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Tampa earns -1 Michelin stars, Guy Fieri loves Supernatural, Daily Eats says goodbye and more local food news

Tampa earns -1 Michelin stars, Guy Fieri loves Supernatural, Daily Eats says goodbye and more local food news

Plus, CL launches a beer supporting public transparency, Two Shepherds is getting out of the dog bar biz, Green Bench comes to Tampa and more.

by CL Staff May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

Allendale UMC hosts an LGBTQ+ suicide prevention seminar next week

Allendale UMC hosts an LGBTQ+ suicide prevention seminar next week

The St. Pete talk happens on the first day of LGBTQ+ Pride month

by Selene San Felice May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

Bobuq Sayed brings queer diaspora debut novel to St. Pete this weekend

Bobuq Sayed brings queer diaspora debut novel to St. Pete this weekend

Sayed will discuss ‘No God But Us’ with Kristen Arnett and Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya at Tombolo Books.

by Selene San Felice May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star Miss Vanjie kicks off LGBTQ+ Pride month in St. Pete this weekend

Arts & Entertainment

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star Miss Vanjie kicks off LGBTQ+ Pride month in St. Pete this weekend

by Selene San Felice May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

Soho Sushi will open ‘Nagi’ Japanese restaurant and lounge inside Tampa’s former Gen X Tavern

Soho Sushi will open ‘Nagi’ Japanese restaurant and lounge inside Tampa’s former Gen X Tavern

by Ray Roa May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

Tampa Bay Brew Bus is shutting down

Tampa Bay Brew Bus is shutting down

by Colin Wolf May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

Poll shows 20% of Florida Hispanics who voted for Trump in 2024 say they wouldn’t do it again

Poll shows 20% of Florida Hispanics who voted for Trump in 2024 say they wouldn’t do it again

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

‘The stakes for public education are enormous’: Florida’s largest teachers union on DeSantis property tax plan

‘The stakes for public education are enormous’: Florida’s largest teachers union on DeSantis property tax plan

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

DeSantis’ plan to eliminate Florida property tax is different than what he pitched

DeSantis’ plan to eliminate Florida property tax is different than what he pitched

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ could be emitting hundreds of tons of toxic gases, new case claims

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ could be emitting hundreds of tons of toxic gases, new case claims

by Liv Caputo and Florida Phoenix May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

Citing grand oak, Tampa officials delay development of controversial Live Nation venue in Ybor City

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Citing grand oak, Tampa officials delay development of controversial Live Nation venue in Ybor City

by Leif Helland and Ray Roa May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

News & Views

Florida schools, healthcare, public safety could lose millions under DeSantis property tax plan

Florida schools, healthcare, public safety could lose millions under DeSantis property tax plan

‘It just matters if he likes you or he doesn’t like you’: Florida lawmakers brace for DeSantis’ veto pen

‘It just matters if he likes you or he doesn’t like you’: Florida lawmakers brace for DeSantis’ veto pen

Arts & Entertainment

Meet the Pasco County die-hards keeping skydiving alive

Meet the Pasco County die-hards keeping skydiving alive

‘The Notebook’ musical, with songs by Ingrid Michaelson, opens this week in Tampa

‘The Notebook’ musical, with songs by Ingrid Michaelson, opens this week in Tampa

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Food & Drink

Tampa Bay restaurants earn no new Michelin stars at 2026 award ceremony

Tampa Bay restaurants earn no new Michelin stars at 2026 award ceremony

Downtown Tampa’s retro-themed Gen X Tavern is closing this summer

Downtown Tampa’s retro-themed Gen X Tavern is closing this summer

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Music

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening May 29-June 4

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening May 29-June 4

Buffalo Nichols, a rising star of American blues, plays St. Pete show on Friday

Buffalo Nichols, a rising star of American blues, plays St. Pete show on Friday

Tampa Bay cyclists share their thoughts on the newly opened Howard Frankland Bridge trail

Tampa Bay cyclists share their thoughts on the newly opened Howard Frankland Bridge trailMay 27, 2026

‘One of the best donuts I've ever had in my life’: Guy Fieri heaps praise on Tampa’s Supernatural

‘One of the best donuts I've ever had in my life’: Guy Fieri heaps praise on Tampa’s SupernaturalMay 26, 2026

Downtown Tampa’s retro-themed Gen X Tavern is closing this summer

Downtown Tampa’s retro-themed Gen X Tavern is closing this summerMay 27, 2026

Tampa Bay restaurants earn no new Michelin stars at 2026 award ceremony

Tampa Bay restaurants earn no new Michelin stars at 2026 award ceremonyMay 28, 2026

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‘The Guest House,’ a Winter Haven home designed by famed Florida architect Gene Leedy, is now for sale

‘The Guest House,’ a Winter Haven home designed by famed Florida architect Gene Leedy, is now for sale

Photos: Expat Tampa guitarist Sulynn Hago shows Tampa the ‘Doghouse’

Photos: Expat Tampa guitarist Sulynn Hago shows Tampa the ‘Doghouse’

Photos: Everyone having the time of their lives when Rohna played its final ‘Indie Night’ at Crowbar

Photos: Everyone having the time of their lives when Rohna played its final ‘Indie Night’ at Crowbar

Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. is selling his Florida mega-mansion for $27 million

Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. is selling his Florida mega-mansion for $27 million

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Tampa Bay’s best medical marijuana dispensaries and doctors according to CL readers

Tampa Bay’s best medical marijuana dispensaries and doctors according to CL readers

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‘SPACEcraft’ art containers encourage Tampa Bay to get outside and unwind

‘SPACEcraft’ art containers encourage Tampa Bay to get outside and unwind

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Green Book of Tampa Bay founders share more than 100 local Black-owned businesses you can support right now

Green Book of Tampa Bay founders share more than 100 local Black-owned businesses you can support right now

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Tampa’s Hard Rock Event Center is getting in on the local live music restart, too

Tampa’s Hard Rock Event Center is getting in on the local live music restart, too

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