Ray Roa on the Future of Creative Loafing & The Tampa Bay Journalism Project

"To do a weekly newspaper with two people is an act of God." Ray Roa (Editor-in-Chief, Creative Loafing) sits down with Avery Anderson at the Tampa Bay Arts Passport studio to discuss the grit, masochism, and deep community love required to keep local journalism alive in 2026. Watch to hear Ray’s thoughts on: The difference between "objectivity" and being fair. Why local businesses are the lifeblood of the arts ecosystem. His 2026 resolutions for a more "reflective" Tampa Bay.