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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
A rendering of the USF football stadium. There are floodlights on and the image is staged at nighttime, with fans in the green stands, and Bulls logos sound the stadium. Campus is visible in the background as the shot is taken from high up.
Development
USF chooses construction manager for new football stadium
The Bulls are making progress in the ~$340 million project.
April 9, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Events
Get a taste of the action: Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival is here
The foodie event runs through Saturday, April 13 + features events in Hyde Park Village, Water Street Tampa, and at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
April 8, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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5 reasons to visit Charlotte this spring
From a stacked music festival and exhilarating NASCAR races to rooftop dining and waterfront hiking, Charlotte, NC (aka the Queen City) is the place to be this season.
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Culture
How to experience the solar eclipse in Tampa Bay
There won’t be another total eclipse in North America until 2033.
April 3, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Exterior shots of hotels in Water Street Tampa.
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Where to live the suite life in Tampa
From Michelin-star restaurants to sky-high rooftop bars, you’ll find some of Tampa’s hottest hotels in the oh-so-walkable Water Street Tampa.
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A tank of coral at the Florida Aquarium's Coral Conservation and Research Center. There is blue fluorescent lighting above the tank and the coral sits in water.
Culture
Check out The Florida Aquarium’s latest conservation-minded expansion
The state-of-the-art facilities are set to help the aquarium’s conservation efforts.
March 28, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Play
Tampa Bay’s dog-friendly guide
Explore these dog-friendly places in Tampa Bay that span from spots to eat, drink, shop, exercise, swim, and stay the night.
March 25, 2024
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Staff
Tampa's skyline from a distance. The Hillsborough River is in the foreground and the photo has been taken from high up. The sky is blue and a warm haze covers the city.
Culture
Suggestions for spending the Mega Millions jackpot in the Tampa Bay area
How would you spend $875 million?
March 18, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The downtown Tampa skyline from Hyde Park. The sky is blue and high rises are in the distance.
City
Hillsborough County announces record-breaking tourism numbers
Here’s a quick breakdown of the numbers behind 2023’s new tourism heights.
February 21, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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We’re fired up about Ribs on the Ridge happening this weekend
Get the juicy details on the third + final leg of the Florida Triple Crown of BBQ’s three-event competition.
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