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February 02 Monday, February 2nd, 2026: Recapping a fun weekend in Tampa + building homes on a former phosphate mine?
We’re already a month into 2026. Wild. Anyways, former phosphate mine land in Hillsborough County is the latest property that one developer wants to turn into more than 1,000 homes. But residents and environmentalists have concerns about what would happen if people lived on the former toxic site. We’ll talk that, plus some events to check out in the Tampa Bay area this week. Let’s hit the news headlines first, though.

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7 min
January 30 Friday, January 30th, 2026: Your local event roundup + what do you if Gasparilla isn't your jam!
Ahoy! On today’s local event roundup, we’re going over Gasparilla, yes, but we also have some events that you can check out this weekend if you’re not interested in pirate tomfoolery at all. You’ll get that, but first – the news.

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8 min
January 29 Thursday, January 29th, 2026: Your local music roundup for Gasparilla weekend!
This weekend is Gasparilla of course, but that’s not the only thing going on. Warren Buchholz and Sky will talk about the local music you can check out this weekend, including a Spongebob Musical! Are you ready kids? First though, let’s hit the news.

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8 min
January 28 Wednesday, January 28th, 2026: Tampa's Gasparilla History! + a new name for the MOSI
Gasparilla is the time to dress like a pirate, act a fool, and party with your friends. But how did it come to be what it is today? We’ll take a peek inside a new exhibit that looks at that history. Plus, some events going on tonight, including a Gasparilla themed happy hour and a Tom Petty Tribute concert. But first, the news.

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8 min
January 27 Tuesday, January 27th, 2026: How the Lightning are playing an outdoor hockey game at Raymond James Stadium
The Tampa Bay Lightning is playing its first ever outdoor home hockey game this weekend at Raymond James Stadium. But how do you keep that ice from melting in the Florida sun? We’ve got answers, plus some events to check out in the Tampa Area this week. But first, let’s hit the news.

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8 min
January 26 Monday, January 26th, 2026: Turning Hillsborough's bad gas into helpful gas + it's going to be COLD
Did you know that landfills generate a bunch of bad gases for the atmosphere? Well, Hillsborough County is trying to turn that bad gas into helpful gas that makes them money. More on that, plus the events to check out this week in the Tampa Bay area. But first, of course, the news.

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7 min
January 23 Friday, January 23rd, 2026: Your Local Event Roundup as Gasparilla season starts + a cruise port in Manatee County?
It’s Gasparilla season. Malaika Hollist and Sky will go over one of those events happening this weekend, along with other things going on in the Tampa Bay area today through Sunday. Before that though, you'll get the news.
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January 22 Thursday, January 22nd, 2026: Your Local Music Roundup + Lightning hockey in Tampa until the 2040s
Another week, another Music Roundup with Warren Buchholz, telling you about the local places where you can bob your head to some sweet sounds this weekend, plus some events to liven up this Thursday in the Tampa Bay area. But let's hit the news first.

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8 min
January 21 Wednesday, January 21st, 2026: Running shirtless on Bayshore Blvd to unify the country! + a new Rays stadium plan
There’s a guy in Tampa running shirtless with the US Flag who says he’s trying to unify America. He now has an insane following online, and Sky got to catch up with him. You’ll hear that, plus some events in the Tampa area to make your week a little more fun! But first up – the news.
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8 min
January 20 Tuesday, January 20th, 2026: Controversial cutting for New College + Record-high high school grad rates in Tampa Bay
New College of Florida has been eyeing some land at the Sarasota-Bradenton Airport to house its new baseball stadium. And now, they’re doing some work on that land that’s stirred up controversy. You’ll hear about that, plus some events to start your week in the Tampa Bay region. But let’s jump into the news first.
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8 min

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