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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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Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Tampa Bay, FL from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
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Indie Flea just announced its summer plans
The popular St. Pete + Tampa market features dozens of local vendors and food trucks.
May 20, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
Adam Goldberg takes a photo of a dog in a studio. There is photography equipment around, and someone is holding the dog — which looks like a German Shepherd — on a leash. The shepherd is looking at Adam who sits in front with his camera in hand.
Small Business
Meet the Tampa photographer helping rescue dogs find homes
Adam Goldberg launched AGoldPhoto Pet Photography in 2016.
May 17, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Two people stand at the window of Buchette Spritz Bar in Davis Islands. The wall is painted with the colors of the Italian flag, and the wooden window shutters are wide open. The people behind the bar are smiling with bottles behind them, and a drink on the flower-laden counter.
Food
Savor a taste of Italy in Davis Islands
It can be hard to get enough time off for a trip to Italy, but a new Tampa spot just made it easier.
May 15, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Food
Offline: The restaurant subscription club that will introduce you to your new favorite Tampa Bay eatery
This genius app will match you with great local restaurants to try — and then give you money towards the tab.
May 9, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
A rendering of Central Park St. Pete. The five-story concept has tables out front with people eating, people walking by and cycling by, and a yellow brick wall lined with windows and a balcony.
Development
New plans unveiled for Central Park St. Pete
The food hall is set to open later this year.
May 9, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Here’s how you can support free, unbiased local journalism in Tampa Bay
We fill your inbox with positive, impactful local news and events. Support our mission.
May 1, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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
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
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
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Visit these “The Summer I Turned Pretty"-esque spots in Tampa Bay
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Check out Skin Pharm, South Tampa’s bougie new med spa
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