St. Pete ghost tour explores ‘the dark side of the sunshine city’
Kids 10 and under are free for the tour on the first and second weekends of every month.
Print St. Pete’s ‘Collate’ zine and print-maker meetup series happens this month
Talks about ‘process, techniques, exhibitions, productions and more.’
The best live music happening in Tampa Bay Aug. 10-17
The BeyHive pops at at Raymond James Stadium this week, but Beyoncé’s return to Tampa isn’t the only gig in town over the next seven days (just ask Biishop The Artist, pictured, who tops one hell of a local show the same night). This list of Tampa Bay’s best live music and DJ events happening…
A who’s who of ’90s and early-2000s pop-punk is coming to Tampa on Friday
All-American Rejects, New Found Glory/The Starting Line and The Get Up Kids are at the old Gary amp.
Sandwich-driven ‘love letter to Tampa’ happens this Sunday at L.P.C.X. Cafe
Hassan Lewis and Guillermo Quezada are Leto grads who’ve worked under Michelin-Bib chef Ferrell Alvarez.
Creative Pinellas’ new ‘Keepers of Heritage’ exhibit is an homage to Puerto Rico
There’s no charge to see it now through mid-October.
Sixto Rodriguez, ‘Sugar Man’ songwriter who played unforgettable 2013 Tampa show, dies at age 81
The show featured a ‘truly once-in-a-lifetime vibe.’
St. Pete’s Black History Bike tour returns next month
The 2023-24 season runs from September to May.
‘Tabernacle Of Oddities’ brings the best of weird Florida to Ybor City this weekend
And yes, there’s a full bar.
Valrico’s Lucid lounge stages zero-proof cocktail dinner on Friday
This weekend features two nights of five-course tasting menus with zero-proof pairings.
While Tampa Mayor eyes 16% property tax increase, residents ask why other fees haven’t been raised before upping millage
A budget workshop with city council and the administration is scheduled for Aug. 14 at 5 p.m.
It’s official, St. Pete renters no longer have a bill of rights
Council moved to comply with Florida’s new anti-tenant rights law HB 1417.
Florida advocates call for injunction against new immigration law making it illegal to transport migrants
The motion, filed in South Florida, contends that federal law governs issues about transporting migrants, trumping the state law.
Florida schools districts are scrambling to figure out what they can and can’t teach
The muddle over the course comes as local school officials also deal with issues such as teacher and staff shortages, a statewide universal voucher program approved this year by lawmakers and an oppressive heat wave.
Opponents push to stop gas station near Wakulla Springs
“I’m not scared of spending money on legal battles if I think I can win.”
Florida Dem seeks $1.7 million for man wrongfully imprisoned for 34 years
Holmes, who had previous felony convictions, was sentenced to 400 years in prison but maintained his innocence in the armed robbery.
Rising ocean temps, oil costs driving Florida’s spike in gas prices, says AAA
The state’s highest average prices were in the West Palm Beach area, while the lowest were in the Panhandle.
DeSantis replaces campaign manager as presidential hopes sink further in polls
Real Clear Politics put polling averages for DeSantis at 15.7 percent and Trump at 53.7 percent.
Excess mortality rates higher for Florida Republicans than Dems after Covid vaccine rollout, says Yale study
After May 1, 2021, when vaccines were available to all adults, the excess death rate gap between Republican and Democratic voters widened
Florida’s first drive-thru Wawa is coming to Largo, and it’s also for sale
The new concepts will not have gas or pre-packaged items found at typical Wawas.
Blind Tiger opening ‘Instagram-able’ flagship store in Ybor City
Boneyard closed last month after nearly three decades in the historic district.
Morrissey will bring 40-year anniversary tour to St. Pete this fall
You have every reason to have mixed feelings about it.
Rene’s Mexican Kitchen opens next week in Ybor City
It opens at 9 a.m., too.
Tampa father-daughter filmmaking duo offers sneak preview of new Beatles documentary this month
Fans of The Beatles can come together at the Tampa Theatre for a preview of a new documentary this August.
New College of Florida professor, unions sue state over arbitration
The lawsuit names as defendants the New College Board of Trustees and the state university system’s Board of Governors.
Major Florida citrus grower says crop harvest decreased by over 50 percent
Alico, Inc. saw its harvest decrease about 51 percent during the recently completed season.
Ybor City’s Parachute Gallery announces retail space to support local art
Founder Jessica Todd is experimenting with what’s possible within a small art space.
Fortu to debut in St. Pete, Barefoot Billy’s gets a new owner, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
Plus, Nana’s one anniversary is this weekend and Fat Point Brewing expands.
New Asian-fusion steakhouse Fortu will open in St. Pete this fall
The concept from Benson Hospital Group was originally announced last August.
Oracle Of Ybor: My co-workers and I are secretly trying to unionize
And what do I do with all the dud-dads I’m meeting?
90’s Con coming to Tampa for the first time with stars from Saved by the Bell, Boy Meets World, Disney princesses and more
Music artists from Backstreet Boys, N*Sync and TLC will also be there.
New Florida immigration law could have ‘unintended consequences,’ says Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson
Simpson also stressed that the federal government needs to bolster border protections.
Florida bans AP psychology courses over gender identity, sexual orientation, says College Board
“The state has said districts are free to teach AP Psychology only if it excludes any mention of these essential topics,” the College Board said.
Ashley Moody says Trulieve wants a ‘monopolistic stranglehold’ on Florida recreational pot market
Most Americans “cannot name a single Supreme Court justice,” the state’s brief said.
Florida Democrats vow to ‘Take Back Florida’
Democrats will be traveling to a mix of Democratic and Republican-leaning counties over the next several weeks.
Acapella favorite Pentatonix returns to Tampa for first Bay area show since 2018
‘Idol’ runner-up Lauren Alaina opens at the old Gary amphitheater.
Long Island metal band Pyrexia celebrates 25 years of ‘System of the Animal’ at Tampa concert
The band is at Brass Mug.
Gainesville-bred rock band Arrows In Action plays Tampa on Tuesday
California rock outfits Honey Revenge and Finish Ticket open.
Tampa Bay jazz scene celebrates birthday of the late, great Al Downing this weekend
There’s no cover for kids 12 and under.
Homegrown blues virtuoso Selwyn Birchwood brings ‘Exorcism’ to St. Pete this weekend
It’s his new album on Alligator Records.
Shuffle Tampa hosts ‘Melapalooza!’ party to celebrate music scene supporter Melanie Rouse
Row Jomah is on the backyard stage this weekend.
Citizens, Florida’s property insurance of last resort, climbs to 1.35 million policies
CEO Tim Cerio has said the policy count could reach 1.7 million by the end of the year.
Germab DJ Marten Hørger plays Tampa pool party this weekend
It’s been 10 years since we’ve seen a full album from him.
Tampa dive bar Barefoot Billy’s Friendly Tavern is under new ownership
A new concept will soon operate under the name The Friendly Tarpon Tavern.
DeSantis administration asks federal appeals court to put Florida drag show law ruling on hold
The state filed a motion Friday at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Tampa rapper Young 40 releases ‘Young4Eva’ EP in Ybor City on Saturday
More than 10,000 people have plugged in and vibed out to lead single ‘White Buffalo.’
