Randy Wayne White launches his latest Doc Ford novel in St. Pete tonight
Doc has really been through some shit.
Tampa Legals 8/21
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In Ybor City, Florida Democrats prepare to battle DeSantis’ immigration ‘political theater’
Not all attendees were happy to wait until November.
Atlanta songwriter Zl!ster brings hip-pop sound to Tampa this month
Pilot Jonezz and Domino Pink open at New World Tampa.
Ybor City gay bar Southern Nights moves, rebrands as Disco Pony Nightclub
‘Ru Paul’s Drag Race’ stars are coming through.
Iconic Tampeño Vincent LoScalzo has died at the age of 88
The businessman was allegedly the don of the Trafficante Family, but family members say he was so much more.
Legendary Tampa Bay newsman Rob Lorei, who opened doors for countless others, is dead at age 70
Giving the community a microphone, and listening, was Lorei’s specialty,
‘Blueprint for Resistance’ talk launches new WMNF public affairs speaker series
On Thursday, Equality Florida’s Nadine Smith is the first ‘Wavemakers Live’ guest ever.
DeSantis put ‘Deportation Depot’ in Baker County. His fans there aren’t happy
In one of Florida’s most conservative counties, the plan has drawn a tangle of reactions to those living within walking distance
December concert from Wu-Tang Clan co-founder Raekown among best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay
The Chef will have Mobb Deep in tow, too.
Rudy De Anda brings ‘Gulf of Mexico’ tour to St. Pete this weekend
There’s no cover at The Bends.
Cake it easy this weekend at the Morean Clay Center’s Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest
It’s a fun-fetti day
Immigrants at Everglades detention facility face ‘grave harm’ if courts don’t intervene to ensure adequate access to legal representation, ACLU tells judge
The hearing addressed issues including allegations that detainees lack the ability to meet privately with their attorneys in person or online, as required by law
Federal judges reject argument that Tampa Bay’s Senate District 16 was racially gerrymandered
Plaintiffs contended that the lines have reduced the influence of Black voters in Pinellas County’s neighboring Senate District 18.
Green Bench Brewing Co. hosts a dog show in St. Pete next week
Who’s a good doggie? We’ll find out.
Coffee Concrete opens in St. Pete Warehouse District as Sugar Baby Coffee temporarily closes in Seminole
When one caffeinated door closes, another one opens.
South Tampa country bar Sunset Rodeo offers live music, crazy food at the old Bar Hwrd
Two words: glizzy tower.
Recently-converted Democrat David Jolly among those coming to Tampa town hall on immigration
The candidate for governor is at the Cuban Club on Tuesday.
Ruling from Obama-appointed judge says Florida’s book ban law is ‘overbroad and unconstitutional’
The law, Judge Carlos Mendoza wrote, ‘does not evaluate the work to determine if it has any holistic value.’
Federal judge backs Florida Hillsborough in challenge over pronoun usage
Judge Mark Walker said Florida’s 2023 law violates a federal civil-rights law.
In Tampa, Florida’s attorney general announces ban on ‘7-OH’ kratom byproduct
The rule went into effect immediately.
Tampa Monitor: City council appears poised to approve mayor’s FY26 budget on first reading
If there is a last-minute change, council has Oct. 1 to approve the budget.
Tampa Monitor: Demolition of Borrell Park pavilion underscores bigger problems
The parks department is underfunded, and there aren’t enough places for unhoused people to go.
Tampa Monitor: Naya Young’s knowledge of CBAs was the highlight of the HCDBC candidate forum
Young’s energy and general command of the room was obvious.
Safety group steps in after Florida’s attorney general says he won’t defend ban on long gun purchases
James Uthmeier says he and Gov. Ron DeSantis believe the law is unconstitutional.
St. Pete City Council votes 7-1 to approve $690K to be used for MLK Jr. Day parades
Council also talked DOGE, FDOT, The Trop, and more.
Salty Nun, St. Pete’s unofficial lesbian bar, closes tomorrow
Its sister, Stella’s, is still open in Gulfport.
15 of Tampa Bay’s best markets for beginning artists-turned-entrepreneurs
These are some of the best places to start, according to experienced vendors.
Everglazed Donuts opens third location in Carrollwood
The chain is Florida “born and glazed.”
Homegrown guitar ace George Pennington releases ‘American Odyssey’ this weekend
Two of the Bay area’s sharpest rhythmic minds—drummer Rod Alnord and bassist Sebastian Siaca—lead Pennington’s five piece band.
Grumptronix is playing a no-cover set of left field dance music in St. Pete
Wayne Consiglio was just at the Trip Magazeen revival show.
Havoc and Big Noyd bring Mobb Deep to Tampa this weekend
Founding member Prodigy died in 2017.
Shine’s 2025 focus on regional artists is a move towards community building
‘Local art does not mean less-than art,’ Executive Director Helen French told CL.
Dunedin bands want The Moon Tower to have air-conditioning, so they’re playing a concert to raise funds
A $6K contribution from the community could be combined with previously-committed resources to get the spot cooled down.
Aaron Irwin Trio, which includes includes guitarist Mike Baggetta, brings adventurous jazz to Tampa
Arenas Lasky & Nash open the hyper-intimate gig.
Charleston post-grunge band Abrevity plays Tampa this weekend
The outfit is in a new ‘Era.’
Puerto Rican pop icon Ednita Nazario comes to Tampa on Sunday
Not even Bad Bunny has sold-out ‘El Choli’ more times.
Spike and the Gimme Gimmes bring Fat Mike-less punk covers to Tampa this weekend
Spike Slawson leads the band as he always has.
