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Oracle Of Ybor: I’m about to start a family with a longtime partner, but I keep thinking about my exes
I don’t think I still want them…but I do think I still want them to want ME.
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Tampa Bay writers and AI pros weigh in using Chat GPT this Valentine’s Day
If love is blind, Claude writing your love story has to be worse than catfishing.
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There’s a lot to love about Jupiter, Florida Aquarium’s goliath grouper
Goliath grouper gather for summertime orgies. Adult females flip gender, as needed. The schools find a way, as community, to survive.
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Ask a Dyke: How do I meet other lesbians IRL?
You don’t have to resort to giving yourself a fucked up haircut and browsing the flower section at Trader Joe’s.
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Letters: Hillsborough College is ready to play ball with the Rays, but are students getting shut out of the deal?
Is it in the best interest of Hillsborough College students and the surrounding community to confine academic growth while continuing a trend that prioritizes lucrative sports industries, unaffordable housing, more concrete and cars?
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Oracle of Ybor: How do I avoid burnout under fascism?
Balancing strength, stamina and care is key.
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Tampa Monitor: City Council set to vote on ‘Resilient’ South Howard flood project this week
The $64+ million dollar project still hasn’t had a final design or price tag presented but council will be voting to approve an amended $10 million grant agreement Thursday.
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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.
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Tampa Monitor: Plan to sell downtown police headquarters is moving forward
The expected selling price is $36 million.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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Oracle of Ybor: How do I beat the winter blues?
The cards indicate connecting with the good in others, even when it’s tough.
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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.
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A prayer of thanks, as hurricane season ends, along the Hillsborough’s triple oxbow
Another Creekshed reflection from City Wilds.
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14 things Florida can be thankful for
Ron DeSantis, he’s only got another year to smash things up around here.
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Tampa Monitor: Council takes another step towards increasing multi-modal impact fees
The fees have not been increased since they were adopted in 1989.
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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.
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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.
