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Perks of having a Hillsborough or Pinellas County Library card

Applying for a Hillsborough County or Pinellas County Library card is free and comes with a handful of benefits.

July 5, 2023

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Bailey Lefever

A black and white photo of Franklin Street in Downtown Tampa taken around 1930. The Tampa Theater is visible in the background, while people walk about in fashion of the time, palm trees are visible, and streetcars make their way through streets. There are some cars around too, and shadows imply it is sunny.

History

Tampa Bay in the 1930s

Following the roaring progress of the 1920s, life in TBAY was not as rosy in the succeeding decade. We did some research.

April 11, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A panoramic photo of the City of Takamatsu, Japan. The city juts out from the left of the image, with ocean on the right, where islands stick out from the blue water. Moutnains are in the background, covered by a patch of grey cloud, but most of the sky is blue.

Culture

St. Pete’s sister city: Takamatsu, Japan

Learn more about the Japanese port city on the island of Shikoku, and some reasons to visit.

March 8, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

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

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

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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

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Culture

Last minute Tampa Bay gifts

December 19, 2022

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Bailey Lefever

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Sports

Super League Tampa Bay hopes to play on the Tampa waterfront

The team would make improvements to the Blake High School stadium and share the field with the school.

October 11, 2023

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Bailey Lefever

History

3 haunted spots in Tampa Bay, FL

A look at three of the most haunted locations in Tampa Bay, FL

October 28, 2022

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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

Jimmy Carter speaking at a podium in 1979 at Thomas Jefferson High School with the US flag as a backdrop behind him

City

Jimmy Carter at 100: His visits to the Tampa Bay area

Plus, see how you can send a message to the former president to celebrate his centennial birthday.

September 27, 2024

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Michael Beausoleil

City

What’s next for Robles Park Village?

A developer filed a zoning request with the City of Tampa as part of the plans to turn the historic housing development into a mixed-use neighborhood.

March 29, 2024

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Bailey Lefever

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Food

Breweries in Tampa Bay, FL

They’re brewing, and we’re buying

February 16, 2023

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Brad Haft

Development

St. Pete mayor selects Hines & Tampa Bay Rays for Tropicana redevelopment

The 86-acre area will be transformed into a new field, affordable housing, shopping, a new African American history museum, and more.

January 30, 2023

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Bailey Lefever

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Culture

Google’s Local Year in Search for the Tampa Bay area

What were you searching for on Google this year?

December 14, 2022

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Brad Haft

Where to shop for a cigar

Here’s your guide to all things cigar rolling in the Tampa Bay area.

October 12, 2022

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Victoria Bardega

The white brick storefront of MISRED Outfitters on Central Avenue.

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The multi-story pink Colony hotel juts into the light blue sky, framed by palm trees and decked out with an American and Florida flags.

The ultimate road trip to Palm Beach

Hit the road and head to Palm Beach — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.

October 29, 2024

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Bailey Lefever

Culture

6 Tampa Bay Easter egg hunts

Whether you’re looking for colorful eggs or cash-filled ones — we’ve got you covered.

April 3, 2023

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Brad Haft

Tourism and Hospitality

How to celebrate Memorial Day in Tampa Bay

Here are a few ways to honor our area’s heroes

May 22, 2023

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Bailey Lefever

Events

Spend a Saturday in St. Pete

The Collard Green Festival, Localtopia, and St. Petersburg Science Festival are back.

February 13, 2023

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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

Purple flowers — called Queen's Wreath Vine — are close to the camera. Their petals hang down in front of tropical green leaves.

Travel and Outdoors

Smell the flowers at these Tampa Bay area botanical gardens

These five gardens have an abundance of natural floral beauty and native wildlife.

September 16, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

A palm tree and the Tampa skyline with a search bar reading "Tampa Bay 1999"

Culture

Tampa Bay’s 1999 time capsule

What was Tampa Bay like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.

June 28, 2024

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Michael Beausoleil