A wide-angle interior photograph showing the empty St. Petersburg City Council Chambers in St. Petersburg, Florida, on November 18, 2014. Captured from behind a curved, polished wooden dais lined with dark leather executive chairs, microphones, and computer monitors, the room features carpeted flooring and rows of grey spectator chairs facing a central presentation screen on the back wall. Coffer-style wooden ceiling panels with warm lighting fixtures overhead and a framed tropical landscape painting on the left wall illuminate the municipal assembly room.

News & Views

St. Pete City Council rejects proposal to buy paper products made using prison labor

A rep said inmates working for PRI Enterprises make 30 cents to $1.05 an hour.

by Sebastián González de León y León and San Pedro Gazette August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

A photograph of St. Petersburg City Councilman Richie Floyd speaking at an event at Equality Park in Broward County, Florida, on August 14, 2026. Captured in a full-length shot inside a dimly lit venue under soft accent lighting, Floyd stands at a black podium holding a microphone while addressing the room. The podium displays a sign reading "CHOMP the OLIGARCHY" above an illustration of an alligator. Floyd wears a dark t-shirt featuring red text above his shorts, set against a large projection screen in the background displaying the same "CHOMP THE OLIGARCHY" graphic, with attendees seated on either side of the stage.

News & Views

Photos: St. Pete City Councilman Richie Floyd helps rally DSA candidates at ‘Chomp The Oligarchy’ event in South Florida

Florida Rep. Angie Nixon and union organizer Oliver Larkin are running against centrist candidates.

by Ray Roa and Dave Decker August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

A theatrical performance photo by Dave Decker showing actor Jessica Jacobs performing in "The Last Unicorn" at The Fringe Theatre inside Kress Contemporary in Ybor City, Florida, on August 12, 2026. Captured in a medium close-up shot, Jacobs stands center stage under purple and warm stage lighting wearing a white off-the-shoulder peasant blouse, long light-colored hair, and a singular white unicorn horn attached to her forehead. She holds one hand near her chest while tilting her head back with closed eyes against a background illuminated by a shadow puppet projection of a floral field.

Arts & Entertainment

A new production of ‘The Last Unicorn’ is now open at Ybor City’s Fringe Theatre [PHOTOS]

Adapted from a 1968 novel, the work runs two weekends in August.

by Leif Helland and Dave Decker August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

News & Views

Retired Tampa newscaster Jeff Patterson is running for city council

He’s promising to fix damaged roads, sidewalks, and infrastructure.

by Leif Helland August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Music

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening August 13-20

Including Jack Johnson, Quivver, Tunnel Vision, the ¡Samba! anniversary and more.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley August 13, 2026August 17, 2026

Music

Catalan world-pop giant Gipsy Kings plays St. Petersburg on this weekend

The outfit brings a new album, ‘Historia’ to Mahaffey Theater.

by Matthew Moyer August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Music

St. Pete’s ‘Tunnel Vision’ series pays tribute to Detroit’s famed nightclub The Motor Lounge

DJ Chemical Lex & friends channel energy from the legendary venue this weekend.

by Ray Roa August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Music

With 63 days until big festival, Clearwater Jazz Foundation stages Saturday summer jam concert

Jeremy Carter, James Suggs, Belinda Womack are part of an all-star lineup coming to Largo on Saturday.

by Ray Roa August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Music

Mila Killa’s ‘¡Samba!’ party celebrates fourth anniversary in Ybor City this weekend

The party is at Hotel Haya on Friday.

by Ray Roa August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

A promotional band photograph featuring four members of The Tilt Orchestra standing in a row against a pitch-black background, with their images mirrored in a water-like reflection below. Standing from left to right: a person in a black coat with pale face paint holds up a small card; a person with dark curly hair and a beard stands with arms crossed in a dark suit; a tall figure wearing a wide red hat, glasses, and a long white patterned robe holds a lighted white candle; and a person wearing a pinstriped shirt with a silver neck chain holds up a small card near their face.

Music

Art-rock band The Tilt headlines Tampa concert supporting immigrant rights

Pet Lizard, Shy Blossom and Palova support on Friday.

by Ray Roa August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

A concert photograph by Nicole Kibert showing singer-songwriter David Dondero performing live on stage at New World Brewery in Ybor City, Florida, on November 23, 2013. Captured in a medium close-up shot under warm red stage lighting, Dondero stands singing into a vocal microphone while playing an acoustic guitar. He wears a dark baseball cap with a gold emblem over dark sunglasses, paired with a short-sleeved button-up shirt featuring light blue and white color-blocked panels against a dark, moody background.

Show Previews

‘South of the South’ songwriter David Dondero plays Tampa house concert on Friday

Do some ‘Immersion Therapy’ in Seminole Heights.

by Ray Roa August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

A photograph by Michael Nielsen showing the vibrant blue exterior storefront of Sponge Diver Supply in Tarpon Springs, Florida, on May 7, 2026. Captured in a eye-level shot under direct sunlight, the bright blue building features a wooden sign above the entrance reading "SPONGE DIVER SUPPLY 69." To the right of the open doorway and window, natural sea sponges are arranged on the stucco wall to form a giant smiley face motif above a bicycle covered in sea sponges parked against the wall under a wooden overhang.`

Arts & Entertainment

Coastal Film Lab of Tampa and Central Florida Photo Club will lead a photowalk through Tarpon Springs

The Aug. 30 stroll goes one mile from Craig Park to the sponge docks, then over to Replay Amusement Museum.

by Leif Helland August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

A promotional character portrait by James Zambon featuring actor Colleen Cherry as Penelope for Jobsite Theater's upcoming production of "Penelope." Captured in a medium close-up shot leaning over a wooden bar top inside a dimly lit venue, Cherry wears a dark teal sleeveless dress, a layered gold chain necklace, and braided hair pinned around her head. Looking directly into the camera lens with a skeptical facial expression, she holds a rocks glass filled with amber liquor in her right hand while gesturing outwards with her open left hand. In the background, framed photos, posters, and warm orange accent lighting create an intimate barroom atmosphere, although the photo is shot inside The Hub dive bar in downtown Tampa.

Arts & Entertainment

‘The Odyssey’ is cool, but this Tampa actress is doing a one-woman musical from Penelope’s perspective

Jobsite Theater has tapped Colleen Cherry for the folk-pop, one-woman show running through Sept. 6.

by Ray Roa August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

A group photograph showing members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church's "Bikes from the Heart" ministry gathered outside Sacred Heart Catholic Church in downtown Tampa, Florida, on February 21, 2025. Positioned on the exterior stone steps under arched marble doorways, a group of about twelve volunteers—wearing blue long-sleeved t-shirts, jackets, and casual jeans—pose together behind a light blue step-through bicycle parked on a kickstand in the center foreground. A Franciscan friar in a traditional brown habit stands near the center left among the volunteers under natural daylight.

News & Views

Tampa’s Sacred Heart Catholic Church rebuilds bicycles and is about to give away its 3,000th ride

‘Bikes from the Heart’ was founded in 2023 and redistributes at least 1,000 bikes annually.

by Ray Roa August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

News & Views

Democratic hopefuls for Tampa Bay’s District 13 congressional seat weigh in on affordability and national defense

Brandt Robinson and Brig. Gen. Leela Gray are two of three candidates hoping to unseat Rep. Anna Paulina Luna this fall.

by Leif Helland August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

Food & Drink

Fresh off baking for Cardi B, Tampa’s Cake Girl offers treat deals for 813 day

The four-tier Care Bares-inspired custom cake took the Cake Girl team 30 hours to create.

by Leif Helland August 12, 2026August 18, 2026

A photograph showing attendees viewing art inside a brightly lit gallery during the Ybor Arts Tour in Ybor City, Florida, on February 19, 2026. Captured in a wide shot against white gallery walls and polished grey concrete floors, two visitors chat near the center on a beige faux-fur area rug: a person on the left wearing black-framed glasses, a dark sleeveless dress, and black boots smiles, while a person on the right in a black t-shirt and dark trousers talks beside framed paintings, including a landscape artwork on the far right wall. A third guest in a long black lace dress views artwork further back in the gallery under track lighting

Arts & Entertainment

The Ybor Arts Tour returns this fall

The self-guided, no-cover tour was founded in 2022.

by Leif Helland August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Friday talk brings together Tampa authors with vastly different books about infamous Ybor City gangster Charlie Wall

Paul Wilborn and Scott Deitche will discuss after dinner at Centro Asturiano.

by Ray Roa August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

MFA St. Pete’s new exhibit brings the masks of four African artists to Beach Drive

‘New African Masquerades’ on display through Jan. 3 and opens this week with special engagements.

by Ray Roa August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Joke Wrld Comedy Festival founders explain why they’re rolling the dice in St. Pete

The two-day festival takes over five venues from Aug. 14-15.

by Ray Roa August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

Best of the bay 2026 is here. Check out the Winners And FinalistS!

Tampa Bay Journalism Project

St. Pete City Council rejects proposal to buy paper products made using prison labor

Photos: St. Pete City Councilman Richie Floyd helps rally DSA candidates at ‘Chomp The Oligarchy’ event in South Florida

A new production of ‘The Last Unicorn’ is now open at Ybor City’s Fringe Theatre [PHOTOS]

Retired Tampa newscaster Jeff Patterson is running for city council

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening August 13-20

Catalan world-pop giant Gipsy Kings plays St. Petersburg on this weekend

St. Pete’s ‘Tunnel Vision’ series pays tribute to Detroit’s famed nightclub The Motor Lounge

With 63 days until big festival, Clearwater Jazz Foundation stages Saturday summer jam concert

Mila Killa’s ‘¡Samba!’ party celebrates fourth anniversary in Ybor City this weekend

Art-rock band The Tilt headlines Tampa concert supporting immigrant rights

‘South of the South’ songwriter David Dondero plays Tampa house concert on Friday

Coastal Film Lab of Tampa and Central Florida Photo Club will lead a photowalk through Tarpon Springs

‘The Odyssey’ is cool, but this Tampa actress is doing a one-woman musical from Penelope’s perspective

Tampa’s Sacred Heart Catholic Church rebuilds bicycles and is about to give away its 3,000th ride

Democratic hopefuls for Tampa Bay’s District 13 congressional seat weigh in on affordability and national defense

Fresh off baking for Cardi B, Tampa’s Cake Girl offers treat deals for 813 day

The Ybor Arts Tour returns this fall

Friday talk brings together Tampa authors with vastly different books about infamous Ybor City gangster Charlie Wall

MFA St. Pete’s new exhibit brings the masks of four African artists to Beach Drive

Joke Wrld Comedy Festival founders explain why they’re rolling the dice in St. Pete