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Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season

See what Editors Bailey and Patrick are shopping this year.

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Here’s what your local news team wants to unwrap this year.

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Happy December. We thought we’d ring in the most festive month of the year appropriately — with holiday gift guides featuring our editors’ top present picks.

Scroll to shop, get inspired, and maybe even snag a locally made gift or two, courtesy of Bailey’s and Patrick’s exquisite taste.

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Hello TBAY! T-Shirt, $38 | “The design of this t-shirt is fabulous. No notes.”

TBAYtoday Smile Embroidered Sweatshirt, $64 | “This simple crewneck gives a subtle nod to TBAY — with a twist, of course.”

Tampa Bay Skyline Cocktail Glasses, $39.99 | “I love the delicate stencling of the cityscape on these glasses.They’re perfect to use at a party or just to make date night a tad fancier.”

Lorelai Gilmore Vintage Washed Shirt, $39.99 | “I can’t think of a better shirt to wear while cozying up with an episode of ‘Gilmore Girls’ this holiday season.”

Ralbay Rechargeable Cordless Table Lamps, $89.99 | “Are these rechargeable lamps not the cutest for hosting? I’ll be honest, these are on my wishlist.”

Velvet Ribbons, $9+ | “I’m planning on coating my house with velvet bows this holiday season, and these look dreamy.”

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TBAYtoday Mug, $22 | “Simple design that offers free 6AM City advertising every day. As a big coffee and tea drinker, I am always reading the cups I bought previously.”

Tampa Vice Checkered T-Shirt, $38 | “I like the play on the Florida/Miami Vice-esque theme.”

Tampa Print, $30 | “In a world of remote work, people are constantly looking to create nice aesthetics in home environments — this cute piece offers exactly that.”

“Cigar City Mafia: A Complete History of the Tampa Underworld” by Scott Deitche, $16.66 | “Dive into Tampa’s history of gangs, speakeasies, and criminal activity with this book for the knowledge-hungry.”

Tampa Bay Lightning Hat, $31.99 | “Cheering on the Bolts never looked so cozy than in this wintry hat.”

St. Pete Art, $18 | “Spruce up your art game and show some home-town pride with this Burg-inspired piece.”

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Think we’d let the fun stop there? Shop even more editors’ picks, featuring the gifts our National Content team has their eyes on this month.

Brianna: “I’ve recently ditched the purse for a fanny pack to go totally hands-free while walking around town, which is why I’m eyeing these colorful fanny packs from Burlaep. (Pair it with this cute embroidered baseball cap and you’ve got a perfect city ‘fit.)”

Dayten: “We just moved, and I still have to build my reading nook: Methodical’s Ethiopian blend (which I’ve tried, and loved) and some elegant, renter-friendly decor.”

Emily: “I love waking up with a warm cup of chai tea in the morning — especially when it’s in a cute squirrel mug.”

Jessa: “Everyone loves a big fancy candle. Plus, get some decorative matches to... match.”

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