Tampa Bay’s best live music happening February 8-15
Including Punk Black Tampa, Willie Nelson, Teal Peel and more
Harmony-driven Americana duo Moors & McCumber plays Gulfport this weekend
It’s been 15 years since the band was born in the Rocky Mountains.
St. Pete songwriter Kerry Courtney plays final local show, for now, on Friday
‘I wanna say bye and hug you all.’
The Huntsman, a new wild game-forward restaurant, opening in St. Petersburg
It will be the second location of the Tallahassee-based concept.
Florida bill that would protect historic monuments may be dead over public comments about protecting ‘white culture’
“There are problems with the bill,” Passidomo said. “More than that, there are problems in perceptions among our caucus, on all sides.”
Puerto Rican pop star Izaak plays Tampa on Friday
‘Bby Boo’ is at the old Veterans Green Iguana.
Tampa Bay zine fest organizers discuss love for analog mediums and the communities they create
Tampa and St. Pete’s zine fests happen on consecutive weekends this month.
Burt Bacharach celebration concert happens in St. Pete this weekend
The show happens at Palladium.
Dominican punk-rock favorite Espericles plays St. Pete brewery concert on Friday
Florida favorite The Anti-Don’ts and St. Pete ripper Razor and the Boogie Men open.
Tonstartssbandht’s Andy Boay tops stacked no-cover St. Pete show at The Bends
Friday’s show includes Piper Harrow, Abilene, Justin Depth and Dandelion Lakewood.
St. Pete’s Grand Central District hosts fifth annual ‘beer day’ this weekend
The theme is ‘The Dark Side’ so expect porters, stouts and brown ales.
Goo Goo Dolls, Owl City, Hoobastank and more headlining the Food & Wine Festival at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Not every weekend headliner has been announced, but here’s what’s booked so far.
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute’s Marinequest festival returns to St. Pete
The Saturday festival happens in conjunction with the St. Petersburg Science Festival.
Tampa’s King State files for bankruptcy reorganization as it deals with surrounding construction
The cafe will continue to operate as normal.
Tampa Zine Fest happens this weekend in Seminole Heights
The family-friendly affair kicks off two weekends of zine scene celebrations.
Tampa Bay artists to battle during three-day ‘Secret Walls’ competition at Florida State Fair
More than 11 Tampa Bay locals join Ghostbeard from Detroit for the exhibition.
Memorial weekend for Tampa teen Andrew Joseph III wraps on Sunday
The family is hosting qualified immunity workshops, a play preview, and more.
Florida Senate committee revise bill to allow sheriffs, chiefs to choose their own review boards
Ingoglia argued local panels are made up of “political appointees” without law-enforcement backgrounds.
DeSantis backs bill that would ban Pride flags from public buildings, but it stalls in Florida Senate
DeSantis said he had not seen the bill but signaled that he would back it.
Orlando college student gets a cease and desist letter over publicly tracking Taylor Swift’s private jet
Jack Sweeney is a University of Central Florida student has been sharing the pop star’s private jet travels.
Tampa to Orlando passenger rail plan gets changed in Florida Legislature
DiCeglie’s bill must clear two more committees before it could reach the full Senate.
Florida Republicans look to cap THC in pot products, but critics say it will only fuel black market
“The illegal black market, unfortunately, may continue to thrive under this bill.”
‘Don’t Allow Florida to become San Francisco’: DeSantis backs efforts to get homeless off streets
“What we don’t want to see in the legislation is any incentive to create homeless camps.”
Stageworks Tampa presents powerful play about trans Holocaust survivor
‘I Am My Own Wife’ stars RP McLaughlin playing more than 40 characters.
Over 25 Valentines Day dinners and events happening around Tampa Bay
Everything from wine pairings to art installations and karaoke.
Kevin Hart announces Tampa date on upcoming tour
UPDATE On Feb. 12, Straz Center announced a second show for Sunday, May 19.
‘You need meat, OK’: Florida Gov. DeSantis is now targeting lab-grown meat
Proponents of a ban have said the issue is about protecting Florida’s cattle industry.
With Liam Coen, the Bucs get a Mayfield-friendly OC
The move comes as a bit of a surprise to some.
Oracle Of Ybor: I’m not OK with my college buddy’s girlfriend telling me about their relationship problems
Sometimes what we really need is for a trusted friend to ask us: ‘Are you happy?’
DeSantis-appointee Jared Smith will not be shielded from testifying in case against Hillsborough judge
The commission is pursuing a disciplinary case against Nancy Jacobs.
‘You’re not invincible’: As he retires, Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen talks mental health, off-field endeavors
He and ex-Buc Garrett Gilkey are working on 35 home-building projects across the U.S.
New dim sum debuts in Tampa, St. Pete’s first Whole Foods is about to pop, and more local food news
Plus more grand openings and recipes from Visit Tampa Bay’s newest cookbook.
Florida banning changes of gender on drivers’ licenses sparks confusion, backlash
“Plenty of us are afraid, but there are plenty of people who are willing to stand up.”
TECO cites growing Florida population and inflation in request to raise prices
Tampa Electric is currently operating under a 2021 settlement in a base-rate case.
Tampa Bay’s best live music happening February 1-7
Including Richard Vasquez, Drake and Tinashe.
House Republicans vote to rollback child labor laws in Florida
The Republican-controlled House voted 80-35 to approve the measure (HB 49).
Florida Orchestra kicks off intimate Rachmaninoff weekend inside gorgeous Clearwater church
The company also comes to St. Pete and Tampa this weekend.
Dunedin Film Festival includes party with disco legend Richard Vasquez
The set comes after a screening of ‘Larry’s Garage’ on Saturday.
St. Pete VFW hosts another night of crusty thrash and hardcore this weekend
Human Error tops a bill featuring the debut of a new band, Flag Burner.
Ahead of 10th anniversary, Wisconsin metalcore trio Archers plays Bradenton
Savage Hands joins the arty in Bradenton this weekend.
New dim sum restaurant Grand Fortune opens in Tampa
The large Chinese eatery boasts a massive menu and dining room.
Diego Figueiredo, who jazz guitarist George Benson called ‘one of the greatest,’ plays Ybor City this weekend
Tampa Jazz Club has the Brazilian at HCC.
Songwriter Dar Williams brings ‘I’ll Meet You Here’ album to Clearwater
Susan Wener opens at The Cap this weekend.
The SkyRide at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay reopens this week, but not everyone is happy about it
The slow-moving, gondola-style transportation ride now costs $5 extra for regular admission guests.
Free from major label deal, R&B singer Tinashe comes to Ybor City this weekend
Jersey club queen Uniiqu3 opens at The Ritz.
Experimental music and technology collide for ‘Slick’ Friday concert at University of South Florida
Leslie La Barre is among the performers after a talks from engineer and scientist Michael Hilton.
Blues band Shinyribs plays Tampa’s Skipper’s Smokehouse on Friday
Kevin Russell has a summer full of festival dates.
Florida bill would require parents to ‘opt in’ for students to recieve corporal punishment
Bill sponsor Katherine Waldron, D-Wellington, said the proposal is designed to “standardize” corporal-punishment policies across the state.
Judge tosses Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Gov. DeSantis, alleging political retaliation
The judge said the disputed laws do not mention Disney and that their effects would go beyond Disney.
Federal judge sides with DeSantis, tosses pro-Palestinian student groups’ lawsuits
Walker wrote in his decision that deactivation or criminal investigation of the chapters was not imminent.
