News, Politics, Money and Education

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  The Buzz offers the latest news on Florida politics and elections from the staff of the Tampa Bay Times. With frequent updates and scoops, this blog has become a must-read for political junkies all over the state.

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  Bay Buzz offers the latest news on Tampa Bay politics and elections from the staff of the Tampa Bay Times, with frequent updates from Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties.

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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.

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  Living in a convenient and connected world means keeping up to date on the latest technology and gadgets. To help you sort out what's worth exploring for your own tech needs, we'll give you a one-stop guide to some of the newest products on the market -- smart phones, cameras, video games, automotive products, household gadgets and more. In other words, the cool stuff.

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  Wake up! Grab your coffee and start a new daily habit of checking the Venture blog. Just as your workday begins, business columnist Robert Trigaux dishes his take on the latest news and views relevant to Tampa Bay. It's an inside look at a most elusive species: our business movers and shakers.

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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.

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  The NIE Blogging Zone is a great place for teachers, parents and school administrators to share their thoughts about how they are using the Tampa Bay Times in their classrooms and to share thoughts about teaching, classroom management, the school system and education in general.

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  Exploding pythons. Armless, one-legged drivers. The thief who stashed a puppy in his pants. Welcome to Bizarre Florida, where weird is the norm.

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Sports and Recreation

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  Bucs Beat is the online destination for Buccaneer fans interested in the latest news about the team. Tampa Bay Times reporters Rick Stroud, Stephen Holder and Joe Smith provide regular updates.

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  Follow the progress of the Tampa Bay Rays from the winter meetings to spring training through the season with beat writer Marc Topkin and Joe Smith.

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  Follow the Tampa Bay Lightning on and off the ice with beat writer Damian Cristodero and the Tampa Bay 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 Tampa Bay Times sports staff.

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  Do you bleed orange and blue? If so, the Gator Report is for you! UF beat writer Antonya English and the Tampa Bay Times sports staff keep tabs on the latest news from Gainesville.

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  The tampabay.com Home Team blog is written and compiled by the Times preps sports staff from Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Hernando counties.

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  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

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  Relive the music, movies and culture of the greatest decade ever with Tampa Bay 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.

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  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.

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  Playlists, news and opinions from Sean Daly, pop music critic for the Tampa Bay 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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  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.

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  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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  Soundcheck is your backstage pass to the Tampa music scene, from the best Tampa bands to the hottest Tampa concerts. Join us in the pit and sing along.

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  This is your picture-window on the world, with images added every day in a big, beautiful format. Learn the stories Behind The Lens of photographers on our award-winning staff. The Your Lens section features great work from both amateurs and pros in our community. All Eyes is also the new home of World in a Snap, presenting the best photojournalism from around the globe.

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