Shining a Light on Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Spotlight is a local media and community resource created to help people discover the businesses, places, events, experiences, and stories that make the Tampa Bay area a great place to live, work, visit, and explore.
Our focus is Tampa Bay—from Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and the surrounding communities to the neighborhoods and local destinations that give the region its character. We bring together useful information, local discoveries, entertainment, food, events, photography, and community-focused stories in one place.
Whether you’re a longtime resident looking for something new, a visitor planning your next outing, or a local business looking to connect with the community, Tampa Bay Spotlight is designed to help you find what’s happening around the Bay.
Our Mission
Our mission is to spotlight the people, businesses, destinations, and experiences that help make Tampa Bay unique while creating a useful resource for the community.
We want to make it easier to discover local businesses, find things to do, learn about upcoming events, explore different parts of the Bay, and uncover stories that are worth sharing.
What You’ll Find on Tampa Bay Spotlight
Local Businesses
Discover restaurants, shops, services, attractions, entertainment venues, and other businesses throughout Tampa Bay.
Events & Entertainment
Find concerts, festivals, community events, nightlife, performances, and other things happening around the Bay.
Food & Dining
Explore local restaurants, food destinations, culinary experiences, and the people behind Tampa Bay’s food scene.
Places to Explore
Discover beaches, parks, neighborhoods, attractions, waterfront destinations, and other places worth exploring.
Local Stories
Read articles and features highlighting the people, organizations, businesses, and ideas contributing to the Tampa Bay community.
Who We Serve
- Residents who want to discover more of Tampa Bay
- Visitors looking for places, experiences, and local information
- Local businesses and organizations seeking community exposure
- Event organizers and entertainment providers
- Creators, photographers, and local storytellers
- Anyone who enjoys exploring and supporting the Tampa Bay area
Built Around the Community
Tampa Bay is made up of many communities, each with its own personality, businesses, traditions, destinations, and stories. We believe those local details are worth highlighting.
Tampa Bay Spotlight is intended to grow alongside the region and its community. As the site develops, we’ll continue adding local resources, guides, events, business information, photography, and original content.
Get Involved
Have a business to feature, an event to share, a story idea, or something happening in your community? We’d love to hear from you.
Tampa Bay Spotlight is a place to discover, connect, and share what makes the Bay worth talking about.
Contact Tampa Bay Spotlight and let us know what’s happening in your corner of Tampa Bay.