New cheesesteak spot Little Philly opens in downtown St. Pete
The Grand Central District’s newest addition soft opened earlier this week.
Tampa Bay’s best live music happening April 18-25
Including Nation of Language, Record Store Day, Kenny Chesney and more.
Tampa’s growing, but its tree canopy is not—here’s why that’s a problem
If the city doesn’t start seriously protecting its diminishing tree canopy, parts of it are only going to get hotter and less livable.
Jagjaguwar’s They Hate Change tops Record Store Day party at Bananas Records in St. Pete
Live music happens from noon-5 p.m.
Bad, Bad Things tops Record Store Day concert lineup at Seminole Heights’ Microgroove
Music starts at 5 p.m.
St. Pete expat Kendra Morris comes home for free Record Store Day concert at Daddy Kool
Katara and Kristopher James are on the bill, too.
Nation of Language, perhaps the best synth-pop band in the US, plays Tampa on Friday
The trio opens for Beach Fossils.
Florida Democrats are now running billboards to get people to run for state office
In an attempt to recruit candidates to challenge Republicans in more than two dozen congressional and legislative seats across the state, the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) on Wednesday announced a billboard and digital campaign reaching out to Democrats in Polk, Madison, Miami-Dade, and Seminole Counties. “There are 27 uncontested House seats with no Democrat running…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that opens the door for kindergarteners to learn about communism
The state education department will be tasked with drawing up academic standards for the lessons.
New York rapper Skyzoo returns to Tampa this summer
He’s joined by Bay area rappers Khighness, Chase Bankery, and Pusha Preme.
Dante’s HiFi director Rich Medina tops opening weekend at Water Street’s Alter Ego cocktail lounge
You won’t be able to Shazam what he’s playing this weekend.
One of Katy Perry’s favorite ‘Idol’ contestants, Benson Boone, plays St. Pete this weekend
There’s a mix of pain and optimism on Boone’s studio debut, ‘Fireworks & Rollerblades.’
Clearwater songwriter Cloe Wilder comes home for Friday show in Ybor City
Her bedroom-pop tunes draw inspiration from the likes of Lana del Rey and Bon Iver.
‘Kingdom Hearts IV’ seems to be on hold, so why not see Jesse McCartney sing pop songs instead
He plays Ybor City this weekend.
Philly indie-rock favorite Mo Lowda & The Humble play St. Pete this weekend
With beloved Bright Light Social Hour in tow.
Let’s hope Staind frontman Aaron Lewis focuses on the band’s new album this weekend in Tampa
Staind headlines 98Rockfest along with Seether, Asking Alexandria and more.
South Tampa ‘no lawn’ tour will showcase how to incorporate native plants into your garden
A ‘nectar’ party follows at the Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation Gallery.
Orlando rock and roller Eric Jafet set to ‘Destroy’ Tampa this weekend
An all-star lineup of homegrown talent opens the show.
Caroline Jones is in Zac Brown Band lineup for Tampa show with Kenny Chesney
She once opened for him in 2019.
Former Rays communications leader and author brings ‘Tampa Spring Training Tales’ book to Ybor City this weekend
Rick Vaughn signs copies at the Tampa Baseball Museum.
The Sunscreen Film Festival kicks returns to St. Petersburg
The four-day event draws up to 10,000 people a year.
Rock and roll meets stoner food for free 4/20 concert in St. Pete
Sounclouder Lil’ Jerry Springer is on the bill, too.
Tampa jazz composer Simon Lasky celebrates ‘For The Dreamers’ in New Tampa
An ensemble of Bay area jazz all-stars join him to celebrate the new album.
Tampa rapper Pusha Preme to perform, and talk marketing, at ‘Remix’ open mic
Don’t be too surprised if the topic of philanthropy comes up, too.
Cinema’s ‘Nasty Women,’ and ladies who improved women’s rights, are center of two events in Tampa Bay this weekend
The gatherings happen on opposite sides of the Bay.
Heavy metal pioneer Saxon plays Hard Rock Tampa on Wednesday
OG frontman Biff Byford’s voice remains as vibrant and intact as ever.
He’s ‘Not The 1975,’ but Knox plays a free St. Pete concert this month
But you have to get 97X to give you a ticket.
On 4/20, Tampa’s Sweetwater Organic Farm celebrates a different herb—basil
Proceeds from ‘Pesto Festo’ help the community farm continue to practice sustainable agriculture.
Coral Reefer Band member Mac McAnally plays Clearwater concert this month
The show is sold-out.
Ybor City’s new Orange Blossom Trading Co. opens today
The ‘gift shop, art stop, and corner store,’ is the brainchild of artist Chelsea Glade.
‘Florida has a chance to make history’: Only three states have passed recreational weed on the ballot by more than 60 percent
In the past two years, voters in six red states have voted on recreational weed.
Citizens, Florida’s ‘last resort’ insurance company, adds 4,000 policies
Numbers, however, are down from last fall.
Board at Lakeland’s Florida Polytechnic University selects new president in 7-6 vote
Trustees debated about whether Florida Poly’s next president should have a STEM background.
DeSantis signs Florida education reform bill that includes limiting ‘book challenges’
The law also will direct state education officials to create a “classical education teaching certificate.”
Suspended Hillsborough prosecutor Andrew Warren now says he will run for re-election
He previously said he wouldn’t run out of concern DeSantis would suspend him again
Busch Gardens Tampa announces birth of endangered orangutan
Spring has sprung at Busch Gardens as they welcome the newborn ape.
DeSantis says he’ll sign Florida bill limiting challenges to school books by nonparents
“It is done intentionally, and it is part of an agenda, and that’s wrong,” DeSantis said during a news conference.
Meet Bella, the certified good girl, who brings peace to mourners at one Tampa funeral home
The five-year-old chocolate lab mix is a therapy dog who ‘just knows when and where she’s needed.’
The Straz Center’s big ‘Taste’ food festival fundraiser returns to Tampa this month
It takes place at the venue’s lobby, Morsani and Ferguson Halls, and the Tampa Riverwalk.
Review: In Clearwater, The Zombies play a different game from their ’60s British invasion peers
Love ‘em while you can.
Review: Teddy Thompson wrings heartache out of country classics in intimate, rare, Safety Harbor concert
The U.K. songwriter made a surprising stop on his world tour.
Pro-Palestinian activists block traffic in downtown Tampa
About 50 people had Ashley Drive backed up for about 15 minutes.
Phone conversations with Florida law enforcement can be recorded without their consent, says court
“They have no expectation of privacy when they’re conducting official business and it doesn’t matter where they’re at.”
Tampa woman Ashley Brundage aims to become Florida’s first transgender member of state Legislature
Brundage filed the paperwork to run in House District 65, which is held by Rep. Karen Gonzalez Pittman.
Oracle of Ybor: I’ve been experiencing anhedonia lately
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St. Petersburg ’employee relations’ professional paid six-figures to ‘communicate’ with Amazon workers about unions
The retail giant spent at least $3.1 million on anti-union consultants last year.
After successful fall outing, the spring Ybor Arts Tour has doubled in size
It happens Thursday, April 18 across the district.
New concepts debut at Water Street Tampa, ‘painfully delicious’ Pinellas Pepper Fest returns, and more local food news
Plus a new ramen spot, a Japanese bakery and weed-themed pizza joint.
Florida’s citrus industry is expected to have another terrible year
Despite Thursday’s reduced estimates, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Matt Joyner expressed optimism.
DeSantis quietly signs bill blocking heat protection standards for Florida workers
The measure is known as a “preemption” bill, as it would take away authority from local governments.
Breakfast chain First Watch will return to downtown Tampa this year
Its former location on N Tampa Street was bulldozed to make way for new development.
New book from Clearwater photographer Benjamin Dimmitt shows effects of climate change on the Chassahowitzka
Photos taken 40 years apart show how the refuge has changed
Pot companies are pouring money into Florida’s recreational marijuana initiative
Until last month, Trulieve had largely been the sole financial supporter of the effort.
South Tampa’s Streetlight Taco earns Bib Gourmand in 2024 Michelin Guide
Tampa hosts the Florida Michelin Guide ceremony on April 18.
New Stoner’s Pizza Joint location will open in Valrico next month
Get zonked on some za.
Tampa Bay Democrats hold town hall and discuss passing bills in Florida’s GOP-led legislature
‘I feel like I’m still in the Matrix.’
Federal court orders Florida to explain its standing in immigration suit against Biden
Moody and DeSantis have made a high-profile issue of criticizing the federal government’s handling of immigration issues
Florida bill blocking civilian review boards from investigating bad cops heads to DeSantis
The measure (HB 601), which the Legislature passed last month, would affect at least 21 cities with civilian review boards.
