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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

Construction begins on Tampa’s Green Spine Cycle Track expansion

The $4+ million project will bring the protected bike lane up Nuccio Parkway and North 15th Street to Cuscaden Park at East 21st Avenue.

January 22, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

Children aboard a Gasparilla pirate ship float. They are throwing beads into the crowd, dressed like pirates.

Events

Top Tampa Bay weekend events: Gasparilla, Tweed Ride, Sunshine Market

Whether you want to dress up or shop it out, there’s plenty of outdoor fun to be had this weekend.

January 23, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

Food

Join the sourdough revolution in Tampa Bay

The bread type is more popular than ever, and we’re here to help you find the best loaves in Tampa Bay, or start making your own.

January 24, 2025

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Patrick Sidwell

A four-story, gray apartment building is decorated with a brightly painted mural and is framed by blue sky and parking spots.

City

Tampa development updates: West Tampa upgrades, new affordable housing, and Seminole Hard Rock renovation

Let’s take a look at the City of Tampa’s plans for improving West Tampa’s Main Street, opening new affordable housing in South Tampa, and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino renovation.

January 27, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

An orange crane works on the construction of Busch Gardens' wild Oasis realm while workers and staff in hard hats walk around.

Travel and Outdoors

Busch Gardens’ new Wild Oasis realm opens this spring

The immersive experience features treetop climbin’, giant anteaters, squirrel monkeys, and a massive splash area.

January 29, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

Events

Top Tampa Bay weekend events: Bungalows, birds, and a market

Here’s what’s on tap for the first weekend of February across Tampa Bay.

January 30, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

Tristin McCollum poses with a man while wearing an Eagles jersey.

Sports

The Bucs’ 2025 Super Bowl connections

Take a peek at Eagles and Chiefs with a tie to Champa Bay ahead of the big game.

January 31, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

People ride on the Krewe of Ybor float that's decked out with flags and fake bricks in the Knight Parade.

Events

Get ready for the Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago Knight Parade

Floats, marching bands, and community groups galore take to Seventh Avenue for the celebration.

February 3, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

Two set places at a table with pink menus, red candles in the center, and wicker dining chairs at Willa's.

Food

Make those 2025 Tampa Bay Valentine’s reservations

We’re taking the guesswork out of making the holiday spectacular for you and your sweetie.

February 5, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

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

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.

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 boy and girl hold hands while ice skating. A snowflake light hands above the boy's head and there's lights in the background.

Events

Check out these wintery Tampa Bay weekend events

From tree lightings to gift shopping, it’s going to be a fun frosty-ish weekend

November 21, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

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Events

Bookmark these Tampa Bay December events

From lighted boat parades and outdoor holiday markets, we do winter a little differently around here.

December 2, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

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Theater

Upcoming fall 2024 shows in Tampa Bay

We’re taking a peek at the Straz’s, freeFALL Theatre’s, and other TBAY performance venues’ lineups of showstopping performances.

August 2, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

Sports

Tampa’s 2012 Olympic bid

We’re diving into the Cigar City’s bid to host the international event.

August 6, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

An overhead view of a residential neighborhood filled with houses and tons of trees.

City

Breaking down Tampa’s budget: Neighborhood and Community Affairs

Tampa plans to continue bolstering its neighborhoods.

August 8, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

The Eiffel Tower in Paris with Olympic rings

Sports

Recapping Tampa Bay’s Olympic athletes’ performance

Yes, we have a gold medal winner in our midst.

August 8, 2024

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Bailey LeFever