Stephanie Hayes

Stephanie Hayes

Stephanie Hayes

Stephanie Hayes has been with the Tampa Bay Times since 2003, writing about everything from politics to nightlife with her signature wit and conversational tone. Read more about Stephanie here. 

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Will This One Last Political Robotext Change Your Mind? Oct 31, 2026

Hi, Public records indicate you voted in the last 800 elections, but we have reason to believe you m... Read More

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Before 'You Can See Everything' Came The Villages and Florida Oct 24, 2026

Sorry, but I'm going to do that thing everyone is doing: Me: "Did you watch 'You Can See Everything,... Read More

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Ladies, How To Dress for the Gym To Please Men Oct 17, 2026

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The latest generational culture war has members of Gen Z calling millennials cringe for adding "lol"... Read More