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Oracle of Ybor: I'm thinking about officially marrying my partner

Swords can make us feel boxed in but worry that any step off the path will lead to getting your head chopped off.

By Caroline DeBruhl

Apr 1, 2024

Dear Oracle, Should I officially marry my partner?—Paper Chase...

When the Seven of Swords appears, we have to ask ourselves if our plan is still working for us.

Oracle Of Ybor: I asked my boss to stop using my deadname, but he keeps doing it

And should I tell my parents I'm bi-sexual?

By Caroline DeBruhl
Mar 16, 2024
Everyone talks about Florida’s conservation easements like they’re permanent, but they aren’t

They preserve land—until a developer needs it.

By Craig Pittman and Florida Phoenix
Mar 12, 2024
La Gaceta: The City of Tampa has 10 people in code enforcement supervising 33

'That's ridiculous.'

By Patrick Manteiga and La Gaceta
Mar 4, 2024
Oracle Of Ybor: I need to convince my aging mother that it's OK to be on Medicaid

And how do I find time to make art?

By Caroline DeBruhl
Mar 4, 2024
Tampa Bay needs multimodal transit so companies like Amazon will stop laughing at us

There are too many reasons to list.

By CL Staff
Mar 1, 2024
Tampa Bay needs increased funding for the arts

David Cox chimes in on what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place in four years.

By Ray Roa
Mar 1, 2024
Tampa Bay would be a lot cooler if it was home to something like Arkansas' Railyard Bike Park

'Currently the mountain bike community drives out to Alafia or Boyette.'

By CL Staff
Mar 1, 2024
Traffic and transit among top concerns in 'What Tampa Bay Needs' survey

People are sick of having existential crises every time to go to work

By Ray Roa
Mar 1, 2024
Affordability and housing dominated responses to the 'What Tampa Bay Needs' survey

And, yes, some people want rent control.

By Ray Roa
Mar 1, 2024
Tampa Bay needs more museums to stay open on weekend nights

Thomas Hallock chimes in on what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place in four years.

By Thomas Hallock
Mar 1, 2024
'I just find myself working all the time': Affordability is top of mind for this St. Pete resident

Brian Schanck chimes in on what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place in four years.

By CL Staff
Mar 1, 2024
Tampa Bay needs to better advocate for the homeless and people struggling with drug addiction

Krystal Ralph chimes in on what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place in four years.

By CL Staff
Mar 1, 2024
Tampa Bay needs coordinated leadership on environmental, belonging, community, and cultural issues

Safeguarding affordability, and a Florida that isn't under attack would be nice, too.

By Jo Ellen Schilke
Mar 1, 2024
Tampa Bay needs more trees if it wants to be a better place in four years

'Imagine an innovative city that creates homes and buildings designed to preserve trees.'

By Ray Roa
Mar 1, 2024
Tampa Bay could use more 'giveback greenery' to become a better place in four years

Even small apartments could have herb container gardens to promote healthier eating.

By Ray Roa
Mar 1, 2024
Tampa Bay is susceptible to climate change and needs more environmental protection

Sustainability and environmental repair are all connected.

By Ray Roa
Mar 1, 2024
Tampa Bay needs more housing for people instead for cars

Nathan Hagen chimes in on what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place in four years.

By CL Staff
Mar 1, 2024
Tampa Bay needs a unified vision built around people instead of buildings

'Our focus should be on the quality of life of our residents and economic vitality of our region.'

By CL Staff
Mar 1, 2024
To be a better place in four years, Tampa Bay needs more 'third spaces'

'Government sponsored activities to generate conversation and connection would be a great start.'

By CL Staff
Mar 1, 2024
Tampa Bay needs to appreciate, preserve, and honor its structural history

Feedback from the 'What Tampa Bay Needs' survey.

By CL Staff
Mar 1, 2024