

Beat the holiday stress with this crop of new release movies available to stream at home right now
There’s something for everyone on your favorite streaming platform, from gory horror to psychological thrillers with a few second-tier superheroes and one super spy included free of charge
‘The Matrix Resurrections’ proves it may be time to pull the plug on Neo and Trinity
The first Matrix film in 18 years is overstuffed with moments from the past, but lacks any semblance of an actual story or new ideas
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s most read Food & Drink stories of 2021
Bo’s knows you love the place.
For Whom The (Le’Veon) Bell Tolls
Bucs head coach Bruce Arians hopes can play against Carolina on Sunday.
As Florida’s COVID-19 cases spike, Universal Orlando resumes indoor mask mandate
The resort joins Walt Disney World, which already is requiring masks for everyone age 2 or older, in indoor areas.
St. Pete’s Ringside Cafe is moving in February, but owners are still looking for a new location
And there are only rumors when it comes to Ringside’s replacement.
Mayor Castor promised a nationwide search for Tampa’s next police chief, it appears she’s doing it on her own
Five months after Dugan announced his retirement, the city has no clue if she’s even talked to any candidates.
Florida joins lawsuit against Biden administration mandate requiring Head Start employees to be vaccinated
The lawsuit is one of a series of challenges by Florida and other states to Biden administration COVID-19 rules.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s most read music stories of 2021
You still love Clapton.
St. Petersburg’s Mahaffey Theater will host Brunched 2022
Calling all mimosa lovers!
Plant City Farm & Flea Market offers free weekend spaces for vendors until February
The flea market is offering the free vending spaces to help vendors left behind by the closing of Fun-Lan.
Safety Harbor’s Melody Artisans of Crooked Thumb will tackle ‘Beginnings’ on Tuesday
If your relatives are staying for the week, and you need a low key concert to go to, then pack ‘em up and head to the quaint seaside town of Safety Harbor where one of Tampa Bay’s best songwriter nights has been happening for the better part of six years. Josh Reilly is the ringleader for…
Seminole Heights’ Independent Bar has one hell of a free songwriter show happening on Sunday
Quinlan. Summer. Wood. Norton.
Bring your Christmas hangover to Tampa Shuffle’s no cover jazz brunch on Sunday
Ryan Devlin plays the Boxing Day edition.
Judge weighs pregame prayer lawsuit involving Tampa’s Cambridge Christian School
Honeywell did not give a specific date for when she will issue an order.
Florida bill would allow criminals to join military to avoid jail time
The option wouldn’t be available to people who are considered habitual felony offenders or violent career criminals.
Floridian Social Club’s no cover jazz Sunday runs through January 23 in St. Pete
James Suggs plays trumpet in a lineup that’s a who’s who of the local scene.
New Granada’s Christmas night concert is back in Ybor City and better than ever
UPDATE: Nevermind, it’s canceled.
Brokenmold’s free holiday concert is back and happening in Tampa on Friday
Beats drinking nog with relatives you see once a year.
Over the last year, Florida and Texas saw the largest population increases in the country
However, the nation’s growth rate was only 0.1 percent, the lowest rate ever.
Florida’s COVID-19 cases have tripled in the past week
The latest seven-day total of new cases is more than Florida had confirmed during the entire month of November.
Chicken-saving Ybor Misfits Microsanctuary announces new headquarters
The sanctuary hopes to have the new location in full swing before the end of next year
‘Diners Drive-Ins and Dives’-famous modern Chinese restaurant Blackbrick will open in Tampa this spring
Chef Richard Hales scrapped Bird & Bone to open this concept in the old Pop ‘N Sons diner.
Tampa’s Tiger Bay Club hosts key players in the justice system to discuss how they collaborate to fix problems
‘If people have questions about how they’re working on these issues, we want them to come and hold their feet to the fire on these things.’
King of the Coop’s South Tampa location opens next week
But it’s giving away food on Christmas Eve.
The Byrds’ Chris Hillman cancels second consecutive Clearwater concert
He hasn’t been to Clearwater since a 2018 show with Roger McGuinn.
Tampa’s King of the Coop will give away 2,250 chicken tendies on Christmas Eve
That’s 250 boxes across three locations.
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic will bring intimate, deep cuts tour to Clearwater next fall
Comedian Emo Philips opens the show.
Judge clears way for lawsuit against Florida’s ‘unconstitutional’ election law
The upcoming faceoff over the law follows a long line of legal wrangling between voting-rights groups and Republican lawmakers in Florida.
Florida Republican wants to allow people to bring guns to state legislative meetings
Sabatini’s bill would delete the prohibition on guns at legislative meetings.
With housing crisis growing, Tampa City Council will discuss a ‘rent stabilization ordinance’
Multiple Tampa city council members have called the rent situation in Tampa a “crisis” this year.
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz continues to echo White nationalist rhetoric
‘Let’s not prove our valor by enduring pain. I’d like to start dishing it out.’
Following year of record Florida manatee deaths, conservation groups move to sue EPA
Three conservation groups moved Monday toward filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection over water-quality problems that have led to a record number of manatee deaths this year in Florida. The Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife and the Save the Manatee Club filed a notice that is a precursor to suing the…
St. Pete Women’s Collective to honor closure of its ‘Venus’ studio with a farewell event next month
Venus’ final sidewalk sale and art show will happen on Saturday, Jan. 22.
Florida man compares himself to Rosa Parks after getting banned from airline for wearing thong as a mask
“Everything else that has sparked change has started from everyday people, ” said Jenna. “Rosa Parks was nobody famous. She changed the course of history.”
Opponents of Florida’s casino initiative fire back in lawsuit as group rushes to meet deadline for 2022 ballot
Legal wrangling escalated Friday about signature gathering for a proposed constitutional amendment that would open the door for casinos in North Florida, with lawyers for entities linked to the Seminole Tribe accusing backers of the ballot initiative of breaking the law. Florida Voters in Charge, a political committee behind the casino proposal, is racing to…
Florida’s COVID-19 deaths continue to climb
Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledged Friday that he expects to see an increase in cases in Florida but said it is part of a seasonal pattern.
The Bucs didn’t lose because of injuries
Despite a stellar defensive performance, Tampa Bay still can’t beat New Orleans in the regular season.
If the Bucs contain Kamara and Hill, they’ll clinch the NFC South on Sunday night
The GOAT doesn’t like a team dominating him, and we’re thinking it’s 27-13 Tampa Bay.
New Edition’s tour with Jodeci and Charlie Wilson comes to Tampa this spring
We know you’ve been feenin’.
At St. Pete’s Lingr, balance and surprise are hallmarks of a revelatory meal from chef Jeffrey Jew
Evocative new restaurant from the Bravo and Food Network celebrity chef is a must-visit.
Tampa Bay’s first Taco Tour book offers more than 60 tacos for $25
It’s the perfect gift for your foodie friend.
Tampa Taco & Margarita Festival heads to the Raymond James Stadium next year
Mark your calendars for March 12.
Florida Republicans want to make it illegal to not play national anthem at sporting events
Failure to play the anthem could lead to teams or venues being required to repay government money they received.
‘Selling Tampa,’ Netflix’s no. 1 US TV show, hosts premiere party on Davis Islands
Stars like “I Am Athlete” podcast host and former football player Brandon Marshall and his wife Michi showed up and showed out in their best to support the women of Allure Realty for the premiere of Netflix’s new real estate reality show series “Selling Tampa.” “Last year when we launched I Am Athlete and I…
Florida Democrats call for DeSantis to declare state of emergency over ‘ongoing affordable housing crisis’
“In a state which has swept more than $2.3 billion from our affordable housing trust fund since 2001, this has led to an unsustainable situation for too many working Floridians.”
Despite threats to drinking water, Florida agrees to inject wastewater at Tampa Bay’s Piney Point
“This has never been done in Florida for a reason.”
Grammy-nominated Tampa composer Chuck Owen releases seventh Jazz Surge album, then ‘retires’
Owen re-invented Big Band music for the modern age.
Florida asks judge to temporarily block Biden administration rule requiring healthcare workers to be vaccinated
“Florida’s health care workers now face the immediate prospect of forced vaccination,” the petition said
The South Tampa location of Babushka’s Russian restaurant is now open
The soft opening is now, and the full menu will be available next week.
Urban Meyer’s firing puts the Bucs in prime position to lose their star offensive coordinator
Byron Leftwich was drafted by the Jaguars and is beloved in north Florida.
Black Pumas, Revivalists and Trombone Shorty lead initial 2022 lineup for Gasparilla Music Festival
The three day party happens Feb. 25-22 in downtown Tampa.
Citizens Insurance wants to raise property rates by double digits next year
“Why don’t we go for the 11 percent and call it a day?” said board Chairman Carlos Beruff.
‘The eyes of the world are on us’: Florida officials look to prevent another year of record manatee deaths
The number of deaths this year is estimated to be about one-sixth of the population of manatees in the waters of the southeastern United States and Puerto Rico.
The plot against America is just getting started
Informed Dissent.
Savage Love: You’re under no obligation to tell your casual sex partners that you have an OnlyFans
The OF where you share photos and videos you make with your other casual sex partners.
Tampa artist collective Crab Devil will preserve Fun-Lan’s iconic entrance sign
The sign will move to Nebraska Avenue and be part of Crab Devil’s “Peninsularium” immersive art attraction.
Oracle of Ybor: There is a Santa Claus, and a Holly King, Krampus and Turoń, too
A very Yuletide reading.
Tampa’s Fun-Lan is closed, employees reminisce and wonder what’s next
The landmark was riddled with problems, but retained a certain Tampa charm.
Plant City Farm & Flea Market adds weekend hours to accommodate displaced Fun-Lan vendors
The market will offer ‘pay what you can’ prices to vendors from Fun-Lan after the drive-in and swap shop closed this week.
Poll asks residents if they’d re-elect Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and pay $350 million for a new Rays stadium
Yesterday, the City of Tampa told TBT that “no dollar figure has been agreed upon” for the proposed stadium.
Tampa’s Fun-Lan drive-in and swap shop is closed and has been sold, employees say
Out front, the entrance sign reads, “Merry Christmas & Happy New Year we will miss you…”
Tampa firefighters speak out against pension delays and lack of injury pay
Firefighters say they’re struggling, after pension delays and benefit issues leave them without income.






