

All state universities in Florida have been ordered to move classes online in response to coronavirus
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that asking instructors to prepare for online classes is “the prudent thing to do.”
Fans won’t be allowed at Tampa’s NCAA March Madness games because of coronavirus
It’s gonna be a quiet court.
The Weight Band brings Americana and old school rock and roll to Clearwater
Featuring members from the 1960s rock group The Band.
A creepy priest stars in Tampa Jobsite Theater’s Pulitzer-winning play ‘Doubt’
It opens at Straz Center this week.
Durnham-based punk duo Bangzz plays St. Pete’s Poisonville Songs Project
Bangzz also plays The Bends later that night.
Indie-pop band Sweet Crude will tease new album in Tampa tomorrow
New Orleans meets Ybor City at Crowbar.
Tampa Theatre’s outdoor movie series kicks off Friday with ‘The Princess Bride’
UPDATE: The March 13 screening is canceled.
The St. Petersburg Grand Prix arrives this weekend
Don’t share your ice cream, OK?
Food Network contestant launches grilled cheese food truck and restaurant in St. Pete
Talk about doubling down in Tampa Bay’s growing food scene.
Pete Rose celebrates the Phillies’ 1980 championship at Clearwater reunion next week
Let him into the Hall.
St. Pete’s Firestone Grand Prix gets green light amid coronavirus cancelations
Event organizers are also encouraging people to stay home if they’re feeling sick.
Chick-fil-A will sell bottled sauce, but only in Florida
Fans of the Sweet & Spicy Sriracha and Zesty Buffalo sauces will have to continue hoarding individual packets.
Bob’s Berries U-pick ‘em blueberry farm invites Tampa Bay to next month’s Spring Opening
Mark your calendars for April 18.
Florida Senate passes bill banning cities from banning sunscreen
Critics of the legislation decried the threat to local government home-rule and the need to maintain endangered coral reefs.
The 25-year anniversary of Tampa PhilFest is canceled due to coronavirus
It might be rescheduled for later this year.
Florida lawmakers agree to pay $2.15 million to innocent man who did 43 years in prison
“Our Legislature has done the right thing by offering this small token of compensation, which is a big deal in the Williams family.”
Florida has eight new cases of coronavirus, and three were from Tampa Bay
The Florida Department of Health late Tuesday announced eight new positive cases of the novel coronavirus.
Clearwater’s newest sports bar and restaurant 3B’s is now open
3B’s literally stands for “burgers, bourbon and beer.”
New pizzeria A Slice of Rome is now open on Clearwater Beach
Just in time for spring break.
New specialty sandwich shop BombWich is now open in St. Petersburg
The grand opening is on March 21.
After a year off, Okeechobee IV offers Florida music festival lovers a new hope
It lit the cow fields up with lasers and bass.
Richard Jenkins, Wendie Malick, and more will attend upcoming Sarasota Film Festival
Tickets go on sale Tuesday.
Sparkman Wharf is getting a dog boutique
But it won’t offer dog food or grooming.
New Tampa Bay reggae-inspired coffee shop closes every day at 4:20
Would you like some irie with your coffee?
Gasparilla Music Festival gives Tampa Bay a break from the weird world we’re all living in
You should’ve CDC-een it.
New Whiskey Joe’s Manatee River location opens next week in Ellenton
Just in time for weekday happy hour.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declares state of emergency in response to coronavirus
DeSantis also said two laboratory companies are now prepared to process coronavirus test kits.
Florida House overwhelmingly approves controversial plan to expand school vouchers
“It’s quite problematic for us to continue to expand the voucher structure, when we have left behind traditional public schools for far too long.”
Florida House thoroughly cleaned and wiped down amid coronavirus fears
Veteran lobbyist Jack Cory said Capitol insiders are in “uncharted territory” with the novel coronavirus.
Amid coronavirus concerns, St. Pete’s Reggae Rise Up 2020 is not canceled, organizers say
You won’t have to count on Nahko for medicine either.
After his gas mask stunt, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz now says he may have been exposed to coronavirus
He may have actually had coronavirus when he wore a gas mask during the vote to allocate $8.3 billion in emergency aid to combat coronavirus.
After pulling out of Seminole Heights, Duckweed Urban Grocery is now being sued
Not having a liquor license is a pretty big deal though.
New Colombian-Mexican fusion spot Bahia Tacos opens in Tampa this week
Get ready for a grand opening later this month.
Butter’s Burgers is moving into the old Anise Global Gastrobar in downtown Tampa
We need answers about the new pug in town.
While visiting Florida to calm fears over coronavirus, Mike Pence may have exposed himself to coronavirus
“It is safe for healthy Americans to travel,” says Pence.
Marc Trestman, please quit
Wildcats come back from 17-0 deficit, Vipers lose 41-34.
Video shows DaBaby slapping a woman at his Tampa concert last weekend
Last May, DaBaby punched a guy at a Louis Vuitton store so hard his pants fell down.
Tampa Bay Little Greek locations will offer free food to customers in togas
Iron your toga for Greek Week celebrations March 23-27.
Florida Senate proposes $600 million to boost teacher pay
DeSantis also asked legislators to set aside $300 million for a new teacher and principal bonus program.
Two Florida residents die from coronavirus, first confirmed deaths on East Coast
The state also had 88 pending test results, and 278 people were being monitored, the Department of Health website said.
Rituals of Mine, Moon Palace lead lineup at Sarasota’s Harvey Milk Festival
The musical celebration is on May 9.
Brazilian thrash favorite Nervosa books fall concert at Tampa Orpheum
It’s opening for Amorphis and Entombed A.D.
Grand Hacienda’s new location at Tyrone Square Mall opens this month
There’s a full bar there, too.
The 14th annual Pinellas Pepper Fest returns next month
The fiery fest is filled with contests bound to make you cry.
Clearwater has a new rooftop bar, St. Pete gets a Hot Crab and more Tampa Bay food news
Oh, and Hofbräuhaus goes M.I.A.
Tom Petty guitarist Mike Campbell reschedules Tampa Bay concert for September
He cited ‘health issues.’
The 9th Annual International Cuban Sandwich Festival returns to Ybor this month
This year’s event is set to be bigger than ever.
Tampa bakery The Cake Girl is offering $1 mini cupcakes all weekend long
This might be dangerous.
PDQ chicken sandwiches helped raise $25,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay
The chain donated a total of $65,000 to clubs nationwide.
FayRoy announces new album, travels across Florida in fresh video for ‘800 People’
‘camp comfort’ is set for release in the fall.
Kahwa Coffee’s new shipping container location opens in St. Pete this summer
Sounds like a caffeine turf war is on the horizon.
Florida House votes to put a 10 percent THC cap on medical marijuana
The amendment “does harm” to patients by taking away access and “pushes them into the black market,” Smith said.
Iconic St. Pete dive bar Dead Bob’s will finally open their new Tampa location this weekend
The wait is over for the Dead Bob’s cult following.
Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin are co-headlining a show in Orlando this fall
The duo have never shared a stage in their lengthy careers.
St. Pete’s Valhalla Bakery celebrates its highly-anticipated opening this weekend
Your new go-to spot for vegan treats.
Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre is coming to Largo this April
Since you’re not gonna see Jethro Tull live anytime soon.
‘American Idol’ Danny Gokey books Tampa church concert this month
Coby James opens the show.
The Dalí Museum teams up with Bradenton’s Motorworks Brewing to create two new beers
The brew duo will debut at the museum’s Los Vinos de Dalí event on March 29.
St. Petersburg’s newest vegan spot Lucy’s is just weeks away from opening
This former Baum Ave Market favorite is finally back.
Brioche Cafe & Bakery is opening in Tampa this month
And we’re itching for more details.
DeSantis says four Florida residents have now tested positive for coronavirus, feds sending ‘tens of thousands’ tests
One of the new cases involves a 72-year-old Santa Rosa County man with underlying medical conditions.
Swedish black metal band Mörk Gryning ends first US tour in Tampa this summer
No worries if you don’t speak Swedish.
Avant-garde electro duo Adult. returns to Tampa this summer
Body of Light opens at Crowbar
Tampa Bay country radio station 103.5 sold out its Seminole Hard Rock charity concert
Go gamble your money away instead.
Philadelphia ‘drugpop’ band Lovelorn plays free St. Petersburg concert next week
Locals Planet Loser and Wreath open the show.
Folk-pop favorite Dar Williams plays intimate Clearwater concert on Wednesday
While John Myall rips the Bilheimer Cap seven miles away.
Nashville indie-pop rising star Coin returns to Tampa Bay
The band opened for Young the Giant last summer.
NPR-approved Texas punk band Portrayal of Guilt plays Tampa concert next week
CL favorites Horsewhip and Vacancy open.
In the midst of a renaissance, New Jersey metal lifer Overkill arrives in Tampa next week
Exhorder and Hydraform open at The Ritz in Ybor City.
‘16 Bars’ prison recording studio documentary screens for free in St. Pete next week
Listen Up Film Series hosts at Hideaway Café.
Matt Woods plays first of two Safety Harbor concerts this Sunday
The Nashville songwriter is back at Crooked Thumb Brewery on March 26.
St. Louis emo export Camp Counselor lands in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Worst Party Ever celebrates its new EP, too.
Toronto’s future-synth party-starter Twrp comes to Tampa this weekend
The group is at Crowbar in Ybor City.
Valerie Gillespie leads ‘Women In Jazz’ concert at St. Pete’s Palladium Theater
Young gun Meaghan Lock is on percussion.
Corridor’s Tampa Bay debut is the best reason to skip Gasparilla Music Festival on Sunday
The Sub Pop-signed French-Canadian band is supported by Deeper at Hooch and Hive.
Rachel Platten and Chase Bryant lead a country concert weekend at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
The Food & Wine Festival has tunes, duh.
Postmodern Jukebox plays its retro jazz-pop to a sold-out Tampa Theatre this weekend
It’s a 2020s party, guys.
Poisonville Songs’ next show benefits Tampa Bay’s homeless population
A handful of locals play to help their impoverished neighbors.
Tampa emo band Pale Gold plays free St. Petersburg concert this weekend
Critical Hits and Rillian play support at The Bends.
James Suggs’ jazz quintet meets unlimited beer this weekend in Seminole Heights
Indie’s first Saturday jazz series is to blame.
R&B singer Charlie Wilson kicks off Strawberry Festival’s weekend concerts
Snag your tickets now.
Punk-rock rave duo Breathe Carolina plays free show in Tampa this weekend
At The Ritz in Ybor City, duh.
Tampa Bay Pizza Week, with $10 and under specials, returns this month
Happening March 19-March 29.
St. Pete’s Copper Shaker hosts fundraiser for bartender who lost his leg in car accident
Get drunk for charity.
Puppet master Jeff Dunham arrives at Tampa’s Amalie Arena this weekend
If you’re a normal Netflix-and-chiller, then you know who he is.
Obituary, Municipal Waste and pro wrestling collide next month at Tampa’s Metalcade 2020
Bloodlet and Nasty Savage are on the bill, too.
Tampa Bay musicians to raise money for Nashville tornado victims at March 15 benefit concert
It happens at St. Petersburg’s Hideaway Café.
Latino-rock hero Chicano Batman announces new album, summer concert in Tampa
Le Butcherettes open at Orpheum.
Dunedin Seafood Festival returns to Edgewater Park this month
Free admission, live music and a slew of seafood vendors.
Tampa International Airport is getting a giant flamingo sculpture
It’s one of the many art pieces that aim to “enhance and beautify the airport’s new facilities.”
Tampa’s Dancing Goat hosts interactive ‘Farm Day’ next week
Your Instagram is dying for this goat content.
Florida sues domestic violence nonprofit, accusing the group’s leaders of misusing public funds
Carr’s $7.5 million compensation package over a three-year period included $4.2 million in paid time off, which she cashed out before she stepped down.
Fourth Florida resident tests positive for coronavirus
The person had been traveling in Asia, said DeSantis.
A Northern Irish, Jesus-loving version of Mumford & Sons comes to Clearwater this month
UPDATE: This show is postponed until further notice amid concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus.
Hillsborough County just banned private dog and cat retailers
Under the new ordinance, all dogs or cats must be sold to the public from animal shelters or rescue organizations.
‘Taste’ at Tampa Straz Center returns next month with an open bar for everyone
UPDATE: This event has been postponed amid coronavirus concerns.
Florida voters complain after their party affiliations were switched to Republican
Florida’s primary election for both Republicans and Democrats is March 17.
The St. Pete Pier will finally open May 30
We’ve honestly never been more pumped for a platform surrounded by water on three sides.
Donald Gialanella brings car parts sculptures to Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo
Opening reception March 5, 6-9 p.m.
A ghost, a cowboy, and a hipster walk into St. Petersburg’s freeFall Theatre at just the right time
‘Lone Star Spirits’ moseyed on in from Gainesville.
A new documentary focuses on Tampa Bay’s Black-owned restaurants
Journalist Alex Jones decided she wanted to shine a light on restaurants that hadn’t quite hit it big on SEO.
South Tampa’s Olivia is an all-star chef at the top of his game
Chris Ponte’s Italian restaurant is already playoff ready.
Mike Bloomberg really wants you look at these signs someone stuck to his St. Pete office
Well, they do make some good points.
Savage Love: Giving rough blowjobs probably isn’t complicating your sleep apnea
Also, issues surrounding the erotic “mummification” experience, and cast fetishes.
De La Soul’s Posdnuos talks streaming woes, new fans, ahead of Tampa show at Gasparilla Music Festival
The legendary hip-hop group is coming thru ya city next weekend.
Tampa Bay Times full-time staff gets temporary 10 percent pay cut
It starts next week and ends on June 5.






