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A pile of household debris following Hurricane Milton. The pile is in front of residential houses on a small grassy area by a road, and vegetative waste is alongside the household debris.
City
Need-to-know Milton and Helene updates
We’re checking in with FEMA and aid deadlines, and debris totals.
October 29, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
Pink lighting in a diner, with Joe's written on the wall in red neon lighting. There is a checkered black and white floor and old-timey booths, with 50s decor throughout and hanging light fixtures. THe booths are empty, and there's one customer sat at the bar.
Food
10 places to grab a late-night meal in Tampa Bay
Sometimes you get the munchies late at night, so we’re helping out with a list of 10 spots that stay open late in the Tampa Bay area.
October 28, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Tampa hike
City
5 activities for retired locals in Tampa Bay
If you’re recently retired and looking for things to do, here’s our guide to activities for older adults in Tampa, FL.
October 25, 2024
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Staff
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Events
Get ready to rock out at Tampa Pig Jig 2024
This year’s country music + barbecue festival was rebooked for Sunday, Nov. 3.
October 25, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
Jeff Vinik celebrating the Lightning's Stanley Cup victory during a boat parade. He is high-fiving fans, wearing beads, holding a water bottle, and smiling along with other Lightning representatives.
Sports
A brief look at Jeffrey Vinik’s successful Lightning ownership
We’re looking at what’s next for the team, and reflecting on Vinik’s achievements.
October 24, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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People hold lit lanterns along the river.
Travel and Outdoors
Make the most of the Tampa Riverfest
This year’s event includes a paddle invasion, tacofest, lantern parade, and lots of good eats.
April 4, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A photo of Mannatan Ave and Vasconia Street with flooding on the roads. The residential area has houses around and there are cars driving through the water nearby.
City
The City of Tampa is working to fix South Tampa’s flooding problem
The area’s roads are often covered in water after heavy rainfall.
April 3, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A dark blue sky with the moon mostly covering the sun behind, which is shining beyond the moon in a small crescent shape. There are some stars visible in the sky.
Culture
How to experience the solar eclipse in Tampa Bay
There won’t be another total eclipse in North America until 2033.
April 3, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A garden with lots of green, with a home peeking out behind trees and bushes.
City
Tampa residents can score two free trees from Mayor Jane’s Tree Giveaway
This year’s tree giveaway features Southern Live Oaks, Red Maples, Longleaf Pines, Simpson Stoppers, Yaupon Hollys, and Red Mulberrys.
April 2, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
Three eScooters are parked in downtown Tampa. There are cars riding next to them and tall buildings in the background. The scooters are orange with black handles.
City
The City of Tampa has new e-scooter rules
Not following the rules could result in fines, and a financial reward system is also in place.
April 1, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
What’s next for Robles Park Village?
A developer filed a zoning request with the City of Tampa as part of the plans to turn the historic housing development into a mixed-use neighborhood.
March 29, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
St. Pete Pier
City
Take a peek at these hidden gems in the Tampa Bay area
You won’t want to miss these jaw-dropping spots.
March 29, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
A photo of St. Pete City Hall up close. The angle is upward toward the historic building with palm trees flanking the yellow-brown structure. Blue skies are above with sun shining through the trees.
City
The latest updates on St. Pete’s economy
Mayor Ken Welch gave the Burg’s first “State of the Economy” presentation since 2021.
March 28, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A tank of coral at the Florida Aquarium's Coral Conservation and Research Center. There is blue fluorescent lighting above the tank and the coral sits in water.
Culture
Check out The Florida Aquarium’s latest conservation-minded expansion
The state-of-the-art facilities are set to help the aquarium’s conservation efforts.
March 28, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Lake Maggiore
Travel and Outdoors
Breaking down St. Pete’s $28+ million in stormwater funding
The projects will help fortify the city for climate change and future storms.
March 27, 2024
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Bailey LeFever