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Shell Island kayak tour
Travel and Outdoors
Exploring Tampa Bay by boat
There’s ample Tampa Bay waterways, and we break down some of best ways to explore them.
November 24, 2025 11:04 AM
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Bailey LeFever
Manhattan Casino
History
What’s next for St. Petersburg’s Manhattan Casino
The historic South St. Pete building has hosted Ray Charles, James Brown, and other legendary artists.
January 12, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Development
8 Tampa Bay developments to watch out for in 2023
Keep up with Tampa and St. Pete’s ever-changing landscape.
January 10, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Development
Gas Plant redevelopment
January 4, 2023
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Bailey LeFever
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Culture
Tampa Bay’s coldest Christmas weekend in 27 years
Get prepped for the chilliest holiday weekend in 27 years.
December 21, 2022
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Bailey LeFever
Water Street Tampa
Culture
A new market on Water Street
December 21, 2022
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Bailey LeFever
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Culture
Last minute Tampa Bay gifts
December 19, 2022
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Events
Tampa Bay winter events
December 15, 2022
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Bailey LeFever
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Development
A new vision for ZooTampa at Lowry Park
The park’s plans include a $125 million expansion over the next 20 years
December 15, 2022
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Bailey LeFever
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Travel and Outdoors
A Tampanian’s guide to Lakeland
Here’s how we would plan a weekend getaway to Lakeland in collaboration with LALtoday.
December 8, 2022
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Brad Haft
Food
Restaurant news you can use
Tampa Bay restaurant openings and closings.
December 7, 2022
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Bailey LeFever
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Events
Bookmark these Tampa Bay December events
From lighted boat parades and outdoor holiday markets, we do winter a little differently around here.
December 2, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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Play
25+ volunteer opportunities around Tampa Bay
This guide will help you give back to the Tampa Bay area, including outdoor spots, veteran assistance, and mental health aid.
November 26, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
Shopapalooza Festival
Culture
Celebrating Small Business Saturday around Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay area is made up of so many wonderful small businesses — here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
A single-level Amtrak train moves on the tracks, surrounded by greenery on either side.
Travel and Outdoors
All aboard: How to ride Amtrak in Tampa
Taking the train isn’t just for commuters — it’s also a method of leisure travel that’s growing in popularity.
November 22, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A boy and girl hold hands while ice skating. A snowflake light hands above the boy's head and there's lights in the background.
Events
Check out these wintery Tampa Bay weekend events
From tree lightings to gift shopping, it’s going to be a fun frosty-ish weekend
November 21, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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Development
Tampa Bay developments to watch
We’re checking in on Hyde Park Village, Downtown St. Pete, and Mirror Lake projects.
November 20, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A rendering of the Rays new proposed stadium, showing fans inside a ballpark.
Sports
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
The Rivergate Tower along the Tampa Riverwalk. There is a flag for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the foreground which reads "Be the Thunder", and the Hillsborough River runs along the right side of the photo.
Live
Tampa Bay’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
November 19, 2024
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Staff
A Christmapolitan in a coupe glass covered with snowflakes sits on a red velvet cloth framed with boughs of holly.
Culture
Add these Tampa Bay holiday bars to your list
From Santa-themed shots to gargantuan ornament displays, we’ve got you covered.
November 18, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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Culture
Give these 6 Tampa Bay podcasts a listen
From history and news to sports and development, we’ve got your ears covered.
November 15, 2024
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Bailey LeFever