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Fisherman Peyton Vaughan, 58, St. Petersburg, left, throws his cast net for bait, Friday morning, September 12, 2014, off of the north rest area of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge as the Precious Seas Cargo Ship, background, heads toward Tampa in Tampa Bay from the Gulf. Friday was Vaughan's birthday and he decided to go fishing. "The best fish is the one i'm eating," said Vaughan who said he would like to catch a redfish.
4 billion particles of tiny plastics pollute Tampa Bay, study finds
Now scientists will determine the impact on the animals that live in Florida’s largest estuary.
Sep. 12• Environment
Five scenic Tampa Bay bike routes for the casual rider
Cyclists make their way north at Main Street in Dunedin along the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail Tuesday, July 23, 2019. The trail runs from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs. There are several options for food and drinks along the trail. CHRIS URSO | TIMES | Tampa Bay Times
From the breweries of Dunedin to the Tampa Riverwalk, these rides show off Tampa Bay’s character
Sep. 10• Outdoors
REI Co-op headed to Midtown Tampa
Outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open its first store on the west coast of Florida in 22,500 square feet at the base of the Midtown One office tower in early 2021. With its emphasis on outdoor recreation, classes and programs, the store is expected to help activate the lake and fitness trail next to Midtown One. Rendering courtesy Bromley Companies and REI
The outdoor retailer will have a 22,500-square-foot store at the base of the Midtown One office building near N Dale Mabry Highway and Interstate 275.
Aug. 22• Business

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    Yesterday• Sports
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    Sep. 12• Crime
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    Sep. 12• Outdoors
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    Sep. 11• Arts & Entertainment
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    Sep. 10• Outdoors
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    From the breweries of Dunedin to the Tampa Riverwalk, these rides show off Tampa Bay’s character
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    Aug. 23• Business
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    Aug. 17• Environment
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