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A biker pedals their way in a designated bike lane on a Tampa street, separated by a brick lane from cars.

City

Tampa begins work on the 22-mile Green ARTery network

Construction just began on the first two segments of the Green ARTery, Tampa’s new pedestrian and bicycle network.

May 13, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

A red-haired woman leans down to hit a green ball with a pickleball paddle to toward two men across the outdoor court which is next to multiple courts.

Sports

Prep your paddle: Tampa is getting more pickleball courts

Just in time for summer, the Cigar City is adding new pickleball options to local parks.

May 14, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

An aerial shot of St. Petersburg after Hurricane Helene. Water lines the streets and the water level is high. Smoke rises from a house on the left and grey skies linger overhead with the ocean visible in the distance.

City

What’s in Tampa and St. Pete’s future?

We’re sharing where local leaders see needs across Tampa Bay, from job growth to affordable housing.

May 21, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

Events

Honor our nation’s heroes in Tampa Bay this Memorial Day

We’re sharing seven ideas for commemorating the day across Hillsborough and Pinellas.

May 23, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

The Clearwater backyard boasts a lagoon pool, hammock, and tons of greenery.

Travel and Outdoors

Rent a private pool in the Tampa Bay metro

Explore unique pools across the metro for a refreshing getaway, whether you’re hosting a gathering or just enjoying some solo relaxation.

May 23, 2025

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Travis Meier

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Food

Catch a game at one of these Tampa Bay sports bars

We rounded up spots to catch a Bolts, Bucs, or Rays game across Tampa and St. Pete.

March 17, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

A rendering of Gasworx's new W2 mixed-use complex includes mutliple industrial-style buildings with large paneled windows, ground-floor concepts with umbrellas and chairs outside, and pedestrians biking and driving by on the roads around it.

Development

Check in on Tampa’s Gasworx development

KETTLER and Juneau Construction Company just celebrated the topping out of Gasworx W2, which should open in 2026.

March 18, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

A wide feel made up of light dirt and grass is framed by a pale blue sky with lots of clouds. The lot has fencing, light poles, and a porta potty parked on it.

Development

Pinellas’ Toytown landfill could become a youth sports hub

Clearwater-based Sports Facilities Companies wants to build a plethora of baseball and softball fields, and volleyball and pickleball courts on the land.

March 19, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

An aerial view of the Howard Frankland Bridge in 1960 shows the long bridge connecting Tampa and St. Pete surrounded by dark blue water.

Development

What was Tampa Bay like when the Howard Frankland first opened?

We’re taking a look back at what was going on in our slice of the Gulf Coast in 1960.

March 24, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

A shot from up high of the Howard Frankland Bridge project. The Bay water is reflecting sunlight, while cars drive along the existing bridge. An incomplete structure spans left to right as crews work on the bridge. The Tampa skyline and South Tampa are in the distance on a bright sunny day.

Development

Comparing Commutes: A study on the new Howard Frankland Bridge

City Editor Bailey sampled the driving experience on the old and new southbound segment of the Howard Frankland Bridge.

March 25, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

City

3 Tampa Bay civic updates: SunRail, Tampa Bay Water, and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport

We’re shining some light on the latest expansions and transportation changes across the Tampa Bay area.

March 26, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

History

Meet Tampa Bay’s female mayors past and present

We’re sharing the story and accomplishments of the four women who have led Tampa and St. Pete over the last century.

March 28, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

Sports

The NCAA Women’s Final Four arrives in Tampa

We’re breaking down the action, from dribble parades to a free concert headlined by GloRilla.

April 1, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

Raymond James Stadium is full of Bucs fans. There is sun shining on some of the stadium, with shadow creeping across from the near side to the far side. Floodlights are beginning to turn on as players warm up on the field, and the mostly blue sky sits ahead.

Sports

Take a peek at upgrades to Tampa sports facilities

The City of Tampa just unveiled big upgrades to the Riverfront Recreation Center, and massive renovations could be on the way to Raymond James Stadium.

April 2, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

An aerial view of the Straz Center for the Performing Arts building along the Hillsborough River — with multiple Brutalist white buildings, a covered outdoor area, and greenspace.

Development

Take a peek at the Straz Center’s next era and shows

The $80 million project will add new outdoor, dining, office, and rooftop space to the Tampa institution.

April 4, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

Red-checkered chairs and are tucked into tables which are lined by plush, green booths in a room with massive windows and exposed brick.

Business

Dig into Oxford Design Studio’s latest projects

We spent some time with ownersTate Casper and Jordan Winston, discussing the recently opened new Mad Dogs & Englishmen location and their sources of inspiration.

April 16, 2025

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Bailey LeFever