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Fireworks light up the sky above downtown Tampa in 2021 during Boom of the Bay. The show is above the Hillsborough River at night time, with high rises in the background, and the Riverwalk in the foreground. The xplosions are a mix of pink, green, blue, purple and yellow.

Events

Brace yourself: Boom by the Bay is back

The Independence Day celebration returns to downtown Tampa and is bigger than ever for 2024.

June 18, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

St James Episcopal Church sits beneath cloudy skies. The red brick building has rounded windows and is surrounded by roads, apartments, and greenery.

Culture

Tampa is getting its first Black History Museum

The project has been years in the making.

June 18, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Two women and one man, dressed in suits, standing in a hallway, posing for a photo.

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Help make the holidays special for 1,500+ local kids

Sponsored by Bank of Central Florida, Member FDIC

Water Street decorated with holiday lights and people walking along the street, a family sampling chocolate, a group of girls dancing with headphones on.

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Kick off the holidays at Season Spectacular on Water Street

Sponsored by Strategic Property Partners

The back of a gorgous beachfront Airbnb. The sun is setting over the ocean, deck chairs line the pool and palm trees divide the yard from the beach.

Play

16 creative staycation ideas in and around Tampa Bay

From tiny houses and beachfront mansions to tropical oases, the Tampa Bay area is full of unique places to stay that offer a change from the traditional.

November 13, 2024

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Staff

A Mediterranean-style white house near Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa. It has steps up to a founded front door, European windows, a garage, greenery with flowers, plants, and grass out front. There are blue skies overhead and neighboring properties are visible either side of the home.

Real Estate

How difficult is it to buy a home in Tampa Bay?

This NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in the Tampa Bay area.

November 5, 2024

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Brianna Williams

A hotel room, the exterior of a beachside resort + pool, and a digital rendering of a restaurant bar.

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Earn a free night at this seaside escape

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Have you screened yourself for colon cancer? Labcorp OnDemand’s ColoFIT Test makes testing simple.

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Meet The Seagate: your dream beach getaway

A brand new look + a Michelin Star chef are just the beginning.

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Try This: Explore Longview Carolina

Longview Carolina, an up-and-coming gated agrihood community, embodies why the Carolinas are ranked in the top five for inward migration.

Sponsored by a TBAYtoday Partner

A photograph of Old City Hall in Downtown Tampa. There is a US flag flying overhead and a modern skyscraper in the background.

Three Tampa Bay area civic updates

With constant change in Tampa Bay, it can be hard to keep up. We’ve got you covered here with a few things you should know to stay up to speed with some of our area’s important developments.

October 4, 2023

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Patrick Sidwell

A manatee is just underneath the surface of some blue-green water. The animal is sticking its nose out from under the water which has a shiny reflection from lights above.

Manatees on camera and in care

Our lettuce-loving sea cows are making the headlines — in more ways than one.

October 4, 2023

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Patrick Sidwell

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Culture

Sip and snack on these autumnal offerings

We’re sharing delicious fall-flavored eats and drinks in the Tampa Bay area, from lattes to desserts.

October 5, 2023

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Brianna Williams

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Take the 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.

October 9, 2023

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Staff

People interacting with the art exhibition, WATERLICHT.

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Mark your calendars: Experience the free WATERLICHT art exhibition Oct. 27-29

Sponsored by a TBAYtoday Partner

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What is an SBA loan?

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TBAY business owners 🤝 Bank of Central Florida

Sponsored by a TBAYtoday Partner

Two women look at a featured painting at The Polk Museum of Art.

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Your weekend assignment: Explore The Polk Museum of Art

Sponsored by a TBAYtoday Partner

Culture

Filing your taxes in Tampa Bay, FL

Get started on filing your 2023 tax return.

February 21, 2023

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Emily Shea-Owen

Scarecrow on a crucifix in front of a rollercoaster at Busch Gardens at night

Events

Scream, gasp, and ink your way through Friday the 13th

From tattoo deals to eerie events, we’re sharing ways you can make this historically unlucky day a whole lot of fun.

October 12, 2023

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Brianna Williams

The sun is setting at Sunset Beach. The sky is a mix of blue, green, yellow, orange, and red and there are two people walking a dog just in front of the ocean.

Sunset Beach restoration project update

A portion of the beach was recently closed because of damaged sustained in Hurricane Idalia. We’ve got some updates for you on the project’s progress.

October 16, 2023

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Patrick Sidwell