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Everything you always wanted to know about Phoebe, TPA’s 21-ft-tall flamingo
We’re taking a look at the full scope of Phoebe, Tampa International Airport’s massive flamingo, from her upkeep to her international fame.
March 04, 2026 12:36 PM
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Bailey LeFever
Someone launches from a platform at a Red Bull Flugtag event. Their blue craft is tilting toward the water from a height, with a team behind them who seemingly just pushed them off the ledge. A crowd watches along the waterfront as the sun shines down.
Events
Spread your wings: Red Bull Flugtag returns to Tampa Bay
The event is returning to our area for the first time since 2011.
June 24, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
An up-close shot of a golf ball from near the ground. The ball is sitting in the fairway, with streaks of light ahead on the grass. The trees in the background are blurry, but their fluffiness is visible beneath cloudless skies.
Play
Tee it up at these Tampa Bay golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 20+ golf courses and other options in TBAY are sure to make for a good round.
June 19, 2024
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Staff
Fireworks light up the sky above downtown Tampa in 2021 during Boom of the Bay. The show is above the Hillsborough River at night time, with high rises in the background, and the Riverwalk in the foreground. The xplosions are a mix of pink, green, blue, purple and yellow.
Events
Brace yourself: Boom by the Bay is back
The Independence Day celebration returns to downtown Tampa and is bigger than ever for 2024.
June 18, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A summer storm rolls into downtown Tampa.
Weather
Weather Watch: A deluge of rain is hitting Tampa Bay
We’re helping you stay on top of the summer stormy weather.
June 11, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A photo looking up at the tree canopy in Hyde Park Village. Green leaves and brown branches are in all different directions, and sun is shining through from above, where a blue sky sits in the background.
Live
Summer 2024 forecast for Tampa Bay
Prepare for summer weather in TBAY with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
June 6, 2024
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Staff
A pink flamingo looks out into the water
Travel and Outdoors
Take a peek at Florida’s flamingos
We’re sharing spots to mingle with the funky flock.
June 3, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A view from the St. Pete Pier back toward the city. High rises emerge behind waterfront, with people walking back toward the building. There are palm trees lining the peer, and a largely cloudy sky sits atop the Burg.
City
St. Pete receives recognition for environmental efforts
The Sunshine City is among 12 cities in the 2024 US Green Building Council cohort.
May 29, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
An orange sunset overlooking the water in Tampa Bay. Water is rippling, and a wooden dock protrudes toward a boat in the foreground. The horizon in the distance appears to have mangroves, greenery, and a couple of buildings set beneath wispy clouds.
Culture
Your Tampa Bay area photo submissions
We recently asked our readers for their best local snaps, and here are a few of our favorites.
May 29, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate National Composting Day in Tampa Bay
From plant pointers to composting workshops, we’ve got you covered (in soil).
May 28, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
Two girls hold their hands out into a pool of water with food for a stingray
Tourism and Hospitality
Rays up: Feed and train stingrays at the Florida Aquarium’s new experience
The new Feeding Stingray Experience teaches folks about the cownose stingray + brings them behind the curtain to see how to care for the marine creatures.
May 28, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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Arts
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An iced coffee on a table in Hyde Park Village. The clear container is full of light brown liquid, and the drink is close to the camera on a wooden table. A blurry fountain is in the background, with water spraying down. Trees are visible, and a gap through the trees shows a mostly blue sky with a few clouds.
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Ya La’ford sits in front of an orange potter's wheel with clay on her hands and listens to a man sharing insights art form.
Arts
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A red-haired woman leans down to hit a green ball with a pickleball paddle to toward two men across the outdoor court which is next to multiple courts.
Sports
Prep your paddle: Tampa is getting more pickleball courts
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A biker pedals their way in a designated bike lane on a Tampa street, separated by a brick lane from cars.
City
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Food
Taste test these 12 Tampa Bay bakeries
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A group of coral biologists wearing blue shirts saying "The Florida Aquarium" load a giant white cooler into a truck.
Travel and Outdoors
The Florida Aquarium is delivering 1,000+ baby corals to the Keys
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The owner, Chance Ryan, stands beside one of his specialized blue vending machines which is decorated with vines and a mini fake giraffe.
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A peek bind the small biz with Tampa Bay’s Lucid Vending
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