25 dinner specials, bar crawls and fiestas to help celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Tampa Bay
Ready for a weekend full of regretful tequila shots?
Deb Ruby headlines a night of indie folk at Ybor City’s Crowbar this week
Claire Vandiver, Emily Turnage and Noan Partly are also on the bill.
Florida bill expanding so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law heads to DeSantis
The Republican-controlled Senate voted 27-12 along straight party lines to pass the bill.
Hillsborough County elections official says network was ‘illegally breached’
Officials emphasized that the perpetrator did not have access to the voter registration system or the ballot tabulation system.
Celebrate Star Wars Day at the Tampa Theatre this week
The beloved theater screens the original Star Wars trilogy in its entirety.
Free Comic Book Day, Tropical Heatwave returns, and more of May’s best events around Tampa Bay
Plus, Cinco de Mayo events, theme park updates and more.
Florida Republicans pass anti-immigration bill, giving DeSantis $12 million for migrant flights
“Immigrants are not the enemy,” Rep. Dotie Joseph, D-North Miami, said. “Hate is.”
Florida Gov. DeSantis now gets to decide if he can hide his own travel records from the public
DeSantis, while at a bill-signing event Monday in Titusville, said he didn’t “come up” with the bill.
Petition to put recreational pot on Florida’s 2024 ballot only needs 50K more signatures
The proposal also needs to meet certain signatures thresholds in congressional districts.
Ybor City’s Zydeco Brew Werks hosts a Cinco de Mayo-themed fundraiser this Friday
Proceeds will benefit local charity The Young Angels.
Tampa’s annual Fringe Festival returns to Ybor City with over 30 performances
It runs from May 10-14 at various Ybor City venues.
St. Pete advances right to counsel for tenants facing eviction
The committee voted 3-1 to bring a resolution to city council for approval.
Creative Pinellas hosts an opening reception for its 2023 Emerging Artists
Works from these up-and-coming artists will be on display through July 16.
Riverfest returns to downtown Tampa this weekend
This free, kid-friendly festival happens this Friday and Saturday.
Florida Senate passes bill to impose eight-year term limits on school-board members
Senate sponsor Blaise Ingoglia, R-Spring Hill, suggested that eight years was always the target of lawmakers.
New Jonas Brothers tour ‘Five Albums. One Night’ coming to Tampa this fall
The band’s new record, The Album, drops May 12.
DeSantis-appointed oversight board votes to counter-sue Disney over tax-district fight
“Raising taxes to pay for your defense is wrong. If you take any of our money, it’s wrong,” Dixon said.
‘Stop being racist:’ Under new Florida law, Black drivers are nearly three times more likely to be ticketed for loud music
Black drivers received almost 37% of the tickets, despite Black people making up only about 16% of Florida’s driving-eligible population.
Florida bill allowing use of radioactive toxic waste for roads heads to DeSantis
Senators voted 34-4 to approve the bill (HB 1191), which passed the House last week.
Aerosmith officially confirms Tampa date on upcoming ‘Peace Out’ tour
Crazy. Amazing. Cryin’.
Florida bill allowing landlords to charge tenants a monthly non-refundable fee in lieu of a security deposit heads to DeSantis
Sen. Geraldine Thompson, D-Windermere, likened the bill, which passed the House last week, to “exploitation.”
Florida Republicans vote to lower gun-buying age, reversing changes made after Parkland
With a week remaining in the 2023 legislative session, the measure faces an uncertain future.
St. Pete showcases area’s best photographers for International Month of Photography
Photo exhibitions, competitions, and workshops round out an exciting month of photography in St. Pete
Grading the Tampa Bay Bucs’ 2023 NFL Draft picks
So, who did the Bucs draft? Were they good decisions? Did they miss on some players?
Tampa Bay Symphony ends its spring series with a rendition of ‘Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique’
It’s the last chance to catch the classical orchestra until November 2023.
Florida Republicans clear path for DeSantis to run for president without resigning
“This bill is voter suppression through and through,” Rep. Angie Nixon, D-Jacksonville, said.
L.A.-based band The Aquadolls bring its glossy ‘mermaid rock’ to Tampa
Local acts Spoiled Rat and Bambii Valentino open this Thursday night gig.
St. Petersburg College hosts its annual MIRA showcase at Palladium Theater
It features a variety of musical performances from current SPC students.
R&B group New Edition brings its ‘Legacy Tour’ to Tampa
Keith Sweat, Guy and Tank also take the Amalie Arena stage this weekend.
Tampa musicians honors legendary jazz composer Charles Mingus this weekend
Florida-based jazz act The Michael Ross 5 hosts this Ybor City gig.
’70s-themed disco club Good Night John Boy opens in downtown St. Pete today
Folks have been waiting well over a year for this club to open its doors.
Tampa’s homegrown Gasparilla Music Festival returns to Curtis Hixon Park this weekend
The local festival happens Saturday-Sunday, April 29-30.
New coffee in Seminole Heights, Chef Suzanne Lara has a new Tampa concept, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
Plus, food festivals and a few more grand openings.
On his 90th birthday, Willie Nelson reminds us all to embrace what makes us unique
“The lesson of Willie is this: be who you are. If you are a long-haired cowboy in a pickup truck with mudflaps, have at it and God bless you.”
Review: In Clearwater debut, Hoodoo Gurus reminds fans its a vital and mighty force
Their first appearance in the local area since the 1980s was certainly worth the long wait.
Florida Avenue Brewing Co. opens its Seminole Heights taproom next week
The brewery dishes out craft beer and classic American fare.
Tampa Fringe considers how they can support artists year-round in Ybor City
The Tampa International Fringe Festival returns to Ybor City this May with a new dedicated space and plans for year-round programming.
Oracle of Ybor: It’s business time
“I know the first year will be touch and go. Do the cards have any insight as to what I should do with my new business?”
Indian Rocks Beach staple The Original Crabby Bill’s celebrates 40th anniversary this weekend
The seafood restaurant dishes out a variety of food and drink specials.
Appeals court broadly supports most of 2021 Florida elections law, overturning judge’s ruling
In his March 2022 ruling, Walker found that “every single challenged provision has a disparate impact on Black voters in some way.”
Florida Gov. DeSantis says Disney lawsuit is ‘political’
In the lawsuit, Disney contends it was left with no choice against “a relentless campaign to weaponize government power.”
Tampa’s historic Floridan Palace Hotel announces new restaurant ‘The Dan,’ slated to open in May
This new concept is part of the hotel’s multi-million dollar renovations.
Tampa Theatre secures $14 million for repairs and restorations
Guests can expect to see a second screen room, support spaces, and more.
Following report of a shrinking canopy, City of Tampa plans to plant 30,000 trees by 2030
Mayor Castor will host a 1,000 tree giveaway at Sulphur Springs Park on May 6.
Mindwash hosts a night of ‘trash rock’ at The Bends in St. Pete this week
Bad, Bad Things and Sligh open.
Rock outfit Nightbreakers bring new single ‘In My Head’ to Brass Mug
Crøwnz and Night Winds are also on the bill.
Florida Republicans pass bill to weaken public-sector, teacher unions
The bill would affect a wide range of public-employees unions, including teachers unions.
Florida Republicans aim to eliminate local renters’ rights ordinances
Lawmakers last month passed a separate bill (SB 102) that included preventing local rent controls.
