11.20.2025

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Sunrise 6:55 a.m. | Sunset 5:35 p.m.

Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 4:48 p.m. | Low: 9:10 a.m. + 7:11 p.m.

Clearwater Beach | High: 12:20 p.m. + 10:30 p.m. | Low: 4:42 p.m.

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City Guide

Public transit to TPA?

A new rendering of the exterior of Tampa's new Airside D shows a modern, steel and windowed terminal flocked by red and blue-winged planes, palm trees, and cloudy blue skies.

Tampa International is getting a shiny new terminal. | Rendering via Tampa International Airport.

We love TPA, but getting there could be easier.

Tampa leaders are actively working on connecting TPA to downtown Tampa. Earlier this week, Tampa International Airport CEO Michael Stephens shared a possible solution at a Carlton Fields panel on “Turning Transit Challenges Into Opportunities.”

Airport leaders are looking into extending TPA’s people mover SkyConnect into downtown Tampa. How so?

The train/subway/little engine that could could connect to a potential multi-transit center at the old Doubletree hotel site in Westshore, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal. The line would then head up the median of I-275 toward downtown Tampa.

Remind me what the options are right now?

HART + PSTA | The bus stops are located at the Rental Car Center + the routes are also posted at the stop.
Uber or Lyft | Grab a car at the Red or Blue Baggage Claim, or the Remote Curbside at the Rental Car Center.
Car rentals |Take the SkyConnect train from the Main Terminal to the Rental Car Center.

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📖 Visit Peter Rabbit + classic storybook friends at Florida Children’s Museum

Presented by Florida Children's Museum

Children and families playing in Storyland exhibit at Florida Children's Museum.

If you give a mouse a cookie, he might become one of the most loved children’s book characters for generations. | Photos provided by Florida Children’s Museum

Hello, nostalgia: Florida Children’s Museum is now home to Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites, a traveling exhibit here until Jan. 11, 2026.

Visitors will be immersed in seven beloved, award-winning children’s books, including:

If you give a Mouse a Cookie
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
The Snowy Day
Where’s Spot
Tuesday
Abuela

The exhibit is bilingual, and aims to strengthen early literacy skills + build interest in reading.

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News Notes

Announced

Two major Clearwater renovation projects just received $15.6 million in tourist tax funds. Pinellas County approved $7.85 million for the Clearwater Beach Marina + $7.75 million for the Eddie C. Moore Complex. But that’s not all — what other projects scored dough? (Tampa Bay Times)

Community

More than 30,000 TBAY families registered for help getting food on the table this holiday season. Wondering how you can help? Metropolitan Ministries is collecting turkeys, stuffing, canned fruits and veggies, hams, cereal, rice, pasta, dessert mixes, and peanut butter. You can donate in person or online. (That’s So Tampa)

Coming Soon

This new date night spot should be a hit even if the Hinge date is a bust. Con Amor is opening soon in the ground floor of Avenue Lofts in Tampa. The Seminole Heights eatery will serve modern Mexican dishes like tacos from Tijuana and Oaxaca and mezcal and tequila-based cocktails. (Tampa Bay Times)

Opening

Calling all Bavaro’s devotees. The TBAY brand just debuted Café Bavaro, a grab-and-go cafe, next to their Clearwater restaurant. Editor Bailey is eyeing the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and Cannoli Iced Latte, but check the menu out for yourself. There’s a catch: It’s only open on the weekends from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)

Sports

We’re Bolts fans around here (don’t tell my diehard Canadiens fan father), but we’re still curious what the Panthers are wearing for the Winter ~~Ball~~ Classic. The team just unveiled the special uniform, complete with the old-school leaping panther crest. We’ll have to wait on the Lightning uni. (Tampa Bay Times)

Mailbag

We recently asked what Tampa Bay-inspired animal floats you’d like to see in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. And you delivered. Diane L. suggested an anole, and Catherine S. voted a peacock. If you want to learn what an anole is, please support our work.

Listen

Can the Bucs can gain ground in the NFC race? Get crucial insight from local experts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Finance

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Environment

Celebrate America Recycles Day by giving new life to your old denim through Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ program. Bring your well-loved jeans to a participating location + they’ll be recycled into housing insulation, pet beds, and more. Make a difference with your denim.*

Post of the Day

Copy of TBAY-Lead Story Image Crop (15).png — It’s the closest we’ll be getting to snow this winter.

Yes, we’re still gearing up for Thanksgiving, but tickets will likely sell out, so we needed to share this. The Blizzard Bazaar Market takes over Ritual Grounds on Friday, Dec. 19 with a Christmas tree farm, 50+ vendors, and (for VIP ticket holders) a matcha luge.

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The Buy

It’s go time. Amazon’s Black Friday Week kicks off today as one of the best sales of the year. New deals drop daily, and these are today’s top five you don’t want to miss:

🚪 Boost home security with Blink’s popular video doorbell that’s under $30 for a limited time.
🧦 Replenish your sock drawer with 50% off these 4.5-star rated mini crew socks.
🔌 Achieve better home connectivity with Amazon’s top-rated smart plug for just $12.99.
👖 Upgrade your closet with a pair of Levi’s wide leg jeans for under $45.
🥩 Get dinner on the table faster with 40% off Cuisinart’s rapid defrosting tray.

More early Black Friday deals this way

Games

The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.

Let the games begin

The Wrap

Yesterday, we asked readers “How much did Tampa households spend on eating out from 2022 to 2023?”

About 39% of you correctly guessed Tampans spent $3,361 dining out that calendar year — we don’t want to know how much of that went to Uber Eats fees. Here’s a few solid spots to make 2025-2026’s budget stretch a little further.

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