Tourism and Hospitality

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
Two glasses of frothy iced coffee outside at King State Coffee
Food
We got the beans 🫘
Tampa ranked highly on WalletHub’s yearly roundup of best coffee cities in the United States.
September 21, 2022
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Bailey LeFever
Oxford Exchange
Food
A perfect 10
Oxford Exchange is decked out in a new (temporary) mural to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
September 21, 2022
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Bailey LeFever
Development
New faces and places in the neighborhood
Two new retailers are moving into Water Street Tampa later this fall.
September 16, 2022
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Bailey LeFever
Oxford Exchange
Culture
Happy Birthday, Oxford Exchange
It’s time to celebrate the downtown Tampa restaurant/bookstore’s 10th birthday.
September 13, 2022
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Bailey LeFever
A view of the marina and the downtown St. Petersburg skyline from the patio at Paul's Landing at the Vinoy Renaissance Hotel.
Food
Views to Dine For: St. Petersburg, FL Edition
Want a side of pretty parks or blue waters with your grouper sandwich? Take a seat at any of these St. Pete tables.
September 12, 2022
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David Warner
A tire swing hangs in the backyard of Owen's Fish Camp restaurant in Sarasota.
Food
Fish camps: A taste of Old Florida
Why are fish camps so al-lure-ing? Because they’re not afraid to get fresh. Go ahead and take the bait at these four restaurants in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Dunedin and Sarasota.
August 31, 2022
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David Warner
Tampa Skyline
Culture
The most local events in Tampa Bay, Florida
Curated calendar for new openings, tours, exhibits, and foodie events.
August 24, 2022
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Bailey LeFever
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Hunt for the perfect pumpkin at these 5 Tampa Bay area patches
These local spots boast tons of pumpkin variety, corn stalks, mums, axe throwing, mazes, and more.
October 3, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A muddy wall in a brewery. A lifesaver raft is on the wall and a silver brewery tank is on the left of the screen. It's a scene of damage left behind by Hurricane Helene.
Volunteer
Find a verified GoFundMe for Tampa Bay’s Hurricane Helene victims
We’re giving even more ways to give back as the continue gets back on its feet.
October 2, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Three rescue dogs. One is in a pool, one is looking at the camera, and another is smiling with his tongue out.
Government
Hillsborough County’s animal shelter is overflowing
A bigger facility could be on its way to help resolve the issue.
October 2, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A pile of debris outside a pink home in Gulfport. The home's windows are boarded up following Hurricane Helene, and there is standing water in the street. There are clear skies above, and it looks like the sun is setting at dusk.
Weather
Advice for Tampa Bay FEMA applicants and more ways to help local Helene victims
As the toll of the storm becomes clearer, we’re sharing more and more resources to assist those impacted in TBAY.
October 1, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
An aerial shot of St. Petersburg after Hurricane Helene. Water lines the streets and the water level is high. Smoke rises from a house on the left and grey skies linger overhead with the ocean visible in the distance.
Weather
How to help Hurricane Helene victims and find other resources across Tampa Bay
In the wake of the storm, there are plenty of ways to help our community get back on its feet.
September 30, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Jimmy Carter speaking at a podium in 1979 at Thomas Jefferson High School with the US flag as a backdrop behind him
City
Jimmy Carter at 100: His visits to the Tampa Bay area
Plus, see how you can send a message to the former president to celebrate his centennial birthday.
September 27, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A concertgoer watching live music at Amalie Arena.
Music
Still to come in 2024: 10 Tampa Bay area concerts
The final quarter of 2024 is packed with performances from legendary singers, 1980s icons, rap stars, and rising pop stars.
September 26, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A map of the state of Florida shows predicted storm surge during Hurricane Helene, with 5-8 ft of surge predicted for Tampa Bay.
Weather
Hurricane Helene updates and post-storm resources
We’re sharing need-to-know info for tracking the storm and getting back on your feet after it passes.
September 25, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A photo showing several plates of food including chips and guacamole, noodles, eggs and biscuits and a sandwich.
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Add to cal: Central Florida’s inaugural food festival
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TBAY Hurricane Helene Storm Surge
City
Hurricane Helene info in Tampa Bay
We’ve rounded up resources on where to get sandbags, how to sign up for emergency alerts, and other ways to stay informed during the storm.
September 24, 2024
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Monica Garske