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Kid-friendly activities in Tampa Bay
As Tampa Bay continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently-opened businesses.
December 16, 2024 01:34 PM
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Raymond James Stadium is full of Bucs fans. There is sun shining on some of the stadium, with shadow creeping across from the near side to the far side. Floodlights are beginning to turn on as players warm up on the field, and the mostly blue sky sits ahead.
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Champa Bay updates: Rays’ potential move, Bucs stay on top, and ReliaQuest Bowl updates
We’re checking in on where the Rays might play in 2026, the Bucs’ victorious run, and who’s playing in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
December 9, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A rendering of the Rays new proposed stadium, showing fans inside a ballpark.
Sports
St. Pete City Council approves bonds for Rays stadium
The deal still hinges on money from Pinellas County Commission.
December 5, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A rendering of the Rays new proposed stadium, showing fans inside a ballpark.
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Pinellas County Commission delayed vote on Rays’ stadium funding
The Comission is voting on whether they will issue bonds that would partially fund the $1.3 billion stadium project.
November 19, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Rays to play 2025 season at Steinbrenner Field
The stadium seats 11,000 fans and just received major upgrades.
November 14, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Rays stadium repairs total $55+ million
An early report shows the stadium is still a viable option, but won’t be ready in time for the 2025 season.
November 12, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A drone shot of the overhead of the tattered Tropicana Field roof after Hurricane Milton.
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Hurricane damage, voting, and repairs: 3 Tampa Bay civic updates
We’re sharing updates on Tropicana Field repairs, damage to St. Pete parks, and Election Day.
November 4, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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The story of Tampa’s Babe Zaharias Golf Course
We’re taking a deeper look into one of Tampa’s public courses.
November 1, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Jeff Vinik celebrating the Lightning's Stanley Cup victory during a boat parade. He is high-fiving fans, wearing beads, holding a water bottle, and smiling along with other Lightning representatives.
Sports
A brief look at Jeffrey Vinik’s successful Lightning ownership
We’re looking at what’s next for the team, and reflecting on Vinik’s achievements.
October 24, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A drone shot of the overhead of the tattered Tropicana Field roof after Hurricane Milton.
Sports
Post-Hurricane Milton Rays and Rowdies updates
We’re keeping you in the loop, Rays and Rowdies fans.
October 23, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Inside the new upgrades to Amalie Arena
Owners say they’ve invested millions of dollars into the upgrades.
October 3, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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