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Patrick Sidwell

Senior Product Editor

Patrick went to the University of South Florida before working in radio news for iHeartMedia. Now a resident of Portland, Maine, you’ll find him at live events with a plate of good food, browsing the exhibits at a local museum, or exploring New England with his dogs.

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Palm trees have holiday lights on them in St. Pete. There are people walking around the shops at night.
Events
St. Pete’s holiday events
Here are some happenings that will help you get in the festive spirit.
November 24, 2023
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City
Out of towners guide to TBAY
Keep visitors busy with this handy guide
November 24, 2023
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A Thanksgiving dinner sits on a table. There is a turkey, cranberry sauce, various other plates, and people are eating with wine glasses in front of them.
Events
Tampa Bay Thanksgiving events
Turkey Day is almost here. Spread some gratitude around TBAY at these seasonal happenings.
November 17, 2023
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A sprinkler head up close. It is sat in grass and spraying water.
City
New watering restrictions introduced in the Tampa Bay area
A lack of rainfall led to the new, temporary rules.
November 15, 2023
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Crowds gather on Tampa's Lafayette Street Bridge in 1925. The photo is black and white, discolored, there are streetcars and the University of Tampa is in the background.
History
Tampa Bay in the 1920s
Have you ever thought about life in our TBAY area ~100 years ago? We had a quick look at the history of both Tampa and St. Pete across the decade.
November 15, 2023
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Taylor Swift performs at Raymond James Stadium. The crowd is full and there is confetti.
Events
19 Tampa Bay area concerts in 2024
Want to see some live music? This guide will help you plan ahead.
November 13, 2023
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Children are at the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon. There is fake snow falling and holiday lights are twinkling in the background.
Events
Winter Village returns to Downtown Tampa
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland for the holiday season.
November 13, 2023
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A Thanksgiving meal sits on a wooden table. There is a turkey, roasted potatoes, stuffing, and other food items.
City
Now serving: Tampa Bay for Thanksgiving dinner
A Thanksgiving meal is made up of lots of different parts — and so is TBAY.
November 10, 2023
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A Brightline train runs alongside a road, with a fence in between. There are clouds in the sky and it looks like dusk.
Development
Tampa-Orlando Brightline train route update
We rounded up some info about the upcoming route between the two cities.
November 9, 2023
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A table with multiple plates of food, including steak, seared ahi tuna, and chicken wings. There is also a cocktail or mocktail and moody lighting.
Events
Tampa Bay Black Restaurant Week
The Sunshine State-wide celebration runs from Friday, Nov. 10 to Sunday, Nov. 19.
November 7, 2023
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Vintage Marche is lined with kitchen goods. There is table with kitchenware, trinkets and artwork on it.
Live
Shop, swap, sell, and save in Tampa Bay
Here’s the deal — the swap meet and vintage shopping scene is stellar in TBAY.
November 7, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
The air taxi sits outside Volocopter HQ. It is a white vehicle and resembles a two person drone.
Development
Tampa International Airport breaks ground in the skies
It’s the first time an air taxi has been tested in Florida.
November 3, 2023
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A manatee mother and her calf are pictured. They are side-by-side, swimming through gorgeous blue water.
How to help during Manatee Awareness Month
November is a month to celebrate and protect one of the Tampa Bay area’s most iconic creatures.
November 1, 2023
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A white home sits right in front of Mainlands Golf Course in Pinellas Park. There is lunch greenery out front with neat flora.
Real Estate
6 Tampa Bay homes below the median price
Have a look at these Tampa Bay area homes below Tampa’s median price of $379,900.
November 1, 2023
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The entrance sign to Rogers Park Golf Course. The course can be seen behind it and there are clouds in the sky.
City
Check out Tampa’s new Par 3 golf course
A short course is now open at Rogers Park and offers the perfect opportunity for golfers of all levels to work on their game.
October 30, 2023
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A pumpkin patch sits by the Hillsborough River outside Armature Works. The Tampa skyline is in the background.
City
Tampa Bay area Halloween safety guide
Happy Halloween, TBAY. Make sure to follow these tips to stay safe out there tonight.
October 30, 2023
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The Haunted Hammock Hangout lit up at night. There are blue cobweb-looking strands above people on the lawn below.
City
18 Halloweekend activities in the Tampa Bay area
With so much to do this Halloween weekend, it can be hard to choose. So we put together a guide of some of the final spooky season activities around TBAY.
October 26, 2023
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The sun is setting at Sunset Beach. There are people walking and the dune structure is visible in the far right of screen.
City
Sunset Beach restoration project timeline
A portion of the Treasure Island beach is set to reopen after being closed for over a month for restoration efforts.
October 26, 2023
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A photo of St. Pete's waterfront. There are palm trees lining the water and Al Lang Stadium is in the background, surrounded by high rises.
City
3 Tampa Bay area building and development updates
Here is a quick roundup of some of the building projects and developments going on in our area.
October 24, 2023
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Phoebe the flamingo is pictured from close range. There are blurry travelers walking behind her, indicating motion.
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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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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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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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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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
A manatee is just underneath the surface of some blue-green water. The animal is sticking its nose out from under the water which has a shiny reflection from lights above.
Manatees on camera and in care
Our lettuce-loving sea cows are making the headlines — in more ways than one.
October 4, 2023
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A photograph of Old City Hall in Downtown Tampa. There is a US flag flying overhead and a modern skyscraper in the background.
Three Tampa Bay area civic updates
With constant change in Tampa Bay, it can be hard to keep up. We’ve got you covered here with a few things you should know to stay up to speed with some of our area’s important developments.
October 4, 2023
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Photo of Tropicana Field from up high during a Rays game. Players are out on the field and there are fans in blue seats around the stadium under floodlights.
Sports
TBAY’s guide to the Rays’ 2023 postseason
Get the old glove out and stick the hot dogs on the grill — it’s time for some postseason baseball, Tampa Bay.
October 2, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
People walking around the ruins of the Colosseum in Rome. The visitors are surrounding the center pit below cloudy skies.
Thinking about the Roman Empire in Tampa Bay
How often do you think about the Roman Empire?
September 26, 2023
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The TECO Line Streetcar is directly ahead and is riding away from the camera. There is sunlight coming in from the left and a destination sign on the streetcar reads, "Downtown Tampa."
History
Ding ding. The TECO Line Streetcar is free to ride for another year.
The free ride continues on the iconic yellow carriage.
September 26, 2023
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St. Pete Pier
City
6 ways to enjoy a day in sunny St. Pete
Smiles and shoreline seem to sum up the Burg. Let’s find out why it’s such a jolly place to be.
September 25, 2023
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