01.07.2025

From our friends at

56º | 0% chance of precipitation

Sunrise 7:22 a.m. | Sunset 5:50 p.m.

Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 9:23 a.m. + 8:36 p.m. | Low: 2:06 p.m.

Clearwater Beach | High: 5:11 p.m. | Low: 10:38 a.m.

Full Weather Report | Traffic Report

Navigate Tampa Bay like a boss 🏙️

The Selmon Expressway viaduct sits above the Hillsborough River. Tampa's skyline is behind it, and there are blue skies overhead.

Tampa’s parks are beloved. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons

Picture this: You just moved to Tampa Bay, FL and you need some help with the practicalities of life (we can’t just sit back and eat Cuban sandwiches all day, unfortunately). That’s where we come in.

The essentials

Healthcare

Establishing yourself with a primary care provider is one of those things you’ll be glad you did when you need one. Reach out to the professionals at Tampa General Medical Group, Baycare Medical Group, or LoCicero Medical Group, to name a few. Pro tip: Websites like DocSpot filter physicians by location, patient reviews, insurance, language, and more.

Fans flock down the stairs at Amalie Arena. Thunder Alley is busy and it is nighttime. — The ultimate initiation: A Bolts game.

The ultimate TBAY initiation

Eat

You haven’t truly earned your stripes as a TBAY resident until you’ve sampled some of our Gulf-fresh seafood. Head to a fish camp or pick up some at a local market to chef up at home.

Champa Bay

Between the on-a-roll Bucs and the Lightning, we’ve got plenty of action to take in around here. Check out the full spread of TBAY sports in our guide.

City Guides are sponsored by Water Street Tampa.

Even more need-to-knows

Events

Tuesday, Jan. 7
“Icons and Symbols” | 6-8 p.m. | The James Museum, St. Petersburg | $10 | Take in a selection of short films that were part of or inspired by the Icons and Symbols of the Borderland special exhibition, followed by a discussion.

Tabajara Belo & O Som Do Jazz | 7:30 p.m. | Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg | $25+ | Let the Brazilian virtuoso acoustic and electric guitar musician whisk you away with his solo and duet music before joining Brazilian jazz sextet O Som Do Jazz.

Wednesday, Jan. 8

Thursday, Jan. 9

Calendar events here

Click here to have your event featured.

Volunteer

🤝 Imagine the impact if we all volunteered on January 20

Presented by AmeriCorps

Rotating images of people shaking hands with veterans and volunteering at local schools, in community gardens, and with school murals.

Join AmeriCorps in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King by volunteering this MLK Day. | Photos provided by AmeriCorps

Did you know? Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, Jan. 20) is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer.

For 30 years, the MLK Day of Service has grown as more people embrace the idea that citizenship involves taking an active role in improving the communities where we live, work, and play.

Help your community while honoring the legacy of Dr. King by exploring local volunteer opportunities.

Find volunteer opportunities

News Notes

Announced

Rays leadership wants Tropicana Field fixed in time for the 2026 season. Rays president Matt Silverman said in a recent letter to the city that they expect St. Pete to rebuild the stadium. A reminder: Damage to the St. Pete stadium is projected to cost $56+ million to repair. (Tampa Bay Times)

Opening

The long-awaited Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich Co. opens next Tuesday, Jan. 14. What’s for lunch? The Italian sandwich shop’s menu features schiaccata-style sandwiches like one packed with prosciutto, mozzarella, arugula, red peppers, and finished with balsamic.

Development

A developer just bought the former Harborview Center land for $9.3 million. The DeNunzio Group and Gotham Organization plan to turn the Clearwater parcel into an 158-room hotel with a rooftop bar and retail space. Construction is expected to take two years. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

Number

$1.75+ billion. That’s how much the top 20 Tampa Bay real estate sales raked in in 2024. That total includes sales like downtown Tampa’s tallest office tower and multiple Tampa Palms apartment buildings. (Tampa Bay Times)

Outdoors

It’s time to Pickleball on the Pier. St. Pete Athletic is hosting games from Friday, Jan. 17 to Sunday, March 16. ‍It’s $5 to play all day, and $5 to rent equipment — no reservation needed. And if you need other spots to pickle, we’ve got a guide for that.

Try This

Is working out one of your 2025 resolutions? We’ve got you covered. Right now, the Tampa Metropolitan YMCA and the St. Pete YMCA are offering $0 join fees through Monday, Feb. 3. Both gyms offer a variety of classes and workout equipment — so you can choose your own adventure.

Sports

It’s time to relive the Bucs’ victory over the Saints, and take a peek at what’s next. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Announced

New year, same TBAYtoday. While we love a good New Year’s resolution, we love unbiased, fact-centric local news even more. Buy your TBAYtoday team coffee + support us in creating this free, daily newsletter.

Wellness

Simplify wellness with fast, convenient deliveries that fit your schedule: Thrive Market delivers organic groceries and family essentials straight to your door. (Members save an average of 30% on top brands.) Join today for 30% off your first purchase and a free gift valued at up to $60.*

The Buy

A highly-rated hydroponic growing system, so you can still have fresh herbs and vegetables in winter. We like this self-misting version, which avoids root rot and helps plants grow quicker. Hello, fresh leafy greens, basil, and tomatoes.

More worth The Buy

The Wrap

Did you know that every year on the The Feast of the Epiphany, a hoard of 16 to 18-year-old boys dive for a white cross in the Tarpon Springs Bayou. Take a peek.

Answered

Yesterday, we asked “Would you rather pickleball or tennis?”

Two people playing Pickleball at an outdoor court. — Tampa Pickleball Crew’s indoor facility opened last year.

It seems we might have a large contingent of readers heading to the Pier’s pickleball pop-up, as ~44% of folks said they’re pickleball all the way.

We also had 25% of readers say they’re more into tennis.

And finally, ~16% of TBAYtoday readers said they’d rather stick to the couch,while ~16% said they’re down for either.

Send us a scoop, question, or feedback

Content marked with an * is paid advertising. Content marked with an ^ is created by our content studio.

The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.

Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602