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A photo of Mannatan Ave and Vasconia Street with flooding on the roads. The residential area has houses around and there are cars driving through the water nearby.

Government

Breaking down Tampa’s budget: Stormwater edition

The city is making plans to improve drainage in its flood-prone areas.

August 1, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A pumpkin is lit up surrounding by pitch black darkness. Its eyes are triangles and its mouth is jagged and smiling.

City

Explore Tampa Bay’s most haunted spots

There’s still time to catch some Halloween fever. Here are a few spots around TBAY to get you feeling ghoulish.

October 16, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

City

How to vote in Tampa Bay during the 2024 General Election

It’s time to let democracy rule once more.

October 18, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Trucks are gathered to restore power in a Tampa neighborhood. There are workers in high-vis jackets standing by white bucket trucks, and power lines overhead. The sky is mostly blue with some clouds, and the sun is shining down.

Nonprofits

Deals and offers for first responders and lineworkers in the Tampa Bay area

Businesses are saying thanks to these unsung heroes.

October 18, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Hands holding a smart phone looking at Rosetta Stone.

Sponsored

Learning cool new skills? That’s speaking our language.

Sponsored by Rosetta Stone

An actor at Busch Gardens dressed in devilish clothing with neon wing lights behind her. The room is lit ominously in red and there are other Halloween-y decorations around.

Culture

Get in the Halloween spirit in the Tampa Bay area

Here’s some ideas for ghoulish ghostly fun ahead of the holiday.

October 22, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A flooded parking lot at an apartment complex in Clearwater. Cars are submerged in water, mostly halfway up, and there is trash in the standing floodwater.

Weather

Updates on Hurricane Milton’s ongoing impacts in Tampa Bay

Flooding, closures, and changes in FEMA aid are all ongoing following the storm.

October 22, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Jeff Vinik celebrating the Lightning's Stanley Cup victory during a boat parade. He is high-fiving fans, wearing beads, holding a water bottle, and smiling along with other Lightning representatives.

Sports

A brief look at Jeffrey Vinik’s successful Lightning ownership

We’re looking at what’s next for the team, and reflecting on Vinik’s achievements.

October 24, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A pumpkin patch overlooking the Hillsborough River. Pumpkins are scattered on hay, with green chairs ready for photo ops. The Tampa skyline is visible in the distance with cloudy skies overhead.

Events

Enjoy last minute fall and Halloween fun in Tampa Bay

Just like that, it’s almost November. But there’s still plenty to do this weekend.

October 24, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A crane lying in the road in downtown St. Pete. There is debris everywhere, it's night time, and four people are standing behind the crane. Streetlights are ahead.

Weather

What we know about Milton’s damage (so far)

The storm made landfall around 8:30 p.m. in Siesta Key as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

October 10, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A large group of Bank of Central Florida employees stand in front of the new office, holding a red ribbon and scissors.

Sponsored

Personalized banking arrives in South TBAY

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💸 Bank of Central Florida celebrates new TBAY office

Sponsored by Bank of Central Florida, Member FDIC

City

5 activities for retired locals in Tampa Bay

If you’re recently retired and looking for things to do, here’s our guide to activities for older adults in Tampa, FL.

October 25, 2024

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Staff

Pink lighting in a diner, with Joe's written on the wall in red neon lighting. There is a checkered black and white floor and old-timey booths, with 50s decor throughout and hanging light fixtures. THe booths are empty, and there's one customer sat at the bar.

Food

10 places to grab a late-night meal in Tampa Bay

Sometimes you get the munchies late at night, so we’re helping out with a list of 10 spots that stay open late in the Tampa Bay area.

October 28, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Food

Tampa restaurants + bars with great views

August 21, 2022

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David Warner

Chibueze Ihuoma and company in the Hadestown North American Tour.

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Preview for Fall ’22

‘Tis the season: What to watch for this fall in performing arts

September 16, 2022

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David Warner

Business

Love supporting local? Here’s how you can support TBAYtoday

If you love this newsletter and supporting local as much as we do (which is a lot) — TBAYtoday’s membership program is just the thing for you.

September 7, 2022

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STAFF

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Meet Tampa’s first five-star hotel: The Tampa EDITION 👀

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Food

Our top 10 favorite Tampa Burger Week hot Spots

It’s not too late for a burger date. Tampa Bay Burger Week ends the Nov. 13.

November 4, 2022

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Brad Haft

Events

Tampa Bay Turkey Trots 2022

Everything you need to know about TBAY’s Thanksgiving races, ranging from 1 mile runs to 8K’s.

November 9, 2022

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Sydnie Roberts

Culture

The ultimate gift guide for the holidays

We’ve got you covered with our holiday gift guide featuring clothing and accessories for every personality from our online shop, Six & Main.

November 10, 2022

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Staff

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Trying to flex that funny bone? 🤣

A roundup of local comedy stores that offer open mic nights and comedy lessons.

November 16, 2022

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Brad Haft

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Last-minute Thanksgiving meals and deals in Tampa Bay, FL

We’ve got the scoop on where to score last minute Thanksgiving meals, deals, and steals from local restaurants in Tampa Bay, Florida.

November 18, 2022

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Brad Haft

Culture

12 days of Tampa Bay

December 6, 2022

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Brad Haft