.
December 13, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
Sneakers on pavement.
Culture
Walking trends in Tampa
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Tampa compares.
December 11, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Cars line up in downtown Tampa. They are at a red light and surrounded by skyscrapers.
City
Prepare for downtown Tampa traffic this weekend
The city is bracing for an influx of visitors on Saturday, Dec. 9.
December 7, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
Children are at the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon. There is fake snow falling and holiday lights are twinkling in the background.
Events
Catch a holiday movie outside this December in Tampa Bay
Here are some ways to get your holiday flick fix while enjoying the fresh air + cooler weather.
December 5, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
Rendering of the USF stadium. The image is set at night with floodlights on.
Sports
Tampa Bay sports roundup
We rounded up the most important sports happenings in our area to keep you in the know.
December 5, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A Florida panther looks into the camera. It's a closeup and there is sun shining on the animal's back.
Nonprofits
Celebrate World Wildlife Conservation Day in the Tampa Bay area
The global event raises awareness about the dangers animals + their habitats are facing.
December 1, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A reindeer walks through the snow. There are others grazing behind it.
City
How would Santa’s reindeer spend Christmas in Tampa Bay?
We wouldn’t want Rudolph getting bored now, would we?
December 1, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A watercolor patterned present image with blue florals.
Retail
Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors Bailey and Patrick are shopping this year.
November 30, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Diners eat at Concrete Jungle. There is green lighting and greenery surrounds the room.
Play
Stay in the know with 22 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.
November 29, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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Small Business
Hunt for the perfect Christmas tree at these Tampa Bay area spots
We can already smell the cedar freshness.
November 28, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
USF Bulls fans celebrate in the stands at Raymond James Stadium. They are dressed in green and gold and are making the Bulls hand signal.
Sports
USF Bulls become bowl-eligible after victorious season finale
The Bulls are heading to a bowl game for the first time since 2018.
November 27, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
Palm trees have holiday lights on them in St. Pete. There are people walking around the shops at night.
Events
St. Pete’s holiday events
Here are some happenings that will help you get in the festive spirit.
November 24, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
Out of towners guide to TBAY
Keep visitors busy with this handy guide
November 24, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A dark bar with red and green lights strung across the ceiling and red and green pillars lit up across the room.
Culture
Gin-gle all the way to these holiday pop-up bars
These festive pop-up bars around Tampa Bay will help you get in the holiday spirit.
November 20, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A Thanksgiving dinner sits on a table. There is a turkey, cranberry sauce, various other plates, and people are eating with wine glasses in front of them.
Events
Tampa Bay Thanksgiving events
Turkey Day is almost here. Spread some gratitude around TBAY at these seasonal happenings.
November 17, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
Crowds gather on Tampa's Lafayette Street Bridge in 1925. The photo is black and white, discolored, there are streetcars and the University of Tampa is in the background.
History
Tampa Bay in the 1920s
Have you ever thought about life in our TBAY area ~100 years ago? We had a quick look at the history of both Tampa and St. Pete across the decade.
November 15, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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