Hillsborough schools announce reopening plans, and masks won’t be required

Staff will be given Personal Protective Equipment and hand sanitizer and disinfectant spray will be provided in the classrooms, the district said.

by Chloe Greenberg June 23, 2020August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Tampa woman who was allegedly fired for Black Lives Matter stance will now bake at Blind Tiger Westshore

The Westshore Mall Blind Tiger—which reopens next week—will house Chriss Holliday’s Holliday Bakes operation for the time being.

by Chloe Greenberg June 19, 2020August 2, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa arts collective Crab Devil eyes early 2021 opening, puts out call to artists

The Ybor Heights Peninsularium had some COVID-19 related delays.

by Chloe Greenberg June 19, 2020June 23, 2025

News & Views

Well, at least Florida’s shark attack numbers are down

Florida has actually seen only two unprovoked bites between Jan. 1 and June 18.

by Chloe Greenberg June 19, 2020September 21, 2024

News & Views

The long-awaited St. Pete Pier will finally open July 6

The city says there will be no organized mass gathering to coincide with the opening.

by Chloe Greenberg June 19, 2020September 20, 2024

Music

Kenny Chesney, Michael Franti and others announce new Tampa concert dates

There’s also a Kenny Chesney tribute band coming to Jannus.

by Chloe Greenberg June 16, 2020April 2, 2025

News & Views

Dave Bautista and Titus O’Neil will lead ‘Love Walk’ through downtown Tampa next week

The march will cross the Fortune Taylor Bridge Saturday June 27

by Chloe Greenberg June 16, 2020July 15, 2025

News & Views

A pro-police ‘Back the Blue’ rally is happening in Tampa this weekend

“They’re attacking men who had nothing to do with his death or police brutality.”

by Chloe Greenberg June 12, 2020August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

New Tampa bakery and cafe Brioche will open next week

Originally set to open before pandemic shutdowns surged, the spot held off on its grand opening.

by Chloe Greenberg June 9, 2020April 3, 2025

News & Views

The City of St. Pete is now giving away these free face masks

“Make sure you wear them!” said Mayor Rick Kriseman in a tweet. “They’re not souvenirs, they save lives.”

by Chloe Greenberg June 9, 2020May 14, 2024

Music

Live concerts are returning to Tampa Bay venues, and Crowbar and Ruth Eckerd Hall are leading the charge

National acts won’t come back until at least the fall.

by Ray Roa and Chloe Greenberg June 9, 2020November 6, 2024

News & Views

City of Tampa warns of road closures ahead of weekend protests

It’s gonna be a busy Saturday in downtown Tampa.

by Chloe Greenberg June 5, 2020August 17, 2023

News & Views

Former Seminole Heights General Store employee says she was fired over Black Lives Matter posts

After a mutually agreed upon day off, the message of her termination was the last she heard from the store.

by Chloe Greenberg June 5, 2020August 4, 2025

Food & Drink

Ybor’s La Tropicana Cafe has closed for good

First acting as a hub for immigrants when it opened in 1963, the restaurant has since been a stop for politicians passing through.

by Chloe Greenberg June 2, 2020July 28, 2025

News & Views

Florida Gov. Ron Desantis extends ban on evictions and foreclosures for another month

The moratorium would have expired at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.

by Chloe Greenberg June 2, 2020August 17, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa’s Big Cat CEO Carole Baskin will take over Joe Exotic’s tiger zoo

Exotic is currently serving a 22-year sentence for plotting to have Baskin murdered, the killing of five tigers and several other wildlife violations.

by Chloe Greenberg June 2, 2020June 10, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Bay leaders approve Busch Gardens’ plan to reopen on June 11

Physical barriers, ground markings and signs will be utilized to promote social distancing, according to the park’s plan for reopen.

by Chloe Greenberg May 29, 2020March 7, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Fairgrounds St. Pete lands Penny and Jeff Vinik partnership, taps nearly 70 artists to propose ideas for the art compound

It’s supposed to open next year.

by Chloe Greenberg May 26, 2020February 24, 2025

News & Views

Downtown Tampa intersection gets a new pandemic-induced mural

The now brightly colored intersection is currently closed down as a part of the city’s Lift Up Local economic recovery program.

by Chloe Greenberg May 26, 2020April 22, 2025

News & Views

City of Tampa opens registration for free summer camp program

To attend, children must have completed kindergarten and be between ages 5 and 12.

by Chloe Greenberg May 26, 2020September 20, 2024