Colin Wolf, Author at Creative Loafing Tampa

Viral Japanese convenience store Ebisu will open world’s largest location in Tampa Bay

Ebisu is essentially a real life version of a “blind box” doom scroll session

by Colin Wolf May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

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 has signed a lease to open a new location at 6234 Commerce Dr., in a former Joann Fabrics space at […]

Former USF men’s basketball coach Bryan Hodgson is selling his South Tampa house

Hodgson purchased the home from former USF men’s basketball coach Brian Gregory, who coached the Bulls from 2017 to 2023.

by Colin Wolf May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

New Mexican steakhouse Matilde coming to downtown Tampa

The new spot will open in a 7,600 square-foot space on the ground floor of the AER luxury condo building.

by Colin Wolf May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

New South Tampa seafood concept from Bern’s, Peddler + Potter Oyster House, opening in former Haven spot next year

If you want to say goodbye, Haven will celebrate its final day of service on Thursday, May 21.

by Colin Wolf May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Tampa MAGA influencer Craig Long arrested in Grady Judd’s prostitution sting

‘Well, I’m going to give him some content for social media today.’

by Colin Wolf May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Hulk Hogan’s Tampa Bay mansion slashes $2 million from asking price

The home sits directly next door to Hogan’s guest house, which is also currently for sale.

by Colin Wolf May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

World’s largest collection of privately-owned Banksy artwork coming to Tampa

The collection, which is estimated to be worth $35 million, includes some of Banksy’s most famous pieces.

by Colin Wolf April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Temple Terrace police officer arrested after fatal crash that killed six-year-old

The officer was charged with vehicular homicide, and three counts of reckless driving involving serious bodily injury.

by Colin Wolf April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Penny Vinik sells South Tampa home for a record-setting $19.14 million

Derek Jeter’s former Davis Islands home currently holds the title for the biggest local sale with $22.5 million back in 2022.

by Colin Wolf April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Tampa’s Angry Chair Brewing is on the market for $3 million

“We built a place that’s unapologetic, a little rough around the edges, unafraid to push hard and take risks—and we’re still here, still fighting, still proud.”

by Colin Wolf and Selene San Felice April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Florida’s historic Burgess Island, a massive private estate developed by a 1920s inventor, hits the market for $89 million

Burgess Island is currently owned by multi-level marketing tycoon and founder of ItWorks, Mark Pentecost.

by Colin Wolf April 22, 2026April 24, 2026

A close-up photograph of Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister marching in the Tampa Pride 2025 parade. Chronister, with short-cropped dark hair and a smile, is wearing the official white HCSO command staff uniform shirt with a black tie and a gold six-pointed star badge. To the left, another deputy in a white uniform holds purple and gold beads. The background shows the historic streets of Ybor City with crowds of spectators, a 'STOP' sign, and bright, direct sunlight casting sharp shadows.

Speed camera company’s $10K donation to Chad Chronister PAC prompts call for independent review

RedSpeed has since made millions in revenue from the government contract.

by Valerie Smith and Colin Wolf April 21, 2026April 22, 2026

The Winn Dixie at at 8837 N. 56th St., in Temple Terrace.

Temple Terrace is probably getting an Aldi

The new Temple Terrace Aldi would place the German grocer less than a quarter mile from the area’s closest Publix.

by Colin Wolf April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Bucs Super Bowl champ Devin White is selling his massive Tampa area compound

The property sports a 9 stall horse training facility, with its own kitchen, dining area, bathroom and more.

by Colin Wolf April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

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St. Pete man wants to buy long-shuttered Haslam’s bookstore, and he’s selling 500,000 t-shirts to do it

‘I have this gut feeling that they are looking for a ‘Mr. Right’ to re-open the bookstore.’

by Colin Wolf and Ray Roa April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Attorney General Pam Bondi speaking at a White House press conference

8 incredible Tampa Bay spots to lay low if you’re trying to not testify about Jeffrey Epstein

From high-end restaurants to sunny beaches, what follows are the best local spots to lay low.

by Colin Wolf April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Tampa City Councilman Bill Carlson announces run for mayor

‘Our economy has grown because of the economic boom that happened from 2010 to 2020, not because of anything any person or organization did.’

by Colin Wolf April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Everything we saw at the 2026 Tampa Pro [Photos]

The two-day street comp culminated with Red Bull athlete Jagger Eaten taking the top spot and a $10,000 purse.

by Colin Wolf April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Tennis legend Mike Bryan is selling his St. Pete Beach home for $2.5 million

Bryan, who retired with his doubles partner and twin brother Bob in 2020, is considered to be one of the greatest doubles tennis players of all time.

by Colin Wolf April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

An expansive two-story white Mediterranean-style mansion at 416 Brightwaters Boulevard NE in St. Petersburg. The home features a red-tile roof, arched windows, and multiple balconies. Two tall royal palm trees frame the front entrance, which is fronted by a manicured lawn, lush tropical landscaping, and a wide paved driveway under a clear blue sky.

St. Pete’s historic Mefford Mansion is now on the market in Snell Isle

The Mefford’s recruited the Kiehnel and Elliott architectural firm, the same builders behind the nearby Snell Arcade and the Rolyat Hotel.

by Colin Wolf April 10, 2026April 14, 2026