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Be proud—and get loud.

By McKenna Schueler

Mar 20, 2023

Unless you’re living under a rock (do we distribute print there?), it’s no secret that Florida’s Republican lawmakers—who make up the supermajority of the state legislature—have made LGBTQ+ folks a target for policies governing everything from education to bathroom use and healthcare. Since 2021, when Florida lawmakers passed a bill targeting trans athletes, later signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Republicans in the state have gained more power...

An Equality Florida sign during Tampa Pride 2022.

Oracle Of Ybor: Your parents have and hold onto a different version of the past than you do

Also, to have kids, to not have kids?

By Caroline DeBruhl
Mar 17, 2023
Op-Ed: With the destruction of the Tarr Furniture building, decades of demolition dust settles on downtown Tampa

There are still some great buildings with great stories to tell in downtown Tampa and beyond. All we have to do is listen.

By Manny Leto
Mar 8, 2023
Creative Loafing’s 2023 endorsements for Tampa City Council, mayor and charter amendments

Early voting is happening now and wraps on Sunday, March 5. Election day is 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7.

By Ray Roa
Mar 7, 2023
Oracle of Ybor: If I restart my incredible roadtrip, I'll also have to start pooping in Love gas stations again

Best of luck and safe travels, my dear.

By Caroline DeBruhl
Mar 6, 2023
Op-Ed: Voter turnout for Tampa's 2023 Municipal Election isn't good, and that needs to change

Where’s the FOMO?

By Jason Marlow
Mar 3, 2023
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is a shoo-in for re-election, so write someone else in

Symbolically, of course.

By Ray Roa
Feb 27, 2023
In Tampa City Council District 1, Alan Clendenin is the best fit to replace incumbent Joe Citro

By Ray Roa
Feb 27, 2023
Now more than ever in District 2, Tampa City Council needs Robin Lockett

She just edges out Guido Maniscalco.

By Ray Roa
Feb 27, 2023
In Tampa City Council District 3, incumbent Lynn Hurtak is a much better choice than Janet Cruz

Cruz saw her 12-year run in the Florida Legislature come to an end last fall.

By Ray Roa
Feb 27, 2023
For Tampa City Council, Bill Carlson is an easy choice over Blake Casper in District 4

Casper has ideas about what needs to change in Tampa but has offered few specifics about how he’ll get it done.

By Ray Roa
Feb 27, 2023
Creative Loafing reluctantly endorses Orlando Gudes for Tampa City Council District 5

This is perhaps the most difficult choice voters face (albeit just those in District 5).

By Ray Roa
Feb 27, 2023
It's close, but Hoyt Prindle is the best candidate for Tampa City Council District 6

Eight terms is enough for Charlie Miranda.

By Ray Roa
Feb 27, 2023
Luis Viera already won his 2023 Tampa City Council race in District 7

No surprise.

By Ray Roa
Feb 27, 2023
Vote 'yes' on amendment regarding City of Tampa Charter Review Advisory Commission

Power and the way it’s allocated is meant to be checked.

By Ray Roa
Feb 27, 2023
Vote ‘Yes’ on all Tampa city charter change amendments

Elected officials have thought the process out in a healthy manner.

By Ray Roa
Feb 27, 2023
Vote 'yes' on Tampa city charter amendment about council creating standing boards

There’s always more room for checks and balances.

By Ray Roa
Feb 27, 2023
Vote 'yes' on the charter amendment about appointment of City of Tampa department heads

There’s nothing wrong with making the mayor work a little harder.

By Ray Roa
Feb 27, 2023
Vote 'yes' on the Tampa charter amendment on term limits for city council

Go find something else to do guys, like being a lobbyist or something.

By Ray Roa
Feb 27, 2023
Tampa Bay author Tyler Gillespie didn’t want to write another political poem

But then the state banned books.

By Tyler Gillespie
Feb 23, 2023
American politics will get darker before we see a hint of sunlight, and my soul needs a break

The end of Informed Dissent.

By Jeffrey C. Billman
Feb 13, 2023

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Historic Bayshore home, once known as the mysterious 'House of Many Colors,' is back on the market in South Tampa

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These vintage photos show how much Tampa's streetcar has changed

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Photo by Burgert Brothers via Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System

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Photos: Under surveillance, students call for state attorney to drop charges against USF protesters

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