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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Deploying to the War on Protein Jan 17, 2026

Mother, why do you gaze out the window so forlornly? Because your father has gone to fight in the wa... Read More

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Instead of Resolutions, Try the Reset Method Jan 03, 2026

Allow me, a moderately cluttered person whose Christmas tree may still be up by next Festivus, to es... Read More

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Affirmations From a T.J. Maxx Price Sticker Dec 27, 2025

Dear journal, I, a T.J. Maxx price sticker, will know my own value, not just the value of name-brand... Read More

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Merry Christmas, Except for the Hungry, Poor and Sick Dec 20, 2025

The holidays always bear a certain layer of heaviness. That's why so many people try to tap into the... Read More