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How Twin Diesel revved up with Bank of Central Florida

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Educate yourself with 4 Tampa Bay area schools updates

Here’s a quick roundup of some education news in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

January 24, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Someone throws beads from a flat at Gasparilla. The beads are in mid-air and the sky is clear.

City

Keep Gasparilla beads out of Tampa Bay with the Florida Aquarium

Check out how to put those Gasparilla beads to good use.

January 24, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Celebrate the opening of Bonnet Springs Park 🎉

September 16, 2022

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Bonnet Springs Park

Children aboard a Gasparilla pirate ship float. They are throwing beads into the crowd, dressed like pirates.

Culture

Children’s Gasparilla Parade preview

Get ready for the Tampa Bay area’s biggest kid-centered event of the year.

January 18, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

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Answered: What factors should I consider if my child wants to go to college out of state?

Goodbye Sunshine State, hello bachelor’s degree and new adventures.

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We’re fired up about Ribs on the Ridge happening this weekend

Get the juicy details on the third + final leg of the Florida Triple Crown of BBQ’s three-event competition.

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Culture

Our readers’ local love stories

Our readers found the most romantic places.

January 16, 2024

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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

A sign for the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park. The closeup shot also features a wreath.

6 festive activities this week in Tampa Bay

Christmas is coming, it’s time to get in the spirit.

December 15, 2023

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Patrick Sidwell

People play with snow. Trees line the road.

History

Has it ever snowed in the Tampa Bay area?

If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, chances are you’ll have to keep dreaming.

December 19, 2023

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Patrick Sidwell

A family stands by a snow-covered car. The date is written on the car: Jan. 19, 1977.

History

Your memories of TBAY’s historic 1977 snowfall

Some of our wonderful readers wrote in to tell us about the times it snowed in the Tampa Bay area.

December 21, 2023

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Patrick Sidwell

Culture

Walking trends in Tampa

Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Tampa compares.

December 11, 2023

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Emily Shea-Owen

The Florida Orchestra prepares to play at the Mahaffey Theater. The crowd is filling up.

Music

Check out a TBAY concert this weekend

There’s a lot of live music in the Tampa Bay area over the next few days.

December 13, 2023

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Patrick Sidwell

TBAY Demographic Survey

We need a little help from you. We believe it’s important to ask the right people the right questions — right here in the community.

December 13, 2023

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Staff

Culture

19 local gift ideas to celebrate motherhood

April 16, 2024

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Staff

A group of Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrates a goal by the glass. They are dressed in their blue uniforms and are hugging each other while the crowd celebrates behind.

Sports

Prepare for yet another Tampa Bay Lightning playoff run

It’s time to Be The Thunder.

April 19, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

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Launch your career with SEU’s 3 new tech programs

Explore Southeastern University’s new degree options in some of the nation’s most desired tech careers.

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A small white house has an orange door and is surrounded by a white picket fence. There are chairs on the porch and tropical plants surrounding it.

Real Estate

House prices have doubled in the Tampa Bay area

Both Tampa and St. Pete have seen average home prices double in recent years, according to a recent report.

April 23, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

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

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The Terrace Hotel announces Centennial Celebration + 100-year emblem

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Get schooled: 3 ways SEU makes your career goals happen

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The front of TacoSon in Temple Terrace. The restaurant is surrounded by greenery and has yellow walles, including some next to the patio pictured here with tables + chairs.

Small Business

Support local this National Small Business Week

The annual event gives us all a chance to celebrate the small businesses that serve the Tampa Bay area.

April 29, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell