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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

A screenshot of a "brat" generated image, akin to Charli XCX's green "brat" artwork. The words say "Tampa Bay" in lower case black letters.

Culture

What’s a “brat summer” and how do I have one?

Thanks to Charli XCX’s hit pop album, we’re here to decode why “brat” is all over the airwaves, internet, and right outside your door.

August 7, 2024

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Madison McMillen

An empty classroom for young children with colorful chairs and decorations. Several boards line the front wall, and chairs and tables sit before a teacher's desk. There are educational posters with numbers, letters, and colors, along with an American flag lining the wall.

Education

Class is in session: Tampa Bay’s new school year is here

The bell is about to ring, and another year of learning is on its way.

August 9, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Raymond James Stadium is full of Bucs fans. There is sun shining on some of the stadium, with shadow creeping across from the near side to the far side. Floodlights are beginning to turn on as players warm up on the field, and the mostly blue sky sits ahead.

Sports

Brush up on your Buccaneers knowledge ahead of the new NFL season

Haven’t kept up during the off-season? Now’s your chance to catch up and impress your friends.

August 30, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Three vegan hot dogs from 3 Dot Dash. One has mustard on it, one has mac and cheese and cries, and the other has lettuce and onion. There is a grey brick wall behind.

Live

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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Staff

The International Arrivals exit from U.S. Customs, with escalators up to the Airside D Shuttle Station is framed by massive floor-to-ceiling windows and foliage.

Development

Tampa International releases new renderings for Airside D

The project is estimated to cost $1.5 billion.

September 3, 2024

An up-close shot of thinly slices cucumbers. The entire screen is covered in circular slices, which features a thin dark green border and a lighter flesh in the middle with some seeds in the center.

Food

Add some Tampa Bay flair to the viral cucumber salad recipe trend

Brat Summer is over. Cucumber fall is here.

September 4, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Music

Still to come in 2024: 10 Tampa Bay area concerts

The final quarter of 2024 is packed with performances from legendary singers, 1980s icons, rap stars, and rising pop stars.

September 26, 2024

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Michael Beausoleil

Jimmy Carter speaking at a podium in 1979 at Thomas Jefferson High School with the US flag as a backdrop behind him

City

Jimmy Carter at 100: His visits to the Tampa Bay area

Plus, see how you can send a message to the former president to celebrate his centennial birthday.

September 27, 2024

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Michael Beausoleil

A seafoam green curved building with a neon red sign reading "Gulfport Casino" is framed with palm trees underneath a light blue and cotton candy sky.

Culture

Turn back time at these nostalgic activity ideas in Tampa Bay

Here’s a list for those longing for some old-fashioned fun for date night, a family-friendly day out, or something to get you out of the usual routine.

September 20, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

An aerial shot of St. Petersburg after Hurricane Helene. Water lines the streets and the water level is high. Smoke rises from a house on the left and grey skies linger overhead with the ocean visible in the distance.

Weather

How to help Hurricane Helene victims and find other resources across Tampa Bay

In the wake of the storm, there are plenty of ways to help our community get back on its feet.

September 30, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Rotating images of fall furniture from Wayfair.