

Rita Ora, Lisa Loeb will headline free St. Petersburg Pride concerts
The shows happen on June 21 & 22.
An ’80s and ’90s-themed bar is opening in Tampa next Tuesday
It’s like the ’90s all over again, but this time, we can drink (legally).
The Tampa Bay Bloody Mary Festival is upon us this Sunday
There’s still time to get pre-sale ticket prices.
Tampa Bay Auntie Anne’s locations are offering BOGO pretzels for National Pretzel Day this Friday
The limit to soft pretzels does not exist.
Cheap City’s glockenspiel-punk leads Tampa Bay’s DIY concert calendar
Blestian, and more in action, too.
Bring your own Patti Pie when Patti LaBelle plays Clearwater this week
The R&B and disco queen is at Ruth Eckerd Hall on April 25.
Animal Collective’s Avey Tare and Geologist play Tampa’s Crowbar on Thursday
It’s the boys’ first Bay area show since a 2016 election-night letdown.
Skatepark of Tampa is inviting all girls to come shred, share space, eat free pizza and more
SPoT team riders will be on hand for free coaching.
This weekend’s 15th annual Ramones tribute is a Dunedin Brewery tradition
Be a happy family on April 27.
Florida is about to pass a bill punishing cities that don’t fully cooperate with ICE
Studies have proven that immigrants commit less crime than native-born citizens.
Head to Henry B. Plant Museum in Tampa to catch the ‘Upstairs/Downstairs’ show series
Take a trip back in time.
Following allegations of improper gifts, Andrew Gillum has reached a settlement with Florida ethics officials
At least he got to see ‘Hamilton.’
The end could be near for Visit Florida, the state’s embattled tourism agency
The agency has reported eight years of record tourism numbers, topped by 126.1 million visitors in 2018.
Stand-up comedy show benefits CASA in Safety Harbor this Friday
CASA provides resources to domestic violence victims and their families.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ first execution will be Tampa serial killer Robert Joseph Long
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed his first death warrant.
Tampa is the center of Florida’s current hepatitis A outbreak
The outbreak of the contagious liver disease began in 2018 and has accelerated this year.
Polk County’s Spook Hill added to the National Register of Historic Places
The rolling-backwards-uphill illusion ghost rides into history.
GRiZ will live in the moment, return from hiatus at The Amp in St. Augustine
Our interview with the producer ahead of his only Florida date.
Boss Bitch Pizza is officially making deliveries around Tampa Bay
Disclaimer: Eating Boss Bitch Pizza does not make you a boss bitch.
Sophia’s Cucina + Enoteca is set to open next month in St. Pete
Just a few more weeks.
St. Petersburg blues pioneer Sterling ‘Mister Satan’ Magee screens documentary in Gulfport
The May 18 event doubles as an 83rd birthday party.
HART wants Tampa to ‘Get On Board’ with public transport on Thursday
Beats inhaling toxic exhaust while your car idles on I-275.
Datz Dough takes trippy creations a step further by introducing CBD doughnuts
The only kind of doughnuts you’ll want to bring into work.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week with discounts and a chance to win a pizza party
Show love to your favorite teacher by nominating them, and get rewarded with pizza.
MEGACON Orlando launches express bus service between Tampa and Orlando
No need to carpool, tickets are only $15.
Smokey Bones launches boozy Mega Milkshakes in Tampa
Not for the lactose intolerant.
Florida comes in as 2nd least gambling-addicted state in the nation
We’re kind of surprised.
Australian post-rock band The Church will play ‘Starfish’ in full for St. Petersburg
The album’s anniversary tour hits Palladium on Wednesday.
Ukrainian metal band Jinjer playing Tampa Orpheum in September
The Browning opens the show.
The Step Brothers-inspired Catalina Cocktail Mixer is coming to St. Pete
It’s the fucking Catalina Cocktail Mixer!
Star Wars and Derby fans will unite to celebrate Return of the Julep event at Mandarin Hide
May the fourth be with you.
Wakamole food truck will celebrate its first anniversary at de Bine Brewing Co.
Live music, signature brews and free guac.
Tampa will pick a new mayor tomorrow, here’s how and where to vote
Thank God it’s over.
Florida prison system was ‘deliberately indifferent’ toward inmates with hepatitis C, says judge
The state admitted in court that it failed to provide inmates with proper hepatitis C treatment.
Max Frost hits Tampa’s Crowbar Ybor City this Wednesday
The Texan was at 97X’s Next Big Thing last December.
Clearwater Brewing Co. will celebrate grand opening next weekend
Four beer aficionado friends are bringing craft brews to Clearwater.
Hernando Beach’s gulf reef will soon be home to a ‘ghost ship’
Unfortunately, it has nothing to do with Scooby Doo.
Lizzo coming to St. Petersburg’s Jannus Live in September
Break out the coconut oil.
Skip Lollapalooza and see RL Grime at The Ritz Ybor City instead
Here’s the rest of the Tampa Bay club calendar, too.
Vintage hard-rock band Whitesnake brings a new album to Ruth Eckerd Hall
Taste ‘Flesh & Blood’ on April 23.
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream opens in St. Pete this Friday
It’ll be like a Bill Nye episode.
The Growlers are coming to Tampa’s Crowbar Ybor City this September
It’s been almost two years since the band canceled an Orpheum show at the last minute.
St. Petersburg’s Allendale UMC had the only good Easter Sunday sign
What would Jesus do with unaccompanied migrant minors?
St. Petersburg’s Elizabeth A. Baker is back from tour and headed to SunLit Festival
She plays the Daddy Kool’s new location on Saturday.
DJ Craze is coming to Ybor City’s Ol’ Dirty Sundays
The three-time DMC champ plays a Cinco de Mayo party at Crowbar.
Baum Ave Market in St. Pete welcomes new crepe-centered resident next month
Crepes are on menu.
St. Petersburg mayor Rick Kriseman’s storefront plan gets go ahead from city council
Council will revisit the plan in June.
Carlos Santana and 6,200 fans embrace their inner child in St. Petersburg
He was celebrating anniversaries for Woodstock and ‘Supernatural.’
Tampa songwriter Ronny Elliott is back onstage and celebrating his birthday at Hideaway Café
Rebekah Pulley and Pamela Epps support on April 20.
Tampa’s Crooked Chicken Ranch hosts Cope at Bloom Festival
The 13-hour party is BYOB, too.
Errrbody go see rapper Yo Gotti at Whiskey North Tampa this weekend
The Tennessee boy is gonna rake it up on 4/20.
Florida rap duo Hurricane Party headlines Dunedin Brewery’s hip-hop Easter egg hunt
Do not bring your kid nephew.
Appalachian songwriter Dori Freeman will croon for Tampa next week
Emmylou and Alison vibes at the Straz Center.
WEPA! Cocina de Puerto Rico hosting grand opening next week
A portion of the proceeds goes toward Puerto Rico hurricane recovery.
In Clearwater, the reinvention of Leon Bridges feels like good, good news
And it sounded pretty succulent, too.
Hold on to your butts, Tampa Bay is under a tornado watch this afternoon
Your umbrella won’t save you.
Get glitzy at Tampa Bay Opera’s swanky Bella Voce fundraiser
Look like a million bucks and help local arts next Friday.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hopes to approve more medical marijuana licenses by the end of the year
DeSantis agreed to award eight new medical marijuana licenses this week.
Florida officials deny county election systems were hacked by Russians, but the FBI says otherwise
Florida officials say the FBI wouldn't immediately tell them which county election system may have been accessed by the Russians after a report from special counsel Robert Mueller said the federal agency suspected hackers breached "at least one" county's computer network. The Florida Department of State says it has "no knowledge or evidence of any successful hacking attempt…
Keep St. Pete Lit’s SunLit Festival continues through April 28
There are still plenty of literary events to enjoy.
Dennis DeYoung is the reason Styx rocks, and he’s playing Clearwater on Friday
He’ll play nothing but the hits at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
There’s a ‘Have Gun, Will Travel’ voodoo doll, and it’ll be at The Bricks Ybor
Don’t stick any pins in the Burke brothers, either.
A St. Petersburg ‘Garden Party’ tops Tampa Bay’s 4/20 live music calendar
High time for a celebration.
Comic shop owners are now crowdfunding a Florida Man game
The Cards Against Humanity-style game uses real headlines as inspiration.
A Tampa man threatened to break-up with his girlfriend because she wasn’t supportive enough of his Bolts-related meltdowns
Once upon a time, there was a total freakout…
Trump views rule of law as something that applies to others, not him
Informed Dissent: Sobering evidence that the president sees legality as little more than an impediment to his will.
Tampa Bay entrepreneur promotes a zero-waste lifestyle
Harmony Zero Waste Market promotes sustainability beyond recycling.
St. Pete artist Chad Mize designs new limited edition Tampa Bay Rays hats
So when’s the adult version come out?
Florida Avenue Eats was slapped with cease and desist by Brew Bus before lawsuit
Lips sealed, no more tea to spill… for now.
Incredibly cute baby penguin makes debut at ZooTampa
You can theoretically adopt it, too.
FBI suspects Russians hacked ‘at least one’ Florida county, says Mueller report
Bill Nelson was right.
Former employee sues Bern’s Steak House for discrimination
The allegations also include harassment by owner David Laxer.
Bill forcing minors to get parental consent before abortion passes Florida House
“I see nowhere in this bill where we discuss the responsibility of the male. How will the parents of the male be involved in this?”
A new hotel with a 10,000-square-foot rooftop bar is coming to Midtown Tampa
The 10,000-square-foot overlook should be open before the Super Bowl in 2021.
After backlash, Brew Bus owner releases statement over lawsuit against Florida Avenue Eats
Alliances have been formed, and this is getting awkward.
Ditch your car for Earth Day, HART is letting you ride for free
Join in on the town hall meeting.
Old-school Tampa Bay act ICU/The Catherine Wheel reunites for single St. Petersburg show
The alt-rock band regroups to celebrate the life and influence of late local artist Theo Wujcik.
Former cultural desert St. Pete has become a garden under the sun
This week’s Poet Notebook from Florida Poet Laureate Peter Meinke.
A new MFA exhibit showcases the work and process of late Tampa artist Theo Wujcik
The emotionally compelling ‘Cantos’ is now on display in St. Petersburg.
These Tampa Bay restaurants have your Easter plans covered
Hunting for the perfect Easter dining experience? These restaurants are hosting some festive events.
Harpoon Harry’s Crab House in Tampa has a little trouble navigating its menu
While some dishes wow, others are lost at sea.
St. Pete’s Boulevard Burgers hosting launch party for new menu for dogs this month
Adoptable dogs, $1 off brews and raffles.
CL Tampa Bay’s (f’n) Fiction Contest 2019: And the winners are…
Here are the Judge’s Choice and the Readers’ Pick.






