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City
Visit these “The Summer I Turned Pretty"-esque spots in Tampa Bay
Pretend you’re Belly, Jeremiah, or Conrad and spend summery moments at these Tampa and St. Pete restaurants, parks, and other local gems.
August 25, 2025 01:54 PM
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Bailey Lefever
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Weather
Hurricane Idalia aftermath in the Tampa Bay area + reopenings
Here’s when schools and Tampa International are reopening, plus other local updates.
August 30, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Airports and Transportation
Public transportation updates in the Tampa Bay area
What to expect the next few months from the TECO Streetcar, SunRunner, and more.
August 30, 2023
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Brianna Williams
Three people in "volunteer" shorts are standing behind a table with boxes and water bottles in front of them. A person in a wheelchair is on the other side of the table talking to them, with one other person holding the wheelchair and another drinking water.
Weather
Post-storm resources in the Tampa Bay area
Resources for after Hurricane Idalia.
August 29, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Weather
Stay connected to the news during Hurricane Idalia
Here’s Tampa Bay county news services, radio stations, and other ways to stay in-the-know during the storm.
August 28, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Weather
Tips for staying safe during Hurricane Idalia
Here’s what you need to know as the first major storm of the 2023 Hurricane Season approaches the Gulf Coast of Florida.
August 28, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Tourism and Hospitality
Indulge in these luxe Tampa Bay hotel pools using ResortPass
Here’s how to enjoy those Downtown Tampa and beachfront hotel pools using the day pass website.
August 18, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Travel and Outdoors
Creating a heat-resistant yard in Tampa Bay
We’ve rounded up classes for utilizing water, tropical plants, and other ways to keep your garden happy during these hot summer months.
July 31, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Tourism and Hospitality
Sink your teeth into National Oyster Day in Tampa Bay
Whether you prefer them raw, grilled, or baked, we’ve got suggestions across the Tampa Bay area.
July 28, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Tourism and Hospitality
Where to find Barbie-themed drinks in Tampa Bay
Come on, Barbie. Let’s sample some pink-themed cocktails and icy options from Tampa Bay bars and eateries.
July 27, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Tourism and Hospitality
TPA’s Phoebe the flamingo honored by prestigious CODAawards
The design award honors works that successfully integrate art into public spaces.
July 25, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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City
Help clean Tampa Bay area streets and highways
We’re sharing how to adopt a road, highway, or shoreline in our area.
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Bailey Lefever
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Culture
TBAYtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
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November 8, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
Photos of Juno & the Peacock and Pluma, showing food, interior, drinks, exterior, and other elements of the restaurant.
Food
Make these Thanksgiving reservations and preorders in Tampa Bay
It’s nearly turkey time and we’re ready to feast on these decadent pies and spreads.
November 8, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A Mediterranean-style white house near Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa. It has steps up to a founded front door, European windows, a garage, greenery with flowers, plants, and grass out front. There are blue skies overhead and neighboring properties are visible either side of the home.
Real Estate
How difficult is it to buy a home in Tampa Bay?
This NBC tool utilizes home prices, interest rates, and availability (among other factors) to determine just how difficult it is to buy a home in the Tampa Bay area.
November 5, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A drone shot of the overhead of the tattered Tropicana Field roof after Hurricane Milton.
Government
Hurricane damage, voting, and repairs: 3 Tampa Bay civic updates
We’re sharing updates on Tropicana Field repairs, damage to St. Pete parks, and Election Day.
November 4, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A golf flagstick on a green. There is sun in a partially cloudy sky above, water in the background, and trees surrounding the course.
History
The story of Tampa’s Babe Zaharias Golf Course
We’re taking a deeper look into one of Tampa’s public courses.
November 1, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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
Get revved up for Red Bull Flugtag
Watch as people launch their flying machines off an 8.5m flight deck over water.
October 31, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Hyde Park Village in the sunshine. There is someone walking along the sidewalk in the background, while tables and chairs line the square. Trees are overhead and shops line the buildings in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Tampa Bay’s most walkable neighborhoods
Here’s a few ideas for stretching your legs and getting round on the original mode of transportation.
October 30, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The multi-story pink Colony hotel juts into the light blue sky, framed by palm trees and decked out with an American and Florida flags.
The ultimate road trip to Palm Beach
Hit the road and head to Palm Beach — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
October 29, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A pile of household debris following Hurricane Milton. The pile is in front of residential houses on a small grassy area by a road, and vegetative waste is alongside the household debris.
City
Need-to-know Milton and Helene updates
We’re checking in with FEMA and aid deadlines, and debris totals.
October 29, 2024
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Bailey Lefever