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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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A pelican flies over the water. The bird is a black silhouette against yellowish ripples,
Culture
Celebrate National Bird Day in TBAY
The annual event raises awareness about the dangers faces by the avian world.
January 4, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The Short Course at Rogers Park. The golf course is lined with sunshine.
Culture
Cross off your Tampa Bay area New Year’s resolutions
Here are a few ideas that will help you fulfill some of the most widely sought-after New Year’s resolutions around the Tampa Bay area.
January 4, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Raymond James Stadium for a Bucs game. The players are warming up and fans are taking their seats.
Culture
Get ready for some last-gasp drama, Buccaneers fans
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one last shot to make it into the NFL Playoffs.
January 3, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A sign sits outside the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. The sun is shining and Ybor's Seventh Avenue is visible in the background.
City
Test out your knowledge of 2023 in Tampa Bay
How much do you remember from last year?
January 2, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A picture from snowfall in 1977. The words "Florida," "77," and "Tampa" have all been written in snow on cars.
History
A final reader story from the 1977 snowfall in the Tampa Bay area
We’re sharing another story from the historic event.
January 2, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A family stands by a snow-covered car. The date is written on the car: Jan. 19, 1977.
History
Your memories of TBAY’s historic 1977 snowfall
Some of our wonderful readers wrote in to tell us about the times it snowed in the Tampa Bay area.
December 21, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A caribou eats from the palm of a person's hand.
Culture
How would Santa’s reindeer spend Christmas in Portland?
Rooftops and skylines are great, but we all need a change of scenery from time to time.
December 20, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
People play with snow. Trees line the road.
History
Has it ever snowed in the Tampa Bay area?
If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, chances are you’ll have to keep dreaming.
December 19, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
Storm surge floods Bayshore Boulevard. The Tampa Convention Center is in the background.
City
Look back at 12 months of TBAY stories
From Gasparilla to Hurricane Idalia, and a few Taylor Swift shows in between, it’s been a big year, TBAY.
December 19, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A sign for the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park. The closeup shot also features a wreath.
6 festive activities this week in Tampa Bay
Christmas is coming, it’s time to get in the spirit.
December 15, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A bungalow in Hyde Park. It is painted light green and there is a porch out front.
Real Estate
Tampa Bay’s bungalow history
Become a bungalow buff with this breakdown of the historic homes seen throughout TBAY.
December 15, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
The Florida Orchestra prepares to play at the Mahaffey Theater. The crowd is filling up.
Music
Check out a TBAY concert this weekend
There’s a lot of live music in the Tampa Bay area over the next few days.
December 13, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
Cars line up in downtown Tampa. They are at a red light and surrounded by skyscrapers.
City
Prepare for downtown Tampa traffic this weekend
The city is bracing for an influx of visitors on Saturday, Dec. 9.
December 7, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A pool is surrounded by palm trees. There are deck chairs and apartment buildings, too.
Real Estate
Take a peek at these 5 South Tampa apartment complexes
Here are five apartment options in and around South Tampa, offering a range of amenities like dog parks, swimming pools, and fitness centers.
December 7, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
Children are at the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon. There is fake snow falling and holiday lights are twinkling in the background.
Events
Catch a holiday movie outside this December in Tampa Bay
Here are some ways to get your holiday flick fix while enjoying the fresh air + cooler weather.
December 5, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
Rendering of the USF stadium. The image is set at night with floodlights on.
Sports
Tampa Bay sports roundup
We rounded up the most important sports happenings in our area to keep you in the know.
December 5, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A Florida panther looks into the camera. It's a closeup and there is sun shining on the animal's back.
Nonprofits
Celebrate World Wildlife Conservation Day in the Tampa Bay area
The global event raises awareness about the dangers animals + their habitats are facing.
December 1, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A reindeer walks through the snow. There are others grazing behind it.
City
How would Santa’s reindeer spend Christmas in Tampa Bay?
We wouldn’t want Rudolph getting bored now, would we?
December 1, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
A dog with reindeer ears on. There is a Christmassy background.
Events
Hunt for gifts at these holiday markets
December is (almost) here, TBAY. Let’s get shopping.
November 29, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
USF Bulls fans celebrate in the stands at Raymond James Stadium. They are dressed in green and gold and are making the Bulls hand signal.
Sports
USF Bulls become bowl-eligible after victorious season finale
The Bulls are heading to a bowl game for the first time since 2018.
November 27, 2023
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Patrick Sidwell
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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Patrick Sidwell
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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Patrick Sidwell
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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Patrick Sidwell
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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Patrick Sidwell
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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Patrick Sidwell
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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Patrick Sidwell
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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Patrick Sidwell
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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Patrick Sidwell
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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