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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

Flooding in the Coffee Pot Bayou area. There is standing water in the road with trees above and houses lining the street.

City

Prepare for hurricane season with the Pinellas County Special Needs Evacuation Assistance Program

We rounded up info about the program, how to register, and what to expect.

February 19, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Three fire trucks sit under blue skies and a bright sun. They are labeled "Tampa Fire Rescue" and have red + yellow stripes.

Tampa Fire Rescue unveils new fleet

New resources are intended to increase safety and decrease response times.

February 19, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A mostly full glass of beer at Armature Works sits on a second-floor ledge. People are chilling by the river front below, and the blue sky has a handful of wispy clouds above the distant Tampa city skyline.

Food

Savor these Tampa Bay area-brewed summer beers

TBAY is chock-full of independent breweries, and their summer offerings are back.

June 6, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A photo looking up at the tree canopy in Hyde Park Village. Green leaves and brown branches are in all different directions, and sun is shining through from above, where a blue sky sits in the background.

Live

Summer 2024 forecast for Tampa Bay

Prepare for summer weather in TBAY with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.

June 6, 2024

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Staff

A black and white photo of the signage outside Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City. There are clouds above, and the iconic sign sits atop arches and pillars which surround the restaurant.

Food

Order up: 3 Tampa Bay restaurants named among Florida’s most legendary

The local spots were selected by Southern Living.

June 10, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Winter, the Dolphin with no tail in Clearwater, Florida.

Play

Movies filmed in Tampa Bay

Who’s bringing the popcorn?

December 16, 2022

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Brad Haft

The sun sets over Snell Isle. There is water in the foreground and land on either side, with dark trees, boats, and houses sitting in the shade. The sun is reflecting off the blueish water, and there are orange and yellow streaks in a partially cloudy sky as the sun gets lower.

Culture

16 places to enjoy the sunset in the Tampa Bay area

Tampa is perfect for soaking up the sun, even when it sets.

May 23, 2024

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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

The construction site at 400 Central in St. Pete. A huge yellow crane points horizontally to the left under a clear blue sky, with the sun in the top right hand corner.

Development

How to understand development news in Tampa Bay

Consider this your your development jargon 101.

June 12, 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

Tampa Bay’s real estate market is cooling down

A recent report by Redfin says supply is rising on Florida’s Gulf Coast, and demand is falling.

June 12, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Tampa's skyline, with the Rivergate Tower pictured on the right. Its yellowish brown color is reflected in the sun, with windows lining the outside. There is an ominous cloudy sky with streaks of blue above.

City

A deep dive on the Rivergate Tower

The cylindrical tower is a unique part of Tampa’s skyline.

June 14, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A fried shrimp po boy at Willa's in Tampa. The sandwich is on a baguette, with battered shrimp accompanied by sauce, lettuce, and tomato, with potato chips also on the plate in front of a green leafy backdrop.

Food

Meal deals: Tampa Bay Restaurant Week has arrived

There are 60+ eateries taking part in our area.

June 14, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

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

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

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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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What is an SBA loan?

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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

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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