Bailey Lefever in a park near a pond

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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How to have the perfect Downtown Tampa date night
Need divine inspiration for date night? No worries, we break down a few top-notch romantic options from romantic Riverwalk picnics, to bougie drinks at M.Bird.
September 23, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
Two glasses of frothy iced coffee outside at King State Coffee
Food
We got the beans 🫘
Tampa ranked highly on WalletHub’s yearly roundup of best coffee cities in the United States.
September 21, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
Oxford Exchange
Food
A perfect 10
Oxford Exchange is decked out in a new (temporary) mural to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
September 21, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
Development
New faces and places in the neighborhood
Two new retailers are moving into Water Street Tampa later this fall.
September 16, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
Events
Get pluggled into Adult Day Services Week
Tampa Bay is home to a growing number of older adults. Local senior centers offer a range of classes, virtual seminars, and more for building friendships and learning.
September 16, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
Shell Island kayak tour
Travel and Outdoors
Exploring Tampa Bay by boat
There’s ample Tampa Bay waterways, and we break down some of best ways to explore them.
September 15, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
Actors perform Hamilton onstage.
Events
The room where it happens
It’s your chance to catch Hamilton on stage in Tampa Bay
September 14, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
Oxford Exchange
Culture
Happy Birthday, Oxford Exchange
It’s time to celebrate the downtown Tampa restaurant/bookstore’s 10th birthday.
September 13, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
hyde park homes
Live
Your guide to South Tampa’s Hyde Park
All roads lead to (or should lead to) Hyde Park’s wealth of cozy Craftsman bungalows, upscale shopping spots, and ritzy restaurants.
September 13, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
The iconic Dalí Museum shown at a distance
Get ready for Museum Day
Have one of Tampa Bay’s top-notch institutions on your bucket list? Now’s your chance to go for free.
September 9, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
A hand holds a Tampa Pig Jig sticker in front of a the bustling event.
The best fall events in Tampa Bay, FL
We walk you through the best events to check out in Tampa Bay this September through November — from country superstar concerts and vegan food festivals to local author roundtables and more athletic endeavors.
September 9, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
Can of King State pumpkin beer
Food
It’s pumpkin spice season, baby
We’ve rounded up some of the best seasonal fare across the Bay.
September 7, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
Tampa Skyline
Culture
The most local events in Tampa Bay, Florida
Curated calendar for new openings, tours, exhibits, and foodie events.
August 24, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
TBAY-Waves-AUGUST2022.jpeg
Culture
Secret beaches in Tampa Bay, FL
August 21, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
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Culture
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Tampa, FL
August 21, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
Cedar Key moonlit stroll
Travel and Outdoors
Great Escapes: Spend the weekend in Cedar Key, FL
We break down the best places to grab seafood, hotels to stay, and where to take in the coastal Florida views.
August 18, 2022
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Bailey Lefever
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