Bailey Lefever in a park near a pond

Bailey LeFever

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
Lace up your sneaks for these Tampa Bay run clubs
Whether you’re a marathoner or seasoned walker, we’ve got you covered with options across Hillsborough + Pinellas counties.
August 12, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A rendering shows a curbside entrance to Tampa International Airport with floor to ceiling windows, opening into a tall-ceilinged room with two escalators going up and framed by a massive red and yellow abstract painting.
Development
TPA’s Red Express Curbside is now open
Plus, more updates for the intentional airport and Robles Park developments.
August 11, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
Boat Rental Hillsborough River
Music
Queue up these Tampa Bay heatwave jams
We asked our readers for their hottest summer songs and turned them into your new favorite playlist.
July 31, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A photo of the sun setting at a beach in St. Petersburg, FL. The sand has some brown seagrass on it, and the sun sets above the ocean in the distance. Tall, thin palm trees also line the beach and the sky is blue + orange.
City
Tampa Bay civic updates: Renourishment, manufacturing, and a settlement
We’re spilling need-to-know info on a Tampa Bay Water settlement, beach renourishment efforts, and local manufacturing updates.
July 29, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
Freedom Park in Charlotte with a lake and trees.
Travel and Outdoors
Let’s pack a local picnic
Who doesn’t love shopping local? Pack your next picnic with these goods found around Queen City.
July 22, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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City
Tampa Bay Cuban sandwich spots
Get ready for ham, salami, pork, and all the fixin’s.
July 22, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Development
Water Street Tampa and Williams Park updates
We’re sharing plans for Water Street Tampa’s latest mixed-use tower and Williams Park upgrades.
July 21, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A drone shot of the overhead of the tattered Tropicana Field roof after Hurricane Milton.
Sports
The Rays are being sold and we have some questions
We dig into other pressing conversations surrounding the Tampa Bay Rays’ sale to a Jacksonville developer-led group.
July 17, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
The rendering of the Busch Gardens' new realm: Wild Oasis, a leafy, jungle-inspired area with a drop tower, fake mountain, and mist.
Travel and Outdoors
Busch Gardens’ new realm Wildlife Oasis just opened
Wild Oasis is packed with adventure, from capybaras and climbing trails to 35-ft drop tower.
July 16, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
Rows of fish sit stacked up at a fish market.
Food
Shop for seafood at these Tampa Bay area stores
Whether you’re looking for shrimp trays or seafood boils, we’ve got you covered.
July 15, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
Construction workers continue working on massive rocks within an exhibit.
Travel and Outdoors
Traipse inside The Florida Aquarium’s new Tide Pool experience
Explore a slice of the Pacific Northwest’s coast with more than 200+ marine creatures.
July 10, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
Orange and yellow fireworks burst over the water before two high rises, near a green shore with trees. Colorful lights from the city are reflected in the water.
Events
5 Tampa Bay Fourth of July parties
Take your pick of celebrations across the Tampa Bay area, from a water ski show and baseball game to an apple pie-eating contest.
July 3, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
Two towers framed by palm trees and light blue sky in downtown St. Pete.
Development
St. Pete is getting a new Autograph Collection hotel
The Central is coming soon to the EDGE District, with a hotel, parking garage, office tower, and retail space.
July 1, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A drone shot of the overhead of the tattered Tropicana Field roof after Hurricane Milton.
Weather
Prep for hurricane season in the Tampa Bay area
The months-long season runs through the end of November.
June 26, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
TIA
Work
All you need to know about Tampa International Airport
To help make your entire process at Tampa International Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from parking and food to details on the airport’s nonstop flights.
June 19, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
beekeeper harvesting honey and pulling a frame of bees out of a hive
Travel and Outdoors
Your guide to beekeeping in Tampa Bay
What’s even sweeter than honey? Producing your own. Here’s everything you need to know about beekeeping on the Gulf Coast.
June 19, 2025
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Madison McMillen
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Sports
Tampa Bay Sun will play at new Ybor Harbor stadium
The 15,000-seat stadium will anchor the new 33-acre mixed-use district + house USL headquarters and a new boutique hotel.
June 17, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
Cheeky's, a new St. Pete resturant's interior is filled with tables and wood chairs, a light blue bar with wooden stools, and shiplaped walls.
Food
Taste test top menu picks at Cheeky’s Fish & Raw Bar
We tried some of the new St. Pete restaurant’s seafood and drink offerings.
June 16, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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Travel and Outdoors
Let’s pack a local picnic
Who doesn’t love shopping local? Pack the perfect picnic using only local items.
June 12, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A rendering of Central Park St. Pete. The five-story concept has tables out front with people eating, people walking by and cycling by, and a yellow brick wall lined with windows and a balcony.
3 ultra-fresh Tampa Bay restaurant updates
Check out a new South Tampa French restaurant, Pete’s drive-thru, and a massive food hall.
June 10, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A new rendering of the exterior of Tampa's new Airside D shows a modern, steel and windowed terminal flocked by red and blue-winged planes, palm trees, and cloudy blue skies.
Development
Take a peek at renderings for TPA’s expansion + Britton Plaza
We’re checking in on two major developments going up across Tampa Bay.
June 5, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A fort surrounded by cerulean water, a wall, and mangroves
Travel and Outdoors
Hit the road: Explore Florida’s national parks
Take in the beauty of three Florida national parks all within driving distance from Tampa Bay.
June 3, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A sprawling tree at Eureka Springs Park. There are tentacle-like branches covered in Spanish Moss and greenery surrounding the arbor. A blue sky is visible through the leaves and plants sit beneath the tree.
City
2 new Tampa Bay affordable housing and resiliency projects
Four Tampa neighborhoods scored resiliency upgrades + Pinellas is getting more affordable housing.
May 28, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A sunny day at the Orlando Farmers Market in Lake Eola Park, showing a crowd of people browsing various vendor tents lined along a paved walkway. Tall palm trees and a cityscape of modern buildings are visible in the background.
Play
20 of the top free things to do in Orlando
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in O-Town, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
May 28, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
The Clearwater backyard boasts a lagoon pool, hammock, and tons of greenery.
Travel and Outdoors
Rent a private pool in the Tampa Bay metro
Explore unique pools across the metro for a refreshing getaway, whether you’re hosting a gathering or just enjoying some solo relaxation.
May 23, 2025
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Travis Meier
MacDill Vietnam veteran salutes
Events
Honor our nation’s heroes in Tampa Bay this Memorial Day
We’re sharing seven ideas for commemorating the day across Hillsborough and Pinellas.
May 23, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
An aerial shot of St. Petersburg after Hurricane Helene. Water lines the streets and the water level is high. Smoke rises from a house on the left and grey skies linger overhead with the ocean visible in the distance.
City
What’s in Tampa and St. Pete’s future?
We’re sharing where local leaders see needs across Tampa Bay, from job growth to affordable housing.
May 21, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
Two people kneel in a bricked crevice tending to a wood-fire kiln at the Morean Center for Clay.
Arts
Your guide to art classes in the Tampa Bay area
From needlepoint and knitting to ceramics, we’ve got you (paint) covered.
May 20, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A little girl holds ropes and smiles at the camera at a ropes course in Orlando.
Play
Where to have fun with kids in Orlando
We found the best kid-friendly activities in Orlando, complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
May 19, 2025
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Staff
An iced coffee on a table in Hyde Park Village. The clear container is full of light brown liquid, and the drink is close to the camera on a wooden table. A blurry fountain is in the background, with water spraying down. Trees are visible, and a gap through the trees shows a mostly blue sky with a few clouds.
Live
Your guide to Tampa Bay’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
May 19, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
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