‘Banned Books Week’ kicks off at Tampa Shuffle on Sunday
Let freedom ring.
Local artists will go head-to-head at the St. Pete Art Battle and market this weekend
It’s the second year for this arts-oriented event.
The Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival kicks off next month
It runs Oct. 5-8 at Tampa Theatre and AMC Westshore.
Clint Eastwood collaborator and jazz singer Tierney Sutton plays Largo
Expect plenty of standards and some Hollywood cuts in Central Park.
Death Grips’ sure-to-be chaotic St. Pete show happens this Saturday
And don’t worry, it sold-out a long time ago.
‘90s alt-rock hero Toad the Wet Sprocket is back in Clearwater on Monday
With The Verve Pipe opening.
Half of Animal Collective plays Tampa’s New World Brewery
Tampa production duo Alien House opens for Avey Tare and Geologist.
WMNF celebrates 44 years of Tampa Bay community radio with Iguanas concert on Friday
Yes, there will be cake.
Q&A: Punk icon Lydia Lunch brings Retrovirus to Tampa biker bar on Friday
She’s part art revolutionary, part provocateur sex symbol.
Tampa Bay’s best live music happening Sept. 28-Oct. 5
Plus, Death Grips, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Band Of Horses and more.
Band of Horses returns to Tampa on Tuesday
Bella White opens at The Ritz.
Green Bench Brewing Co. celebrates 10 years in St. Pete with four-day celebration
It kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Ashnikko brings debut album to St. Petersburg
Audrey Nuna opens, too.
Teddy Swims plays a very sold-out St. Pete show
He’s at Jannus Live.
Jefferson Airplane offshoot Hot Tuna’s electric band plays possible final Tampa Bay show
Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady are at The Cap.
Central Florida songwriter Van Plating brings ‘Orange Blossom’ Americana to Tampa this weekend
There are some artists who define the sound of Florida Americana, and others reinvent it completely. Rachel van Plating falls in between, with an eye on past tradition and an ear to push the genre forward. While you can feel her family’s generational presence in the Sunshine State on a new album, Orange Blossom Child,…
Canadian rock and roll band Deadwolff comes to Tampa on Saturday
With some Florida folks opening the show.
Papa Roach brings the spirit of the 98 Rock Halloweenie Roast back to Tampa on Friday
Shinedown closes the Friday night gig.
Two of Florida’s bright, young indie-pop bands play Tampa this weekend
The Hails just released its debut LP.
Former Fuel frontman Brett Scallions plays solo show in Largo on Friday
Saigon Kick’s Jason Bieler opens the show.
Late-2000s pop-punk favorite All Time Low plays Ybor City on Friday
Supporting a new album, too.
Federal judge refuses to block Florida law banning paycheck deductions for union dues
The education unions argued that the change unconstitutionally violated contracts that require payroll dues deductions.
Florida sheriff says county is ‘overrun’ by bears
“We need to look at some different ways of doing things.”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outclassed by Philly on Monday Night Football
At least the Bucs play the potentially Jameis Winston-led New Orleans Saints next Sunday.
Quavo and Diplo will play Halloween parties at Tampa Armature Works next month
They set the trends.
The Black Keys, Bleachers, to headline Tampa’s 97X Next Big Thing this winter
NBT is back in Clearwater, too.
Florida targets fantasy sports firms over possible illegal betting games
Three companies have been accused of the alleged illegal mobile betting games — including one based in Miami.
St. Petersburg’s Rays stadium Deal: A field guide for skeptics
Stay skeptical, St. Petersburg.
Despite the hot start, the Bucs are going to have a bad time Monday night
It all starts with the turnover battle.
Tampa gets another dining cruise, Alessi Bakery celebrates 111 years, and more local foodie news
And Izakaya Tori announced plans to open a Japanese pub in downtown Tampa.
Oracle of Ybor: This damn waning gibbous is screwing everything up
I’m sorry I’m not able to provide a more precise answer.
Controversial restroom rule moves forward at Florida Universities
The state Board of Education, which oversees the 28 schools in the public-college system, passed a similar rule in August
Florida’s minimum wage will increase to $12 on Sept. 30
Voters in 2020 approved the constitutional amendment, which was spearheaded by prominent Orlando lawyer John Morgan.
Tampa budget: After rejecting proposed property tax increase, city council puts $12 million towards housing
The $12 million housing budget includes $5.5 million, the same allocation as 2023, plus $5 million from the general fund and another $1.7 million for housing creation and preservation.
Deviant Libation celebrates first beer can release this week with live music and drag performers
There will be flowing beer, drag performances and a raffle.
