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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Events
Hop to these 24 spring events in the Tampa Bay area
From Earth Day celebrations to Riverfest, we’ve got you covered.
March 19, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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City
What AI says you should do in the Tampa Bay area
We let artificial intelligence plan a day for us in Tampa and the Burg, here’s how it turned out.
March 19, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Food
Feast on Easter eats + treats in the Tampa Bay area
Prepare to dine on lobster, hash, and dessert aplenty at spots all across Tampa + the Burg.
March 13, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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City
Roll the dice on Monopoly: Tampa Edition
The Cigar City-themed version of the board game features spots like Lettuce Lake Park, Ybor City, and Bayshore Boulevard.
March 13, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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City
Rock out at these 25 Tampa Bay area concerts
From outdoor country crooners to Bad Bunny at Amalie, we’ve got all the options you need to build your summer concert lineup.
March 11, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Sports
The Aramco Team Series Presented by PIF takes over the Feather Sound Country Club this weekend
We’re teeing up what you need to know to attend the Ladies European Tour tourney.
March 7, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Sports
Gear up for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding
Get the latest tips on parking, where to eat, and how to make the most of your time at the IndyCar event.
March 7, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Travel and Outdoors
Lend a hand with a different kind of spring cleaning in Tampa Bay
We’re talking pinking up trash out of our waterways and streets + other ways to beautify our area.
March 5, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Play
19 murals in Tampa Bay
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
March 5, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Food
Vote in TBAYtoday’s coffee shop bracket
We want to know: Where is the best coffee in the Tampa Bay area? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
March 1, 2024
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Culture
Here’s how we spent Leap Day in Tampa Bay
You chose what we did with our extra 24 hours in Tampa Bay, now see how it went.
March 1, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Culture
Choose your own LEXtoday adventure
Choose how LEXtoday City Editor Aayat should spend her bonus day in Lexington.
February 28, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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City
How to spend an extra 24 hours in the Tampa Bay area
From climbing challenges to Strawberry Festival fun, it’s sure to be one to remember.
February 28, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Business
Meet Tampa’s newest rooftop eatery: Casa Cami
The incoming bar + restaurant will sit atop The CURRENT Hotel, Autograph Collection.
February 28, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Culture
Get crafty at these Tampa Bay area collage and paper arts classes
Was your 2024 resolution to find a new hobby or get crafty? You’re in luck.
February 26, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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City
Choose your own adventure: TBAYtoday edition
It’s a leap year, and City Editor Bailey wants your help figuring out how to spend her extra day. Make your choices in the poll below, and Bailey will do as you say for leap day.
February 26, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Travel and Outdoors
Get your flock on at the Flamingo Festival
Pay a visit to Sunken Garden’s famous flamingos and sip on a “flamosa.”
February 22, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Development
Meet Canopy at West River: One of Tampa’s incoming housing developments
The new Tampa housing complex will include affordable housing units, other amenities, and more.
February 22, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Culture
Spend a “A Taste of Love"-inspired day in Dunedin
We’re taking you to some of the restaurants, community hotspots, and other places featured in the new Hallmark movie.
February 20, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Food
Celebrate National Margarita Day at these Tampa Bay area spots
Enjoy BOGO deals, bottomless cocktails, and other specials this Thursday, Feb. 22.
February 20, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Play
Books written by authors with ties to Tampa Bay
We break down literary contributions by some of Tampa Bay authors past and present.
February 16, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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City
Help out with the Hillsborough County Homeless Point-In-Time Count
The county is looking for volunteers on Thursday, Feb. 22 to help give surveys + collect other data.
February 16, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Events
Listen to the music: Gasparilla Music Festival preview
We’re ready to rock out on the riverfront.
February 14, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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City
Tampa’s updated yard waste rules
The new program will allow the city to transform ~38 million pounds of yard waste into nutrient-rich compost.
February 14, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Sports
Tampa Bay Sun FC starts Blake High School stadium renovations
The $4+ million in upgrades will transform the Tampa stadium.
February 12, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Events
Tasting the new eats on the block at the Florida State Fair
Yes, we tried the Pop Rocks Pickle.
February 8, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Restaurants
Shuttered Tampa Bay area spots we can’t stop thinking about
From Bayshore Boulevard restaurants to hot dog joints, here’s the businesses you miss the most.
February 6, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Culture
Taylor Swift is dropping a track about Florida
Here’s a few lyrics that could be a reference to our perch in the Sunshine State.
February 6, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A crowd watches on at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre. Lana del Rey is playing soon and the sky is dark.
Culture
Meet the Lawnie Pass: your passport to MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
Check out this year’s lineup.
February 2, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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Food
8 Tampa Bay area spots to book Valentine’s Day reservations
From French cuisine to family-style feasts, we’ve rounded up eight local spots to add to your V-Day plans.
February 2, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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