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Orange and yellow fireworks burst over the water before two high rises, near a green shore with trees. Colorful lights from the city are reflected in the water.
Events
5 Tampa Bay Fourth of July parties
Take your pick of celebrations across the Tampa Bay area, from a water ski show and baseball game to an apple pie-eating contest.
July 3, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
The interior of BODYROK. There are pilates machines and blueish purple lighting inside, with a mirror lining the wall.
Live
35+ gyms in the Tampa Bay area
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 39 gyms and fitness offerings in TBAY.
July 2, 2025
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Staff
Two towers framed by palm trees and light blue sky in downtown St. Pete.
Development
St. Pete is getting a new Autograph Collection hotel
The Central is coming soon to the EDGE District, with a hotel, parking garage, office tower, and retail space.
July 1, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A drone shot of the overhead of the tattered Tropicana Field roof after Hurricane Milton.
Weather
Prep for hurricane season in the Tampa Bay area
The months-long season runs through the end of November.
June 26, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Museums in the Tampa Bay area
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 20 museums in TBAY have it all.
June 25, 2025
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Roam these Tampa Bay farmers’ markets
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 12 farmers’ markets around TBAY.
December 11, 2024
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Staff
A steak with garnish and a charred lemon sits atop a black plate on a wood table, with multiple cocktail glasses.
Food
Tampa Bay area restaurants open on Christmas
Bookmark this list for when you don’t feel like cheffing it up for the holidays.
December 10, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
Raymond James Stadium is full of Bucs fans. There is sun shining on some of the stadium, with shadow creeping across from the near side to the far side. Floodlights are beginning to turn on as players warm up on the field, and the mostly blue sky sits ahead.
Sports
Champa Bay updates: Rays’ potential move, Bucs stay on top, and ReliaQuest Bowl updates
We’re checking in on where the Rays might play in 2026, the Bucs’ victorious run, and who’s playing in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
December 9, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
Heather Krueger, Julia Rifino and Susan Haldeman hang out by the bar in the Stageworks Theatre’s hilarious production of “The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical.
Theater
Put these Tampa Bay winter shows on your calendar
From inventive vaudeville-esque chamber shows to holiday classics, we’ve got you covered.
December 6, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A rendering of the Rays new proposed stadium, showing fans inside a ballpark.
Sports
St. Pete City Council approves bonds for Rays stadium
The deal still hinges on money from Pinellas County Commission.
December 5, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
MOSI's Iconic Blue Dome is framed by a blue sky and sits atop grass.
Travel and Outdoors
Dome Theatre at MOSI to reopen in 2025
After a multi-million dollar renovation, the improved MOSI facility will take the title of America’s second-largest digital dome planetarium.
December 4, 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.
Government
Tampa Bay civic updates: Post-hurricane relief
Here’s what you need to know about debris removal and rebuilding
December 3, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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Events
Bookmark these Tampa Bay December events
From lighted boat parades and outdoor holiday markets, we do winter a little differently around here.
December 2, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A close-up of a water bottle on the beach. Someone is picking it up and putting it in a trash bag.
Play
25+ volunteer opportunities around Tampa Bay
This guide will help you give back to the Tampa Bay area, including outdoor spots, veteran assistance, and mental health aid.
November 26, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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Culture
Celebrating Small Business Saturday around Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay area is made up of so many wonderful small businesses — here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton