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Tampa Bay area author Amaris Castillo grew up in her parents’ bodega, and that’s probably why she was so nice to me
Amaris Castillo at WMNF in Tampa, Florida on Sept. 18, 2026. Credit: Ray Roa / Creative Loafing Tampa Bay When I started my current full-time day job in 2024, I had that sense of nervousness most people feel when starting a new gig. I didn’t know anyone, and hoped the staff would accept me and...


