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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
Tampa Convention Center
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
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A colorful bowl of food. There is salmon, cucumber, red onion, cress, greens, thinly slices carrots, white rice, edamame beans, black and white sesame seeds and an orange-yellow sauce inside a white bowl. A hand holds the bowl and behind the food there's a tropical plant.
Food
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September 12, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
"The Story of Tampa" mural. Its collage of symbols and images shows things like pirates, buildings like the HB Plant museum + downtown Tampa skyline, cigar factories, sports teams, a pirate ship, the Bucs flag, a Super Bowl trophy, and animals like a manatee.
Arts
Trace Tampa’s history and culture through “The Story of Tampa” mural
The mural contains many symbols, images, and icons associated with the Cigar City.
September 12, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Two glasses of soda sit on a table, appearing to be filled with a cola, ice, and straws.
Food
What flavors should Swig release in Tampa Bay?
We’re dreaming up some dream, dirty soda flavors for the Utah-based chain.
September 11, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
The 9/11 memorial on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa. The sun sits behind two metal towers, casting a shadow toward the camera. A blue sky is above and one of the hollow towers contains a dark column from the World Trade Center.
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Pay your respects at Tampa Bay’s 9/11 memorials
These Tampa Bay area tributes honor those lost.
September 10, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The front of HB Plant High School. It has brown bricks, a black fence, and rounded windows. Tropical greenery surrounds the building.
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20+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Tampa Bay
From Hyde Park to Clearwater, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools in Tampa Bay.
September 10, 2024
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Staff
Tampa's skyline, with the Rivergate Tower pictured on the right. Its yellowish brown color is reflected in the sun, with windows lining the outside. There is an ominous cloudy sky with streaks of blue above.
Government
Checking in on Tampa’s proposed 2024-2025 budget
City leaders are working to finalize this upcoming fiscal year’s budget, from stormwater projects to parking.
September 10, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A helicopter flies over Raymond James Stadium before Super Bowl LV. Tampa's skyline is visible in the background.
Festivals
Raymond James just announced a massive country music festival
Plans for the three-day festival have not yet been revealed.
September 9, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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Nonprofits
Eat for a cause during the 1905 Family Of Restaurants’ Community Harvest
The annual event has raised almost $4 million for Sunshine State charities.
September 6, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A white TBAYtoday logo sits on a bright blue background. A gift box is on the right of the photo with a number 2 balloon and confetti coming out of it.
Culture
Happy birthday to TBAYtoday
We’re looking back at our favorite stories from our first two years.
September 6, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
An up-close shot of thinly slices cucumbers. The entire screen is covered in circular slices, which features a thin dark green border and a lighter flesh in the middle with some seeds in the center.
Food
Add some Tampa Bay flair to the viral cucumber salad recipe trend
Brat Summer is over. Cucumber fall is here.
September 4, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell