Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, an unidentified woman in a red shirt, and current Tampa Mayor Jane Castor posing together at the River-O-Green festival. Buckhorn stands on the left holding an Irish flag, and all three are dressed in festive attire with the bright green dyed Hillsborough River in the background.

Photos: Tampa celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with River O’Green and downtown parade

Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn was on hand to witness the tradition he started in 2012.

by Dave Decker and Ray Roa March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Thaddeus Bullard, aka Titus O’Neil grand marshaled the downtown Tampa St. Patrick’s Day parade.

"A group of people marching during the People's Pride Coalition event in Ybor City. A person in the foreground carries a large blue, pink, and white Transgender Pride flag. The marchers are positioned in front of the historic, white-pillared Italian Club building under a clear, sunny sky.

News & Views

‘Pride means fight back’: Tampa activists stage People’s Pride march through Ybor City [PHOTOS]

by Dave Decker and Ray Roa March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Music

Interview: Before Clearwater concert, John Legend talks new Broadway project, prison reform, and more

EGOT out of the way, the 47-year-old reconnected with CL to talk parenting, preserving life and the things that get him worked up.

by Ray Roa March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

Professional skateboarder and musician Mike Vallely performing a trick on a concrete barrier with graffiti. The person is mid-air, crouching over a blue patterned skateboard; the background shows a gravel path, green bushes, and a clear sky.

Arts & Entertainment

Street skating legend Mike Vallely comes to Tampa Bay this month

He’s hanging in Tarpon Springs, then doing the ‘Concrete Campfire’ session and talk at SPoT.

by Ray Roa March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Exterior wide shot of the historic Tampa Union Station building under a bright blue sky with white clouds. The red brick structure features large arched windows, white stone accents, and a symmetrical facade with multiple dark entry doors.

News & Views

Spring hard hat tour offers insider look at Tampa Union Station renovation

by Ray Roa March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Music

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening March 13-19

Including Gabriel Jacoby, John Legend, Cult Member, and more.

by Ray Roa March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

The four members of the band Cozy In The Black pose in a dimly lit room with walls covered in white graffiti and stickers. The central figure wears a large faux-fur trapper hat, a lace-trimmed skirt, and tall brown boots; the other three members stand behind them wearing eclectic headwear, including a red and white knit cap and a black beanie.

Music

WMNF Tampa hosts second ‘Save Our Soundwaves’ concert on Thursday

Art-punk, rock and pop are all on the agenda.

by Ray Roa March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Music

The Florida Orchestra says ‘pay-what-you-want’ at insider Mozart concert

Michael Francis sheds light on the ‘Jupiter Symphony’ before the performance on March 19.

by Ray Roa March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Members of the Tampa band Right On Time performing live on a dark stage with red and blue lighting. In the foreground, a person sings passionately while playing a black bass guitar. A drummer and another guitarist are visible in the background under a 'New World' venue sign.

Music

Pop-punk comes to the movies this month at Tampa’s Sun-Ray Cinema

Right On Time leads the way with ‘Strange Sounds From Seminole Heights.’

by Ray Roa March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Music

Sunday concert aims to ‘Engage’ Hillsborough Democrats

Two powerhouse emcees are on the bill along with rock outfits, and DJ Deacon.

by Ray Roa March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Music

A no-cover ‘Women In Music’ concert closes Tampa Shuffle anniversary weekend

June Bunch is on the Sunday show along with Deb Ruby, Boycott, Melissa Grady and Ashley Smith.

by Ray Roa March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Music

Moody country star Zach Bryan plays second Tampa stadium concert this weekend

He is joined by a stellar supporting cast that includes Ohio pop-folk darling Caamp.

by Ray Roa March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

DJ Cub performing a live vinyl set at an outdoor night event. The person wears a black hoodie and a dark baseball cap, leaning over two turntables and a mixer on a table. Lush green plants and a 'Hampton' sign are visible in the background.

Music

New World Tampa hosts an indie-rock dance party that’ll get you home by 10 PM

No AARP card required.

by Ray Roa March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Music

Emo Night Tampa welcomes psych-folk songwriter Jaron Jammer for no-cover Saturday show

Nephew is on the bill, too.

by Ray Roa March 12, 2026March 14, 2026

Music

Québécois electro producer Cult Member brings ‘New Life’ to Tampa

Liam Hayden is at Crowbar this weekend.

by Ray Roa March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Music

Tampa’s Yuengling Center hosts a ‘Cubatón’ festival this weekend

The lineup includes Latin Grammy-nominated Gente de Zona and Becky G collaborator Dale Pututi.

by Ray Roa March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Music

Gabriel Jacoby’s one-of-a-kind Southern sound is putting Tampa on the map once again

He plays Jannus Live on March 19.

by Ray Roa March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Community organizer Robin Lockett wearing glasses and a light-colored blazer, speaking into a microphone at the WMNF 88.5 FM radio studio in Tampa. A black backdrop with colorful WMNF logos is visible behind the person.

News & Views

Robin Lockett, Tampa organizer and director at Florida Rising, announces run for state house

She’ll officially launch her campaign at the end of the month.

by Ray Roa March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Music

Tampa ‘Dykeaspora’ party explores sexy, sapphic, dancehall, reggae and more

Emmpowerr, Zanzibean and El Gargola are among the selectors on Friday.

by Ray Roa March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Music

St. Augustine experimental-electro producer Isya plays two Tampa Bay concerts this weekend

The first is at a Tampa dive bar alongside local legends of the DIY scene.

by Ray Roa March 11, 2026March 11, 2026