She’s from Floral City, a one-stoplight town about an hour north of Tampa, but Kissy Simmons’ parents named her after a different Central Florida burg: Her full first name is Kissimmee. “It’s a Native…
Bill Deyoung is a Catalyst Senior Writer and Editor. With a rich background in arts and entertainment, he covers a variety of topics including plays and musicals, the music business, and real estate development, weaving together themes of urban design and entertainment news. He has been featured in Connect Savannah, St. Pete Catalyst, Tampa Bay Newspapers, Tampa Bay Times, and WUSF Public Media.













