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City

St. Pete to receive $20.4 million from Florida Department of Environmental Protection

We’re breaking down how these funds will be dispersed across city projects.

August 1, 2023

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Emily Shea-Owen

Travel and Outdoors

How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Tampa?

We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.

May 25, 2024

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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

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Food

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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Monica Garske

Adam Goldberg takes a photo of a dog in a studio. There is photography equipment around, and someone is holding the dog — which looks like a German Shepherd — on a leash. The shepherd is looking at Adam who sits in front with his camera in hand.

Small Business

Meet the Tampa photographer helping rescue dogs find homes

Adam Goldberg launched AGoldPhoto Pet Photography in 2016.

May 17, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

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Culture

Google’s Local Year in Search for the Tampa Bay area

What were you searching for on Google this year?

December 14, 2022

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Brad Haft

The jet engine of a plane on an airfield.

Travel and Outdoors

Plan your next trip with nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport

Pack your bags for a trip to one of these popular nonstop destinations. Plus, keep an eye out for new routes.

May 10, 2023

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Anne Weber

Two four-packs of Rebel Rabbit High Seltzer.

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Say “high” to Rebel Rabbit’s fun alcohol alternative

Elevate your drinking experience without the buzzkill of a hangover.

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A couple watching a baseball game with a view of downtown Charlotte.

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5 reasons to visit Charlotte this spring

From a stacked music festival and exhilarating NASCAR races to rooftop dining and waterfront hiking, Charlotte, NC (aka the Queen City) is the place to be this season.

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How Learn and Serve Tampa impacts local kids

See how this local organization facilitates service-learning activities for K-12 students around the Bay area.

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Roskin’s medical-grade mineral matte sunscreen has all the ingredients you want — and none of the ones you don’t.

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An orange sunset overlooking the water in Tampa Bay. Water is rippling, and a wooden dock protrudes toward a boat in the foreground. The horizon in the distance appears to have mangroves, greenery, and a couple of buildings set beneath wispy clouds.

Culture

Your Tampa Bay area photo submissions

We recently asked our readers for their best local snaps, and here are a few of our favorites.

May 29, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

City

St. Pete receives recognition for environmental efforts

The Sunshine City is among 12 cities in the 2024 US Green Building Council cohort.

May 29, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Retail

Father’s Day Gift Guide: Presents for the father figure in your life

Our Father’s Day Gift Guide will help you find the perfect gift this year.

May 30, 2024

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Staff

A rendering of Central Park St. Pete. The five-story concept has tables out front with people eating, people walking by and cycling by, and a yellow brick wall lined with windows and a balcony.

Development

New plans unveiled for Central Park St. Pete

The food hall is set to open later this year.

May 9, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Chips and guac, some cocktails, and mozzarella sticks on a patio table beside a couch.

Food

Offline: The restaurant subscription club that will introduce you to your new favorite Tampa Bay eatery

This genius app will match you with great local restaurants to try — and then give you money towards the tab.

May 9, 2024

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Sarah Leonhardt

A photo of the sun setting at a beach in St. Petersburg, FL. The sand has some brown seagrass on it, and the sun sets above the ocean in the distance. Tall, thin palm trees also line the beach and the sky is blue + orange.

Culture

Submit your favorite photo of the Tampa Bay area

We’re celebrating National Photography Month in TBAY style.

May 13, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A rendering of The Beachmaker Hotel. The building is a mix of white, brown, and grey, with balconies and deck chairs lining the upper floors. A row of palm trees sits in front, and the ocean is visible in the background.

Development

Say hello to The Beachmaker — Madeira Beach’s next luxury hotel

The hotel is part of the quaint seaside city’s ongoing makeover.

May 13, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Two people stand at the window of Buchette Spritz Bar in Davis Islands. The wall is painted with the colors of the Italian flag, and the wooden window shutters are wide open. The people behind the bar are smiling with bottles behind them, and a drink on the flower-laden counter.

Food

Savor a taste of Italy in Davis Islands

It can be hard to get enough time off for a trip to Italy, but a new Tampa spot just made it easier.

May 15, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

a modern two story house with solar panels on the roof

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What’s the cost of solar, really?

We called on the experts at Freedom Solar Power to answer reader-submitted solar energy questions. Here’s what they have to say about costs, savings, hurricanes, home value, and more.

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A photo of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge taken from the water. The bridge is in the distance, and on the right hand side there are luxurious waterfront homes lining the water.

Travel and Outdoors

Stay safe on the water ahead of Memorial Day weekend

National Safe Boating Weeks runs Saturday, May 18 through Friday, May 24.

May 17, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Food

Check out these renderings for a new St. Pete tavern

The owners of Noble Crust are bringing another concept to Tampa Bay.

May 31, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A crowd gathers at a concert in St. Pete. The outdoor show is at dusk, with the sun casting a yellow-orange sunset glow into blue skies with a few wispy clouds around. An apartment complex is in the background, and the crowd in the foreground is facing right toward a stage with musicians performing.

Culture

We made a playlist for Tampa Bay

These tracks shed a musical light on life in our home.

May 31, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

two people stand in a warehouse with rows of green commercial fans on shelves on either side.

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How a pandemic pivot fueled SERVPRO’s growth

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Meet Feeding Tampa Bay (and the new Causeway Center)

The nonprofit’s new facility (which just opened May 2024) will help the organization further strengthen Tampa Bay families struggling with food insecurity and lead them on a path of stability.