News & Views

Tampa Monitor: CRA and land use decisions include potential land for TGH facility in Ybor City

Tampa City Councilmembers, meeting as the CRA, will also vote on the CRA services agreement with the city.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

Tampa City Council sits as the Community Redevelopment Agency Board on Dec. 11, the final time in 2025.

A close-up, low-angle view of the Tampa Police Department building. The exterior is composed of dark stone and reflective glass, with the American flag mounted on the right.

News & Views

Tampa Monitor: Plan to sell downtown police headquarters is moving forward

The expected selling price is $36 million.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

Two people walk away from the camera down a brick street, wearing Pride flags draped over their shoulders like capes. The person in the center wears a classic rainbow flag over a denim jacket, while the person to the right wears an asexual Pride flag featuring horizontal stripes of black, gray, white, and purple. They are walking amidst a crowd at a sunny outdoor event, with buildings and metal barricades visible in the background.

Columns

Ask a Dyke: How do I date as an asexual sapphic?

How can you form a natural connection with someone you’re into while also making sure they’re down with a sexless partnership?

by Jane Dyke and The Sapphic Sun December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

A shot from the movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas:" Two female Who characters with distinctive facial prosthetics and elaborate hairstyles look at one another with expressions of shock or surprise. The woman on the left wears a brown dress with a white lace collar and a green brooch, while the woman on the right wears a dark patterned dress and a festive red and green beaded headband. In the foreground, the blurry green fur of the Grinch is partially visible.

Arts & Entertainment

How the Grinch’s gay moms gave us hope for Christmas

“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) will always be the ultimate LGBTQ+ Christmas movie.

By Evelyn Long/The Sapphic SunDecember 2, 2025December 2, 2025

A bird's-eye view of the Florida State Capitol buildings. The classic, dome-topped Old Capitol is in the foreground, flanked by the modernist tall office tower and two shorter buildings with white domes. The city lights of downtown Tallahassee glow in the background.

News & Views

Florida Legislature is not your friend—unless you’re a developer, a lobbyist, or a fetus

Ever get the feeling the Florida Legislature hates you?

by Diane Roberts and Florida Phoenix December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

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News & Views

Oracle of Ybor: How do I beat the winter blues?

The cards indicate connecting with the good in others, even when it’s tough.

by Caroline DeBruhl December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

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Tampa Monitor: Back from break, council will vote on stormwater, TPD data sharing, and more

In total they will be approving over $90 million in spending.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

A dilapidated, abandoned white boat is partially submerged in murky swamp water near the tree-lined bank, surrounded by cypress trees and moss.

News & Views

A prayer of thanks, as hurricane season ends, along the Hillsborough’s triple oxbow

Another Creekshed reflection from City Wilds.

by Thomas Hallock November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Governor Ron DeSantis, wearing a dark navy suit and tie, stands with a serious expression at an outdoor or indoor event. The background includes a wood-paneled wall and various items suggesting an outdoor theme, such as a boat seat, what appears to be a gun case or cover, and ammunition boxes.

News & Views

14 things Florida can be thankful for

Ron DeSantis, he’s only got another year to smash things up around here.

by Diane Roberts and Florida Phoenix November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

High aerial view of the downtown Tampa skyline, showing dense high-rise buildings along the Hillsborough River, which flows into Tampa Bay. Highways and urban development surround the central core.

News & Views

Tampa Monitor: Council takes another step towards increasing multi-modal impact fees

The fees have not been increased since they were adopted in 1989.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

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News & Views

Tampa Monitor: Council to vote on $7 million for private armed security at city facilities, more

Establishment of the Charter Review Commission, grants for TPD and more are among 80 agenda items for Nov. 20.

by Ray Roa November 17, 2025November 21, 2025

The Five of Swords tarot card from the Rider-Waite deck is centered among a pile of scattered cards. The card depicts a man holding three swords and looking over his shoulder while two defeated figures walk away, leaving two swords on the ground.

News & Views

Oracle of Ybor: I’m worried about my somewhat controlling daughter who moved from Florida to rural Missouri

Her husband is kind, but can be a bit cocky, too.

by Caroline DeBruhl November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

A Tricolored Heron stands in shallow, watery terrain surrounded by green plants, showing its dark blue-gray feathers, white belly, and long yellow bill.

News & Views

Sarasota Audubon Society saves bird sanctuary from nearby development

Property next to Celery Fields was targeted for development by the nation’s largest homebuilder.

by Craig Pittman and Florida Phoenix November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

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News & Views

Ask A Dyke: My summer fling blocked me—do I still have a chance?

She broke things off awkwardly and I could not feel normal about it. I have literally never been loved so passionately.

by Jane Dyke and The Sapphic Sun November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

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News & Views

Oracle of Ybor: I’m in a ‘What am I doing with my life?’ spiral

The cards suggest spending the next six weeks reflecting.

by Caroline DeBruhl November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

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Tampa Monitor: Tree trust fund, $350K for the ferry, and a $67 million question in front of city council this week

New Tampa City Councilwoman Naya Young will cast her first votes from the dais on Thursday, Nov. 6.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

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News & Views

Tampa Monitor: City attorney apologizes after proposing policy change that would’ve redefined neighborhood leaders as lobbyists

City Attorney Andrea Zelman said it was never her intent to infringe on the public’s ability to speak to their elected officials or the administration.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor October 27, 2025October 28, 2025

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La Gaceta: Tampa Republican is right in wanting to end Port Tampa Bay property tax

No other port in Florida collects property tax and the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority doesn’t either.

by Patrick Manteiga and La Gaceta October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

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News & Views

It’s time to elect Naya Young to Tampa City Council

Thomas Scott undoubtedly cares about the district and city at large. But how many times will we ask a new generation of leadership to wait their turn?

by Ray Roa October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

A severe flood scene where a wide residential street is completely submerged under a dark sheet of water mixed with debris and leaves. The water reflects the large trees and palm trees lining the sides of the street under a bright sky.

Columns

$4.1 million for South Tampa Howard Avenue flood relief project goes in front of city council this week

And to remind folks, we’re talking about every day summer afternoon thunderstorms flooding.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

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Columns

Tampa Monitor: CRA and land use decisions include potential land for TGH facility in Ybor City

Tampa Monitor: Plan to sell downtown police headquarters is moving forward

Ask a Dyke: How do I date as an asexual sapphic?

How the Grinch’s gay moms gave us hope for Christmas

Florida Legislature is not your friend—unless you’re a developer, a lobbyist, or a fetus

Oracle of Ybor: How do I beat the winter blues?

Tampa Monitor: Back from break, council will vote on stormwater, TPD data sharing, and more

A prayer of thanks, as hurricane season ends, along the Hillsborough’s triple oxbow

14 things Florida can be thankful for

Tampa Monitor: Council takes another step towards increasing multi-modal impact fees

Tampa Monitor: Council to vote on $7 million for private armed security at city facilities, more

Oracle of Ybor: I’m worried about my somewhat controlling daughter who moved from Florida to rural Missouri

Sarasota Audubon Society saves bird sanctuary from nearby development

Ask A Dyke: My summer fling blocked me—do I still have a chance?

Oracle of Ybor: I’m in a ‘What am I doing with my life?’ spiral

Tampa Monitor: Tree trust fund, $350K for the ferry, and a $67 million question in front of city council this week

Tampa Monitor: City attorney apologizes after proposing policy change that would’ve redefined neighborhood leaders as lobbyists

La Gaceta: Tampa Republican is right in wanting to end Port Tampa Bay property tax

It’s time to elect Naya Young to Tampa City Council

$4.1 million for South Tampa Howard Avenue flood relief project goes in front of city council this week

ZooTampa shares photos of the baby monkey born last weekend

Photos: Here’s the ICE protest that got 31 people arrested outside Miami’s Krome detention center

Tampa police gets $430K for additional immigration enforcement

Photos: Activists rally as Israeli court postpones hearing for imprisoned Tampa teenager Mohammed Ibrahim