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It took a village, but Tampa rapper Sam E Hues is ready to share his most revealing album to date
He stages yet another ambitious album release at Ybor’s Centro Asturiano on Saturday.
25 live music events and concerts happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Calling all freaks of the industry.
Brett Staska brings Loxahatchee ‘sunburnt folk-rock’ to free Seminole Heights concert this weekend
Fayroy’s Zack Hoag opens on Sunday.
Trick Daddy, CeeLo, Juvenile and Trina are all playing Tampa together this weekend
Plies is also on the bill for the ‘Based On A True Story’ anniversary tour.
Santana is finally coming to Tampa this weekend, and it’s gonna be a hot one
89 degrees to be exact.
Georgia rappers, producers join beloved Tampa locals for ‘Lil Blue Room’ concert this weekend
Between this and Sam E Hues’ album release, Tampa hip-hop is having a night.
St. Pete’s DIY Blue House says goodbye with Saturday blowout concert
The dual stage party kicks off at 5 p.m.
SpookEasy Lounge will re-open out of The Loft’s former Ybor City space
The kava bar and lounge celebrates its soft opening on Thursday, Sept. 1.
WMNF Tampa’s psychedelic Tuesday night lineup comes alive this weekend during Groovefest 2022 concert
Road To Nowhere—a local, well-loved Talking Heads tribute band—headlines.
Hard-partying Oakland band Planet Booty plays Ybor City on Friday
‘We’ve been wrestling gators, humping oranges, and saying the word GAY as loud and proud as we can in preparation…’
Punkabilly madman Joe Buck plays Tampa’s New World Brewery this weekend
Twisty Chris and Jack Sprouse open the show.
Soul legends The O’Jays bring farewell tour to Tampa on Friday
The tour wraps in Memphis next month.
‘America’s Got Talent’ violin star Damien Escobar plays Tampa on Friday
‘Sensual Melodies’ are on the agenda.
DJ Mag cover star and activist Lauren Flax headlines The Castle in Ybor City this weekend
Her work with the Last Night A Deejay Saved My Life literally saves clubbers’ lives.
DeSantis-backed anti-vaxxer loses Hillsborough school board election, though the other governor’s picks did well
While Legge lost this race, she wasn’t the only candidate that DeSantis threw his support behind.
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio bashes student loan ‘bailout’, pushes reform bill
“There are better ways to help borrowers with surging interest rates and staggering debt.”
Austin-based Torchy’s Tacos is coming to Tampa Bay
The St. Pete location will be the first of the chain’s anticipated openings to debut in Florida.
Incumbent Hillsborough Judge Jared Smith’s loss leads Tampa Bay judicial election results
Incumbents don’t often lose their places on the bench.
Laurel Lee wins Republican nomination over Jackie Toledo and Kelli Stargel in new Tampa Bay District 15
DeSantis didn’t make endorsements in this year’s congressional primaries, but Lee tied herself to her former boss.
Florida Democrats elect Charlie Crist to defeat Ron DeSantis this fall
Crist said a victory in November would “send shockwaves across this country.”
Angry Chair Brewing re-opens at new Seminole Heights location this weekend
Expect a grand opening celebration to happen within the next few weeks.
Florida Cabinet moves forward with ‘anti-‘woke investments’ rule for state pension plan
DeSantis said Tuesday the economy shouldn’t be politicized.
Arts and activism festival Babefest 2022 taps L.A. Witch for fall return to Tampa
Founded by Angela Page in 2016, Babefest expanded out of Ft. Myers by staging shows in St. Petersburg and Tampa Heights over the last seven years.
Florida Gov. DeSantis predicts Fried will lose primary because she used her time in office ‘to smear me on a daily basis’
DeSantis expects to face U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist in the General Election.
Adopt a pet for $8.27 at Tampa Bay’s ‘Clear the Shelters’ event this weekend
Normal adoption rates for the shelter range from $30 to $125.
Tampa International Airport creates committee to prepare for ‘air taxis’
‘In just the next couple years, you’ll start to see this unfold.’
Smashburger announces plans to open 15 new Tampa Bay locations
Besides locations on Dale Mabry and in Largo, the chain also has storefronts across Florida in Orlando, Tallahassee and Destin.
Indiana psych-rock favorite Frankie and the Witch Fingers returns to Tampa Bay this fall
Kairos Creature Club and Liquid Pennies open the show.
Zambian psych-rock legend W.I.T.C.H. is coming to Tampa this fall
The gig is a chance to see living history.
Hillsborough Judge Jared Smith apologizes after making false claim about local reporting
In the wake of CL’s reporting, several high profile leaders have pulled their endorsements of Smith.
Florida researchers attached transmitters to Burmese pythons, and now they’re showing up inside native snakes
Cottonmouths are what experts call “generalist predators,” and are known snake hunters.
Oracle of Ybor: Adults who give a shit and take the teenagers in their lives seriously are an incredible thing
I’m a firm believer that the more healthy adults in a kid’s life, the better.
Chef Tony Macaroni previews his upcoming Carrollwood restaurant, opening early next year
The Italian-American scratch kitchen previously operated out of Seminole Heights’ American Legion.
The Republican propaganda machine is eating its own
Informed Dissent.
Biden Administration backs challenges to Florida’s controversial elections law
In his March ruling, Walker found that “every single challenged provision has a disparate impact on Black voters in some way.”
Appeals court says Tampa GOP Congressional candidate can remain on ballot
“Defendant Torres did not sign the oath form before a notary public or by using online notarization.”
Tampa arts hub Labyrinth Studios could still use your help after fire-related damage
The fire happened at Blind Tiger, but the studio was flooded.
Tampa City Council passes abortion resolution, but councilwoman says it doesn’t go far enough
The language was crafted by the city’s legal team to cater to recent federal and state attacks on abortion.
Member of far-right ‘Incel’ extremist movement planned mass attack at Tampa TPUSA events, feds say
Tampa Police Department first learned of a threatening Instagram post from Valasquez on July 18.
Federal lawsuit will challenge Florida’s ban on Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming treatments
Medicaid is jointly funded by the federal and state governments and provides care to low-income people.
Savage Love: If choking turns you on, you really need to adopt good harm reduction practices
Obviously, consent to a sex practice as risky as choking is only meaningful if everyone involved is fully informed of the risks.
Kevin Smith heads to Tampa Theatre this fall for special ‘Clerks III’ screening
Like many of Smith’s films, ‘Clerks III’ is somewhat autobiographical, mirroring the aftermath of his own heart attack in 2018.
Tampa Bay Marco’s Pizza location fined $8K for violating child labor laws
This comes just over two weeks after a Tampa Chic-fil-A paid $12K in damages for similar violations.
Twitter suspends Florida Republican candidate after he advocates shooting federal agents
HD 20s Luis Miguel is still on Instagram though.
Review: An immaculate cast and sound design carry ‘Something Clean’ at St. Pete’s Off-Central Players
It’s a worthwhile ride that raises far too many uncomfortable questions that our culture is still ill-equipped to address.
St. Pete’s push for a tenant’s right-to-counsel takes another small step towards reality
It’s gonna take a while though.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new ‘election police’ make first arrests
To less political fanfare, four residents of The Villages were arrested in December and January for voting more than once.
Federal judge blocks part of Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act,’ calling it unconstitutional
Walker agreed with three businesses and a consultant that restrictions in the law violate the First Amendment.
The Loft closes in Ybor City, Salty Donut heads to Seminole Heights and more in Tampa Bay foodie news
St. Pete’s Green Bench Brewing Co. hosts a “Bibimbap & Hip Hop Brunch” this weekend, too.
St. Pete Police Chief says homeless donations, previously hoarded by cops, will now go to a different department
In July, CL first reported that SPPD had stockpiled over $9,000 from “Power of Change” donation stations.
Tampa Bay Strikers have a new head coach, and they need you to try out for the team
Buccaneers’ Super Bowl champion Martín Gramática will coach the Strikers
Upscale St. Pete restaurant Two Graces has quietly closed
Its owners have sold their eatery, as a new concept will soon open out of the Central Avenue space.
Democrats dog Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for courting ‘MAGA Extremists’
‘Is the Governor ‘palling around with fellow MAGA extremists to increase his national profile?’
State of Florida backs Tampa Christian school in lawsuit over pregame prayer
The legal fight has lasted for years.
Review: ThinkTank Theatre’s ‘Exhibits in the Zoo’ is an all too painful reminder of human cruelty and delusion
It’s the most binary of 20th century stories.
Cappy’s Pizza in Seminole Heights has new owners, but you’ll probably recognize their faces
And yes, you can pay with credit cards now.
Snail Mail’s headlining Tampa concert is finally happening on Wednesday
The gig was initially postponed when the 23-year-old developed vocal cord issues that required surgery.
‘The governor’s authority is not unlimited’: Andrew Warren’s federal lawsuit tests DeSantis’ ability to remove elected officials
The lawsuit also seeks to test if DeSantis properly exercised his powers in suspending Warren for alleged “incompetence” and “neglect of duty.”
A Hillsborough school district guide told teachers to not out students, so now Florida will review all LGBTQ support documents
Board member Ryan Petty said he has “grave concerns” about some LGBTQ support guides provided to students, teachers and school staff members.
Nation’s biggest asshole says he supports Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over Trump
‘He’s getting red-pilled more and more each day … I’m a DeSantis guy.’
