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A drone shot of the overhead of the tattered Tropicana Field roof after Hurricane Milton.
Sports
Post-Hurricane Milton Rays and Rowdies updates
We’re keeping you in the loop, Rays and Rowdies fans.
October 23, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Boat Rental Hillsborough River
Travel and Outdoors
Quietest places in the Tampa Bay area
Enjoy some expertly-proven peace and quiet.
October 23, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
An actor at Busch Gardens dressed in devilish clothing with neon wing lights behind her. The room is lit ominously in red and there are other Halloween-y decorations around.
Culture
Get in the Halloween spirit in the Tampa Bay area
Here’s some ideas for ghoulish ghostly fun ahead of the holiday.
October 22, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A flooded parking lot at an apartment complex in Clearwater. Cars are submerged in water, mostly halfway up, and there is trash in the standing floodwater.
Weather
Updates on Hurricane Milton’s ongoing impacts in Tampa Bay
Flooding, closures, and changes in FEMA aid are all ongoing following the storm.
October 22, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Meet the Tampa photographer helping rescue dogs find homes
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May 17, 2024
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Ride the Cross Bay Ferry with the Rays’ mascots
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Events
10+ Tampa Bay area Juneteenth events
Take part in local celebrations from spoken word poetry slams to career fairs.
May 16, 2024
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Two people stand at the window of Buchette Spritz Bar in Davis Islands. The wall is painted with the colors of the Italian flag, and the wooden window shutters are wide open. The people behind the bar are smiling with bottles behind them, and a drink on the flower-laden counter.
Food
Savor a taste of Italy in Davis Islands
It can be hard to get enough time off for a trip to Italy, but a new Tampa spot just made it easier.
May 15, 2024
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A plate with a floral design by the artist Salvador Dalí.
Arts
What’s blooming at The Dalí this spring?
Take a peek at the museum’s latest exhibit, Reimagining Nature: Dalí’s Floral Fantasies, before it opens this weekend.
May 14, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A rendering of The Beachmaker Hotel. The building is a mix of white, brown, and grey, with balconies and deck chairs lining the upper floors. A row of palm trees sits in front, and the ocean is visible in the background.
Development
Say hello to The Beachmaker — Madeira Beach’s next luxury hotel
The hotel is part of the quaint seaside city’s ongoing makeover.
May 13, 2024
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A photo of the sun setting at a beach in St. Petersburg, FL. The sand has some brown seagrass on it, and the sun sets above the ocean in the distance. Tall, thin palm trees also line the beach and the sky is blue + orange.
Culture
Submit your favorite photo of the Tampa Bay area
We’re celebrating National Photography Month in TBAY style.
May 13, 2024
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Airports and Transportation
Buckle up for two Tampa Bay area transportation updates
We’re updating you on a bike lane extension, downtown Tampa road closure, and a new public transit survey.
May 10, 2024
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An overhead look at the transformed Gas Plant District includes a new stadium, multiple towers, and green space.
Development
Plans for the redeveloped Gas Plant District are here
The $6.5 billion transformation includes 5,000+ residential units, 1,250 affordable/workforce housing units, and 750 hotel rooms.
May 10, 2024
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Chips and guac, some cocktails, and mozzarella sticks on a patio table beside a couch.
Food
Offline: The restaurant subscription club that will introduce you to your new favorite Tampa Bay eatery
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May 9, 2024
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