Colin Wolf, Author at Creative Loafing Tampa - Page 74 of 82

Florida’s new Board of Education chairman once said he doesn’t support ‘evolution being taught as fact’

Tuck is also a vocal supporter of Florida’s charter schools and controversial vouchers program.

by Colin Wolf August 6, 2019August 17, 2023

Florida’s top cop sends her condolences, while also trying to squash a vote banning assault weapons

The pair of tweets arrived just a couple weeks after the newly elected Moody solidified her stance as an NRA lackey.

by Colin Wolf August 5, 2019October 25, 2024

HART would appreciate it if everyone could just be a little nicer on the bus

“Please take time to know the rules and proper riding etiquette for a great experience.”

by Colin Wolf August 2, 2019August 17, 2023

Sarasota beach issues ‘No Swim Advisory’ after high levels of poop detected

“No sewage spills have been reported within one mile of the posted beach in the past two weeks.”

by Colin Wolf August 1, 2019June 26, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Universal announces new theme park ‘Epic Universe’ coming to Central Florida

The park “represents the single-largest investment Comcast NBC Universal has made in its theme park business and in Florida overall.”

by Dave Plotkin and Colin Wolf August 1, 2019January 28, 2024

Orlando is getting a ‘Brick Bar’ built with 1 million LEGOs

As of now, this is the only LEGO bar coming to Central Florida.

by Colin Wolf July 31, 2019October 5, 2023

St. Pete Museum of History announces plans for a new 8,000-square-foot expansion

The plans call for a new two-story addition featuring a rooftop terrace.

by Colin Wolf July 30, 2019April 12, 2025

Florida congressman says Alan Dershowitz defended his choice to bring a Holocaust denier to the State of the Union

“Hey, the guy who defended Jeffery Epstein says he’s cool.”

by Colin Wolf July 30, 2019December 3, 2024

A 15-foot gator was captured after it reportedly chased swimmers in Pasco County

As they say in Florida, always assume there’s a gator in the water.

by Colin Wolf July 29, 2019May 9, 2025

There’s now a 60 percent chance a new tropical system will develop off the coast of Florida

If the system does develop it will be called “Chantal.”

by Colin Wolf July 22, 2019August 17, 2023

St. Pete dive bar Dead Bob’s is opening a new Tampa location

Yes, it will also be open till 3 a.m.

by Colin Wolf July 22, 2019August 2, 2025

Five guys were arrested for fighting at a Florida Five Guys

Hey, guys!

by Colin Wolf July 19, 2019October 14, 2024

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is somehow blaming Al Gore and the internet for all these Trump/Epstein stories

It must be Al Gore’s fault.

by Colin Wolf July 19, 2019November 23, 2023

Four Tampa Bay spots named among OpenTable’s ‘Most Scenic Restaurants in America’

Doesn’t hurt to have waterfront views.

by Colin Wolf July 19, 2019April 18, 2025

Tampa’s Nebraska Mini Mart is giving away free beer and food if you show up with five friends

Anyone here have friends?

by Colin Wolf July 18, 2019March 26, 2025

Sorry, but this Tampa Bay panhandling story is trash

It’s not illegal to panhandle.

by Colin Wolf July 16, 2019June 11, 2025

Florida man hopes his 20-foot long python will be the next record-breaking snake

We’re gonna need a bigger ruler.

by Colin Wolf July 15, 2019September 24, 2024

Music

Post Malone will bring his new ‘Runaway Tour’ to Tampa this fall

Opening acts Swae Lee and Tyla Yaweh are also on the bill.

by Colin Wolf July 15, 2019August 17, 2023

Trump is reportedly planning ICE raids in Florida this weekend, here’s what you should know

Know your rights.

by Colin Wolf July 12, 2019January 28, 2025

Tampa Bay pizza joint Villa Italian Kitchen is now selling just the crust

But will there be a “crustless” slice?

by Colin Wolf July 11, 2019August 16, 2024