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Crowds gather on Tampa's Lafayette Street Bridge in 1925. The photo is black and white, discolored, there are streetcars and the University of Tampa is in the background.

History

Tampa Bay in the 1920s

Have you ever thought about life in our TBAY area ~100 years ago? We had a quick look at the history of both Tampa and St. Pete across the decade.

November 15, 2023

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Patrick Sidwell

A pelican stands close to the camera on a wooden beam which appears to be part of a pier. There is blue water which is slightly rocky stretching into the distance behind the bird, and a distant landscape with trees + waterfront houses on the horizon. The sky is pale blue with a smattering of clouds.

History

Tampa Bay toponymy: The origin of Pinellas County place names

We looked at why the places in and around St. Pete are named what they’re named.

August 29, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

City

3 Tampa Bay area Veterans day events

We rounded up a ceremony, a free barbecue feast, and more holiday events.

November 8, 2023

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Bailey Lefever

History

Answered: Who belongs on Tampa Bay’s Mt. Rushmore?

Your picks for who’s face will live atop Tampa Bay’s hypothetical Mt. Rushmore of influence.

June 30, 2023

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Brad Haft

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Events

Mark your calendar with these January 2024 events in the Tampa Bay area

From Broadway shows to Gasparilla parties, we’ve got it all.

January 5, 2024

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Bailey Lefever

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

History

Meet Tampa Bay’s female mayors past and present

We’re sharing the story and accomplishments of the four women who have led Tampa and St. Pete over the last century.

March 28, 2025

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Bailey Lefever

Live

Historic street names in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay, FL has centuries of history. In this guide, we’re diving into some of the area’s oldest streets and how they got their names.

February 15, 2024

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Staff

Culture

2023 Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival

This year’s festival features a contemporary jazz trio, a seminar on mental health, and a career workshop for kids.

January 6, 2023

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Bailey Lefever

Slideshow of photographs and paintings by Imogen Cunningham and Steven Kenny

Sponsored by a TBAYtoday Partner

A black and white aerial shot of Tampa International Airport taken in 1979.

History

Looking back at Tampa Bay’s storm of 1979

It’s been 45 years since the Tampa Bay area experienced one of its worst ever storms.

May 7, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Events

Gasparilla 2023 events

This year’s offerings include the customary childrens’ parade, historical presentations, and bar crawls.

January 13, 2023

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Bailey Lefever

A hand with bright red nail polish holds a mug resembling Santa's pants and boots filled with crushed ice, herbs, and candy-striped straw and umbrella.

Culture

Winter weekend guide in Tampa Bay, FL

A look at the best places to view lights, sip a cocktail, or enjoy winter activities around Tampa Bay, FL.

December 7, 2022

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Kelly Hughes

The Gallagher brothers perform with Oasis. There is yellow smoke and lighting around while they sing into microphones and play instruments.

Culture

Celebrate the Oasis reunion in Tampa Bay style

While the band’s comeback tour only has shows in the UK and Ireland, we wanted to bring the fun to TBAY.

August 27, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

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.

Food

Your guide to all things Water Street Tampa

We break down what to do, where to eat, and more in this buzzy Tampa neighborhood.

September 20, 2022

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Victoria Bardega

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."

History

Ding ding. The TECO Line Streetcar is free to ride for another year.

The free ride continues on the iconic yellow carriage.

September 26, 2023

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Patrick Sidwell

The Selmon Expressway viaduct sits above the Hillsborough River. Tampa's skyline is behind it, and there are blue skies overhead.

Culture

Give these 6 Tampa Bay podcasts a listen

From history and news to sports and development, we’ve got your ears covered.

November 15, 2024

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Bailey Lefever

the terrace hotel with a "100 year" emblem to mark 100 years since opening

Sponsored by a LALtoday Partner

The iconic Dalí Museum shown at a distance

Culture

How cold do these Tampa Bay museums keep their AC?

Spoiler: There’s some congruity.

August 14, 2025

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Bailey Lefever

Events

An Eerie Evening at the Tampa Bay Hotel

October 25, 2022

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Brad Haft

City

What happened during the first half of 2024 in Tampa Bay?

We’re officially halfway through the year. It’s time to look back.

July 2, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Culture

Unwrap these gifts given to Tampa Bay and St. Pete

Well, maybe not us directly — but TBAY and St. Pete really are the gifts that keep on giving.

December 17, 2024

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Staff

Travel and Outdoors

Great Escapes: Spend the weekend in Cedar Key, FL

We break down the best places to grab seafood, hotels to stay, and where to take in the coastal Florida views.

August 18, 2022

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Bailey Lefever

A couple's silhouette stands against the Temple of Concordia. The temple's gigantic yellowish pillars are lit up against the dark night sky in the background, which has streaks of blue from the recent sunset.

Travel and Outdoors

Tampa’s Sicilian sister city: Agrigento, Italy

Located on the island of Sicily, this TBAY sister city boasts thousands of years of history.

June 26, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

City

St. Pete Pier awarded for global excellence

What does St. Pete have in common with Singapore, Shanghai, and New York City? An award-winning design.

October 18, 2022

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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto