Tampa Bay Times Wants You: Visit Them at Their News and Brews Meet and Greet

Tampa Bay Times staffers gather in the Show and Tell room at the Tampa Armature Works for the News and Brews Meet and Greet

The Show and Tell Room is located just inside the N Ola Ave entrance of Armature Works.jpg

Want to help shape local news coverage—or just have a conversation with the people who report it? The Tampa Bay Times is hitting the streets for its News & Brews Meet and Greet at Armature Works this June.

Join Times journalists for this casual, community-focused pop-up event, happening Tuesdays from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. It’s a great chance to share your story ideas, give feedback, or simply chat with the newsroom team.

Everyone is welcome, and while a schedule of featured journalists is listed below, there’s a good chance you’ll see even more familiar faces from the Times in attendance.

 June 3

Mark Katches, editor of the Tampa Bay Times (2 p.m. to 4 p.m.)

Colbi Edmonds, Tampa Bay regional reporter

Emily L. Mahoney, energy reporter

June 10

Michael Van Sickler, managing editor/news and engagement

Kirby Wilson, senior politics reporter

June 17

Michelle Stark, culture editor

Max Chesnes, environment and climate reporter

Teghan Simonton, data reporter/economy and health

June 24

Allison Ross, assistant managing editor/local news

Helen Freund, food and dining critic

Grab a coffee or drink from one of the vendors and stop by to visit the Tampa Bay Times team. They’ll be set up in the Show and Tell Room, just inside the Ola Avenue entrance, and they’re eager to hear from you—whether you're a subscriber or not. Parking is free in lot 101 on the north end of the building along Palm Ave from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

N Ola Street entrance to Tampa Armature Works

Heights Public Market Sign