

Despite mayor’s complaints, there’s not much stopping venues like Tampa’s Cuban Club from hosting private outdoor concerts
It seems like the city’s hands are tied, but critics say local leaders should do more.
As Florida bars reinvent themselves as restaurants, critics call it a ‘gimmick’
Critics of the state’s approach, including tavern owners and regulatory experts, say it doesn’t make sense.
Today is the anniversary of ‘You know I had to do it to em,’ Tampa’s greatest meme
There’s no real answer on why exactly the meme took off.
Wicked Oak Barbecue will officially open in Seminole Heights next week
Opening Monday, Sept. 7, the new joint is located right next door to King of the Coop.
DeSantis names Dane Eagle as new executive director of Florida DEO
The decision comes two days after previous DEO chief Ken Lawson resigned.
Armature Works has a new mural, and it’s helping Tampa Bay kids get new glasses
The mural, which is located on the north side of the food hall, was designed and curated by Pep Rally Inc.
Tampa’s Mojo Books & Records just got 90 more signed copies of Taylor Swift’s ‘folklore’ CD
Jesus Christ, how many Sharpies did that take?
Court rules Florida prisons aren’t required to provide hepatitis C treatment to inmates
The treatment can cost up to $25,000 to $37,000 per inmate, according to court documents.
Duke Energy Florida ordered to refund $16.1 million to customers following issues at St. Pete power plant
The Florida Public Service Commission upheld an administrative law judge’s recommendation that Duke should refund the money.
Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ is magical mind-fuckery on an unprecedented level
Whether anyone should feel comfortable going back into a theater to see it with other people is a whole other debate.
For the sixth time in a row, a Florida city has tossed another Rep. Sabatini mask lawsuit
Sabatini has argued mask mandates are “unconstitutional.”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will now allow visitors into nursing homes and assisted living facilities
DeSantis’ Task Force on the Safe and Limited Re-Opening of Long-Term Care Facilities finished working on its recommendations last week.
Annual Halloween attraction Scream-A-Geddon returns to Dade City next week
Besides spooky props and strobe lights, some argue that Scream-A-Geddon is an actual “haunted” haunted attraction.
Tampa Bay musicians perform tribute to Elijah McClain, who was killed by police last year
The video was produced by the Straz Center for the Performing Arts.
After closing due to COVID-19, Joella’s Hot Chicken reopens its Seminole location tomorrow
The restaurant will hold a grand reopening ceremony on Wednesday
New body camera footage shows officers searching for the guy who camped at an abandoned Disney park
“What is this, where they hatch baby dinosaurs?”
Gov. DeSantis expects Floridians to behave themselves over Labor Day weekend
“I think a lot of Floridians have really gotten into a good groove. You know, we’re open. We have stuff going on, they understand that.”
Florida is prepared to spend nearly half a million on legal fees to defend reopening schools
The legal wrangling comes as classrooms in nearly all counties had reopened Monday.
Shedding ties to Confederacy, Pinellas’ Dixie Hollins High School changes name and mascot
The name change, however, is not official.
SeaWorld will bring back Spooktacular and Christmas Celebration events with new safety measures
With Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party canceled, this is the only Halloween game in town for Orlando’s all-ages theme park lovers.
EDC Orlando is officially canceled until 2021
Rotella promises a 2021 return, and in the meantime EDC has done a number of livestreams and even a virtual “Rave-A-Thon” in May.
Progressive Turnout Project will attempt to get 200,000 unregistered Florida voters to remove Donald Trump
The effort will be the largest phone outreach of any progressive organization during the 2020 election cycle thus far.
Florida DEO chief officially resigns following unemployment website debacle
“Over the last nine years, it has been my honor to serve the people of Florida,” Lawson wrote.
Nearly half of Florida’s frontline COVID-19 workers’ comp claims have been denied by insurers
In all, 5,144 claims had been completely denied as of July 31, while 32 claims had been partially denied, according to the report.
Bier Fest returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, with limited-capacity and new safety measures
Sampler Lanyards start at $32.99, and include a 5-sample punch card.
Publix is removing one-way aisles at stores that don’t have local ordinances
Publix defended the move by arguing that one-way aisles are no longer necessary because “we’ve adopted it into our routines.”
Florida hopes to fast-track controversial school reopening case
The unions argue that Corcoran’s order violates the Florida Constitution’s guarantee of “safe” and “secure” public schools.
Florida Gov. DeSantis suggest he’ll extend eviction moratorium for fifth consecutive time
The current moratorium is scheduled to expire on Sep. 1 at 12:01 a.m.
Cigar City Brewing introduces ‘Jai Low,’ a low-calorie version of its flagship IPA
It’s hitting store shelves next week.
The Ritz Ybor City will put concert goers in socially distant pods during Labor Day weekend
Pods are already sold-out.
Tampa’s Straz Center announces 2020 fall lineup, and it includes live indoor and outdoor shows
“Masks will be required, and additional safety protocols will be in place.”
Tampa Heights’ new brewery Woven Water opens for pickup orders tomorrow
The brewery opened its online store today .
Zombie sequel ‘Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula’ lacks white-knuckle thrills
The South Korean thriller trades originality for inspiration by channeling a trio of genre classics
Findings from Tampa Mayor Jane Castor’s policing task force will be presented this weekend
Castor and Chief Dugan will join USF Professor Dr. Bryanna Fox, who collected the findings.
Tampa Heights’ Hidden Springs Ale Works reopens brewery tasting room for on-site consumption
Masks still required though.
Shirtless Florida man travels to Louisiana to headbang to Slayer during Hurricane Laura
Pittman also started a GoFundMe for victims of Hurricane Laura, which has so far raised $240.
Florida Gov. DeSantis says his administration’s own report linking COVID-19 to schools is ‘not necessarily accurate’
Health department spokesman Alberto Moscoso said the report was “inadvertently” released to the public on Monday.
Florida finally gave the go ahead for THC-infused cookies, cakes and candies
The highly anticipated rule came more than three years after state legislators passed the voter-approved amendment.
Florida Gov. DeSantis denies Trump’s claim that law enforcement will serve as poll watchers
“We don’t have any plans to be using them as poll watchers,” DeSantis told reporters in Tampa.
Florida judge lifts stay on rule forcing schools to reopen, giving local districts control
In a three-page order Thursday, Dodson rejected the state’s arguments and sided with teacher unions.
St. Pete’s Red’s BBQ food truck moves into new permanent location in historic Kenwood
It’s parked at Kenwood Organic Produce’s former space.
Multiple Tampa Bay protests planned in response to Jacob Blake shooting
Nationwide, protests have erupted since the incident.
New bar, restaurant, and microdistillery Urban Stillhouse, now open in St. Pete’s Warehouse District
And it’s pretty massive.
The XFL is eying a 2021 reboot in a ‘bubble,’ so what’s next for the Tampa Bay Vipers?
The Vipers and the XFL as a whole have a lot of questions that need to be answered in an incredibly short amount of time.
Tampa’s Ulele celebrates sixth anniversary with a new anniversary ale
You can also snag a signed growler.
Mazzaro’s Italian Market expands with new St. Pete location
It’s now open at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.
Tampa’s Dwntwn Social is serving up bubble waffles and healthy shakes
And it’s offering something strangely similar to a Freakshake.
Korean fried chicken food truck, Anju, is getting a storefront in St. Pete
With an expanded menu, too.
New butcher shop, St. Pete Meat & Provisions, is now open
But you can only order online.
As tourism suffers, Florida’s sales tax collections plummet
With bars closed and restaurants limited in occupancy, beverage taxes were $8.2 million off in the July numbers.
State of Florida asks judge to allow schools to remain open, argues closing would ‘sow confusion and disarray’
The state also argued that its appeal of Dodson’s injunction has a “high likelihood of success.”
Clearwater’s Bilheimer Capitol Theatre launches classic movie series
The Tampa Theatre is still rocking a full lineup of films, too.






