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The Gallagher brothers perform with Oasis. There is yellow smoke and lighting around while they sing into microphones and play instruments.

Culture

Celebrate the Oasis reunion in Tampa Bay style

While the band’s comeback tour only has shows in the UK and Ireland, we wanted to bring the fun to TBAY.

August 27, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Food

Dining out just got (even) better: Offline is a premier restaurant club in Tampa, FL

Looking for new, locally owned restaurants to try? We’ve found an app for that.

August 29, 2024

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Emily Shea-Owen

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

The Bulls are back: Here are some USF football stars to keep an eye out for this season

The program ended last year with its first bowl game victory since 2017.

August 29, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A pelican stands close to the camera on a wooden beam which appears to be part of a pier. There is blue water which is slightly rocky stretching into the distance behind the bird, and a distant landscape with trees + waterfront houses on the horizon. The sky is pale blue with a smattering of clouds.

History

Tampa Bay toponymy: The origin of Pinellas County place names

We looked at why the places in and around St. Pete are named what they’re named.

August 29, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

City

St. Pete’s Neighborhood Tree Matching Mini-Grant Program is back

Take a peek at the rules for the third round of the city program.

August 12, 2024

A picture of the Tampa Bay History Center in the sunshine. The Riverwalk is visible on the right with people walking, and the history center building protrudes from the middle of the picture with many windows and yellow walls. Palm trees are seen throughout the image, and the sun shines in partially wispy cloudy skies.

Culture

Plan ahead for the Tampa Bay History Center’s upcoming exhibits

We’re giving a sneak peek into what the next ~18 months will look like inside the riverfront museum.

August 13, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A photo of Ybor City with a car rushing past, its red tail lights blurred implying its fast movement. Businesses line Ybor's 7th Ave, and the area's iconic streetlights and palm trees are visible too. It appears to be dusk with the streetlights on.

Events

Bring your best snaps to “Ybor City Show and Share”

The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts is asking for your help.

August 13, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Looking up at Pam Iorio Parking Garage in downtown Tampa. The yellow building has several stories and a mural of a person with blue coloring on its front wall. A palm tree is on the right, protruding almost as high as the garage, and the cloudy sky sits behind.

Government

Breaking down Tampa’s budget: Parking

It’s time to take another dive into the Cigar City’s proposed budget.

August 15, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

The front of Juno & the Peacock. Red and white striped umbrellas sit above tables outside the restaurant, whose name is written in gold letters on a while building. Greenery and trees surround the building, and a mostly cloudy but somewhat blue sky is above.

Food

Our review of Juno & the Peacock

St. Pete’s newest hotspot is creating a lot of buzz, and so is its adjoining cocktail lounge, Pluma.

August 15, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

An exterior render of the new Bank of Central Florida TBAY location.

Sponsored by Welcome Canary

A vintage-looking photo of Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield wearing an orange creamsicle football uniform. His retro glasses have orange lenses, and he's wearing an old-school headband. There is a boombox next to the bench he's sat on, he's looking at the camera with a serious expression, and the background is a plain red sheet.

Sports

Load the cannons: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2024 season is on the horizon

The Bucs have announced several special events for the upcoming campaign, including the return of their creamsicle jerseys.

July 18, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Live

16 interesting facts about Tampa Bay

How well do you know Tampa Bay, FL? We’re bringing you some fun facts about the city and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.

July 18, 2024

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Staff

A rendering of the Rays new proposed stadium, showing fans inside a ballpark.

Development

St. Petersburg City Council approves Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment plans

The $6.5 billion plans include a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays.

July 18, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A bartender pours a frothy cocktail into a glass from a shaker.

Food

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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Monica Garske

Members of Tampa's Green Team stand in a line facing the camera. They are holding gardening tools, dressed in green tshirts, and wearing hats as the sun shines down. Someone near the middle is holding a tree with a mulch bag on the ground, implying it will be planted.

Travel and Outdoors

Tampa’s Green Team is looking for new members

Help create a brighter future with the city-run program.

July 22, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

The pink-colored Don CeSar hotel sits in front of the beach. The Gulf of Mexico is bright blue in the background, and two pools are by the hotel surrounded by cabanas and deckchairs. The sun is shining, casting shadows toward the west, showing it is a beautiful sunny morning.

Food

Sip and dip at these Tampa Bay area pool bars

These TBAY spots are refreshing in more than one way.

July 22, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A green boba drink sits on a boardwalk at John's Pass. The focus is on the green straw and clear rounded container, while the blurry background shows a wooden walkway, water, cloudy skies, and a nearby boat.

Food

Tampa Bay neighborhoods as drinks

Every drink has its own flavors and characteristics, just like neighborhoods. We paired them up.

July 24, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Chefs prepare for Epic Chef behind a counter laden with fresh produce. The chefs are wearing white uniforms, and wiring surrounds the area in the shiny Epicurean Theatre — a kitchen fit for shows and productions. Counters are a mix of white, silver, and grey, and ingredients line the wall in clear containers.

Nonprofits

A cooking contest with a purpose: Feeding Tampa Bay’s Epic Chef

The three-week event celebrates local culinary excellence, and offers a chance to reflect on those less fortunate.

July 24, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A hand holds up a yellow and blue "Beach Blonde Ale" can from 3 Daughters Brewing up in front of a blue sky with palm trees.

Culture

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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Monica Garske

The TAMPA sign at Sparkman Wharf near Water Street Tampa. It has a Lightning bolt on it for the local hockey team, and a partially cloudy sky is in the background next to a high rise.

Events

Tampa is getting ready to celebrate 813 Day in style

Water Street Tampa and Sparkman Wharf are honoring the occasion with special deals.

August 5, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Standing water from heavy rainfall and Hurricane Debbie in a parking lot has cars partially submerged. A police car and cones are in the background, as is a pink tower, seemingly from either the Vinoy Hotel or Don CeSar hotel.

City

Debby’s aftermath in the Tampa Bay area

Here’s a roundup of the storm’s TBAY impacts, and ways to help those affected.

August 5, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

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Play

Happy hour deals in Tampa Bay

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere.

August 6, 2024

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Staff

Two people playing Pickleball at an outdoor court.

Travel and Outdoors

Grab a paddle for National Pickleball Day in Tampa Bay

Here are some of our area’s options for pickleballers of all abilities.

August 7, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell