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Plates of burgers and hot dogs sit around a table.
Food
Take a bite out of the TBAY-style hot dog
From Seattle to Chicago, cities across the US have created their own signature hot dogs, but not Tampa Bay — until today.
September 25, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A little girl with a blonde ponytail and leopard shirt picks out a pumpkin from rows of bright orange pumpkins.
Events
Plan ahead for these fall events in the Tampa Bay area
Embrace the changing of the season with these festivals, outdoor concerts, markets, and other fall-themed events.
September 23, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A rendering of Tampa’s Wheel Over Water, which is perched on the Hillsborough River and surrounded by cars and the Streetcar.
Development
Tampa is getting its own observation wheel
The 250-ft-tall structure called Tampa’s Wheel Over Water in the Channel District neighborhood.
September 18, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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History
Do you remember the 21st night of September in Tampa Bay?
Do you remember the 21st night of September? Join us on a trip down memory lane to see what TBAY residents were up to this week throughout the years.
September 16, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
St. Pete's waterfront. Palm trees line the water, with condo towers and high rises in the distance, with their reflections visible in the water. The sky is mostly blue with some clouds dotted around. Boats are in the marina.
Government
Ironing out St. Pete’s $1.18 billion budget, Tampa’s walkability, and a mucky lake
We’re sharing the latest updates on St. Pete’s $1.18 billion budget, Tampa’s $13 million transit upgrades, and the Jungle Lake cleanout.
September 15, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Mayor Jane Castor sits at the far left of the photo, wearing her Tampa police uniform, as she sits on a Women's History Month panel. She is seated alongside three other female local leaders.
History
Meet Tampa Bay’s female mayors past and present
We’re sharing the story and accomplishments of the four women who have led Tampa and St. Pete over the last century.
March 28, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
George M. Steinbrenner Field in the sunshine. The stands are empty, and the new temporary Rays hoardings and signage lines the stadium. We are positioned outside the stadium looking in, as grounds crew can be seen working on the field and diamond.
Sports
The calm after the storm: It’s time for Rays baseball to finally return
After arguably the most tumultuous off season in MLB history, the Tampa Bay Rays are getting ready to do their talking on the diamond.
March 26, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
3 Tampa Bay civic updates: SunRail, Tampa Bay Water, and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
We’re shining some light on the latest expansions and transportation changes across the Tampa Bay area.
March 26, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A shot from up high of the Howard Frankland Bridge project. The Bay water is reflecting sunlight, while cars drive along the existing bridge. An incomplete structure spans left to right as crews work on the bridge. The Tampa skyline and South Tampa are in the distance on a bright sunny day.
Development
Comparing Commutes: A study on the new Howard Frankland Bridge
City Editor Bailey sampled the driving experience on the old and new southbound segment of the Howard Frankland Bridge.
March 25, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
An aerial view of the Howard Frankland Bridge in 1960 shows the long bridge connecting Tampa and St. Pete surrounded by dark blue water.
Development
What was Tampa Bay like when the Howard Frankland first opened?
We’re taking a look back at what was going on in our slice of the Gulf Coast in 1960.
March 24, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
The Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor. The golf course has green grass, and the word "Innisbrook" cut into a neat hedge on a sloping lawn. There is a lake in the foreground and a golf hole with a bunker visible in the background.
Sports
Get ready to tee off at the Valspar Championship
The PGA Tour is returning to Tampa Bay for the prized contest. Who will come out on top?
March 20, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
A wide feel made up of light dirt and grass is framed by a pale blue sky with lots of clouds. The lot has fencing, light poles, and a porta potty parked on it.
Development
Pinellas’ Toytown landfill could become a youth sports hub
Clearwater-based Sports Facilities Companies wants to build a plethora of baseball and softball fields, and volleyball and pickleball courts on the land.
March 19, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A rendering of Gasworx's new W2 mixed-use complex includes mutliple industrial-style buildings with large paneled windows, ground-floor concepts with umbrellas and chairs outside, and pedestrians biking and driving by on the roads around it.
Development
Check in on Tampa’s Gasworx development
KETTLER and Juneau Construction Company just celebrated the topping out of Gasworx W2, which should open in 2026.
March 18, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Food
Catch a game at one of these Tampa Bay sports bars
We rounded up spots to catch a Bolts, Bucs, or Rays game across Tampa and St. Pete.
March 17, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Sports
The Rays stadium deal is dead, so what’s next?
After the team announced it will not move forward with the $1.3 billion stadium deal in St. Pete, we’re looking at some potential options for the Rays’ future.
March 13, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell