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.

A woman holds a microphone and sings while wearing a sparkly dress in the middle of a karaoke room, surrounded by more people.
Culture
Belt it out at these 9 Tampa Bay area karaoke spots
Check out these spots across Tampa and St. Pete with private rooms, open mic nights, and all kinds of eats.
April 26, 2024
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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.
April 26, 2024
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The rendering of the new TradeWinds hotel features a tall wide building, with a large pool in the courtyard with a bridge across.
Development
2 major Tampa Bay developments move forward
We’re checking in on Tampa’s WestShore Plaza redevelopment + Tradewinds Island Resorts expansion projects.
April 24, 2024
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St. Pete Pier
Culture
Giddy up to these Tampa Bay area Kentucky Derby events
Celebrate race day with mint juleps, seersucker suits, and even a wiener dog derby.
April 22, 2024
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Tampa Theatre
Culture
Bookmark these 15 Tampa Bay area comedy shows
Prepare to laugh at the hands of legendary comics like Kevin Hart + Eric Andre.
April 22, 2024
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Crowds of people check out tents with vendors and walk underneath a tree canopy.
Travel and Outdoors
Earth Day events across the Tampa Bay area
Whether you want to pick up new plants for your garden or enjoy nature’s beauty, we’ve got you covered.
April 19, 2024
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The sun is shining over the dunes at sunset beach. There is grass littered on the dunes and the ocean is over to the left.
Travel and Outdoors
Checking in on Tampa Bay area beach renourishment efforts
Pinellas County has finished restoration efforts in Belleair Beach, Sunset Beach, Upham Beach, Pass-a-Grille, Madeira Beach, Indian Shores, and Indian Rocks Beach.
April 18, 2024
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Development
3 Tampa Bay area developments
We’re breaking down updates on the new Tampa General Hospital surgical tower, TradeWinds Island Resorts expansion, and Fair Oaks Park transformation.
April 16, 2024
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A shot of buildings in downtown Tampa. The sun shines just above a high rise, and City Hall is just in front. The foreground has some greenery, with the buildings sat beneath clear blue skies.
Culture
Tampa Bay Design Week is underway
The event is a chance to celebrate and learn about architectural feats + design victories in the Tampa Bay area.
April 15, 2024
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Development
Plans for Ybor Harbor move forward
The ~33-acre mixed-use neighborhood would boast 800+ hotel rooms and 4,750 new residential units, a public boardwalk, and more.
April 12, 2024
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A woman wearing a sun hat and athletic clothes is crouched down tending to ferns in a garden, surrounded by grass and trees.
Travel and Outdoors
Get your hands dirty: Your guide to gardening in the Tampa Bay area
No green thumb necessary, we’ve got you covered for success with plant ideas, classes, and garden clubs aplenty.
April 12, 2024
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Green bar stools, bartenders, and patrons sit around a bar in an industrial setting.
Tourism and Hospitality
Take a peek at Ten Rooms Ybor
The new retail + foodie hub is opening soon in the historic Ybor neighborhood with a restaurant, cafe, boutique, and more.
April 10, 2024
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Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Events
Get a taste of the action: Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival is here
The foodie event runs through Saturday, April 13 + features events in Hyde Park Village, Water Street Tampa, and at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
April 8, 2024
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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.
April 4, 2024
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People hold lit lanterns along the river.
Travel and Outdoors
Make the most of the Tampa Riverfest
This year’s event includes a paddle invasion, tacofest, lantern parade, and lots of good eats.
April 4, 2024
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A garden with lots of green, with a home peeking out behind trees and bushes.
City
Tampa residents can score two free trees from Mayor Jane’s Tree Giveaway
This year’s tree giveaway features Southern Live Oaks, Red Maples, Longleaf Pines, Simpson Stoppers, Yaupon Hollys, and Red Mulberrys.
April 2, 2024
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City
What’s next for Robles Park Village?
A developer filed a zoning request with the City of Tampa as part of the plans to turn the historic housing development into a mixed-use neighborhood.
March 29, 2024
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City
Take a peek at these hidden gems in the Tampa Bay area
You won’t want to miss these jaw-dropping spots.
March 29, 2024
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Lake Maggiore
Travel and Outdoors
Breaking down St. Pete’s $28+ million in stormwater funding
The projects will help fortify the city for climate change and future storms.
March 27, 2024
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Picture of Tropicana Field before a game starts from behind home plate. There are still empty seats before the crowds arrive, the floodlights are on and the grounds crew are working on the field.
Sports
Batter up: The Tampa Bay Rays 2024 season is here
From promos to concerts, we’re getting hyped for a long summer of Tampa Bay baseball.
March 27, 2024
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The rendering of the new Tampa Heights development features a greenery-covered building, a few housing towers, and a smaller brick building side-by-side, with crosswalks and sidewalks leading up to them.
Development
Happening in the Heights: YMCA redevelopment project moves forward
The $600 million project will turn the 6.2 acres into a new, larger YMCA, hotel, housing, parks, and office and retail space.
March 25, 2024
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Tampa Skyline
Live
New and coming-soon businesses to Tampa Bay
As Tampa Bay continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
March 21, 2024
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A woman carved out of sand wearing a headress.
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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A red brick factory building with a sign on top that reads "Home of Cuesta Rey Cigars."
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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The Easter Bunny holds a life preserver in front of the Yacht Starship
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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A life-size Mr. Monopoly stands beside a giant poster of a Tampa-themed Monopoly board.
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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Play
Parks in Tampa Bay
We’re highlighting the 30 best parks that Tampa Bay has to offer — complete with dog beaches, pickleball courts, and scenic views.
March 13, 2024
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A concert venue with seats lined in a row and to the side of a stage with blue and purple spotlights.
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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A golf course sits next to the water and beside a clubhouse
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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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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