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Purple flowers — called Queen's Wreath Vine — are close to the camera. Their petals hang down in front of tropical green leaves.

Travel and Outdoors

Smell the flowers at these Tampa Bay area botanical gardens

These five gardens have an abundance of natural floral beauty and native wildlife.

September 16, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

An up-close shot of Ruka, the baby pgymy hippo at ZooTampa. Her head emerges from murky water and she appears to be feeding on her mother who is mostly off-screen. Her brownish skin is wet, and looks slimy with light reflected off it.

Culture

Forget Moo Deng: Tampa has its own baby pygmy hippo

The female calf was born at ZooTampa earlier this year.

September 18, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

The TECO Line Streetcar is directly ahead and is riding away from the camera. There is sunlight coming in from the left and a destination sign on the streetcar reads, "Downtown Tampa."

Travel and Outdoors

How to get around Tampa Bay without using so much gas

Whether you’re looking to save a few bucks on gas, reduce your carbon footprint, or find a new way to get around, there’s plenty of options in TBAY.

September 18, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

The Sulphur Springs Water Tower protrudes from trees on the right of the screen. A luscious green canopy is bisected by the Hillsborough River, running off into the distance. We are positioned high up, looking toward a setting sun in the west and a partially cloudy sky.

History

A brief history of the Sulphur Springs Water Tower

Have you ever wondered what the the lighthouse-looking structure protruding from Tampa’s tree canopy is? Wonder no more.

September 23, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

City

Hurricane Helene info in Tampa Bay

We’ve rounded up resources on where to get sandbags, how to sign up for emergency alerts, and other ways to stay informed during the storm.

September 24, 2024

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Monica Garske

A plate of eggs, steak, and potatoes covered in sauce.

Come on, dish: Which Tampa Bay restaurant do you miss the most?

We want to know — which Cigar City restaurant or meal sparks nostalgia in your heart and belly, and why?

September 24, 2024

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Staff

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The front of HB Plant High School. It has brown bricks, a black fence, and rounded windows. Tropical greenery surrounds the building.

Live

20+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Tampa Bay

From Hyde Park to Clearwater, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools in Tampa Bay.

September 10, 2024

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Staff

The 9/11 memorial on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa. The sun sits behind two metal towers, casting a shadow toward the camera. A blue sky is above and one of the hollow towers contains a dark column from the World Trade Center.

City

Pay your respects at Tampa Bay’s 9/11 memorials

These Tampa Bay area tributes honor those lost.

September 10, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A plane flys over palm trees in a clear sky.

Airports and Transportation

✈️ 3 wildly cheap flights out of Tampa International in 2024

Check out some of the year’s cheapest flights leaving our city.

September 5, 2024

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Sarah Leonhardt

Food

Ready your taste buds for Safety Harbor Restaurant Week

The third annual event is offering deals aplenty to keep you (and your wallet) full.

September 12, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

"The Story of Tampa" mural. Its collage of symbols and images shows things like pirates, buildings like the HB Plant museum + downtown Tampa skyline, cigar factories, sports teams, a pirate ship, the Bucs flag, a Super Bowl trophy, and animals like a manatee.

Arts

Trace Tampa’s history and culture through “The Story of Tampa” mural

The mural contains many symbols, images, and icons associated with the Cigar City.

September 12, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A black and white photo of the bar at Sky Puppy Brewing. The beer taps have bats on them and sit on a brick wall with moody lightning and shadows throughout. Three bar stools sit empty by a light bar countertop and a bat statue on the bar.

Small Business

Sky Puppy Brewing debuts in Ybor City

The bar has been years in the making.

September 16, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

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Culture

Get ready for the 2024-25 theater season at the Straz

The venue has announced its theatrical lineup, which includes lions, superheroes, and the Grinch himself.

March 15, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Tampa's skyline from a distance. The Hillsborough River is in the foreground and the photo has been taken from high up. The sky is blue and a warm haze covers the city.

Culture

Suggestions for spending the Mega Millions jackpot in the Tampa Bay area

How would you spend $875 million?

March 18, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A stack of books on a wooden porch swing.

Culture

How to submit to our 2024 poetry contest

It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special TBAYtoday contest.

March 14, 2024

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Sarah Leonhardt

A shot of Clearwater Beach, taken from the ocean back toward the sand. There are high rises jutting out, with condos and apartment complexes lining the beach. The ocean is turquoise, and the skies above are cloudless and pale blue.

Government

Find out what happened in the 2024 Pinellas County municipal elections

Voters decided on several key decisions this week, including a new mayor in Clearwater.

March 20, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Tampa's new wastewater facility sits under blue skies. The structure has three open stories with vehicles and pipes inside, and it is made of mostly metal and concrete.

City

Construction is complete on Tampa’s new wastewater facility

The new structure is designed to save money, help efficiency, improve sustainability, and enhance safety.

March 20, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A shot of Swann Avenue's road sign in Hyde Park. The camera is facing up, and the sun shines through trees behind it in a clear blue sky. A historic marker sign is also in frame, with the history of Alfred Rueben Swann written out.

Culture

Three Tampa neighborhoods ranked among best places to live in the US

A trio of Cigar City areas featured on the list by Niche.

March 26, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A stack of pancakes. There is caramel syrup drizzing on the top with bananas, brown sugar, powdered sugar, and they are on a white plate and white surface.

Live

50+ brunch spots in Tampa Bay

TBAY restaurants, cafes, and diners serving up all the eggs, pancakes, mimosas, and other brunch favorites you want to eat.

January 24, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A rendering of the USF football stadium. There are floodlights on and the image is staged at nighttime, with fans in the green stands, and Bulls logos sound the stadium. Campus is visible in the background as the shot is taken from high up.

Development

USF chooses construction manager for new football stadium

The Bulls are making progress in the ~$340 million project.

April 9, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell