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Travel and Outdoors
Here’s what cities our readers think are most similar to Tampa
While these aren’t officially Tampa’s sister cities, you seem to see a bond with our home.
July 17, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A family prepares ingredients during a cooking class, including parents and children. An instructor looks on from the other side of the table as metallic bowls cover the surface with brightly colored ingredients. Signage lines the back wall with "AJ's Kitchen Drawer" written.
Food
Up your culinary game at these Tampa Bay area cooking classes
Learn to make European classics, tasty treats, and cheesy delights across TBAY.
July 16, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Three vegan hot dogs from 3 Dot Dash. One has mustard on it, one has mac and cheese and cries, and the other has lettuce and onion. There is a grey brick wall behind.
Food
Celebrate National Hot Dog Day in Tampa Bay style
Calling all glizzy gladiators to chow down on some local dogs.
July 16, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The downtown Tampa skyline from Hyde Park. The sky is blue and high rises are in the distance.
Travel and Outdoors
Tampa ranked among country’s best cities for recreation
The list was compiled using metrics like weather, facilities, and costs.
July 15, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
An old photo of the Tampa Bay Hotel, now known as the Henry B Plant Museum. Its iconic silver minarets sit above intricate architecture.
History
Happy 137th birthday to the City of Tampa
July 15 is a fabled day in the Cigar City’s history.
July 12, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
Dive into the origins of Tampa International’s Phoebe the Flamingo with artist Matthew Mazzotta
It’s hard to miss the sculpture when catching a flight at TPA. We interviewed the man who created it.
October 24, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
Put your October news knowledge to the test with this Tampa Bay crossword
Have you been reading your newsletters? Test your local news knowledge from the past ~30 days.
October 23, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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City
Welcome to the Haunted Wharf
Head down to Sparkman Wharf this week + weekend for a jail cell, siren swing, dancing, spooky eats, caricatures, and eats.
October 23, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
The Hyde Park pumpkin patch sits under blue skies. There are trees above and cars driving around.
City
4 last minute Tampa Bay Halloween activity ideas
It’s almost time for the spookiest day of the year. We’ve got four quick ideas that will get you in the spirit.
October 20, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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Real Estate
Hot Homes: 4 Tampa Bay area homes perfect for entertaining
From a waterfront Italian palace to a French chateau esque escape, we’ve got you covered.
October 19, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Government
Take a look at the plans for Hillsborough’s new African American Arts and Cultural Center
The 50,000-sqft center will be home to public experience, event, and meeting spaces, galleries, labs, studios, retail, and a café.
October 19, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
A full crowd watches on from the lawn at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre. It is night time and people are mostly sitting on blankets.
22 upcoming concerts in the Tampa Bay area
Get the calendar out. From Doja Cat to Dr. Seuss, there are loads of shows to look forward to in our area.
October 18, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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Music
Rock out on the riverfront at this year’s Tampa Pig Jig
Here are our tips for attending this year’s country music and barbecue party.
October 17, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
A view from up high inside Amalie Arena as the Lightning play against the Nashville Predators. The crowd watches on as players skate on the ice.
Sports
What’s the latest in the Tampa Bay sports scene?
It’s called Champa Bay for a reason — we like to win. But it can be hard to keep up with all that winning, so here’s a handy roundup of the sports happenings in our area.
October 16, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
The sun is setting at Sunset Beach. The sky is a mix of blue, green, yellow, orange, and red and there are two people walking a dog just in front of the ocean.
Sunset Beach restoration project update
A portion of the beach was recently closed because of damaged sustained in Hurricane Idalia. We’ve got some updates for you on the project’s progress.
October 16, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell