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Tampa pop-up Loko Cuisine hosts the 10th anniversary of its Eggs & Kegs brunch this weekend
Owner and chef John LoScalzo previews this weekend’s celebration.
The best live music coming to Tampa Bay from April 13-20, 2023
With about 50 concerts to choose from.
Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro plays Clearwater on Friday
His new record features Bette Midler, Billy Strings, Michael McDonald, and Willie Nelson
Tampa biker bar Born Free welcomes Gainesville grindcore band Fulcrum on Friday
Dead Mirrors opens the show along with Ramtha and Vacancy.
Animal Prince taps Tampa jazz duo Katara to join band on Florida tour
The ensemble is at Shuffle in Tampa Heights on Friday.
Interview: Nels Cline ponders death, feeling alive in songs, ahead of Wilco’s Clearwater concert
Wilco plays its first Bay area show in a decade at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
‘Red meat to the right base’: Florida house panel approves bill targeting drag shows
Opponents have argued that parents should be able to make decisions about whether children attend events.
Tampa Bay Taco Week returns with over a dozen local restaurants offering specials for $10 and under
It runs from April 20-30.
Filipino fiesta at Tampa’s Lucky Tigre includes lumpia eating contest
The market includes vendors and Filipino food pop-ups, too.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill to expand Florida Wildlife Corridor
The bill (SB 106) will expand Florida’s Greenways and Trails System and the SUN Trail Network with the wildlife corridor.
Florida bill targeting teacher unions headed to full House
Union members from across the state spoke against the bill Tuesday.
Popular Korean fried chicken chain ‘bb.q chicken’ celebrates Tampa grand opening this week
This is the chain’s second Florida location.
Stevie B and Taylor Dane top ‘Freestyle Explosion’ lineup coming to Tampa this summer
Shannon and freestyle stars TKA K7, Debbie Deb, plus 69 Boyz and others are also on the bill.
Florida Republicans vote to hide from public who visits governor’s mansion
The exemption would also be retroactive to trips already taken.
John Ring Jr., a Tampa politico with ties to the mayor and members of city council, pleads not guilty in sex offender case
The State Attorney filed a ‘request to seal’ Ring’s warrant because of ‘potential evidence suggesting public corruption within the City of Tampa…’
Sesh, a new brewery and restaurant, is now open out of St. Pete’s former Melting Pot
It’s the newest concept from the owners of Mad Beach Craft Brewing Co.
Under threat of a labor strike, the show goes on for ‘Mean Girls’ in Sarasota
Union performers will meet audience members outside tonight, to highlight their demands for a fair contract.
St. Pete’s Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails will move into Independent Bar’s former Central Avenue space
The transition is slated to happen by the end of this year.
R&B superstar SZA is bringing her ‘S.O.S.’ tour to Tampa this fall
Tickets are on sale now.
Celebrity chef Fabio Viviani opens newest Chuck Lager location in Oldsmar next week
There’s free food on Wednesday April, 19.
Florida Republicans want to ban private businesses from requiring masks or COVID-19 tests
Rep. Griff Griffitts, a Panama City Republican who sponsored the bill, argued that the proposal is designed to fight discrimination.
Florida Republican Webster Barnaby calls trans people ‘mutants’ and ‘demons’ on House floor
Later, Barnaby apologized for describing transgender people as “demons.”
Taylor Swift’s Tampa shows will achieve something even U2, Paul McCartney and Bowie couldn’t
Rock and roll’s biggest stars have all played local stadium shows—none have drawn the crowds Swift will.
War on Women, Soul Glo and more headed to Lost In St. Pete Festival
It happens April 27-30.
Montell Jordan is performing at Friday’s Clearwater Threshers game
Arguably best known for ‘This is How We Do it,’ Jordan had quite a few other massive hits during his peak of superstardom.
Tampa’s citizens police review board can finally hire its own lawyer
City Council voted to pass the ordinance in a 4-3 vote.
Oracle of Ybor: The Cuban wedding crisis
Plus, what do I do about this baby?
A few more Tampa restaurants get some Michelin love, Safety Harbor’s Pizzeria Gregario closes, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
And there’s a slew of Easter specials, dinners and brunches happening this weekend, too.
Florida health official must testify in transgender Medicaid fight, says federal judge
The judge ruled that the official likely has “relevant, indeed significant, information not available from other sources.”
Easter at the theme parks, Sugar Sand Festival, and more of April’s best events around Tampa Bay
Plus, Record Store Day, Gasparilla Music Festival, and more.
St. Pete’s Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association hosts its ‘Art in the Garden’ tour next week
Expect outstanding local gardens, live music and visual art.
Celebrated St. Pete restaurant Chief’s Creole Cafe has closed
Elihu and Carolyn Brayboy own the building and look to lease it out to another restaurant.
The Wine House is now open out of Gulfport’s former Backfin Blue Cafe
The new concept dishes out charcuterie boards, smoked meats and a wide variety of wine.
Florida officials warn residents to prepare for wildfire season
State Forester Rick Dolan said Florida has already had 1,098 fires since the start of the year that have consumed 35,424 acres.
Florida pot doctor sues Department of Health and undercover agents who posed as patients
The lawsuit alleges that health officials could not explain why they targeted the physician.
David Dondero’s Tampa concert is also a sneak peek of Ybor Heights art compound Crab Devil
He plays on Saturday, April 15.
After threats from Tallahassee, St. Pete City Council votes against funding increased abortion access
The motion failed 2-6, with Council Chair Brandi Gabbard rescinding early support.
Folk-punk hero Tim Barry returns to Ybor City on Thursday
With a new album, ‘Spring Hill,’ in tow.
Umphrey’s McGee’s 25th anniversary tour stops in St. Pete on Thursday
It’s the band’s first local, post-COVID stop.
Taylor Swift week has finally arrived in Tampa, and you can start buying merch on Wednesday
She’s playing three shows at RayJay starting April 13.
Industrial dance giant Skinny Puppy brings ‘final tour’ to St. Pete on Jannus Live
Lead into Gold, featuring Ministry’s Paul Barker, opens on Tuesday.
Texas goth-pop favorite Rosegarden Funeral Party plays Tampa on Monday
Bandleader Leah Lane is self-styled as the indigo child of Peter Murphy and Siouxsie Sioux.
Tampa bands bring the noise to St. Pete’s ‘State Theatre Sundays’ series this weekend
Witch Hiatus, Bill. and Movie Props are on the poster.
After a decade, Safety Harbor’s beloved Pizzeria Gregario has closed
Greg Seymour’s last service was Saturday, March 11.
Surviving members of heavy-metal rap pioneer Onyx celebrate ‘Bacdafucup’ in Tampa
The show is this month at Brass Mug.
Scottish Celtic-rock band Skerryvore plays Dunedin this weekend
The band releases Tempus—its first studio album in five years—this month.
‘We need to protect our history’: Florida bill would allow supporters of Confederate monuments to sue over their removal
The measure would allow monuments and memorials to be relocated but only to areas that have “similar prominence and access to the public.”
