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Tampa’s Archives Awareness Week wraps with talks about the radicals and revolutionaries who changed Ybor City
Some people associate Ybor City with roosters and hand-rolled cigars. Three women—Dolores Ibárruri, Luisa Moreno and Margot Falcón Blanco, immortalized in a mural on 7th Avenue—might add a layer to that point of view. Ibárruri was an activist in Spain from where many of Ybor’s first immigrant families arrived. A fierce antifascist and orator, she…
Tampa Bay’s best live music happening July 13-20
Including two shows from jazz singer Fred Johnson.
UK synth-pop legend Howard Jones comes back to Tampa this weekend
He’s opening for Berlin and Culture Club.
Rock duo The Ries Brothers plays ‘Hometown Throwdown’ show in St. Pete this weekend
The fellas are closing out a national tour.
Born Free’s summer of hardcore continues when California’s Outta Pocket plays Tampa on Friday
Bands from Ohio, Jacksonville, Ocala and Tampa open the show.
Report shows Florida Democrats raised just half of what Republicans did in first quarter of 2023
The Republican Party of Florida reported earlier that it raised $1.47 million during the quarter.
Citizens, Florida’s insurer of last resort, on pace to hit 1.7 million policies before 2024
Citizens has asked the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation for approval of an overall 13.3 percent rate increase.
Tampa baker Dawn Konofaos makes stunning sweets, and shares her secrets, too
She’s doing a cake-by-the-slice pop-up this weekend.
Federal ruling could allow sports betting in Florida by fall, in time for college and pro football
The deal promises to return $2.5 billion to the state during the first five years.
Florida AG Moody, ACLU continue to spar over law restricting Chinese land ownership
Four Chinese immigrants and a real estate company that caters to Chinese clients filed a federal lawsuit in May.
One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson plays Tampa show on Saturday
His sophomore album is an indie-rock collection more hopeful and upbeat than his previous ‘Walls’ album.
Judge won’t block parts of Florida election law focused on ‘third-party’ voter registration groups
One of those parts requires representatives of voter-registration groups to provide receipts to people who sign up to vote.
Robbie Robertson-approved The Band tribute, Chest Fever, plays free St. Pete concert on Friday
In honor of last week’s release of a live album documenting a tour that celebrated the 50th anniversary of The Band’s Rock Of Ages, Chest Fever—the Robbie Robertson-approved tribute ensemble—is scheduled to take on a run of shows periodically running until the end of November. It isn’t often that Tampa Bay gets a revival of…
North Hyde Park restaurant Willa’s hosts its annual daiquiri competition next week
The popular eatery celebrates National Daiquiri Day with its yearly ‘Daiq Off.’
Lionel Messi’s signature chicken sandwich has landed at Tampa’s Hard Rock Cafe
It’s much less expensive to see him play soccer.
The ‘Skin’ art show returns to Tampa this weekend
Just don’t stare.
Tampa Soul Walk will unveil historical markers for Jackson House and The Scrub
Meet at the Robert Saunders library.
SharkCon welcomes ‘Jaws 3-D’ star Lea Thompson to Tampa this weekend
It goes down Saturday-Sunday at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Descendents of Jim Seals and Dash Croft bring ‘Seals & Crofts 2’ to St. Pete on Thursday
Brady Seals and Dash Crofts are at Palladium.
On Fox News, DeSantis calls request for probe into migrant flights ‘absurd’
Critics have said DeSantis has used migrants as ‘pawns.’
State seeks dismissal in ethics case involving Clearwater Republican and former Senator Jack Latvala
He resigned from office amid sexual-harassment allegations.
Caddy’s unexpectedly closes Gulfport and St. Pete Beach locations
You can still get your Caddy’s fix on Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Indian Shores and John’s Pass.
Farmers Insurance will ‘manage risk exposure’ by leaving Florida
Farmers said it will end residential, auto and umbrella policies in the state, forcing tens of thousands of customers to look elsewhere for coverage.
Tampa Bay’s newest Crumbl Cookies opens in Temple Terrace next week
It celebrates its grand opening on Friday, July 21.
Tampa’s Crab Devil art compound won’t open, and will put its Ybor Heights property up for sale
The immersive art experience has been in the works for three-and-a-half years.
Ybor Heights brewery Deviant Libation hosts an Asian-fusion brunch this weekend
It features three Asian-inspired dishes—from savory congee to unique French toast.
Judge rejects voter-registration form lawsuit filed by NAACP and League of Women Voters of Florida
While the judge granted the state’s motion to dismiss the case, he said the plaintiffs could file a revised version.
Florida activists working to get abortion on the 2024 ballot have now raised nearly $5 million
Floridians Protecting Freedom just formed in April.
Dwight Yoakam is bringing fellow country star Charley Crockett to Clearwater this fall
Annie Bosko opens at The Sound.
St. Pete Pier hosts the Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival this weekend
Enjoy a wide range of flavors from dozens of local vendors.
Judge to hear arguments in lawsuit between Disney and DeSantis-approved tourism district
The legal wrangling comes more than a year after DeSantis and Disney began clashing because company officials opposed a 2022 law that restricted instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
Cru Cellars to transform Westshore Marina location into new Italian restaurant ‘Vela’
The local hospitality brand is closing its outpost inside of Armature Works, too.
The Police’s Andy Summers is playing a Clearwater concert this winter
He’s sequencing music to his own photography for the mixed media show.
Review: ‘Lynch/Oz’ is a revelatory reflection on one of America’s most idiosyncratic artists
Alexandre O. Phillipe is interested in celebrating Lynch’s career while attempting to echo the impact ‘The Wizard of Oz’ sparks to encourage viewers to return to the cinema.
Cass Street Coffee Company opens inside of downtown Tampa’s Floridan Palace Hotel next month
It will serve La Colombe coffee alongside sweet bites from Local Mini Donut Co.
Q&A: David Brighton, perhaps the world’s greatest Bowie tribute act, plays Clearwater this weekend
Brighton talks about the love and reverence in his world-renowned show, which is headed to The Cap.
Interview: Before Tampa show, Berlin’s Terri Nunn talks Christmas album, Sisters of Mercy, and more
Berlin opens for Culture Club, along with Howard Jones, on Saturday.
Profits from Tampa artist’s boldly-queer t-shirt will go to trans community
June Morning’s shirts can be pre-ordered for $25.
Supreme Court to hear case that could determine whether a privacy clause in the Florida Constitution will protect abortion rights
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office is asking the Supreme Court to back away from more than three decades of legal precedents that have said the privacy clause applies to abortion rights.
Appeals court sides with Hillsborough property appraiser in seaport property tax dispute
The court disagreed with Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez in a separate case over airport taxes.
Citing ‘hostile actions,’ education group is the latest to pull its convention from Florida
No such cancellations have happened yet in the Tampa Bay area, according to officials.
After years of inequality, Florida’s Black farmers may finally get a license for medical marijuana
The bill (HB 387) was originally crafted to allow physicians to use telehealth methods to renew medical marijuana certifications for qualified patients.
Fresh off the NPR ‘Tiny Desk,’ Louisiana rapper Juvenile tops bill headed to Tampa next month
Plies, Webbie, Goodie Mob, 8 Ball & MJG and more are also coming to Amalie Arena.
Rock Brothers Brewing and its music venue The Attic have closed in Ybor City
The brewery said it would see fans ‘soon.’
Rene’s Mexican Kitchen heads to Ybor City, Epic Chef competition returns to South Tampa, and more local foodie news
And Ology Brewing hosts an “Ocky’s Way” pop-up, featuring Tik Tok-viral sandwiches.
Viral ‘Ocky Way’ bodega chef brings New York-style chopped cheese to Tampa next weekend
Ology Brewing hosts Rahim Mohamed’s pop-up on Saturday, July 15.
An official Tampa version of the ‘Monopoly’ board game is in the works
The company is asking for help picking locations.
The ‘world’s largest’ Buc-ee’s is coming to Ocala
‘It’s basically like the Shangri-La of service stations.’
Florida officials brace for spread of contagious deer disease
The situation could mean a short-term increase in hunting limits.
New Mexican restaurant Lona opens at Water Street Tampa this month
The waterfront eatery dishes out high-end tacos, enchiladas and quesadillas.
Biden administration points to Supreme Court ruling over Florida immigration challenge
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys Wednesday filed a 41-page brief that focused, in part, on a June 23 Supreme Court decision.
New College of Florida wants $2 million for ‘Freedom Institute’ to battle ‘cancel culture’
The bulk of the $2 million request — $1,755,000 — would go toward hiring “scholars to work and teach” on the New College campus.
New St. Pete Latin American restaurant Parasol opens at The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club
The Latin American concept dishes out fresh seafood and tropical cocktails.
Review: ‘North by Current’ unyieldingly resists conventional thinking about confronting trauma and trans embodiment in America
With his family, Madsen retraces generational addiction by restaging pivotal moments in lyrically-assembled images of home video with an ethereal narration
DeSantis releases list of invalid out-of-state driver’s licenses under new Florida immigration law
The prohibited licenses mostly offer limited driving privileges to undocumented immigrants while not being considered valid identification.
Sexual-harassment case involving Clearwater Republican and former Senator Jack Latvala returns to ethics commission
Latvala denied wrongdoing but admitted he had an extramarital affair with former lobbyist Laura McLeod.
Jobsite Theater’s Lizzie Borden rock musical returns to Tampa this month
It runs through Aug. 6 at the David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts.
