Tampa police arrest Black 12-year-old during ‘teen takeover,’ then illegally share name in press release
On Friday night, May 8, a massive group of teens descended on Tampa’s Curtis Hixon Park for what’s referred to as a “teen takeover,” a trend where young people gather in large numbers and cause general chaos, occasionally leading to fights or property damage. However, when the Tampa Police Department arrived, they didn’t just disperse…
Tampa Bay’s best live music happening May 8-14
Tampa Bay’s live music is here, and it has tunnel vision thanks Chemical Lex and friends who’re launching a new club night in St. Petersburg this weekend. That gig is just part of a packed listing of Tampa Bay’s best live music happening May 8-14, including shows from Kid Cudi, Chuwi, Sulynn Hago and more.…
Chris Kirkpatrick from Nsync plays Busch Gardens Tampa Bay this weekend
If there was a tour built around late-’90s/early-2000s “Total Request Live,” it might look like this gig coming to local theme park Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Chris Kirkpatrick, the kooky, formerly-braided countertenor from Nsync (stylized all-caps_, tops the festivities along with “All Or Nothing” boy band O-Town, LFO “Summer Girls,” and Ashlee Simpson ex-boyfriend Ryan…
The Florida Orchestra’s free Mother’s Day concert is back in Tampa
A revered Mother’s Day tradition returns to downtown Tampa for this no-cover, bring-a-blanket-and-picnic kind of concert at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. Chelsea Gallo conducts as The Florida Orchestra and vocalist Jenny Kim-Godfrey work through a program that includes Gershwin, plenty of classical (Beethoven, Tchaikovsky), plus movie scores (John Williams’ “Jaws” and “Star Wars” suites,…
‘Razorblade Suitcase’ is 30 years old, and Bush will play a lot of it at Clearwater concert
Razorblade Suitcase was the sound of puberty for many folks, who’ll all be extra tired at work on Thursday following this 30th anniversary show from Bush. Gavin Rossdale’s band just released a re-imagined version of that album’s lead single “Swallowed,” which the frontman explained came as he was writing songs about his life falling apart.…
Sulynn Hago, one of Tampa’s best guitar players, comes home for Thursday concert
One of the greatest guitar players to come out of Tampa comes home this week. Sulynn Hago (Career, Feral Babies, Propagandhi) is now based in Brooklyn and finally branching out on her own for a 10-song solo debut, Faith in the Doghouse, which brings together a background in punk, metal and jazz. Already sold-out on…
Tampa Democrat Kimberly Overman will challenge Gus Bilirakis in US congressional race
Former Democratic County Commissioner Kimberly Overman has switched districts in her effort to win a seat in Congress. She will now challenge incumbent Republican Congressman Gus Bilirakis, who represents District 12. That district was drastically changed by the Florida Legislature and Governor Ronald DeSantis to include a large portion of western Hillsborough County. Before redistricting,…
Under new Florida law, data centers can’t rely on taxpayers to pay utilities
AI data centers will be required to pay for their own utilities and not shift the costs to customers now that SB 484 is law. Appearing Thursday in Lakeland with Florida Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly, Gov. Ron DeSantis thanked the Legislature for passing the bill, even though it was less expansive than what the…
‘It was always designed to be a temporary facility’: DeSantis addresses rumors ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ may soon close
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday the Everglades immigration detention center has served its purpose, responding to reports that the temporary facility may close. The New York Times reported Thursday morning that “Florida is in talks with the Trump administration” to shut down the facility dubbed by DeSantis’ administration as “Alligator Alcatraz,” adding that the talks are…
Ask a Dyke: Are bisexuals just lesbians suffering from patriarchy?
“I believe that every person’s sexuality is influenced by a lot of factors. A lot of people who are attracted to men might be attracted to them because they were socially conditioned that way. If that’s the case, so be it.”
New coastal Mexican spot coming to Tampa, Mother’s Day brunch events and more local food news
Ebisu Life Store, a wildly popular Japanese lifestyle shop filled with viral snacks, blind boxes and obscure collectibles, will soon open its largest location in Tampa Bay.
Fresh Kitchen will reopen original Tampa spot next month, and redesign other locations
FK stores in St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Miami and Davie will be remodeled with white brick exteriors and brown and tan interiors. Its signature pink will be a little brighter, with FK in bubble letters.
Viral Japanese convenience store Ebisu will open world’s largest location in Tampa Bay
Ebisu Life Store, a wildly popular Japanese lifestyle shop filled with viral snacks, blind boxes and obscure collectibles, will soon open its largest ever location in Tampa Bay. According to the Tampa Bay Business Journal, Ebisu signed a lease to open a new location at 6234 Commerce Palms Dr., in Tampa Palms. The space is a…
Whataburger opens third Tampa Bay location in Brandon
The chain opened a Lutz location also in April and a Largo spot in February. Whataburgers are also planned for Orlando and Fort Myers later this year, adding to more than 50 Florida locations.
Tampa Bay’s best comedy gigs this week, including Healing with Humor fundraiser, Kill Tony and more
Healing With Humor, a non-profit founded by local comedian (and previous Best of the Bay winner) Rahn Hortman, raises funds for individuals and their families impacted by sickle cell disease
The best events in Tampa Bay this week, including WWE, ‘Heated Rivalry’ and more
Plus, an East Coast documentary premiere, a hurricane expo and more of the best events May 7-13.
Pinellas nonprofit to give away generators, chainsaws and more at hurricane expo
At this Palm Harbor Parks & Recreation this weekend, several Pinellas County departments will have info on how to prepare for and respond to hurricanes.
Tampa Bay has two viral ‘Heated Rivalry’ dance parties this month
The Bolts may not have the Stanley Cup this year, but Tampa Bay has two chances to go to the cottage this month. Six months after “Heated Rivalry” premiered on HBO, the gay guy hockey mania is still far from cooling down. Raves and dance nights themed after the show have been popping up around…
DeSantis and the people suing him, can agree on one thing: His new map violates Florida’s Constitution
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the groups suing him over Florida’s new congressional map can agree on one thing: The DeSantis-drawn districts violate parts of the state Constitution — but they sharply disagree about what that means. DeSantis says those portions of the Constitution are invalid. His challengers say otherwise. “We believe the [Fair Districts provision] does not…
78-year-old Democrat Lois Frankel says she’ll run in Florida’s Congressional District 23 this year
U.S. Democratic Rep. Lois Frankel, who represents a large part of Palm Beach County in Florida’s 22nd Congressional District, says she will run this year in District 23, where much of her district was moved on passage of Florida’s new congressional map. That map, drawn by Gov. Ron DeSantis office and presented to lawmakers with…
Sunflower season is back at Tampa Bay’s Sweetfield Farms
There are lots of ways to celebrate Mom this weekend, like grabbing fresh veggies and a bottle of wine for dinner after strolling through the sunflower maze and doing crafts.
Tampa Bay Abortion Fund hosts book talk in Tampa next week
The Tampa Bay Abortion Fund is helping abortion-seekers with out-of-state healthcare, running period pantries and educating the public about why abortions matter. Its event at the Black English Bookstore brings “Liberating Abortion” co-author and activist Renee Bracey Sherman.
USF professor tells queer migration stories in new Tampa play
For nearly three decades, Mujeres en Ritual focused on telling migration crisis stories through a queer, feminist lens. As part of Arreola’s project, Queering the Border, the troupe performed at migrant shelters and camps at the U.S.-Mexico and Mexico-Guatemala border.
