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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 01:48 PM
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Patrick Sidwell
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Airports and Transportation
Tampa’s colorful solution to safe streets
Innovative crosswalk murals aim to calm traffic and support public art while keeping kids safe while walking to class.
March 20, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Travel and Outdoors
4 fishing spots in Tampa Bay, FL
Find out where to fish around town.
March 15, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Travel and Outdoors
Tampa, city of love… bugs
Get ready for lovebug season in the spring and fall.
March 10, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A cardinal perched on a seed feeder.
Travel and Outdoors
Feed Tampa Bay birds
Putting out a tube feeder is just the beginning — we’ll get you started in the wide world of birdfeeding.
March 9, 2023
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Dayten Rose
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Sports
Catch the Gaelic game of hurling in Tampa Bay, FL
We’re breaking down the Irish sport of hurling including its rules and where you can catch a game.
March 7, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Spring equinox in Tampa, FL
Visit a local park, participate in a community event, or clean up your humble abode in honor of the astronomical transition from winter to spring.
March 6, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Travel and Outdoors
The Mystery of the Tampa Bay’s Burrowing Owl Population
Digging deep into the history and mystery of TBAY’s Burrowing Owl — with some ways to lend a helping wing.
March 2, 2023
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Brad Haft
A parade during Artisphere in Downtown Greenville
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Travel and Outdoors
Tampa’s new e-bike voucher program starts in March
Tampa officials are gearing up for Florida Bike Month.
February 28, 2023
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Brad Haft
A two way, narrow bike lane with bicycle symbols and arrows indicating directions.
Travel and Outdoors
How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Tampa?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
February 27, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
February 24, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
SunRunner
Airports and Transportation
The SunRunner extends complimentary rides through November
Hop aboard, we’ll tell ya all about it.
February 22, 2023
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Brad Haft
A heap of tomatoes and vegetation in a dark brown wooden bin outside.
Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in Tampa Bay
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
February 17, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Travel and Outdoors
St. Pete’s “pink tree” is in full bloom
The tree is located in the Coffee Pot Bayou.
February 9, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Travel and Outdoors
Florida State Fair 2023: What to know before you go
February 8, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Travel and Outdoors
New flights to San Diego and Puerto Rico out of Tampa International Airport
Take a flight to California or the Island of Enchantment
January 31, 2023
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Brad Haft
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Travel and Outdoors
The 2023 celestial calendar for Tampa, FL
Don’t miss any of this year’s meteor showers, supermoons, or solar eclipses.
January 11, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Real Estate
Winter gardening tips for Tampa Bay, FL
How to prepare your garden and what to plant in the winter months.
January 4, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Taking a mental health day in Tampa Bay
December 20, 2022
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Brad Haft
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Travel and Outdoors
Great Escapes: Our guide to Cedar Key, Florida
Planning a getaway? Check out Cedar Key, Florida, an Old Florida fishing village destination ~2 hours from Tampa.
December 14, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
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Travel and Outdoors
Get that free sweat on in Tampa Bay
From body combat to sunset yoga, we’ve got it all.
December 9, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
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Travel and Outdoors
A Tampanian’s guide to Lakeland
Here’s how we would plan a weekend getaway to Lakeland in collaboration with LALtoday.
December 8, 2022
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Brad Haft
The waterfront under a cloudy day.
Business
Tampa Bay will break tourism records in 2023
That prediction is due, in large part, to the traffic boom at the Tampa Bay Convention Center.
December 2, 2022
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Brad Haft
Boat Rental Hillsborough River
Travel and Outdoors
Holiday itinerary for Tampa Bay, FL
A holiday guide to must-see attractions, restaurants, and shows for out-of-town guests in Tampa Bay, Florida.
November 28, 2022
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Ashlea Hearn
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Airports and Transportation
Thanksgiving travel tips from Tampa International Airport
Tips you should implement into your Thanksgiving flights.
November 22, 2022
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Brad Haft
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Live
10 Unusual Facts about Tampa Bay
How well do you know Tampa Bay, FL? We’re bringing you some fun facts about the city and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.
November 22, 2022
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Brad Haft
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Travel and Outdoors
Winter weather activities in Tampa Bay
There may not be snow frockling, but nothing beats cooler temps in TBAY
November 17, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
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Travel and Outdoors
Hike around Tampa Bay
Leaf behind the office + join Hillsborough’s Annual Hiking Spree
October 31, 2022
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Brad Haft
SunRunner
Airports and Transportation
Ride those deals from Beach to Burg
October 24, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
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