St. Pete Museum of History’s civil rights exhibit closes on Halloween
It features over 100 photographs, poster boards and artifacts that explain how the Civil Rights movement unfolded in Florida.
Sunshine and Coconuts: A tale of two St. Pete Beach comedy clubs
For years, 5501 Gulf Blvd. was home to a comedy club that had multiple shows every week. And it still is.
Reggae rockers Common Kings bring sophomore album ‘Celebration’ to Jannus Live
The California-based act says it’s more of a “brotherhood” than a band.
The Church brings its new wave-inspired dream pop to Clearwater this weekend
The 40-ish year-old band just dropped a new album called “The Hypnogogue.”
A night of eclectic metalcore heads to Tampa’s Orphuem
Georgia-based Attila is on the bill alongside Gideon, Ten56 and Until I Wake.
Teenage pop star GAYLE kicks off debut headlining tour at Tampa’s Crowbar
English pop singer Dylan opens the show.
Savannah-based heavy metal act Baroness bring its latest album ‘Stone’ to Tampa Bay
Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind are openers for the Tuesday night gig.
Latin singer Willy Chirino plays rare show at Tampa Hard Rock
The Cuban performer is equipped with his 50-year-old catalog.
Black metal band Wolves In The Throne Room bring new EP and more to Tampa
A plethora of metal support will also be present at Orpheum.
WMNF stages annual Tom Petty birthday tribute at Skipper’s Smokehouse this weekend
The waiting is the hardest part.
Scary Pockets brings its groovy covers to St. Pete on Saturday
Singer-songwriter David Ryan Harris opens at Jannus Live.
Modern country darling Jelly Roll tops multi-genre revue in Tampa this weekend
He’s at the Amp with Chase Rice and Struggle Jennings.
Finnish power metal group Beast In Black brings latest album to Tampa
With a new video game, too.
Greg Billings’ partner Tom King says farewell to Florida at Friday’s Clearwater show
He’s retiring to Atlanta after 40-ish years in the scene.
USF Botanical Gardens hosts its annual Fall Plant Festival this weekend
Members, USF students and faculty can attend the event for free.
St. Pete metal artist Frank Strunk III debuts solo exhibition this weekend
The opening reception for “Construct Destruct Restruct” happens on Saturday.
The 29th annual Tampa Am competition takes over SPoT this weekend
The weekend-long party features skating competitions, art shows and wild after-parties.
St. Pete’s Kerouac House hosts a weekend full of spooky stories and haunting performances
It will feature writers and actors from Wordier Than Thou.
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail in Plant City is a scrappy DIY delight for anyone who loves practical horror effects
Central Florida’s best Halloween attraction still sits off Interstate 4, but it’s no longer in Orlando
The Florida Orchestra’s free ‘Pops in the Park’ series returns this Saturday
St. Pete’s Vinoy Park is the host of the season’s first free performance.
Arizona folk-punk band AJJ brings new album to Tampa this week
Dedicated to the memory of Stormy the Rabbit.
New-wave inspired L.A. band State of the Union plays Tampa’s New World Brewery
Miami’s own Retractor opens this Friday night gig.
Electro-pop duo The Midnight brings its latest album ‘Heroes’ to Ybor City this weekend
There’s no opener for its show at The Ritz.
Florida Gov. DeSantis expresses support for Israel, proposes increased sanctions on Iran
“I have never even heard of a state sanctioning a foreign country…”
Pot giant Trulieve spends another $500,000 to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida
The committee had spent $39.545 million as of Sept. 30, the report posted on the state Division of Elections website showed.
Ashley Moody is ‘desperate’ to block abortion amendment, says Florida pro-choice group
The Supreme Court needs to sign off on the wording of the amendment before it could go before voters next year.
Florida Republicans say they likely won’t focus on property insurance crisis during upcoming session
“In my opinion, we swung for the fences, and we got a lot done.”
Second federal civil rights lawsuit filed against city of New Port Richey
The lawsuit also names New Port Richey city attorney Timothy Driscoll and code enforcement manager Charles Morgan.
DeSantis administration must turn over Florida COVID-19 data as part of lawsuit settlement
The settlement will require the department to post weekly data about vaccination counts, case counts and deaths by county, age group, gender and race.
Florida AG Ashley Moody will attempt to block constitutional amendment ensuring abortion rights
In Moody’s filing Monday, she said she would detail her objections in a brief that will be submitted later.
New gourmet toast restaurant Toastique opens at Tampa’s Water Street this month
The fast casual restaurant—the first in Tampa—specializes in smoothies and juices, too.
Tampa’s Innings Festival will not return in 2024
The festival took to social media to announce the discontinuation.
Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani files bill to prevent criminal charges for getting an abortion
Ron DeSantis falsely claimed on TV that state law currently only criminalizes abortion providers, not people who get abortions.
Florida administrative judge rules against police, firefighter unions
The case at the state Division of Administrative Hearings was one of at least four challenges filed by unions to the new law.
Review: Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival keeps country music reputable in Tampa
Seein’ things that we may never see again.
ZooTampa announces new attractions opening in 2024, including a new Aussie Trek ride
Plus, a Boomerang Bar for the parents.
St. Pete partners with PSTA to offer free bus rides for low-income residents
Eligible residents can access free fare cards across PSTA starting Nov. 1.
St. Pete’s Saturday Morning Market returns, high-end sushi debuts in Hyde Park and more local foodie news
Plus anniversary parties and a few more grand openings.
Oracle of Ybor: Don’t tell your sister her husband is a bad dad
Just don’t say, “I told you so.” Sisters hate that shit.
White House announces more than $2.7 billion headed to Florida for transportation projects
The money is tied to the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Committee aiming to put abortion rights on Florida’s 2024 ballot collects over 400,000 signatures
The total reflects signatures that have been validated, not necessarily the overall number of signatures collected.
May the power of Christ compel you to avoid ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ at all costs
There hasn’t been a worse major studio horror film since 2010’s ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street,’ which is really saying something
Halloween-themed ‘Sleepy Hollow’ pop-up opens out of St. Pete’s former Oyster Bar this weekend
Random House Party’s first pop-up will remain open until Nov. 6.
St. Pete’s Hawthorne Bottle Shop hosts a charity event for CASA next week
Guests are encouraged to wear purple clothes to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Florida’s minimum wage went up — but will the state actually enforce wage violations?
Wage violations run rampant in Florida, in part because enforcement is toothless and few politicians are interested.
Massive immersive art installation ‘Waterlicht’ coming to downtown Tampa
At the same time over at Sparkman Wharf, Roosegaarde’s Dune installation will also be open to the public.
Florida officials ask for $7 million to clean up abandoned boats
“I just think that this problem is only going to get bigger, as more people move to Florida…”
Florida attorney general’s lawsuit claims Juul improperly marketed to children
The lawsuit alleges Juul violated a law known as the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
