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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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Food
Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Tampa Bay, FL from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 24, 2024
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Monica Garske
A photo of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge taken from the water. The bridge is in the distance, and on the right hand side there are luxurious waterfront homes lining the water.
Travel and Outdoors
Stay safe on the water ahead of Memorial Day weekend
National Safe Boating Weeks runs Saturday, May 18 through Friday, May 24.
May 17, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Two people stand at the window of Buchette Spritz Bar in Davis Islands. The wall is painted with the colors of the Italian flag, and the wooden window shutters are wide open. The people behind the bar are smiling with bottles behind them, and a drink on the flower-laden counter.
Food
Savor a taste of Italy in Davis Islands
It can be hard to get enough time off for a trip to Italy, but a new Tampa spot just made it easier.
May 15, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A rendering of The Beachmaker Hotel. The building is a mix of white, brown, and grey, with balconies and deck chairs lining the upper floors. A row of palm trees sits in front, and the ocean is visible in the background.
Development
Say hello to The Beachmaker — Madeira Beach’s next luxury hotel
The hotel is part of the quaint seaside city’s ongoing makeover.
May 13, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A rendering of Central Park St. Pete. The five-story concept has tables out front with people eating, people walking by and cycling by, and a yellow brick wall lined with windows and a balcony.
Development
New plans unveiled for Central Park St. Pete
The food hall is set to open later this year.
May 9, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Construction continues on the Phoenix Rising roller caster at Busch Gardens. A large crane is in front of a blue track, which sits beneath a largely cloudless sky. The sun is in the background and a building site is below.
Development
Hands in the air: Busch Gardens is building another roller coaster
Phoenix Rising is set to open at some point in 2024.
April 25, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A baby orangutan is being fed from a bottle. A blue-gloved, white-coated doctor is holding the animal in a blanket, and feeding it. Its dark eyes sit around orange-colored dark short hair.
Culture
Meet the Tampa Bay area’s new animal friends
Zoo Tampa and Busch Gardens have both got some new (and cute) faces.
April 15, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A black and white photo of Franklin Street in Downtown Tampa taken around 1930. The Tampa Theater is visible in the background, while people walk about in fashion of the time, palm trees are visible, and streetcars make their way through streets. There are some cars around too, and shadows imply it is sunny.
History
Tampa Bay in the 1930s
Following the roaring progress of the 1920s, life in TBAY was not as rosy in the succeeding decade. We did some research.
April 11, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Green bar stools, bartenders, and patrons sit around a bar in an industrial setting.
Tourism and Hospitality
Take a peek at Ten Rooms Ybor
The new retail + foodie hub is opening soon in the historic Ybor neighborhood with a restaurant, cafe, boutique, and more.
April 10, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A rendering of the outside of Juno & the Peacock. There are red chairs under red and white umbrellas, with tables set for people to eat. The doors are open on the left to the inside of the restaurant, and there are lights + greenery around to create a calming atmosphere.
Food
Open for business: Check out these new Tampa Bay area foodie spots
It’s hard to keep up with all the food and restaurant news in our area. We’re here to help.
April 9, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Business
How big is Jai Alai IPA?
We’re digging in the Cigar City Brewing IPA’s roots, inspiration, and popularity across the United States.
December 8, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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City
2025 Tampa Bay Wrapped: Tampa and St. Pete’s top news of the year
Hi TBAY residents. It’s that time of year again — Spotify Wrapped is out, and so is ours. Ready to see how our year stacked up?
December 4, 2025
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Allie Remhof
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Weather
2024-2025 winter weather trends for Tampa Bay
Prepare for winter weather in Hillsborough and Pinellas with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
December 2, 2025
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Staff
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Events
Bookmark these Tampa Bay holiday boat parades
Take part in the magical tradition along Florida’s Gulf Coast from the Riverwalk to Madeira Beach.
December 1, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
The front of TacoSon in Temple Terrace. The restaurant is surrounded by greenery and has yellow walles, including some next to the patio pictured here with tables + chairs.
Small Business
Our Tampa Bay-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.
November 25, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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
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Bailey LeFever
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Theater
Preview the upcoming 2025-2026 Straz season
Take a look at the latest Broadway shows, live shows, comedy, and orchestra performances coming to the Tampa venue over the next several months.
November 20, 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.
Just how bad is the traffic in Tampa Bay?
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
November 17, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Sports
Waddle to the finish at these Tampa Bay area turkey trots
Everything you need to know about TBAY’s Thanksgiving races, ranging from 1 mile runs to 8K’s.
November 13, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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City
Local news, powered by readers like you
Over the next 10 days, we’re launching a reader-driven campaign to sustain what we do best.
November 10, 2025
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Staff