08/27/2026
In a world full of AI slop and endless scrolling, sometimes the most valuable thing is something you can actually hold.
For Ray Roa, that is part of what still makes Creative Loafing Tampa special.
A printed paper does more than deliver stories. It gives people a curated guide to what is happening in Tampa Bay, highlights local artists and creators, and gives a platform to people whose work might otherwise get lost online.
On Tommy’s Toolbox, Ray talks about why analog media still has a place in an increasingly digital world and why human curation matters more than ever.
Because sometimes getting off the internet and back into your community starts with someone pointing you toward what is worth seeing.
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