Little Tina, downtown Tampa’s newest coffee shop, is now open
It dishes out espresso-based drinks and small bites.
Daddy Kool hosts an all-day party for Record Store Day this weekend
It features live music from local acts, food trucks and more.
Florida’s so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law expanded in all public schools through 12th grade
“Like the Legislature, the board has provided no definitions for what ‘instruction’ on sexual orientation or gender identity means…”
Hey Tampa, try voting this time
These elections will have real consequences.
Rapper Prof brings star-studded album ‘Horse’ to St. Pete this week
His new album features names like Kevin Gates, Method Man, and Mac Irv.
Drive-By Truckers head to St. Pete’s Floridian this week
Lydia Loveless—a heartbreaking, almost unrivaled Americana songwriter and Bloodshot Records signee—opens the show.
Things to look forward to at Sunscreen Film Festival, happening next week in St. Pete
The local film festival runs from April 27-30 at downtown St. Pete’s Sundial.
Seven ways to celebrate Earth Day around Tampa Bay
From cleanups to eco-conscious festivals, there are lots of local ways to celebrate our planet.
Florida bills to push back middle, high school start times moving through Legislature
To avoid any additional costs, districts could shift all start times later.
Pedro The Lion heads to Crowbar in Ybor City this Friday
Pedro’s current rhythm guitarist Erik Walkers opens.
Tampa’s New World Brewery celebrates 28th anniversary this weekend with stacked music lineup
Will Quinlan and The Vesper Bell headline an evening of Americana and folksy acts.
Florida Senate moves forward with tax breaks for thoroughbred horse industry
“We want to make sure that the equestrian community thrives and continues to be an economic boom for the state.”
Florida House expected to pass anti-transgender bills targeting drag shows, healthcare and bathrooms
“We have three bills that will target LGBTQ+ people for no reason but political motivation.”
Tampa’s Ichicoro Ramen, a Michelin Bib Gourmand winner, is closed
An employee told CL they got word of the closure on Friday, March 31.
In trial over corruption charges, defense lawyers argue feds ‘put a target on the back’ of Andrew Gillum
“This is a simple case. Andrew Gillum did not know. And because Andrew Gillulm did not know, he is not guilty,” Moss said.
BarrieHaus Beer Co. and Green Bench Brewing host a collaborative ‘Greetings from Florida’ lager party next weekend
It will showcase some of the best craft lagers in the United States.
New owners take over South Tampa’s SOG Cafe, no longer operated by Spaddy’s and Raw Smoothie Co.
Its new owners still dish out Spaddy’s coffee, acai bowls and other breakfast items.
Alicia Keys will bring new tour to Tampa this summer
This year’s tour will feature Keys with an ‘in the round’ 360-degree production set up.
Crisp & Green opens first Tampa location in Water Street
The new healthy spot is located at 1055 E. Cumberland Ave.
Florida Strawberry Festival nominated for Academy of Country Music Award
The 58th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will take place on Thursday, May 11
Florida proposal would require school districts to share property-tax revenue with charter schools
This really is about the businesses, the contracts, the leases for these buildings.”
Florida Gov. DeSantis threatens to build state prison next to Disney World
During an April 3 shareholders’ meeting, Disney CEO Bob Iger criticized DeSantis’ actions as “anti-business and anti-Florida.”
Cast of ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ reunites in Clearwater for 20th anniversary celebration
‘Come get some dinner.’
Despite voter approval, Florida Supreme Court declines to hear rent control battle
The Orange County Commission in August passed an ordinance that put the rent-control proposal on the November ballot.
‘Radioactive roads’? Florida environmentalists want brakes put on Tampa company’s plan to reuse toxic mining waste
What’s the fight all about? Phosphogypsum.
Interview: Australian pop-rock favorite Hoodoo Gurus can’t wait to finally be back in Florida
Talking to Brad Shepherd ahead of the April 27 show in Clearwater.
Federal appeals court rejects challenge to Florida law that bans sanctuary cities
The appeals court also ordered dismissal of the lawsuit.
Review: Taylor Swift—plus 69,131 Tampa fans—turn in loud, hot and fearlessly flawless farewell show
So, when are we getting back together?
Review: On night two in Tampa, Taylor Swift delivers an intense gold rush of literature and live debuts
Move over, ‘Moulin Rouge.’
Vegan grocery store Black Radish to close St. Pete storefront
The deli and small-scale grocer’s last day open is Monday, April 24.
Reggae Rise Up alum Of Good Nature plays Tampa’s Skipper’s Smokehouse this month
The band’s also opened for Michael Franti.
Long-awaited Sesh debuts in St. Pete, Chief’s Creole Cafe closes, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
And the10th anniversary Eggs & Kegs brunch happens in Tampa this weekend.
Florida lawmakers pass death penalty bill eliminating need for unanimous juries
The bill would affect only the sentencing process and not what is known as the “guilt phase” of murder cases.
Trial for former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum starts next week
Gilum, a former Tallahassee mayor, and a longtime adviser, Sharon Lettman-Hicks, were indicted last year on charges including wire fraud.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs six-week abortion ban into law
Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, called it a “devastating day for Floridians and especially for Florida’s women.”
Styx and former Eagle Don Felder play Clearwater on Monday
Is it even springtime in Tampa Bay if Styx doesn’t roll into town?
Hovvdy, purveyor of sentimental, indie soft-rock plays Tampa on Monday
‘Stone Quackers’ voice actor Whitmer Thomas and Georgia indie rocker girlpuppy open.
St. Pete native Todd La Torre fronts Queensryche at Jannus Live on Sunday
He took Geoff Tate’s place over a decade ago.
Harmony-driven Americana favorite The Lone Bellow plays Clearwater this weekend
The ‘Love Songs For Losers’ band plays the Cap on Sunday.
‘A person like me could be outlawed from existing’: Laura Jane Grace wonders if this is her last Florida tour
Grace is at St. Pete’s Floridian Social, and Bananas Records, on Sunday.
Laura Jane Grace will meet fans at Bananas Records before her St. Pete concert
She plays Floridian Social that night.
Iris DeMent returns to Tampa Bay, 26 years after the WMNF incident
In 1997, the station played ‘Wasteland of the Free’ and a GOP lawmaker got big mad.
City of Tampa hosts its first Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival next month
This free, family-friendly event honors AAPI Heritage month.
After Tortuga fest appearance, Alabama country quintet Red Clay Strays plays Ybor City
Not all modern country music is shit.
Falcon’s Fury drop tower reopens at Busch Gardens Tampa
Falcon’s Fury debuted in 2014 and is a 335-foot-tall ride that plunges riders 60 mph to the ground face first.
L8 Night Flights hosts another St. Pete Pier pop-up rave on Saturday
The party is also a fundraiser for future events.
Funky Americana songwriter Nick Dittmeier plays Tampa’s Skipper’s Smokehouse this weekend
Have Gun, Will Travel and Claire Vandiver open the show.
Uke god Jim Beloff is just part of Clearwater’s Ukulele in the District Festival
Two days of workshops and concerts kick off Friday night.
This weekend’s Tampa Bay Blues Festival brings Robert Cray, Ana Popovic and more to St. Pete
Tommy Castro & the Painkillers kick things off with a party at the Palladium on Thursday night, but the 27th Tampa Bay Blues festival really gets going on Friday with the one-two punch of headliner Robert Cray and supporting act Ana Popovic. Tower of Power and Tab Benoit anchor Saturday’s lineup before Sunday welcomes The…
Xtreme Tacos and 7venth Sun Brewery host a ‘stoner burrito’ eating contest next week
The first person to finish their massive burrito will be crowned champion.
Parking at Taylor Swift’s Tampa shows will be a nightmare
If you are planning on calling an Uber or a Lyft, expect a lot of delays and surge pricing.
Florida Senate passes bill requiring more detailed financial disclosure reports from local elected officials
Most elected city officials currently are required to fill out less-detailed disclosure reports.
New Fresh Kitchen location opening in Lakeland next week
The grand opening is set for Tuesday, April 18
Controversial higher-ed bill backed in Florida Senate
Senate Democrats criticized the proposed curriculum-related issues in the bill.
