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Florida Gov. DeSantis says ‘freedom first’ policies are responsible for state’s tourism boom

The Governor explains the latest strong numbers from VISIT FLORIDA.

by A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics November 17, 2022August 3, 2023

The Governor explains the latest strong numbers from VISIT FLORIDA.

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Sh*t happened 7/12/16: #blacklivesmatter protest in Tampa, Scott touts tourism in the UK… now?

by Scott Harrell July 12, 2016August 17, 2023

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Summer Guide 2016: Mer-camp — A peek into the making of a storied Florida tradition

by Kate Bradshaw May 26, 2016December 22, 2024

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Sh*t happened 2/18/16: Suspicious package (heh), Florida’s own Doogie Howser, Clearwater Beach kills it

by Scott Harrell February 18, 2016June 5, 2022

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Sh*t happened 10/16/15: State gambling, TIA is killing it, elderly pot kingpins

by Scott Harrell October 16, 2015June 5, 2022

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Sh*t happened 9/10/15: Hillsborough tourism revenue up, sharks up, Pam Bondi says something sane

by Scott Harrell September 10, 2015August 17, 2023

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Sh*t happened 8/20/15: Tourism record, health-code violations, cigars, TBO.com wins

by Scott Harrell August 20, 2015August 17, 2023

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Sandstorm: The unintended consequences of an ongoing fight on Treasure Island

by Kate Bradshaw July 30, 2015August 17, 2023

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Detours & Diversions: History and Hot Dogs South of the Skyway

by Cathy Salustri June 27, 2015December 13, 2024

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What happens when a Tampa man tries to break $100 bill in downtown Seattle (at 1 a.m.)

by Kate Bradshaw June 8, 2015June 5, 2022

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Sh*t happened 5/18/15: Tourism, lobbying, Rubio, Legoland, more

by Scott Harrell May 18, 2015August 17, 2023

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Tampa ranks on Travel and Leisure’s most attractive list

by Kate Bradshaw December 2, 2014February 4, 2025

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Hello, world! It’s Tampa Bay!

If anyone can convince tourists and conventions to come to Tampa, it’s Santiago Corrada.

by Mitch Perry July 11, 2013August 3, 2023

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“Travel Detective” Peter Greenberg scopes out Pinellas for new PBS show

The acclaimed travel editor and writer is seeking out “hidden gems” in St. Pete and Clearwater this weekend.

by Julie Garisto June 21, 2013April 26, 2025

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They are the St. Pete preservation society

An event series looks at the the past and future of historic preservation.

by Arielle Stevenson January 12, 2012June 28, 2024

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Life by the slick: Pensacola locals forced to adapt to the oil leak

by Joe Harless July 13, 2010August 17, 2023

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A rainy-day, newcomer’s guide to Ybor City

by Shannon Bennett February 9, 2010September 4, 2024

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The Green Community: Week in Review

by Katie Machol Simon July 26, 2009August 17, 2023

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Oil drilling in Florida means goodbye to our beaches and tourism

by Phil Compton July 24, 2009August 17, 2023

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“Just like Dubai”: Seeing Tampa Bay through visitors’ eyes

Sometimes it takes a foreign visitor to open your eyes to Tampa Bay.

by London Fajkus May 20, 2009May 22, 2025