

Florida restroom ranked number one for numbers one and two in America’s Best Restroom contest
A Sanibel Island wildlife refuge’s “Learning Lavatories” let you take it all in while you let it all out.
St. Petersburg’s Hideaway Pizza Pub features refreshing drinks, simple comfort food
The charming setting is an added bonus.
Tampa record shop Microgroove forced to take down sidewalk sign
“Obey thy code,” the City of Tampa said.
Updated diner focused on quality ingredients closes in Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Diner is no more, which is a total bummer.
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s John Fogerty was sued for plagiarizing himself on this day in 1988
A court eventually said that wasn’t true.
Tampa and St. Petersburg not among top Florida cities donating to Trump re-election committees
You can probably guess who’s No. 1.
Tampa Bay live music Wednesday led by Cursive and RVIVR at Pre-Fest, Toto and more
‘Rolling Stone’ photographer Baron Wolman speaks in St. Petersburg, too.
Local short Halloween horror films to be screened at St. Petersburg’s Green Bench Brewing
Head to the brewery and check out this evening of local scary flicks.
Tampa-based Children’s Home receives $100,000 grant to grow Kinship program
The award will establish self-care support for grandparents and caregivers.
St. Petersburg’s Allendale United Methodist Church hosts children’s author Rob Sanders
Sanders will read from ‘Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights.’
Pinellas and Hillsborough Democrats slightly outnumbered after first day of early and mail-in voting
It’s a tight one this early in the race, folks.
Sparkman Wharf plans weekend-long grand opening on Tampa waterfront
Dig into the details.
Tampa man allegedly gropes woman on flight, explains Trump said it’s OK
Yeah, this is where we are now.
Clearwater store for Sprouts Farmers Market to premiere in early 2019
A grand opening date and hiring information remain under wraps.
See expressionist art from late Sarasota artist Syd Solomon in St. Petersburg
The Museum of Fine Arts has his work on exhibit through Jan. 20.
Local makers to showcase at St. Petersburg’s Sunken Gardens holiday market
The November 29 market showcases Tampa Bay makers and businesses.
Gulfport Murder House in final weekend
A murder in every room.
Pirate ship HMS Fox unearthed after Hurricane Michael?
The hurricane may have washed a long-lost British military ship ashore near Carabelle.
Tampa murder suspect blames shootings on argument over TV football game
Evidence contradicts the man’s story of self-defense.
4 Florida resorts near Tampa Bay that are perfect for an overnight fall road trip
Think of them as pumpkin-spiced getaways.
Tampa rooftop bar uses Aperol spritzes to debut extended hours, because duh
Bulla Gastrobar’s Luna Lounge will soon operate more than three days a week.
Neighborhood association celebrating 30 years in Tampa’s Seminole Heights
Three decades is a pretty big deal.
Palm Harbor’s Green Table sprouts where Consciousness-Blossoms closed
What a way to keep the beets going.
Tampa Theatre brings The Slumber Party Massacre cast to meet fans at a pre-Halloween screening
Dismembering of a cult classic happens at the theatre’s Nightmare on Franklin Street series.
Suwannee Hulaween’s Paul Levine spills the beans on surprises for 2018
“I probably gave away too much already.”
St. Petersburg’s Boyd Hill 5K trail run returns on December 1
It’s a fun run through Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.
Want a sneak peek of Sandwich House in Tampa’s Seminole Heights?
The new restaurant is the brainchild of Gulf Coast Sourdough.
Lakeland commissioner arrested, charged with murder for shooting suspected shoplifter
And it isn’t the first time City Commissioner Michael Dunn has shot someone.
Bob Seger and Elton John’s 1976 albums went head-to-head today
‘Night Moves’ vs. ‘Blue Moves.”
A complete list of Tampa Bay’s November National Novel Writing Month groups
Jon Kile talks about how NaNoWriMo changed his life.
Tampa Bay early voting starts on October 22
Visit early voting sites in Pinellas and Hillsborough.
Tampa Bay Monday live music lineup led by Null-state at Hidden Springs Ale Works
Griffin House is in town, and it’s the Radio Theatre Project kickoff, too.
Charly Bliss needs Orlando fans to help get into Disney World
The Brooklyn power-pop band has been saving for it during its entire tour.
Charly Bliss’ Eva Hendricks talks getting happy, new album ahead of Florida shows
Too bad the band’s tour with Death Cab for Cutie is skipping Tampa.
Tampa Bay live music Sunday led by The Devil Makes Three, Mofro, François K and more
It’s Clearwater Jazz Holiday’s closing night, and bands are rocking for Kimberly Overman at Crowbar.
Writer and burlesque entrepreneur Jo Weldon’s Fierce is a book about leopard print
Yes, there’s actually a book dedicated to leopard print.
I’m having sex with a guy and I think I like him more than he likes me
Love, Confidential answers, “When do you nail it down?”
Tampa Bay Saturday live music includes Tampa Pig Jig, Pops In the Park, Bob Dylan and more
Locals Fest and Clearwater Jazz Holiday, too.
7 questions for Ike Barinholtz, director of The Oath
From comedy improv to writer, director, star and holiday cook, Barinholtz does it all.
Political comedy The Oath taps the zeitgeist just in time for midterm elections
What’s the worst that could happen when discussing politics at Thanksgiving dinner?
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman has a music and talk show
Episodes are filmed at Hideaway Café.
Before Orlando show, Marilyn Manson releases dildos with his face on it
Dick or treat, we guess.
Ybor City restaurant The Bricks hosts a Halloween party and haunted house
This Ain’t No Guavaween returns to The Bricks.
You almost missed this Carrabba’s promotion for National Pasta Month
That was a close one.
Tarpon Springs artist Kevin Grass talks about symbolism in art on exhibit at Leepa-Rattner
The show features work from Grass and other Tampa Bay artists and St. Petersburg College faculty.
Tampa coffee shop Blind Tiger announces new Westchase location
This is the hip hometown brand’s fourth Hillsborough County outpost.
Seal will join Florida Orchestra at St. Petersburg gala concert on February 9
Last year saw Sting join the Florida Orchestra for a gala concert that raised $1.5 million for the organization, and on Tuesday, the orchestra announced that another Grammy-winner, Seal, would join it (along with music director Michael Francis) for its upcoming 2019 gala on February 9. THAT STING CAN SINGReview: Sting and The Florida Orchestra…
Tampa Bay Friday live music includes Ries Brothers, Pepe Romero, Phantom Phunk and more
Dead Prez, Mike Shinoda and more also in town.
Reggae legend Peter Tosh was born on this day in 1944
He was murdered in 1987.
Annual homebrew contest from Mother Kombucha returns to St. Petersburg
Here’s how to enter the collaborative celebration of local culture.
Celebrate early voting at St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club
A nonpartisan, multi-neighborhood party.
Downtown Tampa Salvation Army will sell properties, renovate existing admin building
The nonprofit will remain in South Tampa Heights.
5 places to park if you’re going to the Andrew Gillum town hall in St. Petersburg today
Campus parking will likely be crowded, so here are some other options.
Finally, after 40 years, Halloween is scary once again
It’s the eleventh in the franchise, but it’s one of the best horror sequels ever made.
Where to hang with food and drink in Tampa Bay this weekend
Especially whiskey.
This Thanksgiving 5K in St. Petersburg offers a waterfront run and a smaller crowd
North Shore Elementary St. Petersburg invites participants to show support on a local level.
Dunedin stalwart Bon Appétit is the latest eatery to nix plastic straws
The waterfront restaurant has cut back on plastics elsewhere, too.
Florida candidate sends email blaming Republicans for Hurricane Michael devastation
Democrat Bob Rackleff, who’s running in District 2, thinks anger over infrastructure could turn the panhandle blue.
St. Pete Beach Oktoberfest is Corey Avenue’s little slice of Germany
Go check out Bavaria on the beach.
Tampa Bay Thursday live music lineup includes Becky Warren, The Breeders, Nude Party and more
Clearwater Jazz Holiday kicks off tonight, too.
Cross the Atlantic (sort of) with St. Petersburg pop-up space Fred’s Cellar
No need to book a trip to France.
Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum in St. Petersburg, Tampa tomorrow
The Democrat is in town for the final pre-midterm stretch.
Jazz prodigy Esperanza Spalding was born on this date in 1984
Today in rock history also includes The Smithereens, Stones and Ziggy Marley.
St. Petersburg’s Dali Museum is hosting a surreal Halloween costume party
It’s a different kind of masquerade ball.
Hurricane Michael death toll updated to 35
Dozens are still missing.
Florida Poet Laureate Peter Meinke on the subject of faith
In this week’s Poet’s Notebook.
In Tampa, Jobsite’s Halloween show Edgar and Emily brings A-game acting, but the script could be better
If the script were as good as the acting, this show would thrill.
Tampa’s Straz Center welcomes The Addams Family musical
Opens October 18, with a sensory-friendly production on October 20.
Tom Kiefer’s immigration-themed photography exhibit comes to St Petersburg’s ArtsXchange
‘El Sueño Americano’ runs through November 5 in the Warehouse Arts District.
Hauntizaar Halloween art and crafts sale in downtown St. Petersburg Saturday
It’s a (scary) good thing…
St. Petersburg hosts Tampa Bay Latin Film Festival this weekend
The films will play at various venues in St. Petersburg.
Why have over-the-top burgers made their mark all over Tampa Bay?
We like big buns.
Tampa Bay vegan pop-up Uncle Mince’s celebrating 1 year of seitan worship
The plant-based sandwich purveyor’s anniversary goes down this weekend.






