Guide to Tampa’s Children’s Gasparilla 2026 parade, events
TAMPA, Fla. — Children’s Gasparilla is set to make its return to Tampa on Jan. 24. Tampa Bay’s…
Tampa Oyster Fest set for Saturday, benefits local group
The 7th-annual Tampa Oyster Festival happens Saturday, Jan. 10. Organizers are promising an afternoon of fresh oysters, slow-cooked…
Tampa honors its first Black, female firefighter
TAMPA, Fla. — The city of Tampa honored a trailblazer on Thursday. City officials recognized retired fire inspector…
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tampa Bay celebrating 100 years
TAMPA, Fla. — As you’re driving around Tampa Bay Friday night, you may notice a lot of buildings,…
Health violations shut down these Central Florida restaurants last week
Closures between Dec. 29 – Jan. 4 Cockroach (image courtesy of Curious Collectibles via Pixabay) (Curious Collectibles via…
Youth American Grand Prix brings world-class dance talent to Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. — Hundreds of talented dancers are in Tampa this week for the “Youth American Grand Prix.”…
Upper Tampa Bay Trail Construction Closure
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A popular stretch of the Upper Tampa Bay Trail in Hillsborough County is closed as crews…
Tampa City Council set to vote on historic Mirasol property on Davis Islands
DAVIS ISLANDS, Fla. — The Tampa City Council is set to vote on a rezoning request to convert…
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Carrollwood Day to host TEDx on life challenges TAMPA – Carrollwood Day School will host its annual TEDx…
Bruno Mars announces 2026 tour, which includes Tampa stop
Global superstar Bruno Mars on Thursday announced The Romantic Tour, marking his first full headline tour in nearly…
As Tampa grows, its history chief frames the past as power
Tampa Bay is growing quickly, drawing new residents, new capital and national attention. Neighborhoods are rising, districts are…
New exhibit celebrates 40 years of Tampa Bay music courtesy of No Clubs Presents
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Over the past 40 years, Tampa Bay concert promoter No Clubs Presents has put…