

Orlando is getting a ‘Brick Bar’ built with 1 million LEGOs
As of now, this is the only LEGO bar coming to Central Florida.
Rappers Young Thug and Machine Gun Kelly are coming to Tampa this fall
“That’s my best friend, that’s my best friend, flexin’.”
Florida residents are the fourth worst in the country at paying back loans, says study
Currently more than half of college students in Florida are graduating with an average loan debt of $24,461.
Mr. Penguin opens second frozen dessert shop location in New Tampa
Nearly 25 flavors at your fingertips.
Bandit Coffee Co. in St. Pete is now offering food service
Not your average coffee shop bites.
As Florida considers expanding Medicaid, economist struggle to figure out how much it will cost
Organizers have been gathering petition signatures to try to force a public vote on the issue.
Tampa’s Coppertail Brewing Co. debuts Coppertail Kitchen along with new food menu
Get a taste of what Coppertail Kitchen is cooking up.
Trippy Squad heads to Ichicoro ANE St. Pete for Thursday night takeover
Emily Tan shows off art at the party.
Tampa Theatre hosts one-night only Grateful Dead movie meet up on Jerry Garcia’s birthday
A ‘91 Jersey concert will screen.
Collective Arts Brewing taps Tampa rapper Jinx for Series 13 release
North American and Bay area visual artists will showcase, too.
Rock the Park’s 9-year anniversary features three of Tampa’s best bands
Brother Cephus, Charles Irwin and Hotbox are on the bill.
Embrace the many forms of femininity at Independent Bar and Cafe’s ‘Juice: A Summer Art Show’
Donations and a percentage of sales will be donated to Feeding Tampa Bay.
Dunedin History Museum hosts ‘The Picture Gallery: Ink on Skin’ event
Hand-selected live tattooed models will be in attendance.
Gear up for the upcoming season at the Bucs’ Training Camp Open Practice this Saturday
The best part? Open Practice is completely free to attend.
Raise a glass to Mead Day weekend events around Tampa Bay
Might want to make a few stops.
Ringling Museum’s Muse restaurant hosts a ‘Music Brunch’ this Sunday
Make your reservation for tunes and a scenic brunch.
Shuffle and Hidden Springs Ale Works are throwing an ice cream social this Saturday
Ready for a beer and ice cream pairing flight?
Tampa Bay Comic Convention arrives for a weekend of celebrities and cosplay
Get your seat to the panels, and celeb meet-and-greets.
Le Boudoir Restaurant has replaced So Gourmet in Tampa
The new name is in accordance with the slight change in partnership.
The definition of ‘assault weapon’ could have lasting effects on proposed gun ban in Florida
The measure, which would not prohibit handguns, includes an exemption for military and law-enforcement personnel “in their official duties.”
19 percent of Florida will have diabetes by 2030, says study
Miami leads the charge in data for American metros.
Despite public outcry, Lake County commissioners still want Confederate statue
State lawmakers decided to replace the Smith statue in Washington with a statue of civil-rights leader and educator Mary McLeod Bethune.
Have Gun, Will Travel pays tribute to the hard life of a band in new video for ‘Blood On the Stage’
The song is a highlight from the Tampa Bay rock band’s sixth LP.
Florida senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott blasted on failed Venezuelan asylum bill
Florida is home to the largest Venezuelan immigrant population in the country.
St. Pete Museum of History announces plans for a new 8,000-square-foot expansion
The plans call for a new two-story addition featuring a rooftop terrace.
Charley’s American Bar in Tampa is hosting a grand reopening this month
Food specials, games, and karaoke.
Poppo’s Taqueria in St. Pete is giving anyone named Pete free tacos today and tomorrow
The names Peter or Petersburg work, too.
Trump will visit The Villages next week to talk about Medicare
Nearly 70 percent of residents in the homogeneous community of retirees voted for him in 2016.
Florida congressman says Alan Dershowitz defended his choice to bring a Holocaust denier to the State of the Union
“Hey, the guy who defended Jeffery Epstein says he’s cool.”
Fever 333 brings politically charged headlining tour to Tampa this fall
Tickets to see the band in Ybor City go on sale Friday, August 2.
Tampa pitmaster will compete on Food Network Show ‘BBQ Brawl: Flay vs. Symon’
You might want to get cable for this.
Chance the Rapper bringing ‘Big Day’ tour to Tampa this fall
It’s one of two Florida dates for the Chicago MC.
E-scooters should be in St. Petersburg before 2020
They wouldn’t be allowed on sidewalks.
Golden Dinosaurs Vegan Deli in Gulfport is celebrating its first birthday this weekend
Free birthday cupcakes, brunch and drink specials to celebrate.
Florida AG wants Supreme Court to block amendment that would ban assault weapons
State lawmakers have repeatedly rejected calls to ban the weapons, including after the Parkland school shooting.
A 15-foot gator was captured after it reportedly chased swimmers in Pasco County
As they say in Florida, always assume there’s a gator in the water.
Florida ranks the highest in nation for electrical blackouts, says report
It’s in part thanks to our severe weather.
Universal Orlando is making a ‘major announcement’ this week. Here’s what it will likely include
Rumored to be named “Fantastic Worlds” and Epic Universe, the new theme park will be a “best hits” presentation of NBC Universal’s intellectual properties.
Tampa punk songwriters Rodney Smith, Jeff Brawer and Dan Padilla hit the Corner Club this week
It’s Bruce’s birthday, and Shawn Watkins is bartending.
Florida Avenue Brewing Co. releases award-winning watermelon and lime Berliner Weiss in cans
There’s still plenty of time for summer brews.
Forecasters say tropical wave headed towards Florida could become storm
It’s not even a tropical depression yet, but if the system gets strong enough to become a storm, it will be named “Chantal.”
Florida judge strikes down state law penalizing cities that pass tough gun laws
“Local elected officials have not just a right, but a responsibility to speak up and advocate for common sense gun reforms in their communities…”
Tampa Bay Wawas and Publix locations are now carrying these Shark Tank sandwich containers
Thank you, ‘Shark Tank.’
Celebrate the Dog Daze of Summer with Amulet Tattoos and The Bends in St. Petersburg
The party starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Pennsylvania’s August Burns Red celebrates 10 years of ‘Constellations’ with a show at The Ritz Ybor
A little prog, a little metal, a lot of volume.
Pacific Northwest post-rock outfit Unwed Sailor returns to Tampa Bay
There’s a free show at The Hub on Tuesday night.
Love Confidential: How can I stop being attracted to bad boys?
Also, trying to have sex with your boss can be problematic.
Lionel Richie says ‘Hello’ to Amalie Arena again on Sunday
The former Commodore was last there in 2017.
Sports bar Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar opening in Wesley Chapel next week
Just in time for football season.
Gulfport’s food hall The Artisan is closing for good at the end of August
Get your last bites in.
WMNF pays tribute to Led Zeppelin for the classic rock icons’ 50th anniversary
More than two dozen local bands converge on Jannus Live this Saturday.
Tampa hardcore outfit Meatwound celebrates yet another release with Saturday VFW show in Tampa
Horsewhip, Pyre and The Path join in the fray.
Southern cuisine concept 7th + Grove in Ybor is officially open
It is time to eat, vibe and flourish.
Simply Done Donuts is opening in Tampa next week
Tampa Bay is getting their mini doughnuts back.
Despite pushback from Florida environmentalists, DeSantis signs off on new Tampa power plant project
The unit will burn natural gas.
Florida is adding more than 300,000 new residents a year
We’re basically adding a new Orlando every year.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to know if authorities are ‘doing a good job’ with Epstein case
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw has started an internal affairs investigation into the Epstein matter.
Brooklyn glow-pop band Gabby’s World comes to St. Petersburg on Sunday
Bellows opens the show.
Orlando indie-rock band Someday River returns with ‘So It Glows’
Listen to the jammy side of a forthcoming album now.
Tampa Bay man dies after lightning strike at Clearwater Beach hits him and injures 7 others
“Anytime lifeguards clear the water and raise double red flags, beachgoers should leave the beach.”
Breathe a sigh of relief, Cafe Hey in Tampa Heights is reopening tonight
There’s a grand reopening scheduled for Thursday, August 1.
The Refinery in Seminole Heights is closing for good next weekend
Last day of service is Saturday, August 3.
Universal Orlando announces ‘Killer Klowns’ haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights
It’s ’80s or bust this year.
Dave Matthews Band thrills longtime fans and newbies alike with Tampa show
The lengthy setlist mixed old favorites with recent tunes and even a couple of covers.
Wine and craft beer festival Savor St. Pete is coming to North Straub Park this fall
Time to savor the ‘Burg.
Japanese cuisine concept Shibui is coming to downtown Tampa this fall
The Nocturnal Hospitality Group and celebrity chef Fabio Viviani are at it again.
Charging stations for electric vehicles are coming to Florida’s turnpike plazas
The state intends to use about $25 million from a Volkswagen settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
The murder of Jamal Khashoggi inspires a poem by Florida’s Poet Laureate
This week’s Poet’s Notebook admonishes us not to forget.
Royal Caribbean faces lawsuit over gang-rape allegations involving a dozen men and a minor
Crewmembers did nothing to stop those men from leading her away to a private cabin, says the lawsuit.
Area 51-themed bar crawl invades Tampa next month
Come dressed to save the world or destroy it.
Tampa rock band Charles Irwin turns millions of streams into an east coast tour
The 16-date jaunt kicks off in St. Petersburg on Saturday.
If we don’t change the system, the system is going to break
Informed Dissent: Billman closes out on the death of democracy with part 4 in a series.
New exhibition at Florida CraftArt in St. Pete celebrates our animal companions
‘Woof, Meow, Chirp and Slither: Artists Interpret the World of Pets’ offers pet education through Aug. 10, too.
Armature Works gets a raw bar, Ybor debuts a new Southern cuisine spot and more Tampa foodie news
Your calendar should be filled with grand opening events.
Yoga at Tampa’s The Boozy Pig butcher shop proves to be oddly tranquil, and delicious
Grab your mat and a fat steak after the beginner’s class.
Tampa Bay comedian and actress Aniria featured in a pair of Palladium comedy shows
The performer opens up about both her burgeoning careers before this Saturday’s performance.
Little Midway Ice Cream & Pastry Parlor is coming soon to Tampa
Soon Tampa Bay can beat the heat with Bern’s signature scoops.






