

Tonight in live music: REO Speedwagon, Def Leppard & Tesla turn nostalgia on ultra high
Def Lep is gonna tour with Poison next year!
Tampa emcee Gat$ tackles black males’ mental health and braggadocio on “No L’s,” from forthcoming LP, listen.
New album ‘By Any Dreams’ will be celebrated at multimedia release show on October 29.
Can a video game shred guitar? Yes, and Bit Brigade are proof.
The Athens, Georgia group tours with an onstage gamer.
Merchandise announce hometown LP release show, share sweet poster and video, too.
The Tampa post-punk 4AD signees will celebrate a sophomore LP on Sept. 23 in Ybor City
Rogerthomas explains his video for “Thas Wassup,” watch
Clip was directed by Mike Nyman and pays tribute to Pulse victims.
This weekend in live music; Look Mexico, Ray LaMontagne, LTJ Bukem, Tampa Day, punk at Mojo Books & more.
Another f***ton means more music choices than you can handle. Listen, and pick a few.
Highlights from our chat with puppeteer & musician David Liebe Hart
On August 13, he will put on a show that you definitely won’t be indifferent about.
Listen to songs from Tampa guitarist David Vassalotti’s latest solo EP
The Merchandise gunslinger has a show in Seminole Heights on August 19.
Live music for Thursday August 11; Hillsong Outcry tour at the old Gary, free shows in St. Pete and Dunedin
Rain washed away the heat, now go wash away your sins.
S’mores-inspired Girl Scout cookie will appear in 2017
It’s S’mores Day, and the Girl Scouts just announced their new campfire-style cookie.
Lawmakers may actually take Lake O sludge seriously in 2017
The incoming Florida Senate President wants to actually acknowledge and fix the environmental disaster.
Mastry’s Brewing weeks away from opening on the beach
The St. Pete Beach debut of Mastry’s Brewing Co. is so close we can taste it.
Moving oolong: Loose-leaf tea company expanding in Pinellas
Teami Blends is the local tea biz with international reach you may not have heard of.
Hootie and the Blowfish playing almost free show at Mahaffey Theater
You must win your way in, here are the details.
Live music for Wednesday August 10; Sorority Noise + Elvis Depressedly, New World’s Acoustic BBQ
Post-pop emo/indie rock from some really good youngsters, seasoned old school acoustics from a local favorite.
PAC it out: St. Pete’s effort to curb outside spending in local races
C onsider the rainbow flag. Every June since he’s taken office, St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman has raised it above City Hall ahead of St. Pete Pride weekend. Had he not beaten the incumbent, conservative former mayor Bill Foster — had, say, right-wing political action committees banded together to pour hundreds of thousands into the…
Green pools, U.S. women rule, and a whole lot of gold
“Nineteen gold medals” just doesn’t have a good ring to it. Fortunately, Michael Phelps fixed that last night. Now “20 gold medals”? That sounds right. Phelps earned his 20th gold medal Monday night after avenging his loss to South Africa’s Chad le Clos and winning in the 200-meter butterfly. Le Clos defeated Phelps in this…
Tampa Bay Comic Con’s 16th Annual Nerdfest
Pokestops by the Tampa Convention Center
Nike’s first transgender ad makes us happy
Forget the news. If you want to feel better about America, look to the entertainment world.
Sh*t happened 8/10/16: Ferry a go, animal shelter shuttered, Walmart does what now?
Hey, let's all pretend for just a couple of minutes that a candidate for the most powerful position in the world didn't casually suggest that maybe his competition should be shot, and take a look at what happened right here in our neck of the woods. The Pinellas County Commission approved its share of the…
Straz tickets for Alton Brown Live on sale soon
Alton Brown to appear at the Straz Center in downtown Tampa next year.
On the Sauce: S’mores Martini
We’re not saying it’s like drinking from a fountain of youth, but…
Here are 80 retro show posters from Transitions Art Gallery
…and there’s plenty more where that came from.
Interview: Bob Nanna of Hey Mercedes talks reunion shows, pizza, and on stage energy
Bob Nanna is into David Foster Wallace, you should be as well!
Possibly less deadly means of getting across Tampa Bay to debut in November
Ferry! We’re talking about the ferry.
That last Trump gaffe was special, wasn’t it?
Tuesday's Donald Trump mouth-oops was brought to you by the National Rifle Association. At a campaign event in North Carolina, the Republican presidential nominee went off on Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton for what he wishes her position on the Second Amendment was (no, she does not want to abolish it). He told the crowd her…
Movie Review: Sausage Party‘s shock treatment
These hot dogs are equal-opportunity offenders: funny and tedious.
North Hyde Park’s The Lab creates tighter community for coffee roasters
Opened to Tampa in April, The Lab is a collaborative roastery everyone can use.
Unsettled utopia: The photography of Jerry Uelsmann at FMoPA
Five decades of stunning surrealist compositions — and no Photoshopping.
Tampa Heights getting chef-driven experience called Hall on Franklin
The indoor-outdoor foodporium is billed as the first of its kind in Tampa.
Pinegrove is coming back to Tampa with Kevin Devine
From Montclair to right here!
Olympics, Day 4: America 2, Russia 0
Lilly King lives up to her trash-talking, and why does anyone even bother trying to beat Uncle Sam’s ballers?
Today in live music: Knockout Kid at Brass Mug
Good news for pop-punk fans who like it hard.
Sh*t happened 8/9/16: Clinton in St. Pete, Rays the worst, Hard Rock charges for parking and everything sucks now
Do you ever get the feeling some people might stand out in the rain, looking up at the bruise-colored sky and smiling and repeating the phrase "we needed it, though" into the deluge until it chokes and drowns them? Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton visited St. Pete, with a stop for the press at 3…
Postcards from Seattle: Canlis in charge
Our seven-course tasting menu at Seattle’s Canlis isn’t a meal — it’s an event.
Stop The Presses: *NSync is back together (sorta)
We’re all getting old.
Bob Nanna’s Three Tips For Touring Like A Legend
Prolific songwriter comes to Tampa on Aug. 11
In St. Pete, Clinton talks economics at brewery, rally
The wall of rain was visible through an open warehouse door. A large contraption toward the middle of the room was canning Bimini Twist IPA four at a time. Secret Service members, media and brewery staff milled about, all waiting for Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, who was to set foot in 3 Daughters Brewery…
Witches BBQ Den in St. Pete serves its final meals this weekend
Raise a glass to The Ale & the Witch’s sibling eatery before the weekend’s over.
St. Petersburg organizes benefit concert to help Planet Retro Records
Bands, raffles, all for a good cause.
DVD Review: Guernica humanizes an iconic tragedy, with mixed results
3 out of 5 Stars Rated R. Directed by Koldo Serra. Starring James D'Arcy, Burn Gorman, Maria Valverde and Ingrid Garcia Jonsson. Available now on DVD and VOD. Pablo Picasso painted Guernica in response to the bombing of the city of the same name in April of 1937, during the Spanish Civil War. At more…
Ybor City-born Blind Tiger grows again
For Tampa’s Blind Tiger, the goal is to make coffee culture accessible to all.
Milestone reached in Rowdies rivalry win
The rivalry began in May of 1977. Tampa Bay and Fort Lauderdale were still introducing many Americans to the sport, and quickly spurred a rivalry that would span nearly five decades. The match was billed as the Florida Derby and drew upwards of 40,000 fans on several occasions. Few teams in American soccer can claim…
Weekly Tune-Up: Fresh music, plus a 15-song playlist to help launch you into your week
New jams, plus a Spotify playlist to jump start your Monday.
Olympics Day 3: Americans are still really good at swimming
It’s been confirmed again. And again. And will probably be confirmed again. Michael Phelps — part-time fish and full-time American — is the greatest marijuana-fueled Olympian ever. Phelps won his 19th gold medal last night during the 400-meter relay. It’s Phelps's 23rd medal over all, but we don’t need to count the ones that aren’t…
Photos: DJ Riz takes over Ol’ Dirty Sundays at Crowbar
Brian Mahar on the snaps from a cloudy night with Crooklyn’s finest.
Ask A Beach Boy: Brian Wilson
…and will our Tuesday interview be fireworks or a dumpster fire?
Sh*t happened 8/8/2016: Bern’s hires female sommelier, man arrested with butt-ton of drugs, A-Rod’s last game to be against Rays
Opening ceremonies! Venus Williams! Phelpsie! Virginia Thrasher! Beach Tampa! Comic Con! A whole hell of a lot went on this weekend. Here's what you might've missed. FRIDAY, AUG. 5: Tampa institution Bern's Steakhouse hired its first female sommelier in the restaurant's six-decade history. It's great to know we've finally reached a place as a culture…
Postcards from Alaska: Marx Bros. Cafe is Anchorage’s finest
From first to last, our wonderful meal at Alaska’s Marx Bros. Cafe will linger in my memory.
Tampa will host premiere of new Sharon Jones film on Aug. 24
Only screening within 200 miles.
Postcards from Alaska: Elegant dining on the rails
Leisurely lunch on the train connecting Denali and Anchorage for a rare experience.
Postcards from Alaska: Le Cirque at sea
Holland America’s impressive kitchen at sea recreates a great New York restaurant.
Opening date announced for St. Pete’s Buya Ramen
Buya Ramen has revealed when its doors will open in the EDGE District.
Democrats in crowded HD 61 primary talk Black Lives Matter, TBX
With the 2016 primary less than a month away, candidates running for the Tampa-based Florida House District 61 seat have their work cut out for them as they try to distinguish themselves. All three Democrats spoke at a Tampa Tiger Bay Club forum Friday. They are East Tampa activist Dianne Hart, lawyer Sean Shaw and…
A Summers’ Night Spent With Maxwell: Concert Review, Ruth Eckerd Hall Aug. 4
Anyone who claims that there aren’t any R&B superstars today who are fit to carry the torch of the greats of yesteryear obviously hasn’t heard Maxwell. Or, more accurately, hasn’t experienced Maxwell. Because to really get the full effect of the Brooklyn-bred entertainer, one needs to truly experience him to fully understand the depth of…
Pro-medical marijuana rally to happen at Publix HQ Saturday
Once again, former chair of grocery and pharmaceutical giant Publix Carol Jenkins Barnett is backing a conservative effort to tamp down a second ballot initiative that would legalize medical marijuana should 60 percent of voters approve. Last month, she donated $800,000 to the Drug-Free Florida Committee, which is of course opposing the measure. In 2014,…
As post-DNC bump sustains, Clinton plans Monday St. Pete visit
Once again, Florida's electoral importance is showing. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is headlining an event at the St. Petersburg Coliseum Monday, Clinton's campaign confirmed Friday afternoon. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the event starts at 3 p.m. Clinton, who is expected to talk about her 100-day jobs plan, will travel to Orlando later…
Adventures in Weekending: Brocante, Welcome to the Circus + Hellooooooo, Solstice!
We need more shiplap!
Weekend Platter: Waffles for $1.50, Oyster Day and more
Colombian coffees, a Bloody Mary Party with waffles and more await this weekend.
Do This: Wild things at The Urban
An upcoming Urban Canning Company class will focus on growing your own sourdough starter.
Sh*t happened 8/5/16: Ferry nearly approved, RIP Dave McKay, Pier approach money OK’ed, Planet Retro violated
Good morning! It's Friday. Time to make the donuts. For a bit. Until, say, somebody decides to have a lunch beer. St. Pete and Tampa's respective city councils both approved funding for the downtown-to-downtown ferry's trial period, leaving the Pinellas County Commission as the only relevant organization to not yet sign on; that body will…
Do This: Say sayonara to Renny’s Oki Doki
Tampa-based Renny’s Oki Doki food truck set to celebrate its retirement.
Postcards from Alaska: Cruising the world of whisk(e)y
We attend an instructive whisk(e)y sampling at sea on our Alaskan cruise.
Do This: Bekky Beukes, Welcome to the Circus
The gifted painter shows at Blue Goose with an opening party this Saturday.
In not-unpredictable move, Kathy Castor endorses Patrick Murphy in Tampa
Thursday Morning, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, was in Ybor stumping for a colleague, U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Jupiter, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. Murphy is engrossed in a bitter primary battle with Orlando area U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson and newcomer Pam Keith. “Patrick and I have worked together to fight for Florida families…
Do This: LocalShops1 Community Awards
Local lovers…
Do This: Hippiefest
Hippie pie: Tastes like free-range, cruelty-free, non-GMO, dolphin-safe chicken.
Opening weekend for Brooksville Brewing’s tasting room kicks off
The Tap Room at Brooksville Brewing Company will open to the public Thursday to Saturday.
St. Petersburg’s Planet Retro Records burglarized
“…they stole cash, turntables, and a bunch of other items and destroyed the back room and behind the counter…”
Hillsborough County are unanimously on board for Tampa-St. Pete Ferry
A ferry that connects Tampa and St. Petersburg is closer to becoming a reality after Hillsborough County commissioners unanimously agreed Wednesday to contribute $350,000 for a pilot program. It is time to truly showcase our transportation and our community, Commissioner Sandy Murman said. “This is so significant, connecting two cities and really stop talking about…
Live Review: The Go-Go’s say ‘Bye-Bye’ at Capiol Theatre
Farewell tour kicked off in Clearwater.
Sh*t happened 8/4/16: Elegy for a flamingo
The bottom line is, Pinky was just too good for this world. The man who assaulted Pinky the Chilean flamingo at Busch Gardens on Tuesday, causing serious enough injury that the bird had to be euthanized, was charged with felony animal cruelty. Now, I'm not saying Joseph Anthony Corrao is some drunken asshole troglodyte, but…
Tampa lands first Florida location for Rubio’s Coastal Grill
On Sept. 1, Rubio’s will open its latest location in The Corner at Westshore.
Postcards from Alaska: Dale DeGroff’s aromatic bitters adventure
Wash your hands, dab your palm, prepare your nose and have a field day.
Tonight in live music: Maxwell, Gruesome, Rock The Park, more.
The Tampa Bay weekend starts tonight, here are some live music options.
Tap that: Celebrate IPA Day and Mead Day this week(end)
What to drink and where to go to get holiday deals on mead and IPAs.
DO THIS: Recycled percussion
A group that employs buckets, car parts and power tools to create a wildly entertaining stage show lands in St. Pete.
The Intern Issue 2016
Our summer interns parse their pasts and present to help determine the future.
Leveling up: Bay area sea level rise
Tampa Bay won’t drown in 2050, but there’s still cause for concern.
Feminism in the Facebook Age
It’s a trending topic.
Intern Issue 2016: Urban exploration in Tampa Bay: Still a thing
The city Google Maps doesn’t know about.
Intern Issue 2016: The caffeinated power of TNT
Latte art throwdowns give a glimpse into the competitive side of coffee.
Intern Issue 2016: The Breakfast Club, vets edition
Known as Bob’s Vets, the group of local veterans has grown to more than 1,000 members.
Restaurant review: Creative pies out of the Pizza Box
Pizza Box delivers flavorful, crowd-pleasing wood-fired pizza to St. Pete.






