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Two set places at a table with pink menus, red candles in the center, and wicker dining chairs at Willa's.
Food
Make those 2025 Tampa Bay Valentine’s reservations
We’re taking the guesswork out of making the holiday spectacular for you and your sweetie.
February 5, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
People ride on the Krewe of Ybor float that's decked out with flags and fake bricks in the Knight Parade.
Events
Get ready for the Krewe of the Knights of Sant’ Yago Knight Parade
Floats, marching bands, and community groups galore take to Seventh Avenue for the celebration.
February 3, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
Tristin McCollum poses with a man while wearing an Eagles jersey.
Sports
The Bucs’ 2025 Super Bowl connections
Take a peek at Eagles and Chiefs with a tie to Champa Bay ahead of the big game.
January 31, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Events
Top Tampa Bay weekend events: Bungalows, birds, and a market
Here’s what’s on tap for the first weekend of February across Tampa Bay.
January 30, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
An orange crane works on the construction of Busch Gardens' wild Oasis realm while workers and staff in hard hats walk around.
Travel and Outdoors
Busch Gardens’ new Wild Oasis realm opens this spring
The immersive experience features treetop climbin’, giant anteaters, squirrel monkeys, and a massive splash area.
January 29, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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A puddle on a road with downtown St. Pete high rises visible in the background and reflected from the puddle. A cyclist is coming toward the camera in a red shirt. Palm trees line the sides of the roads.
Government
St. Pete’s Stormwater Master Plan could cost $1 billion
If approved, it would be the first plan of its kind since 1994.
July 30, 2024
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A close-up shot of the Eiffel Tower from below. The Olympic rings are on the front of the tower, and we are looking up at it as it sits beneath a clear blue sky.
Sports
What if Tampa Bay hosted the Olympics?
We’re dreaming big, and thinking of the potential venues for Summer Olympics action in the Tampa Bay area.
July 30, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Chalkboard that reads "back to school" surrounded by various school supplies.
Education
The 2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is here
Take advantage of no sales tax on binders, laptops, and other tools through Sunday, August 11.
July 29, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A flat lay show shows three tacos stuffed with meat, peppers, and drizzled in sauce, next to chips and salsa, and a margarita with a lime on the rim.
Food
Take a bite out of Taco Tuesday in Tampa Bay
We’re bringing you flavor, drink deals, and everything you need to make Tuesdays wonderful.
July 29, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
Two fencers face off in the full silver equipment. The one on the right is lunging toward the one on the left with a dark grey background and spooky smokey effects around.
Sports
Try out these 6 niche Olympic Sports in Tampa Bay
This could be the start of your road to the 2028 Games.
July 26, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A line of sushi rolls sits on a black dish. There is white sauce across the surface, and rice rolls have filling and toppings in dark surroundings.
Food
Meet Kiwa: South Tampa’s newest sushi hotspot
The area’s foodie game is about to go up another notch.
July 26, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A hand holds up a yellow and blue "Beach Blonde Ale" can from 3 Daughters Brewing up in front of a blue sky with palm trees.
Culture
Local libations: A round of Tampa Bay-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Tampa Bay nod there — these craft beers found around the Big Guava take local pride seriously.
July 25, 2024
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Monica Garske
The Selmon Expressway viaduct sits above the Hillsborough River. Tampa's skyline is behind it, and there are blue skies overhead.
City
Breaking down Tampa’s budget: Capital Improvement Projects
We’re sharing how the proposed $1.8 billion budget could be spent across the city.
July 25, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A green boba drink sits on a boardwalk at John's Pass. The focus is on the green straw and clear rounded container, while the blurry background shows a wooden walkway, water, cloudy skies, and a nearby boat.
Food
Tampa Bay neighborhoods as drinks
Every drink has its own flavors and characteristics, just like neighborhoods. We paired them up.
July 24, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Chefs prepare for Epic Chef behind a counter laden with fresh produce. The chefs are wearing white uniforms, and wiring surrounds the area in the shiny Epicurean Theatre — a kitchen fit for shows and productions. Counters are a mix of white, silver, and grey, and ingredients line the wall in clear containers.
Nonprofits
A cooking contest with a purpose: Feeding Tampa Bay’s Epic Chef
The three-week event celebrates local culinary excellence, and offers a chance to reflect on those less fortunate.
July 24, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell