A promotional group portrait of (L-R) Rum & Coke DJs Harold Fandino, James Alvarez-Bacon (DJ Kumi), and Jesus Rodriguez posing against a muted grey corner wall backdrop. On the left, Harold Fandino wears a cream Adidas t-shirt with red sleeve stripes, blue jeans, and yellow sneakers. In the center, James Alvarez-Bacon (DJ Kumi) wears a maroon beanie, a white long-sleeved quarter-zip jacket, blue jeans, and green sneakers with white stripes while facing forward with dreadlocks. On the right, Jesus Rodriguez wears a black graphic t-shirt, dark pants, and green sneakers with yellow laces, looking slightly downward with one hand near his neck.

Latin food, drink and music coming to Ybor City this weekend for ‘Salsa Con Ron’

The party is among the best food & drink events happening across Tampa Bay Sept. 10-17.

by Annalise Mabe and Ray Roa September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Dr. Patricia Alonzo enters District 7 Tampa City Council race, seeking to fix the district’s socioeconomic disparities

Retired journalist Alan Cohn and Morris Lopez III are also in the race to replace outgoing Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera.

by Leif Helland September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

A medium close-up documentary screengrab showing media consultant Tim Burke in 'Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist'. Centered at a wooden table, Burke wears a short-sleeved dark navy polo shirt and has shoulder-length, wavy brown hair, gesturing with open hands while speaking during an interview. Behind him, a softly lit room features sage green walls, framed artwork, a sofa, and a window with white blinds on the left.

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Feds won’t appeal wiretap charges against Tampa journalist who exposed antisemitic Kanye West remarks

Timothy Burke allegedly obtained unaired clips of Kanye West making antisemetic comments in a Fox News interview with Tucker Carlson.

by Valerie Smith September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

A wide indoor photograph of flamenco dancers performing in the center ballroom during the Wines of Spain event at the Centro Asturiano de Tampa in Ybor City, Florida on Oct. 16, 2024. Under grand crystal chandeliers suspended from high ceilings, dancers in vibrant red and white ruffled flamenco skirts twirl in the middle of a hardwood dance floor. Surrounding the performance floor, guests socialize around tall tasting tables and wine display stations stocked with glasses, bottles, and appetizers.

Food & Drink

Wines of Spain returns to Ybor City, benefitting preservation at 125-year-old Centro Asturiano de Tampa

More than 50 Spanish and Mediterranean red, white, and dessert wines will be available.

by Leif Helland September 10, 2026September 10, 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.

Arts & Entertainment

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

News & Views

Mitch Perry tops lineup for WMNF’s live discussion of Florida’s midterm elections

Tom Scherberger, contributing editor at Florida Trident, moderates ‘Wavemakers Live’ on Sept. 17.

by Ray Roa September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

A high-energy victory photograph showing Team St. Pete captain Chef Lee Aquino celebrating on stage with his team during Tampa Bay Food Fight at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 11, 2025. Center stage, Aquino wears a white chef coat and grey apron, holding the large "FOOD FIGHT" championship trophy topped with a oversized golden cleaver while cheering with his mouth open and raising his index finger. To his left, a team member wearing a white chef coat, black cap, and glasses shouts excitedly while pointing upward, alongside fellow team members and event hosts celebrating under bright arena stage lighting.

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The Tampa Bay Food Fight chef battle comes to St. Pete on Tuesday

Proceeds from the event benefit Metropolitan Ministries.

by Ray Roa September 10, 2026September 10, 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.

Arts & Entertainment

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.

Arts & Entertainment

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.

Arts & Entertainment

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

A cropped exterior photograph showing structural damage at the historic Jackson House in Tampa, Florida on Sept. 7, 2026. The close-up shot focuses on the center section of the two-story weathered wooden building, where the upper wall and roof have collapsed, exposing timber support beams, open interior spaces, and broken window frames. In the foreground, a metallic security chain-link fence sits crumpled and crushed against an asphalt parking space with bright yellow painted lines.

News & Views

Another segment of downtown Tampa’s historic Jackson House has collapsed

The collapse is the latest update in a series of challenges with preserving one of Tampa’s most significant Black landmarks.

by Valerie Smith September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

A close-up official portrait photograph of Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri. Looking directly forward with a subtle smile, Gualtieri is shaved bald and wears a dark green Pinellas County Sheriff's Office uniform shirt with gold star insignia on the collar, gold shoulder embroidery, and a dark tie. Behind him on the left stands an American flag on a wooden flagpole with a gold eagle topper, and to his right, a large gold Pinellas County Sheriff's Office star badge seal is mounted on a grey wall.

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How Pinellas Sheriff Bob Gualtieri became an architect of mass deportation

Hundreds of jails have incorporated policies designed by Gualtieri to streamline collaboration with ICE.

by Valerie Smith 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.

Arts & Entertainment

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 high-energy live concert photograph showing indie rock band Rohna posing on stage with a cheering crowd in the background at Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on May 15, 2026. Captured from a low front-of-stage angle, band members kneel and crouch together while raising their arms, surrounded by stage equipment, pedalboards, and drum cymbals as an enthusiastic audience behind them holds up hand signs and cheers.

Music

Tampa’s extremely-popular Indie Night concert series is expanding to The Ritz with big Halloween party

Organizers are raising the bar by heading to a larger one.

by Ray Roa September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

A close-up illustration of the Nine of Cups tarot card. Positioned under a semi-circular arc of nine golden chalices against a bright yellow background, a central figure with dark curly hair and a red, feathered beret sits with arms folded over a patterned white robe. The figure is framed by vertical green draped fabric in a traditional Rider-Waite style tarot design.

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Oracle Of Ybor: I want to run for public office, but have anxiety about what that would entail

And what do I do about all the mutual friends I have with my ex?

by Caroline DeBruhl September 4, 2026September 4, 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").

Arts & Entertainment

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.

Arts & Entertainment

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 wide-angle live performance photograph showing pop-punk band Yellowcard performing on stage at Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida on July 23, 2023. Captured from low in front of the stage, frontman Ryan Key leaps into the air with his legs spread wide atop a metal stage platform while playing a white electric guitar under bright yellow and orange spotlights. Behind him, bandmates perform on bass, guitar, and drums set against a backdrop illuminated with blue sky and cloud visuals.

Music

Yellowcard tops 97X ‘Legends’ lineup coming to Clearwater on Friday

by Ray Roa September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

An interior photograph by Ray Roa showing the ordering counter and sign inside Lucky Tigre in Tampa, Florida on Aug. 9, 2025. Mounted above the counter, a illuminated rectangular light box sign reads "FEELIN' LUCKY?" in bold red, retro-style block lettering with stylized starbursts. Below the sign, a vibrant wall is completely covered in a collage of vintage posters, ads, and news clippings, flanked by hanging greenery on the left.

Food & Drink

Tampa Filipino restaurant Lucky Tigre celebrates fourth anniversary with lumpia eating contest

The competition goes down Sunday in West Tampa.

by Annalise Mabe September 2, 2026September 9, 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.

Arts & Entertainment

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

Celebrate the best!