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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Down With Light Bites Nov 08, 2025

I get the same question at every cocktail event. When I kindly wave off a cater waiter circling with... Read More

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An Ode to the Perfect Ride Nov 01, 2025

A humble roller coaster exists, a sacred jewel of a ride that we as a culture don't talk about enoug... Read More

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Stop Trying to Sell Me Plastic Souvenir Cups! Oct 25, 2025

It's fall festival season, haunted house season, trunk-or-treat season. Amid the 50/50 raffles, soft... Read More

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Adults Need To Use Their Imaginations Oct 18, 2025

Have you been in touch with your imagination lately? I don't mean by hatching conspiracy theories or... Read More