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Bailey Lefever

Senior Newsletter Editor

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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Sports
Meet Tampa Bay Sun Football Club
The new womens professional soccer team finally has a name and a logo.
November 6, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Food
Elevate your Thanksgiving meal at these Tampa Bay area spots
We’re breaking down local Thanksgiving Day feasts, pie pre-orders, and drink specials.
November 2, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Food
Eat your heart out at this weekend’s Tampa Bay area food and drink festivals
Whether your a vino or a vegan, we’ve got you covered.
November 2, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Culture
Tampa Bay area Día De Los Muertos specials and events
We’ve rounded up three ways to spend the holiday — from Mexican eats to adding to a memory wall.
October 31, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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City
3 Tampa Bay area civic updates
We’ve got updates on Pinellas rolling out new electric buses, Tampa wastewater upgrades, and St. Pete’s new FRESH Pace Healthy Neighborhood Store Program.
October 31, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Live
The zodiac signs as Tampa Bay area neighborhoods
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars.
October 27, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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Small Business
Bring on the beef: Tampa Bay Burger Week is back
The annual event runs from Thursday, Nov. 2, through Sunday, Nov. 12.
October 25, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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City
Become privy to these privies: Portland’s modular public restroom
This Portland-made, free-to-use, stand-alone toilet is working to address common public bathroom concerns.
October 25, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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City
Put your October news knowledge to the test with this Tampa Bay crossword
Have you been reading your newsletters? Test your local news knowledge from the past ~30 days.
October 23, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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City
Welcome to the Haunted Wharf
Head down to Sparkman Wharf this week + weekend for a jail cell, siren swing, dancing, spooky eats, caricatures, and eats.
October 23, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Real Estate
Hot Homes: 4 Tampa Bay area homes perfect for entertaining
From a waterfront Italian palace to a French chateau esque escape, we’ve got you covered.
October 19, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Government
Take a look at the plans for Hillsborough’s new African American Arts and Cultural Center
The 50,000-sqft center will be home to public experience, event, and meeting spaces, galleries, labs, studios, retail, and a café.
October 19, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Music
Rock out on the riverfront at this year’s Tampa Pig Jig
Here are our tips for attending this year’s country music and barbecue party.
October 17, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Culture
Shellebrate Halloween at the Florida Aquarium’s Guppyween
This year’s event features trick-or-treating, music, a dance party, and animal encounters.
October 13, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Sports
Where to find gear for the Bucs’ Creamsicle Game
What are you wearing to the “Florida Fresh” game?
October 11, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Sports
Super League Tampa Bay hopes to play on the Tampa waterfront
The team would make improvements to the Blake High School stadium and share the field with the school.
October 11, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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City
Try these 4 new Tampa Bay restaurants
From rooftop bars to modern Asian eateries, we’ve got the latest on must-try eats in the Tampa Bay area.
October 9, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Airports and Transportation
Beep Beep: Golden Teslas are on the way to Tampa
The city’s new rideshare service launches later this month.
October 3, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Sports
The Bolts are back: What to know about the Lightning 2023-24 season
The preseason has already begun, and have deets on what games to get tickets to, where to park, and more.
September 28, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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City
Test your Tampa Bay area knowledge with our September crossword
Have you been reading your newsletters? Test your local news knowledge from the past ~30 days.
September 25, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Airports and Transportation
3 ways to celebrate World Car Free Day in the Tampa Bay area
Pull out the bike or your sneaks, we’re hitting the pavement for World Car Free Day.
September 20, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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City
The Rays will build a new $1.3 billion stadium
If the plans receive final city and county approval, construction is expected to start in late 2024, with the Rays taking the field in 2028.
September 19, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Culture
A kid’s perfect day in Tampa Bay
From breakfast to dinner — we’ve rounded up a day full of kid-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy.
September 18, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Development
Meet Tampa’s newest development: 540 East Cass
The 33-story building will feature 450 apartments, retail space, and eight stories of parking.
September 15, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Sports
Sit down with the president of Super League Tampa Bay
Christina Unkel digs into the development process for the Tampa Bay area’s first women’s professional soccer team.
September 11, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Retail
Sprouts Farmers Market is opening its doors in Uptown Tampa
Celebrate the grocer’s opening weekend with discounts, free lunch and samples, cookbook giveaway games, and prizes.
September 7, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Events
Mark your calendar with these Tampa Bay area fall events
From Oktoberfest celebrations to mural festivals, we’ve got you covered.
September 7, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Food
Kansas City restaurants and bars actually open on Mondays
We’re still searching for answers on why much of Kansas City’s food + drink scene shuts down on Monday nights, so we’ve rounded up a few restaurant options that are actually open.
September 1, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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Weather
Hurricane Idalia aftermath in the Tampa Bay area + reopenings
Here’s when schools and Tampa International are reopening, plus other local updates.
August 30, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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Weather
Stay connected to the news during Hurricane Idalia
Here’s Tampa Bay county news services, radio stations, and other ways to stay in-the-know during the storm.
August 28, 2023
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Bailey Lefever
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