Travel and Outdoors

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Travel and Outdoors
The Florida Aquarium just said goodbye to 9,000 baby corals
The budding corals will eventually be replanted within the Keys as part of Florida’s Coral Reef Restoration and Recovery Initiative.
January 07, 2026 02:57 PM
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Bailey LeFever
A hotel room, the exterior of a beachside resort + pool, and a digital rendering of a restaurant bar.
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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
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
A pumpkin patch overlooking the Hillsborough River. Pumpkins are scattered on hay, with green chairs ready for photo ops. The Tampa skyline is visible in the distance with cloudy skies overhead.
Events
Enjoy last minute fall and Halloween fun in Tampa Bay
Just like that, it’s almost November. But there’s still plenty to do this weekend.
October 24, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Travel and Outdoors
Quietest places in the Tampa Bay area
Enjoy some expertly-proven peace and quiet.
October 23, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A flooded parking lot at an apartment complex in Clearwater. Cars are submerged in water, mostly halfway up, and there is trash in the standing floodwater.
Weather
Updates on Hurricane Milton’s ongoing impacts in Tampa Bay
Flooding, closures, and changes in FEMA aid are all ongoing following the storm.
October 22, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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.
Weather
How to get rid of waste and debris after Hurricane Milton
Here’s the latest trash, waste, and debris information for Tampa Bay’s post-Milton world.
October 14, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A crane lying in the road in downtown St. Pete. There is debris everywhere, it's night time, and four people are standing behind the crane. Streetlights are ahead.
Weather
What we know about Milton’s damage (so far)
The storm made landfall around 8:30 p.m. in Siesta Key as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
October 10, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Milton projection per 2pm Wednesday 10/9/24.
Weather
Follow these accounts for the most relevant Milton info
As we send this, we hope you’re staying safe. Be sure to be following these accounts (including TBAYtoday) for most relevant info.
October 9, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The National Weather Service graphic shows the arrival time of Hurricane Milton across Florida, and is expected to arrive in Tampa Bay near 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10.
Weather
Hurricane Milton info in Tampa Bay
We’ve rounded up information on how to sign up for emergency alerts, and other ways to stay informed during the storm.
October 8, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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Sports
Lace up your sneaks for these Tampa Bay run clubs
Whether you’re a marathoner or seasoned walker, we’ve got you covered with options across Hillsborough + Pinellas counties.
August 12, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A rendering shows a curbside entrance to Tampa International Airport with floor to ceiling windows, opening into a tall-ceilinged room with two escalators going up and framed by a massive red and yellow abstract painting.
Development
TPA’s Red Express Curbside is now open
Plus, more updates for the intentional airport and Robles Park developments.
August 11, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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City

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Reach your local community with our help.
August 8, 2025
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Culture
10+ Tampa Bay bookstores
From cozy nooks to bestsellers, we’re navigating the Gulf Coast’s wealth of bookshops.
August 4, 2025
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Staff
Mediterranean-style house with arched windows, tall cypress trees, and a sunset sky in the background.
Real Estate
Mansion Monday: Live out your rom-com dreams in this Tampa home
Step inside this Mansion Monday pick that has us feeling like we’re living out our favorite, nostalgic, feel-good films.
August 1, 2025
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Amelia Grooms
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Music
Queue up these Tampa Bay heatwave jams
We asked our readers for their hottest summer songs and turned them into your new favorite playlist.
July 31, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A photo of the sun setting at a beach in St. Petersburg, FL. The sand has some brown seagrass on it, and the sun sets above the ocean in the distance. Tall, thin palm trees also line the beach and the sky is blue + orange.
City
Tampa Bay civic updates: Renourishment, manufacturing, and a settlement
We’re spilling need-to-know info on a Tampa Bay Water settlement, beach renourishment efforts, and local manufacturing updates.
July 29, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Culture
Where would you put an outdoor library in Tampa Bay?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in TBAY.
July 24, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
Tampa Bay Cuban sandwich spots
Get ready for ham, salami, pork, and all the fixin’s.
July 22, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Development
Water Street Tampa and Williams Park updates
We’re sharing plans for Water Street Tampa’s latest mixed-use tower and Williams Park upgrades.
July 21, 2025
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Bailey LeFever