Tampa Monitor: Seating on Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Council on this week’s city council agenda

A police horse, affordable infill housing, SideWalk Trust Fund fees also among the 49 items requiring a vote by councilmembers.

by Michael Bishop and The Tampa Monitor April 17, 2025June 25, 2025

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Tampa needs more neighborhood leaders like the late Harold Walker

His fight for trees will impact local neighborhoods for generations.

by Linda Saul-Sena April 15, 2025July 28, 2025

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Oracle Of Ybor: You’re retiring, but the Wheel of Fortune reminds us that nothing stays fixed

As you reflect on your old life, imagine the possibilities of the new.

by Caroline DeBruhl April 7, 2025April 16, 2025

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Oracle of Ybor: With friends like these, who needs friends?

Like all relationships, some friendships can turn, well, toxic.

by Caroline DeBruhl March 24, 2025April 23, 2025

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Oracle of Ybor: It feels like your pal is ghosting you, but remember that close friendships are often a long game

And go forth towards your cozy cafe con booknook, too.

by Caroline DeBruhl March 7, 2025April 15, 2025

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Oracle Of Ybor: My husband and I spent a lot of money on his green card, but now I’m thinking about divorce

Or he could buyout his contract.

by Caroline DeBruhl February 21, 2025May 4, 2025

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Oracle of Ybor: Go out and fix that injustice instead of reading about it on Reddit

You build community by showing up. Consistently.

by Caroline DeBruhl February 7, 2025July 11, 2025

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Trump tries to expand offshore drilling off Florida’s Gulf coast

His efforts are likely to run into problems with the military, the oil industry, and even one of Trump’s prior executive orders.

by Craig Pittman and Florida Phoenix January 30, 2025March 26, 2025

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Oracle Of Ybor: I want to spend more time with my parent, but they don’t make it easy

I feel like I’m the only one making an effort.

by Caroline DeBruhl January 27, 2025February 14, 2025

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‘Gas Planting’ is a poem for everyone buried around, or displaced and overshadowed by, development at Tropicana Field

Poet’s notebook.

by Yuki Jackson January 22, 2025April 1, 2025

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Oracle of Ybor: How can I get 2025 started with peace and progress?

And how do I break the cycle of my noisy Italian family.

by Caroline DeBruhl January 16, 2025February 3, 2025

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I’m still loving on Gulfport. So hard.

City Wilds.

by Amanda Hagood January 16, 2025April 24, 2025

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Op-ed: Tampa educator says sex discussions in college should challenge assumptions, stigma, and misinformation

‘We can, and must, do better; the consequences are too great when we don’t.’

by Arushi Panwar January 9, 2025April 21, 2025

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Oracle Of Ybor: Do the cards offer any hope ahead of Trump’s second term?

And how do I find love again in 2025?

by Caroline DeBruhl December 29, 2024March 21, 2025

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The best way to support Tampa Bay’s libraries is simple—get a library card

It’s hard to put into words just how important Tampa Bay’s libraries are to the community.

by Chelsea Zukowski December 23, 2024July 13, 2025

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Oracle of Ybor: I’m visiting mom, but her horrible time management makes the holidays stressful

My siblings and I have tried talking to her, but she gets incredibly defensive.

by Caroline DeBruhl December 13, 2024July 19, 2025

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Tell us your New Year’s resolutions, Tampa Bay

And share a grievance or two.

by Ray Roa December 5, 2024December 20, 2024

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister at Tampa Pride in Ybor City, Florida on March 25, 2023.

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10 reasons Chad Chronister withdrew his nomination to lead Trump’s DEA

Since Chronister didn’t elaborate on exactly why he came to this decision, here are the most likely reasons.

by Colin Wolf December 4, 2024June 17, 2025

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Oracle of Ybor: I got a job in another state, and I don’t know if I should go

What may help is to think about what each option—move or stay—offers and what you really need at this time.

by Caroline DeBruhl December 3, 2024March 28, 2025

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Oracle of Ybor: What can tarot tell us about the re-election of Donald Trump?

Hope, like cynicism, is learned.

by Caroline DeBruhl November 15, 2024March 17, 2025

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Tampa Monitor: Seating on Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Council on this week’s city council agenda

Tampa needs more neighborhood leaders like the late Harold Walker

Oracle Of Ybor: You’re retiring, but the Wheel of Fortune reminds us that nothing stays fixed

Oracle of Ybor: With friends like these, who needs friends?

Oracle of Ybor: It feels like your pal is ghosting you, but remember that close friendships are often a long game

Oracle Of Ybor: My husband and I spent a lot of money on his green card, but now I’m thinking about divorce

Oracle of Ybor: Go out and fix that injustice instead of reading about it on Reddit

Trump tries to expand offshore drilling off Florida’s Gulf coast

Oracle Of Ybor: I want to spend more time with my parent, but they don’t make it easy

‘Gas Planting’ is a poem for everyone buried around, or displaced and overshadowed by, development at Tropicana Field

Oracle of Ybor: How can I get 2025 started with peace and progress?

I’m still loving on Gulfport. So hard.

Op-ed: Tampa educator says sex discussions in college should challenge assumptions, stigma, and misinformation

Oracle Of Ybor: Do the cards offer any hope ahead of Trump’s second term?

The best way to support Tampa Bay’s libraries is simple—get a library card

Oracle of Ybor: I’m visiting mom, but her horrible time management makes the holidays stressful

Tell us your New Year’s resolutions, Tampa Bay

10 reasons Chad Chronister withdrew his nomination to lead Trump’s DEA

Oracle of Ybor: I got a job in another state, and I don’t know if I should go

Oracle of Ybor: What can tarot tell us about the re-election of Donald Trump?

Everything we saw at the 2026 Tampa Pro [Photos]

Bob Buckhorn officially enters 2027 Tampa mayoral race, says he expects council members to ‘stay in their lanes’

Tennis legend Mike Bryan is selling his St. Pete Beach home for $2.5 million

St. Pete’s historic Mefford Mansion is now on the market in Snell Isle