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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 11:41 AM
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Out of towners guide to TBAY
Keep visitors busy with this handy guide
November 24, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A Thanksgiving dinner sits on a table. There is a turkey, cranberry sauce, various other plates, and people are eating with wine glasses in front of them.
Events
Tampa Bay Thanksgiving events
Turkey Day is almost here. Spread some gratitude around TBAY at these seasonal happenings.
November 17, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
Crowds gather on Tampa's Lafayette Street Bridge in 1925. The photo is black and white, discolored, there are streetcars and the University of Tampa is in the background.
History
Tampa Bay in the 1920s
Have you ever thought about life in our TBAY area ~100 years ago? We had a quick look at the history of both Tampa and St. Pete across the decade.
November 15, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
Taylor Swift performs at Raymond James Stadium. The crowd is full and there is confetti.
Events
19 Tampa Bay area concerts in 2024
Want to see some live music? This guide will help you plan ahead.
November 13, 2023
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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
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
A Thanksgiving meal sits on a wooden table. There is a turkey, roasted potatoes, stuffing, and other food items.
City
Now serving: Tampa Bay for Thanksgiving dinner
A Thanksgiving meal is made up of lots of different parts — and so is TBAY.
November 10, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A table with multiple plates of food, including steak, seared ahi tuna, and chicken wings. There is also a cocktail or mocktail and moody lighting.
Events
Tampa Bay Black Restaurant Week
The Sunshine State-wide celebration runs from Friday, Nov. 10 to Sunday, Nov. 19.
November 7, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
City Editor Bailey on the beach during golden hour.
City
City Editor Bailey’s 3 favorite Tampa Bay news stories from 2023
Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting TBAYtoday with the gift of your membership.
November 7, 2023
City Editor Patrick holding his very fluffy dog next to a trophy.
City
City Editor Patrick’s 3 favorite Tampa Bay news stories from 2023
Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting TBAYtoday with the gift of your membership.
October 31, 2023
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Small Business
Bring on the beef: Tampa Bay Burger Week is back
The annual event runs from Thursday, Nov. 2, through Sunday, Nov. 12.
October 25, 2023
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Two people kneel in a bricked crevice tending to a wood-fire kiln at the Morean Center for Clay.
Arts
Your guide to art classes in the Tampa Bay area
From needlepoint and knitting to ceramics, we’ve got you (paint) covered.
May 20, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
An iced coffee on a table in Hyde Park Village. The clear container is full of light brown liquid, and the drink is close to the camera on a wooden table. A blurry fountain is in the background, with water spraying down. Trees are visible, and a gap through the trees shows a mostly blue sky with a few clouds.
Live
Your guide to Tampa Bay’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
May 19, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
Ya La’ford sits in front of an orange potter's wheel with clay on her hands and listens to a man sharing insights art form.
Arts
Q+A with Tampa Bay multimedia artist Ya La’ford
Spend some time with the renowned artist, as she shares about her local inspiration and future projects.
May 16, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A red-haired woman leans down to hit a green ball with a pickleball paddle to toward two men across the outdoor court which is next to multiple courts.
Sports
Prep your paddle: Tampa is getting more pickleball courts
Just in time for summer, the Cigar City is adding new pickleball options to local parks.
May 14, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A biker pedals their way in a designated bike lane on a Tampa street, separated by a brick lane from cars.
City
Tampa begins work on the 22-mile Green ARTery network
Construction just began on the first two segments of the Green ARTery, Tampa’s new pedestrian and bicycle network.
May 13, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Food
Taste test these 12 Tampa Bay bakeries
These Tampa Bay bakeries serve traditional Cuban and Greek delights, creative concoctions, and just solid slices of cake.
May 9, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A group of coral biologists wearing blue shirts saying "The Florida Aquarium" load a giant white cooler into a truck.
Travel and Outdoors
The Florida Aquarium is delivering 1,000+ baby corals to the Keys
The elkhorn corals will be planted on the reef or cared for in ocean-based nurseries.
May 7, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
The owner, Chance Ryan, stands beside one of his specialized blue vending machines which is decorated with vines and a mini fake giraffe.
Sponsored
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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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
Welcome Cheeky’s, Maru, and Greyson to Tampa Bay
Here’s a peek at three spots opening in Tampa + St. Pete, offering everything from fresh oysters and fish and rooftop views to neutral threads.
May 6, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
The white brick storefront of MISRED Outfitters on Central Avenue.
Sponsored
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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