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Gasparilla Music Festival 2026 lineup: Mt. Joy, Two Friends, Gov’t Mule coming to Tampa in April
More than 50 more acts will be announced soon.
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Eckerd professors want to tell you about the microplastics in Tampa Bay
Dr. Amy Siuda and Dr. Shannon Gowans developed an app to track microplastics in 2023.
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Point Chaud opens second cafe in St. Pete Beach
So far, the crepes don’t fall flat.
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Six Tampa Bay bands to follow in 2026
Tampa Bay isn’t just incubating talent–it’s exporting it.
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Democratic socialist Richie Floyd, St. Pete’s youngest councilperson, officially launches re-election campaign
He was named council vice chair this month.
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DI Coffee Bar will open third location next month at Midtown Tampa
The first DI Coffee Bar opened in 2014 on E Davis Boulevard., where Perez and his wife, Marilyn, work as homebuilders.
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Ybor City restaurant Lara celebrates first anniversary with free beer and tacos, more
Chef Suzanne Crouch opened the much-anticipated concept after years in other peoples’ kitchens.
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Al Downing Jazz Association hosts free Saturday concert in St. Pete
This annual concert honors Downing’s legacy as well as the work and teaching of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr.
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Minneapolis punk band Off With Their Heads returns to Tampa this weekend
Two totems of Florida punk and emo open at New World.
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Oracle of Ybor: How do I avoid burnout under fascism?
Balancing strength, stamina and care is key.
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Karma Juice Bar spins off with upcoming Bakery and Kitchen
The menu includes Filipino-small plates.
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Kahwa Coffee opens Tampa drive-thru on Kennedy
It’s the chain’s third drive-thru.
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BeatsNChill producer series brings Oakland rapper MG to Ybor City
The hang happens at The Bricks this Friday.
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St. Pete bands stage Thursday benefit for photographer recovering from cancer
The 600 Block’s rock and roll heyday might’ve never been captured on film if it wasn’t for Brian Mahar.
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Alligator Records’ Southern Avenue plays Tampa on Wednesday
Kristopher James opens at Skipper’s Smokehouse.
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Dunedin International Film Festival rolls out the red carpet this weekend
Filmmakers will answer questions after some screenings.
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All the best Gasparilla events of 2026
It’s p-arrrrgh-ty time, Tampa Bay.
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Vigil for Tampa man killed in West Bank interrupted by Christian content creators [PHOTOS]
One content creator who heckled families created a fundraiser for himself.
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Neighborhood cleanup? There’s a Gasparilla for that
Gasparilla Clean Team turns Tampa’s trash into a community treasure.