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The white brick storefront of MISRED Outfitters on Central Avenue.

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Tampa Bay Small Business Week spotlight: MISRED Outfitters

Presented by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, spend a moment with the St. Pete boutique’s owner as she shares more about the Burg’s small business community.

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A peek bind the small biz with Tampa Bay’s Lucid Vending

Lucid Vending’s specialized vending machines stock local items and art.

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Events

Christmas at Water Street kicks off this weekend

November 15, 2022

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Bailey LeFever

Airports and Transportation

Buckle up for two Tampa Bay area transportation updates

We’re updating you on a bike lane extension, downtown Tampa road closure, and a new public transit survey.

May 10, 2024

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Bailey LeFever

An outdoor area with fake grass, benches, and red umrellas facing an ivory-covered wall with a rainbow in the sky.

Business

Shop these TBAY Black-owned businesses

Whether you’re in the market for coffee, books, or just good local eats, we’ve got you covered with 10 Tampa Bay businesses.

February 11, 2025

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Bailey LeFever

The front of TacoSon in Temple Terrace. The restaurant is surrounded by greenery and has yellow walles, including some next to the patio pictured here with tables + chairs.

Small Business

Our Tampa Bay-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks

The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.

November 25, 2025

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Patrick Sidwell

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.

Small Business

We’re celebrating Small Business Week, here’s how to join us

Join us at TBAYtoday in celebrating the heart of our community, small businesses.

February 26, 2025

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Kristen Templeton

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Small Business Week powered by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union has arrived in Tampa Bay

Join us at TBAYtoday in celebrating small businesses from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10, presented by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union.

Sponsored by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union

Culture

Celebrating Small Business Saturday around Tampa Bay

The Tampa Bay area is made up of so many wonderful small businesses — here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.

November 26, 2024

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Kristen Templeton

Small Business

Support local this National Small Business Week

The annual event gives us all a chance to celebrate the small businesses that serve the Tampa Bay area.

April 29, 2024

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Patrick Sidwell

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Small Business

Celebrate National Small Business Week in Tampa Bay

Here’s some of your favorite companies, restaurants, and mom and pop spots in Tampa and St. Petersburg.

May 2, 2023

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Bailey LeFever

Holiday savings just for you

This holiday season shop unique gifts from our small business partners.

November 15, 2023

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Staff

Children are at the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon. There is fake snow falling and holiday lights are twinkling in the background.

Events

Winter Village returns to Downtown Tampa

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland for the holiday season.

November 13, 2023

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Patrick Sidwell

City

What our readers love about TBAYtoday

We compiled all of the feedback from our Giving Campaign to learn what readers love most and want to see more of in our newsletters. Here’s a peek at what they said.

January 6, 2026