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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.
April 29, 2026 11:35 AM
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City
Check out 9 lists with high rankings for the Tampa Bay area
Here are some of the lists and rankings which showcase the optimism around and growth within the Tampa Bay area.
February 5, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Colorful beads sit in a truck bed of all different colors, ready to be thrown out into Gasparilla crowds. The small circular objects are piled high.
City
Help clean up after Gasparilla
There are a few different ways to keep our area clean after the Gasparilla festivities.
January 26, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 25, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
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10 day trips from the Tampa Bay area
If you want to hit the road, but not go too far, you’re in the right place.
January 18, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Events
Get ready for the St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show
If you’re gonna need a bigger boat, you’re in the right place.
January 16, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
Cross off your Tampa Bay area New Year’s resolutions
Here are a few ideas that will help you fulfill some of the most widely sought-after New Year’s resolutions around the Tampa Bay area.
January 4, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Children are at the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon. There is fake snow falling and holiday lights are twinkling in the background.
Events
Catch a holiday movie outside this December in Tampa Bay
Here are some ways to get your holiday flick fix while enjoying the fresh air + cooler weather.
December 5, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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How would Santa’s reindeer spend Christmas in Tampa Bay?
We wouldn’t want Rudolph getting bored now, would we?
December 1, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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Events
Hunt for gifts at these holiday markets
December is (almost) here, TBAY. Let’s get shopping.
November 29, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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Tampa is getting its own observation wheel
The 250-ft-tall structure called Tampa’s Wheel Over Water in the Channel District neighborhood.
September 18, 2025
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Do you remember the 21st night of September in Tampa Bay?
Do you remember the 21st night of September? Join us on a trip down memory lane to see what TBAY residents were up to this week throughout the years.
September 16, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Government
Ironing out St. Pete’s $1.18 billion budget, Tampa’s walkability, and a mucky lake
We’re sharing the latest updates on St. Pete’s $1.18 billion budget, Tampa’s $13 million transit upgrades, and the Jungle Lake cleanout.
September 15, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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How much does it cost to live in the Tampa Bay area?
We broke down the cost of living in the Tampa Bay area, including rent, housing, and other expenses — and compared it to other locations.
September 10, 2025
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Flow at these Tampa Bay area yoga studios
Check out these 15 yoga studios around the Big Guava and the Burg that offer hot, aerial, yin, vinyasa, and more yoga studio offerings.
September 3, 2025
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Cheeky's, a new St. Pete resturant's interior is filled with tables and wood chairs, a light blue bar with wooden stools, and shiplaped walls.
Business
Snag matchbooks at these Tampa Bay eateries
Collect colorful and locally-branded matchbooks at these Tampa, St. Pete, and beachfront spots.
September 2, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Development
Check out 4 new hotels going up in the Tampa Bay area
The dual AC Hotels + Moxy by Marriott hotel will boast a rooftop bar and restaurant, 310 rooms, and plenty of other amenities.
August 26, 2025
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City
Visit these “The Summer I Turned Pretty"-esque spots in Tampa Bay
Pretend you’re Belly, Jeremiah, or Conrad and spend summery moments at these Tampa and St. Pete restaurants, parks, and other local gems.
August 25, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Wellness
Check out Skin Pharm, South Tampa’s bougie new med spa
Editor Bailey reports back on the wellness spot’s treatments and her experience in the chair.
August 21, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Development
Mailbag: Your thoughts on an outdoor library in Tampa Bay
We asked where you’d put one in TBAY, and you sent in your ideas.
August 19, 2025
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Bailey LeFever