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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.
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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.
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Tell us your New Year’s resolutions, Tampa Bay
And share a grievance or two.
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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.
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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.
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Oracle of Ybor: What can tarot tell us about the re-election of Donald Trump?
Hope, like cynicism, is learned.
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Tampa Bay ballot guide: Voting recommendations for the 2024 general election
No matter where you live, the general election ballot is a beast.
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The Tampa Bay Times didn’t make a presidential recommendation because they’re cowards
The paper of record’s editorial board just didn’t have it in ‘em.
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Oracle of Ybor: We don’t really die alone because we don’t live alone
In the cold, cruel world, there exists beauty, meaning, and love.
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Vote ‘No’ on the City of Tampa charter referendum on residency requirements
Decision makers should be getting the same bills, services and experiences as the people they serve.
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Here’s how we’re voting on Florida’s constitutional amendments
From weed to little babies and everything in between.
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Creative Loafing’s voting recommendations for the 2024 Pinellas County charter amendments
There are seven charter amendments up for consideration in Pinellas.
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Support students and teachers by voting ‘Yes’ on Hillsborough and Pinellas school board referendums
Hillsborough could really use the love.
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Hillsborough’s Community Investment Tax is a good thing—vote ‘Yes’ to renew it
The CIT provides for first responders, parks, liberties, roads and utilities.
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A ‘Yes’ vote for Florida’s Amendment 4 will save women’s lives
Doctors should not be afraid of becoming felons if they provide potentially life-saving healthcare to people.
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Give elections a chance by voting ‘No’ on Florida’a Amendment 6
Florida has a decades-old policy that provides funds for eligible candidates—let’s keep it that way.
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The right to fish and hunt already exists—don’t fall for Florida’s Amendment No. 2
Vote ‘No’ on Florida’s Amendment 2.
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Florida’s Amendment 5 would ‘deepen inequality,’ so vote ‘No’
Florida homeowners already enjoy a homestead property exemption at a fixed amount.
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Vote ‘No’ on Florida’s school board election amendment
Our politics are partisan enough.
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Send Wengay ‘Newt’ Newton back to St. Petersburg City Council
We’re all about new faces, but Newton’s experience makes him the best choice for the seat.
