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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

Sponsored

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.

Sponsored by a TBAYtoday Partner

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

Sponsored

The Terrace Hotel announces Centennial Celebration + 100-year emblem

Sponsored

Get schooled: 3 ways SEU makes your career goals happen

Sponsored by a TBAYtoday Partner

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

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

Our city editors smile up from a graphic that says "Support unbiased local media."

Small Business

Here’s how you can support free, unbiased local journalism in Tampa Bay

We fill your inbox with positive, impactful local news and events. Support our mission.

May 1, 2024

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Sarah Leonhardt

Slideshow of interior photos of a moody bedroom, bright kitchen nook, and a velvet sofa.

Sponsored

Up to 80% off and free shipping? That’s our way to shop

We picked out our favorite on-sale furniture and decor (but the sale ends tonight).

Sponsored by a TBAYtoday Partner

Two people stand in front of an outdoor art stand featuring realistic landscape paintings.

Sponsored

Mayfaire by-the-Lake unveils this year’s stork-tacular Feature Poster

Lakeland’s largest outdoor fine art fest chose a bird-focused Feature Poster for its 52nd celebration — and no, it’s not a swan.

Sponsored by a TBAYtoday Partner

Crystal River shines blue. It is surrounded by trees.

Culture

10 day trips from the Tampa Bay area

If you want to hit the road, but not go too far, you’re in the right place.

January 18, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A vacant lot in Snell Isle. Grass sits behind a black fence, a tree overhangs, and the St. Pete skyline is in the distance across water and under a blue sky.

Real Estate

A quick roundup of Tampa Bay real estate news

Here’s a quick update on a vacant Snell Isle lot, new condos, and a for-sale B&B.

May 3, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Mayor Jane Castor speaks at a podium. A screen is next to her, with her image on it. A crowd sits in front, some of whom are taking photos.

City

Lessons from Mayor Jane Castor at the State of Tampa’s Downtown Forum

The mayor spoke at this year’s event, and offered insight into the current + future landscape of our home.

May 7, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

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

The interior of Ash features a bright bar and seating area. The dark interior of Alter Ego with red neon lights. A collection of gray furniture and decor.

Sponsored

3 new dining + shopping spots in Water Street Tampa

Three new businesses opened their doors in April — and there’s more on the way.

Sponsored by a TBAYtoday Partner

The downtown Tampa skyline from Hyde Park. The sky is blue and high rises are in the distance.

City

Hillsborough County announces record-breaking tourism numbers

Here’s a quick breakdown of the numbers behind 2023’s new tourism heights.

February 21, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A shot of Airside F at Tampa International Airport at night. There is a brooding sunset in the background, with deep red, purple, and orange tones. Floodlights light the airport and cars drive past the terminal.

Travel and Outdoors

Catch a direct domestic flight from Tampa International Airport

If you just can’t stand the thought of another layover, you’re in the right place.

February 21, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Culture

Choose a day trip for us

We’ve got wanderlust — where do you want to see us go?

February 13, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A close up shot of a rose with water petals on it. The red rose is surrounded by dark green leaves.

Culture

A sonnet for TBAY

Valentine’s Day has got us in our feelings for the most wonderful place to be.

February 13, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

People carrying a long paper dragon. The animal is orange and there are green plants in the background in Water Works Park.

Get ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in the Tampa Bay area

Water Works Park is ready to welcome the Year of the Dragon.

February 15, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

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