Jasmin Parrado

Jasmin Parrado is a spring 2026 intern and News Editor at the Crow's Nest with an interest in local and state politics as well as arts and life. When she isn’t digging into government topics, she indulges in reading, a whole lot of creative writing and occasionally graphic design. She loves the beach, but a piece of her is still in love with the mountains after some travelling.

A promotional portrait of the R&B group TLC, featuring T-Boz and Chilli against a white background. On the left, T-Boz wears a distressed brown leather jacket with silver zipper details and has long reddish-blonde hair with a fringe. On the right, Chilli leans their head against T-Boz’s, wearing a metallic bronze halter top and matching trousers. Both look toward the camera with a confident, calm expression.

Music

TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue are headed to Tampa this fall

The show is just one of two stops in Florida.

by Jasmin Parrado March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

A horizontal collage of 2026 Democratic candidates for Florida's 13th Congressional District: Earle Ford in a blue suit, Leela Gray in a red blazer, and Brandt Robinson in a light blue button-down shirt.

News & Views

Meet three Pinellas Democrats hoping to unseat Rep. Anna Paulina Luna

Earle Ford, Leela Gray, and Brandt Robinson will be joined on Tuesday by more candidates in the primary.

by Jasmin Parrado March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Leela Gray, retired U.S. Army Brigadier General and 2026 Democratic candidate for Florida’s 13th Congressional District, posing for a portrait in a red blazer against a blue sky background.

News & Views

Army vet and Pinellas congressional candidate Leela Gray says she’s driven by the notion of ‘service over self’

by Jasmin Parrado March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

This campaign portrait of Brandt Robinson captures a professional yet relaxed "Florida" tone. Since this is for a congressional campaign feature, the alt-text should emphasize his approachability and his connection to the local landscape. Optimized Alt-Text "Congressional candidate Brandt Robinson stands outdoors in front of a wide body of water under an overcast sky. The person has long grey hair and a smile, wearing a dark brown blazer over a patterned button-down shirt and tan trousers.

News & Views

Pinellas congressional candidate Brandt Robinson says he’ll use ICE funds to hire and train more teachers

Robinson also believes the U.S. needs a new Voting Rights Act.

by Jasmin Parrado March 9, 2026March 16, 2026

Earle Ford, a U.S. Army veteran and 2026 Democratic candidate for Florida's 13th Congressional District, posing for a portrait in a blue plaid suit.

News & Views

Army vet and Pinellas Congressional candidate Earle Forde says trickle-down economics is a ‘hoax’

But he’s not thinking about Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, and instead ‘laser-focused’ on voters.

by Jasmin Parrado March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Mr. B's Southern Cuisine food truck parked in Tampa, featuring its signature black and yellow "Rollin' with Flavor" branding.

Food & Drink

Tampa’s Food from the Soul Festival returns to Carrollwood this month

Nearly a dozen vendors are already confirmed, with more on the way.

by Jasmin Parrado March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Aerial view of the Hillsborough River dyed bright green for the River O’ Green St. Patrick’s Day festival in downtown Tampa, featuring Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and the city skyline.

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa’s River O’Green festival returns on March 14

by Jasmin Parrado February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

News & Views

Paralegal Tres Rodmon wants to be Tampa’s first openly-trans mayor

Rodmon wants to empower marginalized communities across the rest of the city.

by Jasmin Parrado February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

News & Views

Bob Buckhorn’s mayoral PAC has more than $1.4 million—and most of it comes from development and investment interests

The two-time mayor defended his big money connections and use of CRA funds to subsidize development, saying ‘I would do it again 10 times over every day of the week.’

by Jasmin Parrado February 19, 2026February 20, 2026