

Gucci Mane protegé Pooh Shiesty plays Tampa concert on Saturday
The Tennessee rising star is at Whiskey North in Carrollwood.
Gov. DeSantis wants Florida residents to once again prove they looked for work in order to get unemployment benefits
“We suspended that last year at this time because, quite frankly, there weren’t jobs,” DeSantis said.
Former Florida COVID data scientist Rebekah Jones hints at potential congressional run
Jones drew national attention last summer after she was fired from the Florida Department of Health.
Tampa Bay noisecore, math rock and punk bands carve a path to Crowbar on Friday
It’s a limited capacity show.
Free Friday concert from UK DJ Tisoki kicks off weekend of EDM in Ybor City
Untz your nutz off at The Ritz and Attic.
Trial begins for man accused of plotting violence at Florida Capitol
During the jury selection process, a group of nearly 50 potential jurors were asked whether they have strong beliefs about firearms or the events of Jan. 6.
Florida Supreme Court will decide if cops accused of crimes can cite ‘Marsy’s Law’ and hide their identities
Marsy’s Law addresses a series of issues related to victims’ rights, including offering privacy protections. Nearly 62 percent of voters approved the measure in 2018.
Charlie Crist will attempt to be the governor of Florida, again
Crist, a St. Petersburg Democrat, was the first major candidate to formally enter the 2022 gubernatorial race
Florida lawmakers chose the cruise industry over the will of voters and the advice of the CDC
Politicians in Florida are fully on board with bringing the cruise industry back to pre-pandemic levels, even if that means going against the will of the voters.
A Florida private school told teachers not to get vaccinated, but DeSantis says that’s not a problem
Speaking Tuesday to reporters in the Capitol, DeSantis suggested the employee protections are largely unneeded.
Tampa’s Moffitt Cancer Center expected to receive millions in additional funding
The bill (HB 7061), includes changing a formula for distributing cigarette tax revenues.
Sweet Mama’s Ice Cream is back open and in a groove in Tampa Heights
It was forced to close for a few weeks back in February.
New two-story Union New American dining concept coming to Tampa’s Westshore district
Union New American is set to open this fall.
Big Storm Brewery opening first Tampa location at the old Hamburger Mary’s in Ybor City
An oversized 5-barrel brewing system will also brew small batches of dark and barrel-aged beer.
Bright Ice’s expands with third ice cream shop near downtown Tampa’s JW Marriott
It’s at the ground floor across from the trolley station.
With new executive order, Florida Gov. DeSantis cancels all local COVID restrictions
“In the state of Florida, we worked very hard…to jettison those types of policies,” he said.
This St. Petersburg concert is $18 if you’re vaccinated, $999 if you’re not
Teenage Bottlerocket plays the VFW Post 39 on June 26.
Florida Gov. DeSantis says he’ll sign anti-trans bill, calls systemic racism a ‘bunch of horse manure’
“Oh, yeah. We’re going to protect our girls. I have a 4-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old daughter. They’re very athletic.”
Vegan grocery Black Radish is celebrating their first anniversary this weekend with a small market
Prizes, surprises, and plenty of vegan treats galore.
Savage Love: Intimate-but-sexless relationships exist, you just have to ask for them
Plus, other quickies.
Free downtown Tampa concert series Rock the Park returns to Curtis Hixon next week
And programming at ‘The Square’ nearby kicks back up on May 6, too.
Florida’s ‘Big Tech’ crackdown bill goes to DeSantis, but with a special exemption for Disney
Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, questioned adding the exemption for one company, saying it “feeds into the fact that this bill really is political in nature.”
Florida passes bill making it harder for voters to cast ballots by mail
Gov. Ron DeSantis and other Republican leaders boasted about Florida’s smooth handling of the 2020 elections amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida bill that creates a bad teacher blacklist heads to DeSantis
The bill would ensure fired teachers can’t get new jobs at different schools.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill making it harder to sue farmers that burn sugar cane
Critics have contended the phrase “particle emissions” in the bill is part of an effort to scuttle a federal lawsuit over the health impact of “black snow” created by the burning of sugar cane fields.
St. Pete’s Wild Child is intoxicatingly good and makes you want to travel the world
We’re back in the dining room and surrendering to chef Rob Reinsmith & co.
Latest album from Tampa Bay’s Damon Fowler hits no. 1 on Billboard blues chart
He wraps a residency at Red Star Live this week before heading out on tour.
Tampa musicians will remember their friend Kaleb Stewart, and raise money for his family in May
The beloved Florida songwriter died at 45 years old last month.
Florida Orchestra throws it way back to 1917 when it plays Prokofiev at next week’s lunchtime concerts
The ‘Classics Go Retro’ shows happen at Mahaffey Theater on Wednesday and Thursday.
Acme Jazz Garage plays free Sunday concert in Seminole Heights
You know, since you can’t see the band at Timpano anymore.
St. Pete’s Groovehaven studio hosts May Day Meltdown rock show on Saturday
Masks are required.
Detroit house DJ Golf Clap plays free EDM concert in Ybor City this weekend
Sign up for the guest list at The Ritz.
Kushy downtown Tampa venue The Vault hosts ‘Mansion Music’ release party
There’s a red carpet, and 1920s dress code.
Leon Majcen comes home to play free Friday concert with old friends in Tampa
Taylor Raynor and Liam Bauman play support at Hooch and Hive.
Straz Center’s wildly-popular production of ‘Henry V’ extended through May 2 in downtown Tampa
This is really it though, so get some while you can.
The stage is set for vibrator racing in downtown Tampa this weekend
The dildo derby happens at Hooch and Hive on Saturday.
Downtown Tampa hotspot Jackson’s is paying its employees $100 to get vaccinated
Shit, I’d get vaccinated again for that.
Heightened Senses brings live music, art and a night market back to Seminole Heights on Thursday
Ari Chi and Katara Trio are on the tunes.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay is hiring a full-time staff writer
Come ‘stick to covering bars, restaurants and concerts’ with us.
Florida lawmakers overturn voters decision to restrict cruise ships in Key West
The bill, which passed the Senate in a 21-17 vote, would apply to all 15 seaports in the state.
Florida Republicans revive and pass controversial transgender sports ban
The House tucked the transgender athlete proposal into an education measure and sent the revamped bill to the Senate.
Video shows organizer of Tampa’s ‘Trumparilla’ shouting ‘white power’
Cini defended his actions by saying there was a couple Black people at the event, and provided a photo of himself with a Black person.
After threats from Publix, owner of ‘Pub Sub’ social media account says he’ll keep posting and ‘see what happens’
“I don’t want to get sued,” he said.
‘The Underground is everywhere’: Shock G was the Carrollwood kid who changed hip-hop forever
A funeral is set for Saturday in Ybor City.
Members of Digital Underground are headed to Tampa for Shock G’s funeral on Saturday
A public wake and memorial service are set for Ybor City on Friday and Saturday, respectively.
Clearwater’s North Greenwood rec center gets a new Zulu Painter mural
A colorful way to kick off Valspar Championship weekend.
Today is ‘participation trophy day’ in Florida
Perhaps celebrate by losing at something, building yourself a participation trophy and then forcing everyone to stare at it in a public square for one hundred years.
Ya La’ford will re-paint her vandalized St. Petersburg mural as part of SHINE 2021
She’s currently working on painting an Indy Car at the Grand Prix.
Tom Brady is big mad about the NFL’s new jersey number rule change
While it won’t impact us watching the game, it fucks up the GOAT’s pre-snap reads.
Tampa Bay pharmacies and law enforcement officials will take your pills and vapes—no questions asked
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 24.
Burger concept from YouTube’s ‘MrBeast’ is opening brick and mortar in South Tampa
UPDATE: It’s not the first brick and mortar.
Federal lawsuit filed against City of Ocala for arresting homeless people that request help
The new suit filed by the ACLU and SLC alleges that Ocala’s ordinances have infringed on plaintiffs’ rights to free speech—specifically, asking for help.
Developer claims City of Tampa changed scoring criteria for ‘Rome Yard’ project, hearing now rescheduled for next month
A hearing officer will hear arguments on May 12.
Reward for information on whoever wrote ‘Trump’ on a Florida manatee now totals $28,000
The manatee was discovered in Blue Hole on the Homosassa River in January.
Tampa McDonald’s offers $50 to anyone willing to just apply to job
“At this point, if we can’t keep our drive-thrus moving, then I’ll pay $50 for an interview.”
Welcome to Tampa Bay, Giovani Bernard
Tom Brady just got another weapon for one of the best offenses in the NFL.






