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Stay in the know with 20+ new and upcoming Tampa Bay restaurants
Dining in Tampa and St. Pete is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
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Tampa Bay in the 1940s
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Patrick Sidwell
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Cozy up with a book at these Tampa Bay reading spots
Our area is full of quiet corners, calm beaches, and tranquil coffee shops for you to turn a few pages.
August 19, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The front of Juno & the Peacock. Red and white striped umbrellas sit above tables outside the restaurant, whose name is written in gold letters on a while building. Greenery and trees surround the building, and a mostly cloudy but somewhat blue sky is above.
Food
Our review of Juno & the Peacock
St. Pete’s newest hotspot is creating a lot of buzz, and so is its adjoining cocktail lounge, Pluma.
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Patrick Sidwell
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Grab a paddle for National Pickleball Day in Tampa Bay
Here are some of our area’s options for pickleballers of all abilities.
August 7, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Sports
Try out these 6 niche Olympic Sports in Tampa Bay
This could be the start of your road to the 2028 Games.
July 26, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Food
Meet Kiwa: South Tampa’s newest sushi hotspot
The area’s foodie game is about to go up another notch.
July 26, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
Local libations: A round of Tampa Bay-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Tampa Bay nod there — these craft beers found around the Big Guava take local pride seriously.
July 25, 2024
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Monica Garske
A green boba drink sits on a boardwalk at John's Pass. The focus is on the green straw and clear rounded container, while the blurry background shows a wooden walkway, water, cloudy skies, and a nearby boat.
Food
Tampa Bay neighborhoods as drinks
Every drink has its own flavors and characteristics, just like neighborhoods. We paired them up.
July 24, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Chefs prepare for Epic Chef behind a counter laden with fresh produce. The chefs are wearing white uniforms, and wiring surrounds the area in the shiny Epicurean Theatre — a kitchen fit for shows and productions. Counters are a mix of white, silver, and grey, and ingredients line the wall in clear containers.
Nonprofits
A cooking contest with a purpose: Feeding Tampa Bay’s Epic Chef
The three-week event celebrates local culinary excellence, and offers a chance to reflect on those less fortunate.
July 24, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Food
Sip and dip at these Tampa Bay area pool bars
These TBAY spots are refreshing in more than one way.
July 22, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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