Tourism and Hospitality

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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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Sports
Tampa Bay Rays and Lighting-themed treats
Celebrate the home teams with some appropriately-themed snacks
April 24, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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City
SunRunner adds a stop close to the St. Pete Pier
The PSTA is adding a brand new station and two buses.
April 21, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Culture
Guide to water parks in Tampa Bay, FL
Make a splash in Tampa Bay’s top water parks — from beachfront thrills to bouncy adventures and serene kayaking.
April 21, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Parks and Recreation
Check out this dog-friendly spot in Tampa Bay
From dog bars to restaurants with pup-friendly patios, we’ve got you covered.
April 18, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Arts
Tampa Bay painting classes
Here’s where to take watercolor, oil, and other painting courses
April 18, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Sports
Celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning postseason run
Here’s the details on watching the playoff games, and celebrating around town
April 14, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Culture
Guide to Festa Italiana Tampa
Bring on the bocce ball, wine tastings, and scrumptious Italian food.
April 12, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Arts
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor awards Taylor Swift the key to the city
And the opportunity to take up the job for the day
April 10, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
The Vinoy
Development
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club finishes first phase of renovations
The historic St. Pete hotel just entered its Autograph Collection era.
April 7, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Arts
Water Street’s new event offers a digital detox
Just this year, the neighborhood has introduced a fresh market, multiple restaurants, and a plethora of events.
April 6, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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An aerial view of the Straz Center for the Performing Arts building along the Hillsborough River — with multiple Brutalist white buildings, a covered outdoor area, and greenspace.
Development
Take a peek at the Straz Center’s next era and shows
The $80 million project will add new outdoor, dining, office, and rooftop space to the Tampa institution.
April 4, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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.
Sports
Take a peek at upgrades to Tampa sports facilities
The City of Tampa just unveiled big upgrades to the Riverfront Recreation Center, and massive renovations could be on the way to Raymond James Stadium.
April 2, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Sports
The NCAA Women’s Final Four arrives in Tampa
We’re breaking down the action, from dribble parades to a free concert headlined by GloRilla.
April 1, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
Mayor Jane Castor sits at the far left of the photo, wearing her Tampa police uniform, as she sits on a Women's History Month panel. She is seated alongside three other female local leaders.
History
Meet Tampa Bay’s female mayors past and present
We’re sharing the story and accomplishments of the four women who have led Tampa and St. Pete over the last century.
March 28, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
George M. Steinbrenner Field in the sunshine. The stands are empty, and the new temporary Rays hoardings and signage lines the stadium. We are positioned outside the stadium looking in, as grounds crew can be seen working on the field and diamond.
Sports
The calm after the storm: It’s time for Rays baseball to finally return
After arguably the most tumultuous off season in MLB history, the Tampa Bay Rays are getting ready to do their talking on the diamond.
March 26, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
3 Tampa Bay civic updates: SunRail, Tampa Bay Water, and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
We’re shining some light on the latest expansions and transportation changes across the Tampa Bay area.
March 26, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A shot from up high of the Howard Frankland Bridge project. The Bay water is reflecting sunlight, while cars drive along the existing bridge. An incomplete structure spans left to right as crews work on the bridge. The Tampa skyline and South Tampa are in the distance on a bright sunny day.
Development
Comparing Commutes: A study on the new Howard Frankland Bridge
City Editor Bailey sampled the driving experience on the old and new southbound segment of the Howard Frankland Bridge.
March 25, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
An aerial view of the Howard Frankland Bridge in 1960 shows the long bridge connecting Tampa and St. Pete surrounded by dark blue water.
Development
What was Tampa Bay like when the Howard Frankland first opened?
We’re taking a look back at what was going on in our slice of the Gulf Coast in 1960.
March 24, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
The Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor. The golf course has green grass, and the word "Innisbrook" cut into a neat hedge on a sloping lawn. There is a lake in the foreground and a golf hole with a bunker visible in the background.
Sports
Get ready to tee off at the Valspar Championship
The PGA Tour is returning to Tampa Bay for the prized contest. Who will come out on top?
March 20, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
A wide feel made up of light dirt and grass is framed by a pale blue sky with lots of clouds. The lot has fencing, light poles, and a porta potty parked on it.
Development
Pinellas’ Toytown landfill could become a youth sports hub
Clearwater-based Sports Facilities Companies wants to build a plethora of baseball and softball fields, and volleyball and pickleball courts on the land.
March 19, 2025
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Bailey LeFever