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2 weeks ago | 
tbaytoday.6amcity.com | Brianna Williams |Bailey LeFever
Are you guilty of the calling Rivergate Tower “the Beer Can Building?” You’re not alone. Across the US, communities have created their own nicknames that might confuse out-of-towners asking for directions. Chicago’s Willis Tower is still referenced by locals as the “Sears Tower,” NYC’s Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is lovingly shortened to “the BQE,” and Greenvillians in SC call Augusta Street “Augusta Road.”How the names originate doesn’t matter.
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4 weeks ago | 
tbaytoday.6amcity.com | Bailey LeFever |Brianna Williams
If you’ve gone out for a bougie girl’s dinner or grabbed an espresso martini at a rooftop bar in Tampa Bay, chances are you’ve spent time in a space crafted by the Oxford Design Studio team. Owners Tate Casper and Jordan Winston are behind gathering spots all across Tampa + the Burg — from Casa Cami and The Library to members-only club The Stovall House, and, of course, Oxford Exchange.
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1 month ago | 
tbaytoday.6amcity.com | Bailey LeFever |Brianna Williams
Hurricane are still top of mind across St. Pete — as storm repairs, redevelopment, and storm hardening projects continue across the Sunshine City. We’re sharing three of the latest projects: Could the Sunshine City score its first boutique hotel? Gianco Cos. wants to replace the tower at 300 Central with a new 70-room hotel, the Tampa Bay Business Journal reports. The current 1920s-era 11-story tower suffered damage during Milton, and is awaiting repairs.
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1 month ago | 
tbaytoday.6amcity.com | Bailey LeFever |Brianna Williams |Patrick Sidwell
Hi, TBAY — City Editor Bailey back for some far more glamorous action than crossing a bridge. This time, I ventured over to Midtown Tampa to test out services at a new wellness spot. Pause Midtown recently unfurled its doors in the shopping block across from REI — offering cryotherapy, IV drips, float therapy, and a plethora of other wellness services. I underwent some of the treatments — for research purposes, of course.
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1 month ago | 
tbaytoday.6amcity.com | Brianna Williams |Bailey LeFever |Patrick Sidwell
With the arrival of the Women’s Final Four in Tampa, we’ve got all things sports on our minds. In this case, sports facilities. We’re checking in on two renovation projects in Tampa: Raymond James is approaching its 30th birthday. Yes, it’s that old. This week, Bucs’ co-owner Joel Glazer confirmed plans for a huge renovation are in the works. The stadium got its last refresh six years ago — including a new replay system, nursing stations, and a 2,400-sqft Nike Concept store in the team store.
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1 month ago | 
tbaytoday.6amcity.com | Bailey LeFever |Patrick Sidwell
Tampa Bay might not have a stake in this weekend’s NCAA March Madness action, but we are home to all of the women’s final four action. And the action kicks off today. We’re sharing what’s going on — beyond the games: Head to the Tampa Convention Center starting today for a slew of appearances, games, giveaways, historical and Women’s Final Four team displays, photo ops, basketball contests, local eats, and to shop the gear. Entry into town is free, but parking will likely be difficult.
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1 month ago | 
tbaytoday.6amcity.com | Patrick Sidwell |Bailey LeFever
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we’re spending some time with the female leaders who have shaped our beloved Tampa Bay. Besides Mayor Jane, what other women have helmed Tampa + St. Pete’s top positions? Let’s take a look: Tampa’s first female mayor focused on bringing other women and minorities up along with her — promoting many to top City of Tampa management positions. You’ll see other vestiges of her influence across the Cigar City — besides the Sandra W. Freedman Tennis Complex.
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1 month ago | 
tbaytoday.6amcity.com | Patrick Sidwell |Bailey LeFever
The time for talk is over. For now, the committee meetings, uncertain future, and contradictory statements from various officials can all be put on the back-burner. Rays baseball is back. The Rays get their 2025 season underway on Friday, March 28 with a sold-out home encounter with the Colorado Rockies. The team’s temporary, Hurricane Milton-induced home for this year is George M. Steinbrenner Field, bringing Rays baseball to Tampa for the very first time.
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1 month ago | 
tbaytoday.6amcity.com | Bailey LeFever |Patrick Sidwell
Trying to stay up to date with the new Tampa condo towers, dining scene, and civic updates can feel like trying to drink from a fire house. As usual, we’re here to help break down what you need to know: Dreams of cross-state public transportation might be closer to reality than you think. Orange County leaders just voted to spend $500,000 on a study evaluating the Sunshine Corridor.
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1 month ago | 
tbaytoday.6amcity.com | Bailey LeFever |Patrick Sidwell
Hey TBAY, City Editor Bailey here — one of the lucky ones without a morning commute. Well, I guess that depends on how you feel about that daily trek to and fro the brick and mortar palace of business. But when a new major Tampa Bay bridge opens for the first time in decades, you must cross it. I headed out on Monday and Tuesday mornings to compare the commuting experience on both the new + old Howard Frankland Bridge.
