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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I'm So Sorry, but Cigarettes Look Cool Mar 28, 2026

I have secretly always longed to be a smoker. This is not an acceptable thing to say out loud, I kno... Read More

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Spring Break Activities That Require No Gas or Groceries Mar 21, 2026

Let's go, party people! It's spring break, the kids are out of school, and no one has any disposable... Read More

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Spring Forward Is Here To Change Your Life Mar 14, 2026

The name's Spring. Spring Forward. Some say I'm even more nefarious than my brother, Fall Back, but ... Read More

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How a Writer Overcame Delusions in Postpartum Psychosis Mar 07, 2026

When Ayana Lage got pregnant, she prepared for the worst. She'd struggled with mental health and kne... Read More