Tin Can Tourists: The Origin of RV Camping in Tampa Bay
Campers and RVs are not new—a group of travelers created the camping lifestyle after World War I, becoming known as ...
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Licata’s Famous Flaming Steaks Kept Restaurant’s Success Burning Bright
In Tampa, Joe Licata, Jr. added this flaming dish at his Italian restaurant located in downtown Tampa, and it became ...
The History of Gasparilla Costumes
From rented Mardi Gras costumes to today’s extravagant pirate attire, discover how Gasparilla’s look evolved over a century.
The Tampa Snow Show
Uncover the wild tale of Tampa’s 1958 Snow Show—a winter wonderland in Florida that spiraled into chaos, lawsuits, and holiday ...
Open Wide: Tampa’s Early Dentists
Like many other aspects of the medical profession, dental care was not available in Tampa during much of the 19th ...
The Stories Behind Two Tampa Bay Haunts and Mysteries
Spruce up on your Tampa lore with one of the city's oldest cemeteries and the mysterious death of an influential ...
Front Porches and Backyard Patios: The Evolution of Residential Architecture
See how Tampa Bay homes evolved over time, from classic bungalows with wide porches to mid-century ranches with backyard patios.
Tampa Bay’s Craft Brewing Industry
While the breweries of the 1990s don’t have a direct connection with those from 100 years earlier, they paved the ...
Seventy Five Years of Educational Excellence
A look back and a look ahead at how St. John’s Episcopal School Is changing the landscape of South Tampa.
TAMPA Magazines’ 20th Anniversary: A Historical Timeline
Join us as we stroll down memory lane, revisiting the evolution of TAMPA Magazines from 2003 to today.
Bay History: Streetcars Served Both Sides of the Bay
From the late 1880s to the mid-1940s, streetcars in Tampa and St. Petersburg carried tens of thousands of people, vital ...
History of Downtown Tampa’s Eras
Nestled within Tampa’s streets are rich stories of eras come and gone, all leaving their marks to the unique place ...