Restaurants

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Your ultimate guide to outdoor dining in the Tampa Bay area

Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Tampa + St. Pete’s many beautiful patios.

April 21, 2025

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20 vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Tampa Bay

Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of the Tampa Bay area.

August 28, 2024

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Happy hour deals in Tampa Bay

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere.

August 6, 2024

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Local libations: A round of Tampa Bay-centric craft beers

A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Tampa Bay nod there — these craft beers found around the Big Guava take local pride seriously.

July 25, 2024

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Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived

This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Tampa Bay.

July 19, 2024

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Raise a glass — Drink Up Week is coming

We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Tampa Bay, FL from July 22 to July 26, 2024.

July 12, 2024

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Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us

We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Tampa Bay, FL from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.

May 24, 2024

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Government

Tampa’s new microgrant program debuts

And that’s not all: Hillsborough just opened a new call center to help residents apply for grants, and a downtown Tampa park reopened.

April 21, 2026

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Thomas Rhett will headline this year’s Tampa Pig Jig

We’re sharing the lineup for this fall’s country music and barbecue festival at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park.

April 20, 2026

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Amazing Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Tampa Bay

Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Tampa Bay, FL and plan for your next adventure or staycation.

April 16, 2026

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J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is breathing life into another Ybor spot

Ybor’s final operating cigar factory is fully restoring the century-old Sanchez Y Haya building across the street into a new inn, restaurant, and cigar lounge.

April 15, 2026

Music

How was the Gasparilla Music Festival experience?

We’re talking parking, shade, dining options, and all the other tea.

April 13, 2026

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Gasparilla Music Festival’s new look

The festival is back — at its new home within Water Street Tampa — with huge headliners like Mt. Joy and Gov’t Mule.

April 9, 2026

Sports

Home under the dome: Tropicana Field renovation highlights

Take a peek at the Rays’ new-yet-old digs, complete with new luxury clubs, a speakeasy, and the Cownose Clubhouse.

April 8, 2026

City

An Aquafence will protect the Florida Aquarium from hurricanes

The Florida Aquarium won’t need to evacuate its crew the next time devastating storm surge is forecast for the Tampa Bay area.

April 7, 2026

Real Estate

Live Nation will operate Tampa’s new Gasworx music venue

The 4,300-capacity music venue will live within the Gasworx district and open by late 2028.

April 7, 2026

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Bring Augusta National to the Gulf Coast

You don’t need to travel to Georgia to experience the beauty of Augusta. We rounded up some ways to replicate the Masters experience in TBAY.

April 2, 2026