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First turn thrill in greyhound racing at "Derby Lane", St. Petersburg, Florida.

Real Estate

Could changes come for Derby Lane, Steinbrenner and The Club at Cheval in Lutz?

All three spots could see some major changes over the next several years.

April 22, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

Events

20+ Tampa Bay New Year’s Eve Parties

Here’s where to ring in 2026 in TBAY.

December 29, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

History

History of the Florida flag

Most of us probably don’t have our state flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flag’s design reflects centuries of history.

May 31, 2023

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Dayten Rose

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

Metallic watercolor presents and stars with the text "unwrap carefully curated gift guides this season"

Retail

2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 39 gifts you can buy right now

Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.

November 1, 2023

Play

The best parks in Tampa Bay for walks, picnics, and play

We’re highlighting the 30 best parks that Tampa Bay has to offer — complete with dog beaches, pickleball courts, and scenic views.

April 14, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

A neon purple "food court" sign illuminates a dark mall area. A green and white map of the mall is pictured in the forefront.

Culture

Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped

Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of the Tampa Bay area’s past — plus hope for the future.

June 25, 2024

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Brianna Williams

Business

Local outfit ideas for “The Eras Tour”

No matter the era, we’ve rounded up local boutiques to grab some last-minute items for the Taylor Swift concert next weekend.

March 31, 2023

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Bailey LeFever

A woman holds a microphone and sings while wearing a sparkly dress in the middle of a karaoke room, surrounded by more people.

Culture

Belt it out at these 9 Tampa Bay area karaoke spots

Check out these spots across Tampa and St. Pete with private rooms, open mic nights, and all kinds of eats.

April 26, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

Picture of Tropicana Field before a game starts from behind home plate. There are still empty seats before the crowds arrive, the floodlights are on and the grounds crew are working on the field.

Sports

Batter up: The Tampa Bay Rays 2024 season is here

From promos to concerts, we’re getting hyped for a long summer of Tampa Bay baseball.

March 27, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

A flat lay show shows three tacos stuffed with meat, peppers, and drizzled in sauce, next to chips and salsa, and a margarita with a lime on the rim.

Food

Take a bite out of Taco Tuesday in Tampa Bay

We’re bringing you flavor, drink deals, and everything you need to make Tuesdays wonderful.

July 29, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

Business

How big is Jai Alai IPA?

We’re digging in the Cigar City Brewing IPA’s roots, inspiration, and popularity across the United States.

December 8, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

Chibueze Ihuoma and company in the Hadestown North American Tour.

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Preview for Fall ’22

‘Tis the season: What to watch for this fall in performing arts

September 16, 2022

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David Warner

An up-close shot of a golf ball from near the ground. The ball is sitting in the fairway, with streaks of light ahead on the grass. The trees in the background are blurry, but their fluffiness is visible beneath cloudless skies.

Play

Tee it up at these Tampa Bay golf courses

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 20+ golf courses and other options in TBAY are sure to make for a good round.

June 19, 2024

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Staff

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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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

Empty pink booths at Concrete Jungle. The interior of the restaurants has tropical greenery, and colorful animal artwork sits above the booths on large canvases. The booths are rounded, and the white wall is well lit, implying the door to the left leads to a daytime scene.

Culture

Let’s plan the perfect St. Pete bachelorette party

Whether you’re after some late-night revelry, outdoor adventures, or something on the lower key side, the Burg is chock full of options for the special day before the special day.

July 1, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

The Haunted Hammock Hangout lit up at night. There are blue cobweb-looking strands above people on the lawn below.

City

18 Halloweekend activities in the Tampa Bay area

With so much to do this Halloween weekend, it can be hard to choose. So we put together a guide of some of the final spooky season activities around TBAY.

October 26, 2023

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Patrick Sidwell

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Food

Elevate your Thanksgiving meal at these Tampa Bay area spots

We’re breaking down local Thanksgiving Day feasts, pie pre-orders, and drink specials.

November 2, 2023

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Bailey LeFever

A seafoam green curved building with a neon red sign reading "Gulfport Casino" is framed with palm trees underneath a light blue and cotton candy sky.

Culture

Turn back time at these nostalgic activity ideas in Tampa Bay

Here’s a list for those longing for some old-fashioned fun for date night, a family-friendly day out, or something to get you out of the usual routine.

September 20, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell