

St. Petersburg’s Avid Brewing and Growing Supplies adds taproom for beers brewed in-house
The business itself is growing, though a craft brewery was always part of the plan.
Great beer is Right Around The Corner in St. Pete’s Grand Central District
The arcade bar has added “brewery” to its funky neighborhood identity.
It’s the 53rd anniversary of The Beatles’ record-breaking Shea Stadium show
Woodstock, The Kinks and Garbage also honored today in rock history.
Troubled Waters Brewing to replace Safety Harbor’s Copperheads Taphouse
Owners Steve and Kevin Shanks aim to complete the rebirth by the end of 2018.
Tampa distillery’s hemp-infused vodka, gin hitting distribution across the state
The 80-proof spirits typically come in 750-milliliter bottles.
Taylor Swift professes love for Tampa fans and hints at her even brighter future during awe-inspiring stadium show
“This is my 21st show in Tampa — that’s tour speak for ‘I really like you guys.’”
Red tide causes dead fish glut on Manatee waterways. Is Tampa Bay next?
The man-made algae bloom has killed fish in Sarasota, Lee and Manatee counties. Here’s why and how Manatee County is helping.
Largo woman stabs boyfriend over noisy salad, more
It’s your quick-hit Sh*t Happened for Wednesday, Aug. 15.
Get wine-drunk for a cause with this St. Petersburg sipping lounge
Wine Madonna’s Friends of Strays Fundraiser may meet your incredibly specific wants.
LOVE IS CALLING with Yayoi Kusama at the Tampa Museum of Art
This exhibit is one-third of the museum’s fall Season of Love.
Seminole Tribe of Florida leads Hard Rock Cafe to a straw-free existence
The tribe’s six casinos across Florida will all make the change, citing concern for the environment and sustainability.
The Little Mermaid is an aspirational live-action tale for girls and boys alike
Ditch the cynicism and accept the fantasy.
Before Clearwater show, Chick Corea talks going DIY, playing mashups and plans for India
He also detailed the agenda for his upcoming Detroit Jazz Festival residency.
Celebrate 5th anniversary of Cycle Brewing’s St. Petersburg tasting room
On Wednesday, bottles of Cocodamia are available while supplies last.
Check out this University of Tampa Art + Design faculty exhibit
The Scarfone/Hartley Gallery opens its season with this exhibit, which spans multiple media.
Have great Ybor City photographs? Win free stuff with them in this Tampa photo contest
The Ybor City Development Corporation has a photo contest now through Sept. 30.
Big Storm Brewing makes the taproom creamery a thing in Clearwater
What’s not to like?
Neil Peart played his first show with Rush on this day in 1974
He’s been a working man ever since.
Peruse the full list of breweries pouring at Tampa Bay Beer Week’s Halfway There
The annual beer celebration has a new location and new highlights.
Clearwater “Stand Your Ground” shooter charged with manslaughter, Scott issues SOE over red tide
Sh*t Happened while you were in the school drop-off lane.
Learn how to make a difference at the League of Women Voters’ meeting at the St. Petersburg Library
Have a political hot button? They can help you find a way to act on it.
Tampa Bay’s Tuesday live music lineup belongs to Taylor Swift
Camila Cabello and Charli XCX open the show.
Clearwater brewery develops line of beers for two luxury hotels
Cool down with a pint or two.
Downtown Dunedin store for Nature’s Food Patch opens this week
It’s the independent grocer’s second location — and first expansion effort.
Here’s how Derek Donnelly’s jazzing up the Sirata with murals on St. Pete Beach
Saint Paint Arts brings mural madness to the sandbar, namely, near Harry’s.
Sandy Alex G, Half Waif headed to Ybor City on November 11
It’s the Pennsylvania songwriter’s first Bay area show since 2014.
Florida’s own Lynyrd Skynyrd released its debut album 45 years ago today
Yes, “Free Bird” is on it.
Season of Love at the Tampa Museum of Art
Three new exhibits from antiquity to modern-day.
Dunedin’s ‘She’s the Change’ speakers come to Clearwater’s Capitol Theatre
Hear the lessons women leaders have learned along the way.
American roadside grub drives Sparkman Wharf’s latest eatery in Tampa
Think burgers and fries from local restaurateur Dave Burton.
Woman jailed for threatening judge, racist rally poorly attended
You know, the usual.
Sci-fi meets hard rock at The Sword’s Ybor City show
UMA opens the Tuesday-night Orpheum gig.
It’s finally time for Taylor Swift to return to Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium
And the show still isn’t sold out.
A crapload of metal is on Tampa Bay’s Sunday live music lineup
Heavy music, soul and EDM happening on both sides of the Bay.
American Football gets loose, lets longtime fans exhale at long-awaited Tampa debut
This town loves to talk.
Palladium’s St. Petersburg Summer of Soul rolls on with Rev. Billy C. Wirtz
The “Master of the 88 Key Disaster” appears on Sunday.
J. Cole, Jason Charos and homeless youth benefit lead Tampa Bay’s Saturday live music lineup
Over a dozen options to choose from.
Grab a bite to eat from Tampa’s Columbia Restaurant while doing some good
The Community Harvest program is an annual tradition.
7 questions with Poppy Drayton and Will Moseley, stars of live-action The Little Mermaid.
It’s a Steinbrenner family production, filmed in part at Weeki Wachee Springs.
Death-metal group Ensepulcher is set to play American Legion in Seminole Heights
In support of 2017’s ’No Sanctity in Death.’
Tampa hosting, represented in $1.5K Obknoxious DJ competition at Franklin Manor
DJs from Orlando, New York and South Carolina are also in the mix.
It’s the 39th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s solo breakthrough Off The Wall
Ian Anderson, Bryan Adams and Ronnie Spector all honored Today in Rock History.
NOAA downgrades remainder of hurricane season, Bucs win
Also in today’s Sh*t Happened — Pinellas weighs in on Stand Your Ground.
Jackass’ Preston Lacy performs stand-up in Parrish on Friday and in Carrollwood Saturday
The comedian headlines two shows, with an after-party birthday party Saturday night in Carrollwood.
Splurgy wine dinner planned at Tampa location for Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
In case that’s your thing.
L.A.’s Christopher Lawrence set to spin at all-night St. Petersburg party Connexionism
Psychtrance until the sun comes up.
American Football’s reunion show and Emo Night appearance lead Tampa Bay’s Friday live music lineup
Imagine Dragons, Jroc jones and a RAICES benefit are all going down, too.
Squirrel Nut Zippers is taking an extended stay at The Attic in Ybor City
Two nights for the zany jazz band.
Tampa Bay artists will rock for RAICES at Fubar in St. Petersburg
Punk, electro and hip-hop come together for the kids.
Tampa hip-hop legend Tom G will make his Crowbar debut at Jroc Jones birthday bash
Hypecuz, J’nelle, Tommy Phenom and more open the show.
Ben Katzman is bringing a rock and roll Quarter Life Crisis to The Bends in St. Petersburg
The record was produced by Coleen Green.
Hot Water Music’s Chuck Ragan wins Drake Film Award for his fishing documentary
Now everyone knows that the former Florida Man has the best tales.
We’ve now heard the words “Bill Nelson” and “penetrated” in the same sentence
Blame the Russians.
Scream along with Fright Night at Miss (Matthew) McGee’s Creature Feature Saturday night in St. Petersburg
Washed up vampire fighters, drag queens and the ’80s at freeFall. Swoon!
All hail The Meh, because The Meg is a toothless blunder without any bite
If ‘Jaws’ made you afraid to go into the water, ‘The Meg’ will make you scared to pay full-price for a movie ticket.
BT in a Box adds French-Vietnamese flair to Tampa’s anticipated Sparkman Wharf
Well, here’s another one.
Pentatonix, Dreadnought and Gullwing lead Tampa Bay’s Thursday live music lineup
Yes, a capella in an apmphitheatre.
Today would’ve been Whitney Houston’s 55th birthday
The iconic singer, Queen, Cream and KISS all included today in rock history.
Tampa favorite Chop Chop Shop taking over Nicko’s in Seminole Heights
We just peed a little bit.
Singing For Their Sake bands artists together for Tampa Bay’s homeless youth
The benefit event happens on August 11 in Seminole Heights.
Homeless woman defiles cemetery, Brooksville Beef O’Brady’s protests lack of protestation over protests
Sh*t Happened: how Thursday does Wednesday.
Duffy’s Sports Grill turns 33, meaning Tampa Bay diners score an all-day deal
On Thursday, the Florida chain’s 33 percent discount is available till closing time.
Minds behind Mise en Place have tapas covered at Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf
Spanish-style shareable plates are the focus of Montados.
Should they stay or should they go
In this week’s Poet’s Notebook, America’s toxic culture inspires a little wanderlust.






