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Tourism and Hospitality
Meet a penguin at the Florida Aquarium’s Waddle Week
The Florida Aquarium is celebrating the upcoming World Penguin Day with a free meet-and-greet with their tuxedo-ed crew.
April 23, 2026 05:57 PM
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Bailey LeFever
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Development
Port Tampa is getting a renovated natural turf football field
The project will be funded by a $100,000 grant from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
June 1, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Development
Tampa Downtown Partnership launches community feedback series
The series will move throughout Downtown Tampa over the next few weeks.
May 30, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Travel and Outdoors
Where to find splash pads in Tampa Bay
Bookmark these for your next day of summer fun.
May 26, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Government
West Tampa’s Vila Brothers Park reopens
The $1.7+ project includes new pickleball courts, dog parks, and basketball court lightning.
May 26, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Tourism and Hospitality
Tampa’s Sunset Music Festival tips
We’ve got the deets on where to park, lockers, and more.
May 24, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Education
St. Pete announces new children initiatives
It’s time to get the kiddos signed up for summer classes and camps.
May 23, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Tourism and Hospitality
New businesses coming to Tampa Bay
Meet Little Words Project and Foxtail Coffee Co.
May 22, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Tourism and Hospitality
How to celebrate Memorial Day in Tampa Bay
Here are a few ways to honor our area’s heroes
May 22, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Education
Tampa officials unveil new crosswalk art at Roosevelt Elementary School
The team also added painted bike lanes and planters.
May 18, 2023
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Sports
Meet USL Super League Tampa Bay
Professional women’s soccer is coming to Tampa Bay
May 16, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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