

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay is hiring fall interns
Yes, we’ll pay you to write!
September death in Old Seminole Heights now ruled a homicide
A month after Linda Harris’ death, Tampa Police are now asking for tips and information.
An open letter to Stu Sternberg: If you cannot love this city back, please, just walk away
“I will not support any politician who caves into a sucker’s bargain.”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warns business leaders not to be ‘woke’
“The minute you go into becoming more of a political actor than just simply a business actor, you know, guys like me got to treat you that way.”
Tampa Bay group will teach Florida students about ‘Forbidden CRT’ for free next month
The free webinar on Critical Race Theory will occur on November 13 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Big Baby Scumbag leads stacked undercard for next week’s Freddie Gibbs Tampa concert
Cheeks Bossman, Gat$, Sam E. Hues, Junkyard and Sunny Fritz join the party, too.
The weather is nice again, which is perfect for next week’s free Rock the Park Tampa concert
Albert J, Psych Montano, Team Callahan and Wyatt Norton are on the bill.
Clear Soul Forces rapper Noveliss helps launch ‘On the One’ showcase next week in Ybor City
The event will feature local emcees and producers.
Dying Fetus headlines Tuesday death metal concert in Tampa
L.A. hardcore act Terror is on the bill at Orpheum, too.
Jannus Live brings Isaiah Rashad and Kevin Gates to St. Pete on back-to-back nights
Tuesday and Wednesday, it’s on.
Clint Black, Jason Aldean playing country concerts in Tampa this weekend
Black plays the Hard Rock on Friday, and Aldean is at the old Gary on Saturday.
Pittsburgh rock band Ghost Hounds tapped to open for Rolling Stones in Tampa
It’s not the first time Mick & Co. called on the band.
Blues legend Buddy Guy is coming back to Clearwater on Friday
And opener Kenny Wayne Shepherd is leaving the Confederate regalia at home.
Way Out West DJ Nick Warren makes Tampa debut at The Castle on Friday
Brian Busto opens the show.
Fresh off Lollapalooza, The Backseat Lovers head to Tampa for sold-out concert
If you have tickets, get there early for Camp Howard.
Downtown St. Pete bakery Swah-rey closing both locations next month
Fans can still place full cake orders through Nov. 7.
A new Burlington will open in the old Whole Foods location in South Tampa
Earlier this year, Whole Foods fled Walter’s Crossing and moved a few blocks down the street to Midtown Tampa.
Jon Snodgrass returns to Hooch and Hive for first pandemic-era Tampa concert
The Drag the River songwriter is there on Thursday.
DeSantis administration seeks to squash lawsuit over voter suppression allegations
The motions to quash the subpoenas focus heavily on the concept of “legislative privilege.”
Robles Park planners predict a fraction of residents will return after redevelopment
Tampa Housing Authority estimates that roughly 1,000 residents live at Robles Park Village.
Tempus Projects’ ‘Body and Soul’ art show opens in Seminole Heights this weekend
The show runs through Dec. 26.
Florida now faces a class-action lawsuit for placing minors with disabilities in solitary confinement
“We have compelling evidence that state officials have known for years about the damaging effects of solitary confinement but have refused to address them.”
22 South Food Hall launches ‘Short Staffed’ Mondays to celebrate St. Pete hospitality workers
The first one is on Nov. 1 at the Historic Manhattan Casino.
The inaugural ‘Winter Beach’ is bringing an ice skating rink to the St. Pete Pier
Don’t eat the bubble snow.
Tampa Bay Burger Week kicks off Nov. 4
At least two dozen restaurants are participating.
Florida cities rally behind effort to ban smoking at beaches and parks
Rep. Randy Fine, R-Brevard County, and Rep. Thad Altman, R-Indialantic, are sponsoring a House version (HB 105) for the 2022 session, which starts in January.
Kojak’s is officially back, and it’s taking over an old Pizza Hut in Seffner
Please, meaty deity, let there be a BBQ buffet.
Judge sides with ACLU in fight with Florida Corrections over more prison data
“FDOC argues because it provided 9 million pieces of data, it did not violate the public records law by failing to provide access to other responsive, existing data.”
A St. Pete renter who was hastily evicted for a hotel expansion died while moving out
A vigil and protest is planned for Kelvin Washington on Saturday.
Florida’s top doctor says he can’t communicate clearly with mask on
“It is important to me to communicate clearly and effectively with people. I can’t do that when half of my face is covered.”
‘Dune’ is a thing of beauty to behold, but it also leaves you feeling stuck in the sand
Spoiler alert—Denis Villeneuve’s massive adaptation is just half a movie with the second part yet to even begin production
Slash and Myles Kennedy are coming to Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall this spring
Still bummed about Guns ‘N Roses canceling their Tampa show? No worries.
Over 70 years later, Florida prosecutor seeks to dismiss charges of the Groveland Four
“The evidence strongly suggests that a sheriff, a judge, and prosecutor all but guaranteed guilty verdicts in this case,” Gladson wrote.
South Tampa restaurant Timpano reopens in Hyde Park next week
Nov. 1 to be exact.
Biden Administration warns Florida officials not to thwart attempts to cover school board salaries
Eight school boards face state financial penalties because of decisions to enact mask mandates amid the COVID-19 pandemic. T
Florida judge set to decide fate of school mask rule
The state’s crackdown on the school boards relied on the Sept. 22 emergency rule, which said decisions to opt out of mask requirements are at the “sole discretion” of parents or guardians.
Florida’s top doctor ripped by Senate president for refusing to wear mask near lawmaker with cancer
“What occurred in Senator Polsky’s office was unprofessional and will not be tolerated in the Senate.”
Tampa hip-hop artist Rahim Samad drops track with NYC’s Skyzoo to celebrate vinyl release
Listen to ‘8th Wonder’ now.
Tampa Heights’ new Sprouts market opens this week near Armature Works
The first 200 customers get 25% off their order.
Tom Brady picks up 600th TD in absolute rout of the Bears
This game was a dud, the Bucs beat the crap out of an awful Bears team. So it’s time to look at the bigger picture.
Los Angeles salad chain Sweetgreen is opening in South Tampa
Look for it in Hyde Park Village.
Amazing Acro-Cats start two-week Tampa Bay residency this weekend
Gulfport first, then two Halloween shows at the Cuban Club, too.
American Stage’s ‘Odd Couple’ remake opens in St. Pete next week
The preview on Oct. 27 is ‘pay what you can.’
‘At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen’ opens at Sarasota’s Urbanite Theatre next weekend
It runs through Dec. 4.
Cooters crab fest among this weekend’s Tampa Bay stone crab parties
Crabs at Cooters, OK!
Florida Gov. DeSantis’ list of demands don’t include an outright ban of federal vaccine mandates
It was not clear Thursday when a special session would be held.
Tom Brady won’t have a dud against the same team twice
Despite injuries, the Bucs should beat Chicago pretty good this weekend in Tampa
Concerned Florida Supervisors of Elections are urging politicians to ‘tone down the rhetoric’
The non-partisan plea comes as Americans express a growing distrust in once-revered institutions.
Florida Gov. DeSantis calls for special session to fight COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Lawmakers are scheduled to be in Tallahassee for committee meetings the weeks of Nov. 1, Nov. 15 and Nov. 29.
Florida man applies to 60 entry-level jobs in a month to prove the so-called ‘labor shortage’ is a myth
After hearing several local business owners complain that they can’t find employees for hourly work, Holz set about his experiment, documenting the results in a spreadsheet.
Beloved Tampa expat Sarah Hargis returns to guest bartend ‘Tightrope Improv III’ concert next week
Songwriter John Nowicki is the ringleader at Hooch and Hive.
Pre-Fest 5 brings punk bands from all over the world to St. Pete
Tiltwheel, MakeWar, Lemmiwinks among two dozen acts on the bill.
Beyoncé collaborator Saint Jhn plays St. Pete on Monday
The Guyanese-American rapper is at Jannus Live.
Tampa Bay musicians band together to help Old Bones singer Michael Fernstrom fight cancer
Fern Fest is this weekend at New World Brewery.
California bluesman Tommy Castro plays Skipper’s Smokehouse show on Sunday
Atlanta retro-soul act Eddie 9V opens.
Acme Jazz Garage plays matinee ‘Sharkskin’ concert in St. Petersburg this weekend
The band released its new album over the summer.
‘Type of Way’ rapper Rich Homie Quan plays Carrollwood this weekend
Tampa native Jayla Young opens the show.
Ashtray Monument’s New Port Richey punk-rock celebration is on Saturday
Telepathic Lines among lineup for ‘Monufest.’
‘Sol Exhibit’ concert and event series kicks off Saturday in downtown Tampa
Hooch and Hive is the spot.
Darius Rucker headlines downtown’s sold-out Tampa Pig Jig on Saturday
Julian B. Lane Park is going to smell pretty damn good this weekend.
Tampa Bay-based blues hall of famer Latimore plays hometown show on Friday
WMNF’s Billy C. Wirtz will also do an onstage interview with the legend.
Tinlicker’s L8 Night Flights St. Pete set leads another EDM weekend in Tampa Bay
The Dutch duo is at the Edge Collective.
Marley brothers lead lineup at four-day Reggae Rise Up festival kicking off in St. Pete Thursday
Only Thursday tickets remain.
Saturday is the best night to visit Pinellas Park’s haunted art Studios@5663
But it runs through Oct. 31.
25 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Unless you’re Wolf-Face, wear a mask.
Judge refuses to toss out lawsuit from school boards challenging Florida’s mask mandate rule
The six districts are among eight in Florida that have faced financial penalties from the state for not fully complying with the rule.
Judge orders right wing Heritage Foundation to turn over documents related to Florida’s new election law
The NAACP, Common Cause and Disability Rights Florida filed the lawsuit in May, alleging that the law is unconstitutional.
Tampa Heights’ Bloom block party includes an art show inspired by the ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’
DJ Wally Rios is releasing a TMNT beat tape, and a Magnanimous beer release is on tap, too.
A new St. Pete mini-golf bar, Cigar City’s caramel candy Hunahpu, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
Oh, more Bolay is on the way, too.
Longtime Todd Rundgren collaborator Kasim Sulton checks in before two-night Clearwater concert
Rundgren opens his short stay at The Cap on Sunday.
Filth, popularism and the problem with avoiding the culture war
Informed Dissent.
Florida Republican files bill that would ban ranked voting across state
A political committee known as Floridians for Free and Fair Elections has proposed a constitutional amendment to allow ranked choice voting in the state.
Publix heiress donated over $450K to groups involved with Jan. 6 insurrection
The donations surface as a congressional committee is investigating the finances surrounding the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Oracle of Ybor: Actually, do not quit that job
I can’t believe I just wrote that.
Savage Love: Yes, you have to disclose genital warts to your partner, and their reaction will tell you a lot about your relationship
FYI: There’s a HPV vaccine, too.
Guitar World lists Tampa native Christie Lenée among ‘Best Acoustic Guitarists in the World Right Now’
The Blake High School grad plays Straz Center next Monday.
Florida Department of Health looks to permanently ban mask mandates and quarantining in schools
Under state law, emergency rules generally cannot be in effect for more than 90 days.
The Tampa Bay Times seems to have a problem talking about its rich buddies
The stadium’s not the only thing casting a shadow of doubt.
Amazon Studios’ new ‘Tampa Baes’ has critics pointing out a lack of diversity
Representation for queer BIPOC on TV is up, but some say it’s still not enough.
‘There were so many breakdowns in our justice system’: Legal experts weigh-in on Tampa BLM protesters’ case
Florida ACLU and the First Amendment Foundation address problems with the Bullock and Uche case.
Charlie Crist says he’ll legalize recreational weed if elected governor
Looks like ‘Chain Gang Charlie’ has come around.
Tampa Bay’s Cross-Bay Ferry returns this month with an extended schedule
The ferry will now run until May 22, with extended hours.
Punk-rock icon Laura Jane Grace will play two intimate shows in Ybor City this winter
She’s at The Bricks in December.
People of color are more rent burdened in Tampa Bay than others, new study says
The analysis says Black renters typically spend more than 37% of their income on rent, and Latinx renters spend more than 35%.







