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Business

Tampa Bay’s 2024 Inc. 5000 companies

Call us the Champa Bay of business, because Tampa Bay has 80+ honorees on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list.

August 14, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

The Rivergate Tower along the Tampa Riverwalk. There is a flag for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the foreground which reads "Be the Thunder", and the Hillsborough River runs along the right side of the photo.

Weather

The Farmer’s Almanac predicts a slightly cooler and drier fall

We’re finally getting some reprieve from the heat — the Farmer’s Almanac expects below average temps and dry conditions this fall.

August 16, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

A balcony looks out on the hillsborough river as towers and green parks line the water. The sky is light blue and dotted with clouds.

Development

Introducing Tampa’s newest tower: AER Tampa

The 31-story skyscraper looks out at all of downtown Tampa, but you might not want to leave.

August 16, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

Workers lay bricks down to form a roadway.

City

3 civic updates for Tampa Bay residents

We’ve got the updates you need to know, from Ybor City’s rebricking to stormwater funding.

August 20, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

Food

Bern’s launches its own food truck at Tampa Bay Sun FC games

Now you can enjoy the steakhouse’s signature eats with a side of soccer.

August 20, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

City editors Bailey and Patrick stand on the field at Riverfront Stadium while the Tampa Bay Sun players warm up behind. The sun is shining and the turf is a bright green color. The stands are filling with fans in the background.

Culture

Meet the editors behind TBAYtoday

Say hello to Bailey and Patrick — the brains behind your daily dose of Tampa Bay area news.

August 21, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Two men stand behind a pile of fish and one of the men holds one fish up on a Hubbard's Marina boat with other boats and buildings in the background.

Travel and Outdoors

5 Tampa Bay fishing charters

We’re helping you hook in the right tarpon, snook, or deep sea trip for you and your crew.

August 22, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

The bright pink Villa de Leon apartment building on Davis Islands features tons of arched windows, a top-floor balcony, all situated around a green courtyard.

Development

This historic Davis Islands apartment building might be raised up 7+ ft

The move needs to be approved by the City of Tampa.

August 22, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

A pile of household debris following Hurricane Milton. The pile is in front of residential houses on a small grassy area by a road, and vegetative waste is alongside the household debris.

City

Need-to-know Milton and Helene updates

We’re checking in with FEMA and aid deadlines, and debris totals.

October 29, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

Hyde Park Village in the sunshine. There is someone walking along the sidewalk in the background, while tables and chairs line the square. Trees are overhead and shops line the buildings in the background.

Travel and Outdoors

Tampa Bay’s most walkable neighborhoods

Here’s a few ideas for stretching your legs and getting round on the original mode of transportation.

October 30, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

Someone launches from a platform at a Red Bull Flugtag event. Their blue craft is tilting toward the water from a height, with a team behind them who seemingly just pushed them off the ledge. A crowd watches along the waterfront as the sun shines down.

Events

Get revved up for Red Bull Flugtag

Watch as people launch their flying machines off an 8.5m flight deck over water.

October 31, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

A drone shot of the overhead of the tattered Tropicana Field roof after Hurricane Milton.

Government

Hurricane damage, voting, and repairs: 3 Tampa Bay civic updates

We’re sharing updates on Tropicana Field repairs, damage to St. Pete parks, and Election Day.

November 4, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

Three men carry an old wood pallet along the road in Tampa, with the Bay in the background.

City

Help clean Tampa Bay area streets and highways

We’re sharing how to adopt a road, highway, or shoreline in our area.

November 11, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

Sports

Rays stadium repairs total $56+ million

An early report shows the stadium is still a viable option, but won’t be ready in time for the 2025 season.

November 12, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

A helicopter flies over Raymond James Stadium before Super Bowl LV. Tampa's skyline is visible in the background.

Festivals

Country Thunder is coming to Tampa

The lineup is one to beat, featuring Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton, and Riley Green.

November 13, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

Sports

Rays to play 2025 season at Steinbrenner Field

The stadium seats 11,000 fans and just received major upgrades.

November 14, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

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

A Christmapolitan in a coupe glass covered with snowflakes sits on a red velvet cloth framed with boughs of holly.

Culture

Add these Tampa Bay holiday bars to your list

From Santa-themed shots to gargantuan ornament displays, we’ve got you covered.

November 18, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

A rendering of the Rays new proposed stadium, showing fans inside a ballpark.

Sports

Pinellas County Commission delayed vote on Rays’ stadium funding

The Comission is voting on whether they will issue bonds that would partially fund the $1.3 billion stadium project.

November 19, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

Development

Tampa Bay developments to watch

We’re checking in on Hyde Park Village, Downtown St. Pete, and Mirror Lake projects.

November 20, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

A hand holds up a cup of ice cream in front of a building with the sign "Chill Bros. Ice Cream" with a line out the door of people.

Food

Beat the heat with these Tampa Bay area cold treats

Blast the AC and hit the road for Boba, scoops, acai, and more delicious treats across the Tampa Bay area.

June 7, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

A summer storm rolls into downtown Tampa.

Weather

Weather Watch: A deluge of rain is hitting Tampa Bay

We’re helping you stay on top of the summer stormy weather.

June 11, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

A tank of coral at the Florida Aquarium's Coral Conservation and Research Center. There is blue fluorescent lighting above the tank and the coral sits in water.

Events

3 TBAY Father’s Day event picks

Make this Father’s Day an experience with a trip to The Florida Aquarium, a hands-on workshop, or a little competition.

June 11, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

A pool with a massive deck and chairs looks out on the water and a sunset.

Real Estate

Hot Homes: 5 Tampa Bay homes with backyard paradises

You’ll be perched outside all year long.

June 13, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

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Development

10 new and coming soon Tampa Bay area hotels

Turn the key on these local escapes.

June 17, 2024

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Bailey LeFever