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.

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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
A drone shot of the overhead of the tattered Tropicana Field roof after Hurricane Milton.
Sports
Post-Hurricane Milton Rays and Rowdies updates
We’re keeping you in the loop, Rays and Rowdies fans.
October 23, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Boat Rental Hillsborough River
Travel and Outdoors
Quietest places in the Tampa Bay area
Enjoy some expertly-proven peace and quiet.
October 23, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A shot of highrise buildings in downtwon Tampa. The sun is shining on the towers and there are palm trees in the foreground.
Culture
Our readers’ local horror date stories
We get it — dating is scary. Share your horror date stories that still haunt you to this day.
October 21, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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City
Meet the other cities named Tampa
Toto, I’ve gotta feeling we’re not in Florida, anymore.
October 17, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Feeding Tampa Bay volunteers load food and supplies into cars from a massive truck.
Ways to give back post-Hurricanes Helene and Milton
From cleaning up the beaches to donating clothes, food, and other essentials, there’s tons of way to help rebuild Tampa Bay.
October 15, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
Milton projection per 2pm Wednesday 10/9/24.
Weather
Follow these accounts for the most relevant Milton info
As we send this, we hope you’re staying safe. Be sure to be following these accounts (including TBAYtoday) for most relevant info.
October 9, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Palm trees blowing in hard wind in the foreground, with a dark cloudy sky and the Summit Building in downtown Lakeland in the background.
City
Stay connected during Hurricane Milton
Don’t miss a local update when a major storm hits. Bookmark these resources to stay informed during Hurricane Milton.
October 8, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
The National Weather Service graphic shows the arrival time of Hurricane Milton across Florida, and is expected to arrive in Tampa Bay near 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10.
Weather
Hurricane Milton info in Tampa Bay
We’ve rounded up information on how to sign up for emergency alerts, and other ways to stay informed during the storm.
October 8, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A screenshot of Hurricane Milton's projection, showing at what times the storm approaches Tampa Bay.
Weather
Stay in the know ahead of Hurricane Milton
The storm is coming, and here are some ways to stay in the loop.
October 6, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
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Retail
Hunt for the perfect pumpkin at these 5 Tampa Bay area patches
These local spots boast tons of pumpkin variety, corn stalks, mums, axe throwing, mazes, and more.
October 3, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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