Want to feel more connected to your community? Want to read writing that informs and delights? Want a behind-the-scenes look at how news is gathered and how stories are brought to life by journalists covering our state? The Tampa Bay Times and Book + Bottle are teaming up to host a monthly article club. We’ll introduce you to stories that matter — both local and national — and offer the chance to engage in lively, respectful and thought-provoking discussions. Times journalist Lauren Peace will be facilitating the conversation. Come join us to talk about the art of journalism and how to find reliable information in an oversaturated world.

We meet each month at Book + Bottle from 5-6:30 p.m. We do announcements and intros, grab drinks, and get settled from 5-5:30, then discussion runs promptly from 5:30-6:30.

Our next Article Club is Sunday, April 26.

This Month Discussing: DeSantis admin diverted child welfare and medical funds for consultants, ads — Story by: Lawrence Mower, Alexandra Glorioso and Justin Garcia.

Physical copies of the selected article are available for free in the shop (just ask a staff member), or you can access the story online HERE.

This story is part of ongoing reporting by Mower, Glorioso and Garcia that was recently honored as a finalist for the Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting. You can read the rest of their work linked here.

Please RSVP to let us know if you can make it!

Want to learn more about Article Club in the meantime? Check out this write up or listen to this feature on NPR Morning Edition.

Contact the host of April Article Club: Book + Bottle x Tampa Bay Times