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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What Would Erma Bombeck Do? Oct 04, 2025

There's a quote going around from Erma Bombeck, the late, legendary essayist: "When humor goes, ther... Read More

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New Slogans for Tylenol Sep 27, 2025

The folks behind Tylenol have a rebranding conundrum. Overcoming the lasting harm of recent politica... Read More

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The Tyranny of the Lawnmower Sep 20, 2025

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Quiz: Should You Give That Baseball to a Child? Sep 13, 2025

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