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A boy and girl hold hands while ice skating. A snowflake light hands above the boy's head and there's lights in the background.
Events
Check out these wintery Tampa Bay weekend events
From tree lightings to gift shopping, it’s going to be a fun frosty-ish weekend
November 21, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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.
Development
Tampa Bay developments to watch
We’re checking in on Hyde Park Village, Downtown St. Pete, and Mirror Lake projects.
November 20, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A rendering of the Rays new proposed stadium, showing fans inside a ballpark.
Sports
Pinellas County Commission delayed vote on Rays’ stadium funding
The Comission is voting on whether they will issue bonds that would partially fund the $1.3 billion stadium project.
November 19, 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.
Live
Tampa Bay’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
November 19, 2024
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Staff
A Christmapolitan in a coupe glass covered with snowflakes sits on a red velvet cloth framed with boughs of holly.
Culture
Add these Tampa Bay holiday bars to your list
From Santa-themed shots to gargantuan ornament displays, we’ve got you covered.
November 18, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Empty pink booths at Concrete Jungle. The interior of the restaurants has tropical greenery, and colorful animal artwork sits above the booths on large canvases. The booths are rounded, and the white wall is well lit, implying the door to the left leads to a daytime scene.
Culture
Let’s plan the perfect St. Pete bachelorette party
Whether you’re after some late-night revelry, outdoor adventures, or something on the lower key side, the Burg is chock full of options for the special day before the special day.
July 1, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The back of Steven Stamkos at Amlie Arena. A "Bolts Win" flag flies ahead of Stamkos, who is facing the crowd following a victory.
Sports
Drafts and trades: The latest on the Tampa Bay Lightning
It’s time to welcome new additions, and say wistful goodbyes.
June 30, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A palm tree and the Tampa skyline with a search bar reading "Tampa Bay 1999"
Culture
Tampa Bay’s 1999 time capsule
What was Tampa Bay like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
June 28, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A body of reflective blue-green water surrounded on all sides by trees and thick plantlife.
Tampa Bay area ranks twice on Tripadvisor’s “Best of the Best Things to Do”
Two local excursions made Tripadvisor’s list of top experiences in the US — one is in the heart of the TBAY, while the other will make a perfect day trip.
June 27, 2024
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Dayten Rose
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
15+ sparkling Fourth of July events across Tampa Bay
From classic firework shows on the river to yacht cruises, there’s something for everyone this Fourth of July in TBAY.
June 27, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Side by side photos of Pepper the juvenile green sea turtle. The photo on the left shows Pepper in disheveled form, appearing to be covered in mossy-like material on a medical table. On the right, Pepper swims in clear blue water water, looking fully healthy and with far brighter coloring on the shell.
Travel and Outdoors
The Florida Aquarium releases 8 sea turtles back into the wild
The animals are back in the Atlantic Ocean after rehabilitating in Apollo Beach.
June 26, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A couple's silhouette stands against the Temple of Concordia. The temple's gigantic yellowish pillars are lit up against the dark night sky in the background, which has streaks of blue from the recent sunset.
Travel and Outdoors
Tampa’s Sicilian sister city: Agrigento, Italy
Located on the island of Sicily, this TBAY sister city boasts thousands of years of history.
June 26, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge captured from below and up close. The sky is blue and there are very few clouds, while the water below the bridge is a richer shade of blue with waves.
Tampa International Airport to host 2024 International Photography Competition
The largest International Photography Competition to date, with 2,557 photographs submitted from 59 countries, kicks off Wednesday, June 26 at 5:30 p.m.
June 25, 2024
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Dayten Rose
A neon purple "food court" sign illuminates a dark mall area. A green and white map of the mall is pictured in the forefront.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of the Tampa Bay area’s past — plus hope for the future.
June 25, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Someone launches from a platform at a Red Bull Flugtag event. Their blue craft is tilting toward the water from a height, with a team behind them who seemingly just pushed them off the ledge. A crowd watches along the waterfront as the sun shines down.
Events
Spread your wings: Red Bull Flugtag returns to Tampa Bay
The event is returning to our area for the first time since 2011.
June 24, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell