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Let’s make date night unique in Tampa Bay
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the Tampa Bay area.
January 21, 2025
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Staff
A pirate ship decked out with blue and red lights floats on the ocean under the glow of tons of red fireworks.
Events
Gear up for Gasparilla 2025
From the invasion to the parade, we’ve got you covered with tips, snack options, and new tradition ideas.
January 17, 2025
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Bailey Lefever
A person cuts a gold ribbon wrapped around a miniature library box with large scissors.
Arts
How to find a Free Little Art Gallery near you
At these 10 miniature art galleries in the Tampa Bay area, you can take a piece of art or leave one for your neighbors to love.
January 17, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Events
Top Tampa Bay weekend events: MLK Day celebrations, Gasparilla and boats
We hope you’re ready to spend the weekend outside checking out boats or watching plenty of parades.
January 16, 2025
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Bailey Lefever
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Events
Argh you ready for the Children’s Gasparilla Parade
It’s almost time for the annual Tampa Bay tradition featuring multiple parades, air invasions, and a boatload of beads.
January 14, 2025
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Bailey Lefever
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A sprawling tree at Eureka Springs Park. There are tentacle-like branches covered in Spanish Moss and greenery surrounding the arbor. A blue sky is visible through the leaves and plants sit beneath the tree.
Culture
Cozy up with a book at these Tampa Bay reading spots
Our area is full of quiet corners, calm beaches, and tranquil coffee shops for you to turn a few pages.
August 19, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Four Lightning players smile and celebrate on the ice. Two are fist-bumping, and the crowd at Amalie Arena is visible in the background.
Sports
Get ready for the Lightning’s 2024-2025 theme nights
The Bolts are preparing for the upcoming season, with special dates already announced.
August 19, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A balcony looks out on the hillsborough river as towers and green parks line the water. The sky is light blue and dotted with clouds.
Development
Introducing Tampa’s newest tower: AER Tampa
The 31-story skyscraper looks out at all of downtown Tampa, but you might not want to leave.
August 16, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
The Rivergate Tower along the Tampa Riverwalk. There is a flag for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the foreground which reads "Be the Thunder", and the Hillsborough River runs along the right side of the photo.
Weather
The Farmer’s Almanac predicts a slightly cooler and drier fall
We’re finally getting some reprieve from the heat — the Farmer’s Almanac expects below average temps and dry conditions this fall.
August 16, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Looking up at Pam Iorio Parking Garage in downtown Tampa. The yellow building has several stories and a mural of a person with blue coloring on its front wall. A palm tree is on the right, protruding almost as high as the garage, and the cloudy sky sits behind.
Government
Breaking down Tampa’s budget: Parking
It’s time to take another dive into the Cigar City’s proposed budget.
August 15, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The front of Juno & the Peacock. Red and white striped umbrellas sit above tables outside the restaurant, whose name is written in gold letters on a while building. Greenery and trees surround the building, and a mostly cloudy but somewhat blue sky is above.
Food
Our review of Juno & the Peacock
St. Pete’s newest hotspot is creating a lot of buzz, and so is its adjoining cocktail lounge, Pluma.
August 15, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A shot of buildings in downtown Tampa. The sun shines just above a high rise, and City Hall is just in front. The foreground has some greenery, with the buildings sat beneath clear blue skies.
Business
Tampa Bay’s 2024 Inc. 5000 companies
Call us the Champa Bay of business, because Tampa Bay has 80+ honorees on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list.
August 14, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Travel and Outdoors
An introvert’s guide to Tampa Bay
Bookmark this guide for a perfect, introvert-approved day on the town.
August 14, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A photo of Ybor City with a car rushing past, its red tail lights blurred implying its fast movement. Businesses line Ybor's 7th Ave, and the area's iconic streetlights and palm trees are visible too. It appears to be dusk with the streetlights on.
Events
Bring your best snaps to “Ybor City Show and Share”
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts is asking for your help.
August 13, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A picture of the Tampa Bay History Center in the sunshine. The Riverwalk is visible on the right with people walking, and the history center building protrudes from the middle of the picture with many windows and yellow walls. Palm trees are seen throughout the image, and the sun shines in partially wispy cloudy skies.
Culture
Plan ahead for the Tampa Bay History Center’s upcoming exhibits
We’re giving a sneak peek into what the next ~18 months will look like inside the riverfront museum.
August 13, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell