Bailey Lefever in a park near a pond

Bailey Lefever

City Editor, TBAYtoday

Bailey is based in St. Petersburg, FL, but hails from Ocala: the “horse capitol of the world.” Previously, she reported on education for WUSF Public Media, seniors for The Tampa Bay Times, and local government and communities for The Miami Herald and The Palm Beach Post. Happiest with sand on her sneakers, she loves visiting new parks and neighborhoods.

Tampa skyline at night
City
Bookmark these Tampa Bay New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Whether you want to indulge in a lavish end of year meal or shimmy all night, we’ve got you covered.
December 19, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Tampa Skyline
City
25 reader questions for 2025 in Tampa Bay
Let us know what we should cover in Tampa + the Burg in 2025.
December 18, 2024
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Allie Remhof
Stirling castle rises off a cliff surrounded by trees and craggy rock and is framed by a light blue sky.
Travel and Outdoors
Dunedin’s Celtic sister city: Stirling, Scotland
The pocket of Scotland and TBAY sister city is home to thousands of years of history.
December 17, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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City
Tampa Bay restaurants you miss the most
TBAYtoday readers shared which local restaurants + meals they miss the most — and we think you’ll agree.
December 13, 2024
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Monica Garske
A steak with garnish and a charred lemon sits atop a black plate on a wood table, with multiple cocktail glasses.
Food
Tampa Bay area restaurants open on Christmas
Bookmark this list for when you don’t feel like cheffing it up for the holidays.
December 10, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Raymond James Stadium is full of Bucs fans. There is sun shining on some of the stadium, with shadow creeping across from the near side to the far side. Floodlights are beginning to turn on as players warm up on the field, and the mostly blue sky sits ahead.
Sports
Champa Bay updates: Rays’ potential move, Bucs stay on top, and ReliaQuest Bowl updates
We’re checking in on where the Rays might play in 2026, the Bucs’ victorious run, and who’s playing in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
December 9, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Heather Krueger, Julia Rifino and Susan Haldeman hang out by the bar in the Stageworks Theatre’s hilarious production of “The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical.
Theater
Put these Tampa Bay winter shows on your calendar
From inventive vaudeville-esque chamber shows to holiday classics, we’ve got you covered.
December 6, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A rendering of the Rays new proposed stadium, showing fans inside a ballpark.
Sports
St. Pete City Council approves bonds for Rays stadium
The deal still hinges on money from Pinellas County Commission.
December 5, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
MOSI's Iconic Blue Dome is framed by a blue sky and sits atop grass.
Travel and Outdoors
Dome Theatre at MOSI to reopen in 2025
After a multi-million dollar renovation, the improved MOSI facility will take the title of America’s second-largest digital dome planetarium.
December 4, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A pile of household debris following Hurricane Milton. The pile is in front of residential houses on a small grassy area by a road, and vegetative waste is alongside the household debris.
Government
Tampa Bay civic updates: Post-hurricane relief
Here’s what you need to know about debris removal and rebuilding
December 3, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Events
Bookmark these Tampa Bay December events
From lighted boat parades and outdoor holiday markets, we do winter a little differently around here.
December 2, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A close-up of a water bottle on the beach. Someone is picking it up and putting it in a trash bag.
Play
25+ volunteer opportunities around Tampa Bay
This guide will help you give back to the Tampa Bay area, including outdoor spots, veteran assistance, and mental health aid.
November 26, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A boy and girl hold hands while ice skating. A snowflake light hands above the boy's head and there's lights in the background.
Events
Check out these wintery Tampa Bay weekend events
From tree lightings to gift shopping, it’s going to be a fun frosty-ish weekend
November 21, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Hyde Park Village in the sunshine. There is someone walking along the sidewalk in the background, while tables and chairs line the square. Trees are overhead and shops line the buildings in the background.
Development
Tampa Bay developments to watch
We’re checking in on Hyde Park Village, Downtown St. Pete, and Mirror Lake projects.
November 20, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A rendering of the Rays new proposed stadium, showing fans inside a ballpark.
Sports
Pinellas County Commission delayed vote on Rays’ stadium funding
The Comission is voting on whether they will issue bonds that would partially fund the $1.3 billion stadium project.
November 19, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A Christmapolitan in a coupe glass covered with snowflakes sits on a red velvet cloth framed with boughs of holly.
Culture
Add these Tampa Bay holiday bars to your list
From Santa-themed shots to gargantuan ornament displays, we’ve got you covered.
November 18, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
The Selmon Expressway viaduct sits above the Hillsborough River. Tampa's skyline is behind it, and there are blue skies overhead.
Culture
Give these 6 Tampa Bay podcasts a listen
From history and news to sports and development, we’ve got your ears covered.
November 15, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Sports
Rays to play 2025 season at Steinbrenner Field
The stadium seats 11,000 fans and just received major upgrades.
November 14, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A helicopter flies over Raymond James Stadium before Super Bowl LV. Tampa's skyline is visible in the background.
Festivals
Country Thunder is coming to Tampa
The lineup is one to beat, featuring Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton, and Riley Green.
November 13, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A drone shot of the overhead of the tattered Tropicana Field roof after Hurricane Milton.
Sports
Rays stadium repairs total $55+ million
An early report shows the stadium is still a viable option, but won’t be ready in time for the 2025 season.
November 12, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Three men carry an old wood pallet along the road in Tampa, with the Bay in the background.
City
Help clean Tampa Bay area streets and highways
We’re sharing how to adopt a road, highway, or shoreline in our area.
November 11, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A wintry background with snowflakes that reads "TBAYtoday's 2024 Gift Guide."
Culture
TBAYtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 8, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
Photos of Juno & the Peacock and Pluma, showing food, interior, drinks, exterior, and other elements of the restaurant.
Food
Make these Thanksgiving reservations and preorders in Tampa Bay
It’s nearly turkey time and we’re ready to feast on these decadent pies and spreads.
November 8, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A drone shot of the overhead of the tattered Tropicana Field roof after Hurricane Milton.
Government
Hurricane damage, voting, and repairs: 3 Tampa Bay civic updates
We’re sharing updates on Tropicana Field repairs, damage to St. Pete parks, and Election Day.
November 4, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Someone launches from a platform at a Red Bull Flugtag event. Their blue craft is tilting toward the water from a height, with a team behind them who seemingly just pushed them off the ledge. A crowd watches along the waterfront as the sun shines down.
Events
Get revved up for Red Bull Flugtag
Watch as people launch their flying machines off an 8.5m flight deck over water.
October 31, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Hyde Park Village in the sunshine. There is someone walking along the sidewalk in the background, while tables and chairs line the square. Trees are overhead and shops line the buildings in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Tampa Bay’s most walkable neighborhoods
Here’s a few ideas for stretching your legs and getting round on the original mode of transportation.
October 30, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The multi-story pink Colony hotel juts into the light blue sky, framed by palm trees and decked out with an American and Florida flags.
The ultimate road trip to Palm Beach
Hit the road and head to Palm Beach — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
October 29, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A pile of household debris following Hurricane Milton. The pile is in front of residential houses on a small grassy area by a road, and vegetative waste is alongside the household debris.
City
Need-to-know Milton and Helene updates
We’re checking in with FEMA and aid deadlines, and debris totals.
October 29, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A hand holding up a to-go coffee cup reading "RB" in front of a neighborhood intersection with homes and trees in the background that are slightly out of focus.
Culture
Estate sale hunting in Nashville
It’s time to explore a new-to-you neighborhood — and do a little estate sale shopping in the process.
October 27, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
pig jig
Events
Get ready to rock out at Tampa Pig Jig 2024
This year’s country music + barbecue festival was rebooked for Sunday, Nov. 3.
October 25, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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