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A candid outdoor photograph showing visitors exploring an artisan vendor market during Heightened Senses in Tampa, Florida. Set in a paved outdoor courtyard on an overcast evening, three women wearing tank tops, skirts, and flower crowns browse handmade jewelry display stands covered in necklaces alongside a man in a grey t-shirt, while a black table setup with bottled goods is visible on the right.

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Tampa Heights’ monthly Heightened Senses open studio and art party returns on September 24

The evening has everything from visual art, makers, live music, bevvies, and tacos, too.

by Ray Roa September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

A close-up outdoor portrait of artist Alexandre Arrechea. Smiling in warm sunlight, Arrechea wears gold reflective sunglasses, a white short-sleeved collared shirt, and a small silver hoop earring, with his right hand resting under his chin. He has a full afro hairstyle and a neatly trimmed goatee, set against a soft-focus background of city buildings and a bright blue sky.

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Cuban artist Alexandre Arrechea, co-founder of Los Carpinteros, comes to Tampa on Wednesday

He’ll speak at the USF Tampa campus on behalf of Graphicstudio.

by Ray Roa September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

A colorful parade photograph of the Tampa Bay Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence during Tampa Pride in Ybor City, Florida March 23, 2024. In the foreground, a performer wearing white face paint with dramatic flame makeup above the eyes, white-and-red headwear, and a red habit adorned with lapel pins holds an open rainbow fan. Behind them in the street march, another performer with orange hair, sunglasses, and a black hat stands beside a performer with dark curly hair and face makeup, set against parade barricades, spectators, and historic Ybor City storefronts under an overcast sky.

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Tampa Bay Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence head to the Hub for a local theater fundraiser

The group is helping Theatre eXceptional pay for ‘The Little Mermaid.’

by Ray Roa September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

A group portrait of civil rights pioneers and members of the 1960 Tampa Woolworth sit-ins outside the Franklin Exchange and Wilson buildings in downtown Tampa on Nov. 17, 2025. Seven well-dressed elderly individuals pose outdoors in front of a modern building entrance. Four men and one woman stand in the back row wearing formal suits, dark blazers, a red jacket, and a bright green dress suit with a large fabric flower accent. Seated in front on white folding chairs are three individuals, including a man in a dark suit holding a walking cane in the center and a woman on the right in a grey outfit. Most wear circular white "I SAT / I STAND" pin-back buttons and event credential lanyards.

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Documentary about Tampa’s 1960 Woolworth sit-ins screens for free again this weekend

‘Triumph’ screenings are part of HPLC’s 12th Annual Family Heritage Festival.

by Ray Roa September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

A historic black-and-white promotional photograph showing an exterior view of the Tampa Theatre in Tampa, Florida c. 1943, where a crowd is gathered for the opening night of '42nd Street.' Courtesy of USF Digital Commons, the wide marquee display reads "14 GREAT STARS", "42ND. STREET", and "200 GORGEOUS GIRLS" above a large illuminated rooftop sign featuring "42nd STREET" with costumed cutouts of performers. Below on the street, a large crowd in 1940s attire gathers around vintage automobiles and a horse-drawn carriage parked alongside the sidewalk in front of Hale Drug Co. and adjacent storefronts.

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Oxford Exchange hosts Tampa Theatre book talk on Sunday

‘Tampa Theatre: A Century of Stories’ is set for release this month.

by Ray Roa September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

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Here are the St. Pete museums offering free admission this weekend

Free Museum Day happens on Saturday, Sept. 19.

by Ray Roa September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve pine flatwoods with saw palmetto groundcover and longleaf pine trees under a clear sky in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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St. Pete’s Boyd Hill Nature Preserve will give away 3,000 Florida native plants in November

The annual Backyard Plant Giveaway is back.

by Leif Helland September 16, 2026September 21, 2026

A high-action night photograph showing a skateboarder launching air mid-trick during the Tampa Am concrete jam at Skatepark of Tampa in Tampa, Florida on Oct. 14, 2023. Captured mid-flight above a concrete bowl ramp, the skater grabs their board while airborne against a dark night sky. Spectators line the top platform edge of the ramp on the left, while a large crowd watches from the lower viewing area surrounding the lighted concrete course in the background.

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The legendary Tampa Am skateboarding competition returns in October

The tournament, in its 32nd year, has launched the careers of the sport’s biggest athletes.

by Leif Helland September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

A high-energy, wide-angle photograph by Yvonne Gougelet of dancers and participants auditioning at the Red Bull Dance Your Style Qualifier at Armature Works in Tampa, Florida on April 9, 2023. Captured outdoors on a sunny day under a bright blue sky with light clouds, a crowd of street dancers cheer and react while surrounding performers in a dance cipher on a dark floor mat. On the left, a dancer in a dark patterned top and black baseball cap extends his arm outward in excitement. In the center foreground, a dancer wearing a blue graphic t-shirt and blue baseball cap drops low into a dynamic dance stance while surrounded by smiling spectators, performers in colorful graphic tees, and outdoor event lighting trusses.

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Red Bull Dance Your Style US final among best events coming to Tampa Bay this week [September 17-24]

Plus local theater, book events, sports, comedy, and so much more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley September 15, 2026September 17, 2026

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Photos: All the bootyful people we saw at Mari Jean’s Mykonos pool party in St. Pete

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

An interior gallery view of an installation display in 'Shared Light' by Lynn Goldsmith, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida. Photographed by Matthew Holler, the exhibition features three tall translucent fabric banners hanging vertically from high ceiling mounts alongside framed botanical and portrait photographs along a light grey gallery wall. The banners display blue-hued projections of window panes and floral silhouettes, with the center banner showing a faint silhouette portrait of a person framed by an arched grid, set above polished dark flooring reflecting the ambient blue glow.

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Sarasota exhibit by rock photographer Lynn Goldsmith closes this weekend

Goldsmith was connected to Selby last year by the gardens’ artist-in-residence, Patti Smith, the rock n’ roll hall of famer.

by Jeff Houck September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

A dramatic, low-light night photograph of a scare actor performing during Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida. Lit by warm orange spotlighting against a dark wooden fence, a costumed figure stands centered while wearing a long-sleeved, blood-stained shirt and a tattered burlap mask with hanging frayed strands covering their face. The figure holds an index finger up to their lips in a "shh" hushing gesture, set against dark shadowy backgrounds and red accent lighting in the distance.

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Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream kicks off this weekend

Including the new house, ‘Anaconda: Fear Has No Escape.’

by Ray Roa September 10, 2026September 11, 2026

A wide exterior photograph showing vendors standing behind their booth at the New Moon Makers Market in St. Petersburg, Florida. Under a purple pop-up canopy, four smiling organizers and makers stand behind a table covered in promotional flyers, small signs, a woven basket, and a chalkboard sign. On the far left, a person with blonde hair wears a crop top and brown pants next to a person in a white t-shirt. In the center, a person wearing a black sleeveless top stands beside a person on the right wearing a cream-colored "New Moon Makers Market" t-shirt, set against an outdoor parking lot with parked cars and trees in soft evening light.

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St. Pete’s New Moon Makers Market returns for new season this weekend

It happens at Allendale United Methodist four times before 2027.

by Ray Roa September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

A wide exterior photograph showing historian Fred Hearns leading a group on a College Hill Black History Walking Tour in Tampa, Florida. Positioned at the center of a sunlit grassy cemetery under moss-draped oak trees, Hearns wears a navy long-sleeve collared shirt, dark pants, and a ballcap while gesturing with his hands during his presentation. In the foreground, a small tour group viewed from behind listens intently, with white gravestones scattered across the lawn behind Hearns under a bright blue sky.

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A Black history walking tour happens in Tampa’s College Hill this weekend

History buffs will be led by Fred Hearns, curator of Black history at the Tampa Bay History Center and Tampa’s Black History Museum.

by Ray Roa September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

A close-up photograph by Dave Decker showing a colorful oil painting of a face by artist Carlos Pons inside Kress Contemporary in Ybor City, Florida on Sept. 17, 2026. Cropped across the nose, cheeks, and eyes, the portrait features warm golden skintones, deep blue expressive eyes, and vibrant red lips, surrounded by a crown of rich red, purple, and blue flower petals framing the top and sides of the canvas.

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Tampa Bay gallery owners, artists, explain why it’s not that complicated to become an art collector

There’ll be a discussion around the topic on Thursday, Sept. 17 at Kress Contemporary.

by Ray Roa September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

An action photograph of two contestants wrestling inside a blue inflatable pool during the 'Lubor Day' event at Allendale United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, Florida on Sept. 7, 2026. Captured in mid-grapple, a person with extensive tattoos along their right arm and back wraps their arm around their opponent's neck, who leans forward over the edge of the liquid-filled pool in green athletic wear on an outdoor lawn under bright sunlight.

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Photos: In St. Pete, Swamp Bois ‘Lubor Day’ wrestling raises money for gender affirming surgery

Allendale United Methodist Church played host.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

A medium portrait photograph by Joe Seer showing comedian and actor Bill Bellamy at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Los Angeles, California on Jan. 11, 2023. Looking directly at the camera with a warm smile, Bellamy wears a black V-neck shirt underneath a red black-patterned open cardigan scarf or shawl. In the background, a white event step-and-repeat banner features green and blue lettering ("party").

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Bill Bellamy, Fluffy, and ‘SNL’ vet Kevin Nealon among best comedy gigs coming to Tampa Bay this month

September is more than the beginning of football and hockey seasons.

by Michael Murillo September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

An indoor, medium-shot photograph of performer Justin Peters on a small stage at The Commodore in Tampa. Peters is caught in an energetic, mid-movement stance, leaning slightly to their left with one leg kicked out and arms outstretched. They have short, dark, tousled hair and are wearing a light-colored, short-sleeved plaid button-down shirt tucked into dark blue jeans. They are smiling broadly at the audience. The stage is sparsely furnished with two wooden stools and a small wooden chair. The background is a dark, painted cinder-block wall, and the stage floor is covered with a patterned, worn area rug. The scene is illuminated by warm, focused stage lighting.

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Co-founder of Tampa comedy theater is battling brain cancer, with help from friends throwing a benefit this weekend

Bartenders are donating tips, Taco Dale is cooking, and a shitload of great bands play at the Legion this Saturday.

by Ray Roa September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

A film production still from "Manok." Captured inside a open-air vehicle against a bright blue sky, two figures sit side by side on blue seats wearing sunglasses. On the left, a person reclines backward with their head tilted up, wearing a wide-brimmed black hat with a feather accent and a vibrant, multicolored geometric jacket over floral patterned trousers while holding a peace sign. On the right, a person with shoulder-length dark hair rests their arm along the seat back, wearing a black leather jacket, dark top, and jeans while looking toward the right.

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TIGLFF’s 37th annual queer film festival takes over St. Pete and Tampa this month

Green Light Cinema and Sun-Ray Cinema play host.

by Ray Roa September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Screengrab from Jon Gruden's "The Pro Football Football Show" on Barstool Sports.

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Barstool Sports is coming to St. Pete

The media company will utilize a 5,600 sq. ft. production space at St. Pete’s Shear Media Studios

by Colin Wolf September 1, 2026September 1, 2026