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Travel and Outdoors

The beginner’s guide to composting in Tampa Bay

We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”

February 17, 2023

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Bailey Lefever

A golf flagstick on a green. There is sun in a partially cloudy sky above, water in the background, and trees surrounding the course.

History

The story of Tampa’s Babe Zaharias Golf Course

We’re taking a deeper look into one of Tampa’s public courses.

November 1, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

An overhead look at the transformed Gas Plant District includes a new stadium, multiple towers, and green space.

Development

Plans for the redeveloped Gas Plant District are here

The $6.5 billion transformation includes 5,000+ residential units, 1,250 affordable/workforce housing units, and 750 hotel rooms.

May 10, 2024

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Bailey Lefever

Rendering of the plans in Water Street Tampa. A building with a green roof and brown-colored design sits among the high rises. It's designed to be an office building.

Development

Check out the next phase of Water Street Tampa’s development

Owners just released the game plan for the swanky neighborhood’s future.

April 29, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A woman wearing a sun hat and athletic clothes is crouched down tending to ferns in a garden, surrounded by grass and trees.

Travel and Outdoors

Get your hands dirty: Your guide to gardening in the Tampa Bay area

No green thumb necessary, we’ve got you covered for success with plant ideas, classes, and garden clubs aplenty.

April 12, 2024

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Bailey Lefever

Culture

A new market on Water Street

December 21, 2022

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Bailey Lefever

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

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Food

Tampa Bay boasts one semifinalist in the 2024 James Beard Awards

The semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards were announced on Jan. 24. Webb’s City Cellar from St. Pete was named to the list.

January 25, 2024

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Bailey Lefever

A Thanksgiving meal sits on a wooden table. There is a turkey, roasted potatoes, stuffing, and other food items.

City

Now serving: Tampa Bay for Thanksgiving dinner

A Thanksgiving meal is made up of lots of different parts — and so is TBAY.

November 10, 2023

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Patrick Sidwell

Music

Rock out on the riverfront at this year’s Tampa Pig Jig

Here are our tips for attending this year’s country music and barbecue party.

October 17, 2023

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Bailey Lefever

Side by side photos of Pepper the juvenile green sea turtle. The photo on the left shows Pepper in disheveled form, appearing to be covered in mossy-like material on a medical table. On the right, Pepper swims in clear blue water water, looking fully healthy and with far brighter coloring on the shell.

Travel and Outdoors

The Florida Aquarium releases 8 sea turtles back into the wild

The animals are back in the Atlantic Ocean after rehabilitating in Apollo Beach.

June 26, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

The storefront at Leafy Luv Affair. The owners are stood alongside an array of green plants, as well as two dogs — a small white one and a larger grey one.

Spruce up your home with an indoor plant from this soon-to-close store

Leafy Luv Affair is closing its Hyde Park Village doors for the final time on Thursday, Feb. 29.

February 9, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Crowds of people check out tents with vendors and walk underneath a tree canopy.

Travel and Outdoors

Earth Day events across the Tampa Bay area

Whether you want to pick up new plants for your garden or enjoy nature’s beauty, we’ve got you covered.

April 19, 2024

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Bailey Lefever

City

Tampa’s updated yard waste rules

The new program will allow the city to transform ~38 million pounds of yard waste into nutrient-rich compost.

February 14, 2024

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Bailey Lefever

close up shot of the balustrade on Bayshore Boulevard.

Exploring the longest continuous sidewalk in the US

This is your sign to stop taking Bayshore Boulevard for granted.

August 25, 2023

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Brianna Williams

An outdoor area with fake grass, benches, and red umrellas facing an ivory-covered wall with a rainbow in the sky.

Business

Shop these TBAY Black-owned businesses

Whether you’re in the market for coffee, books, or just good local eats, we’ve got you covered with 10 Tampa Bay businesses.

February 11, 2025

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Bailey Lefever

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

Airports and Transportation

3 ways to celebrate World Car Free Day in the Tampa Bay area

Pull out the bike or your sneaks, we’re hitting the pavement for World Car Free Day.

September 20, 2023

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Bailey Lefever

Events

Even more Gasparilla 2023 events

Make the most of this Gaspy season with a pirate-themed pup party, arts and crafts, and even a Tampa Bay cleanup.

January 24, 2023

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Bailey Lefever

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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

The entrance sign to Rogers Park Golf Course. The course can be seen behind it and there are clouds in the sky.

City

Check out Tampa’s new Par 3 golf course

A short course is now open at Rogers Park and offers the perfect opportunity for golfers of all levels to work on their game.

October 30, 2023

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Patrick Sidwell

A golf course sits next to the water and beside a clubhouse

Sports

The Aramco Team Series Presented by PIF takes over the Feather Sound Country Club this weekend

We’re teeing up what you need to know to attend the Ladies European Tour tourney.

March 7, 2024

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Bailey Lefever