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News, Politics, Money and Education
 Traffic, weather and other breaking news reported and compiled by the staff of the St. Petersburg Times and tampabay.com. Check back often for the latest news from around the Tampa Bay area. |
 The Buzz offers the latest news on Florida politics and elections from the
staff of the St. Petersburg Times. With frequent updates and scoops, this blog has become a must-read for political junkies all over the state. |
 TroxBlog is the blog-home of Howard Troxler, a St. Petersburg Times metro columnist since 1991. Troxler writes a mix of reporting, analysis, satire and commentary on state and local matters. |
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 The Feed is a blog on TV, media and modern life by Times TV/media critic Eric Deggans. Possibly the most critical guy at the Times, he has served as music, media and TV critic at various times over 10 years. |
 The Fueling Station offers practical news on the latest alternative energy solutions, from renewables to nuclear. St Petersburg Times reporters David Adams, Craig Pittman and Asjylyn Loder provide regular updates. |
 Bay Buzz offers the latest news on Tampa Bay politics and elections from the staff of the St. Petersburg Times, with frequent updates from Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. |
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The OP, military jargon for Observation Post, is your one-stop source for all things military in the Tampa Bay area: the latest news from the VA, what's happening at MacDill Air Force Base what's up with local troops deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. |
 (Un)Real Estate offers a peek at the housing market usually reserved for insiders. While it focuses on the Tampa Bay area, it won't neglect dipping into the rest of Florida and beyond. Its goal? Simple: To help you keep a roof over your head without losing your shirt.
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 In Money Talk, St. Petersburg Times personal finance editor Helen Huntley writes about money topics and answers questions about financial planning, mortgages, investments, credit, insurance and personal income taxes. |
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 Get inside the world of Florida education with Times staff writer Jeffrey S. Solochek and the rest of the Times education reporting team. We'll bring you up-to-date information about the latest education trends, fads and news, taking time to break down proposed laws and dig deep into local school issues. |
 Whether you are a teen wanting to sound off on the latest hot topic, a family "Learning Together" with the Times or a teacher eager to share a Newspaper in Education classroom lession, the NIE Blogging Zone is the place to start. |
 Sunshine State Young Readers and Florida Teens Read participants can join this on-line book club and share their views on the nominated books with other students from around the state. |
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New Tampa is fast emerging as a cultural, educational and business hub. Check this blog daily for news, announcements, features about New Tampa personalities and sporting events, and online connections to schools and neighborhood associations. |
Exploding pythons. Armless, one-legged drivers. The thief who stashed a puppy in his pants. Welcome to Bizarre Florida, where weird is the norm. Times editors Tom Scherberger and T. Allan Smith are your guides. |
The Tampa Bay Rays have pitched a plan for a $450-million stadium by the bay. Host Aaron Sharockman offers the latest from the ongoing debate, focusing on the impact to taxpayers, the evolution of the Rays’ proposal and the politics unfolding behind the scenes. |
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Let's Talk is your spot to connect with tampabay.com, to discuss our site and site policies. We'll highlight content from readers -- your photos & interesting comments -- and invite your participation. You'll also find out what's creating buzz on tampabay.com. Karen McAllister, tampabay.com's audience editor, will lead the discussion. |
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Sports and Recreation
 Bucs Beat is the online destination for Buccaneer fans interested in the latest news about the team. St. Petersburg Times reporters Rick Stroud, Stephen Holder and Joanne Korth provide regular updates. |
 Follow the progress of the Tampa Bay Rays from the winter meetings to spring training through the season with beat writer Marc Topkin and the St. Petersburg Times sports staff. |
 Follow the Tampa Bay Lightning on and off the ice with beat writer Damian Cristodero and the St. Petersburg Times sports staff. What will the season bring? Who will return? |
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 Football, basketball, volleyball, track and field, soccer... the list goes on, and the Bulletin is your source for all USF sports news and opinion provided by Greg Auman and the St. Petersburg Times sports staff. |
 Do you bleed orange and blue? If so, the Gators Report is for you! UF beat writer Antonya English and the St. Petersburg Times sports staff keep tabs on the latest news from Gainesville. |
 Start your tomahawk chop and give us your war cry. The Seminole Report is written by FSU beat writer Brian Landman and the St. Petersburg Times sports staff. |
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 The St. Petersburg Times High School Sports blog is written and compiled by the Times preps sports staff from Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Hernando counties. |
 Make Storm Front your destination for coverage of the Tampa Bay Storm. Beat writer Keith Niebuhr provides news and analysis from inside the locker room and around the AFL. |
 Race around the track with Times sports writer Brant James. |
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 Take a walk on the "Wild Side" with St. Petersburg Times Outdoors Editor Terry Tomalin, who has traveled the globe for the past 20 years looking for adventure. |
Tom Jones doesn't sing "It's Not Unusual'' or shake his hips (well, unless you're willing to pay cash), but he does have plenty to say about sports. If it's funny, crazy, weird, irreverent or worth arguing, Tom has his opinions. So pull up a chair and get his two cents -- and give him your two cents, as well.
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Entertainment and Features
 Relive the music, movies and culture of the greatest decade ever with St. Petersburg Times online editor Steve Spears. A teen during the decade, Steve is obsessed with everything from Duran Duran to Journey, John Hughes to John Cusack, and parachute pants to Reaganomics. |
 Make this your morning stop for a fresh serving of pop smarts and just plain cool things from around Tampa Bay and the nation. Compiled by rogue journalists within the Times, it'll have snarky celebrity gossip, pithy observations and fun links to amuse you and your friends. |
 Playlists, news and opinions from Sean Daly, pop music critic for the St. Petersburg Times. His CD collection -- from Journey to Dylan, Prince to U2, Public Enemy to Stan Getz -- is much bigger and better than yours. Sean is also a regular host of the Stuck in the '80s podcast. |
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 Take a seat at the featured table with Christopher Cosenza and Scott Long. Chris started playing poker seriously in 2003 and his favorite players are Phil Ivey and Kenna James. Scott is the author of the monthly Bet on It column in tbt*. Together they host the longest running poker podcast on the planet. |
 Laura Reiley is the food critic for the St. Petersburg Times. She is not a glutton but she eats with gusto. |
 Steve Persall is the movie critic for the St. Petersburg Times. He was conceived behind a drive-in movie theater his father operated and raised in projection booths and concession stands. He doesn't care how you did it up north. |
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 Do you know what's for dinner? Stir Crazy is written by Times food editor Janet K. Keeler, who cooks in a kitchen she hates for a job she loves. Menu suggestions are posted weekdays. |
 The Deal Divas are on the prowl in Tampa Bay, sniffing out hot fashion finds that won't leave your wallet in ruins. From Saks to Target, boutiques to thrift stores, the Divas leave no shopping stone unturned. |
 Spoke 'N' Word is your online source for cycling news, views and events in Tampa Bay. Like the people who ride them, bikes come in all shapes and styles and here at Spoke 'N' Word we love them all. |
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 Leigh Armstrong is a connoisseur of anything new, cool or strange. After a stint in Korea drinking soju and eating live octopi, Leigh is back in Tampa Bay and ready to experience everything from ultra-hip to the uber-weird. |
 Whoa, Momma! thinks there's no such thing as TMI when it comes to raising kids and dishing about life as a parent. Our blogging moms aren't shy about the hot topics and won't back away from a good debate on any parenting issue. Don't sit on the sidelines -- pull up a bouncy seat and join the chat. |
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Stuck in the '80s podcast (iTunes subscription)
Stuck in the ‘80s explores that MTV-generation nostalgia that still stirs up emotion no matter what the age. Whether it's ‘80s movies, pop culture, music or old-school memories, this engaging podcast will help you reminisce and chuckle about a defining era.
Ante Up! (iTunes subscription)
Poker aficionados Chris Cosenza and Scott Long discuss the finer points of the game, including analysis, tips, strategy and anecdotes once a week. Chris and Scott also feature a hand of the week and answer listeners’ questions.
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