‘Violent Night’ is the goofiest cult classic you didn’t know you needed until now
It is exactly the goofy balm we need right now to help us push aside the anger and division that have become our norm.
Reviving ‘The Missing Middle’ could help ease Tampa’s affordable housing crisis
The rise of model suburban zoning codes in the 1970s virtually outlawed Missing Middle housing and replaced it with rules that promote sprawl and car-oriented suburban subdivisions.
Tampa pub owner recalls how the late John Lennon pitched in to help his family open a home for autistic children
The Beatle was shot dead in Central Park 42 years ago today.
29 live music events and concerts happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Yep, Girl Talk is back.
Veteran emo band The Spill Canvas makes Tampa debut on Wednesday
There’ve been shows in St. Petersburg, but not the 813.
Virginia indie-rock band Turnover plays The Ritz Ybor on Tuesday
Its new album is ‘about home and feeling lost, fear and love, freedom and safety.’
Clearwater’s in the ‘Danger Zone’ when Kenny Loggins stages two-night concert
He’s at Ruth Eckerd on Tuesday and Thursday.
’80s hitmaker Taylor Dayne plays St. Pete on Sunday
It’s been a rough year for her.
Florida Supreme Court hears arguments over whether police should be considered victims when they shoot someone
“An on-duty officer who uses force against a suspect is not acting as an individual, but rather as an agent of the government.”
‘Staff feels demoralized’: HART board members never saw a year-old peer review raising concerns over management
The HART board chair was ‘shocked’ that the document was kept from her after repeated requests to see it.
Swedish metal band Katatonia returns to Tampa Bay after five years away
The Ocean Collective and Cellar Darling open at Orpheum.
Scene champ George Fisher brings his band Cannibal Corpse to St. Pete on Saturday
It’s our turn to support him.
Goldie Awards beat battle finalist Moore Kismet to spin in Tampa this weekend
Tampa last saw them at Sunset Music Festival.
Drummer Jason Bonham brings the music of Led Zeppelin to Tampa on Friday
It’s his trio’s Hard Rock Event Center debut.
Laptop mashup legend Girl Talk returns to St. Petersburg on Friday
In support of his first-ever collaborative album, too.
Christian pop duo for King & Country brings ‘Drummer Boy Christmas’ to Tampa on Friday
The group is back in town this spring for the Strawberry Festival.
Tampa rock band Sick Hot has a new name, and The Dirty Janes play their first show on Friday
There’s a heavy AC/DC vibe to the new stuff.
‘The Year of Extraordinary Travel’ brings Becca McCoy back to Tampa Bay for the first time in three years
The show is at St. Petersburg’s Studio Grand Central through Dec. 18,
Friends of the Hillsborough River hosts its big, paddler-friendly boat parade this weekend
The route officially launches at the Lowry Park boat ramp just before sunset.
Florida Legislature eyes lowering property-insurance lawsuit costs in special session
“Litigation isn’t the problem —– it’s the scapegoat.”
For ‘Christmas Contigo’ at Stageworks, JL Rey has his excellent cast functioning on all hilarious cylinders
The Tampa theater company is performing it on select nights and afternoons through Dec. 18.
St. Pete’s Chief’s Creole Cafe expands hours and adds vegan options
This southside staple is known for its spread of Southern comfort food.
Citing increased fuel costs, TECO rates will increase by 10 percent this January
They likely will increase again in the spring because of high costs of natural gas used to fuel power plants.
Pinellas County deputy who let former Tampa police chief out of traffic stop won’t be disciplined
A former sergeant told CNN that it’s normal for law enforcement officers to let each other go during traffic violations.
As property insurance crisis grows, Florida leaders will consider new reforms at upcoming session
Detailed bills have not been released for the special session, which will start Monday.
Acapulco Taqueria reopens in West Tampa
The low-key taqueria is known for its affordable Mexican eats.
Memes shared within Tampa Police Department show staff celebrating chief’s resignation over golf cart scandal
In one meme, O’Connor is photoshopped to appear at a DMV, finally getting a license plate for her golf cart
St. Petersburg’s Avid Brewing is closing at the end of the year
But the local brewery is going out with a bang on New Year’s Eve.
Tampa’s first drive-thru Chipotle opens today
And it’s called the ‘Chipotlane.’
Drive-By Truckers is coming to St. Pete’s Floridian Social this spring
Lydia Loveless opens the show.
Yep, let’s listen to Elon when it comes to the First Amendment
Informed Dissent.
After pressure from apartment association, St. Pete adopts its own tenants bill of rights
Pinellas’ tenants bill of rights that had better protections for renters.
‘The Daily Show’ roasts Tampa police chief’s resignation over golf cart traffic stop
“‘Oh, it’s not recording, quick Doug, whack him over the head—let’s get out of here!'”
Grammy-winning bluegrass extraordinaire Billy Strings is playing Tampa’s Yuengling Center next spring
He’s bringing ‘Home’ here.
Tampa-based attractions companies show off new tech, trends at IAAPA Expo 2022
It’s no surprise that IAAPA Expo has been full of Sunshine State-based businesses, including a few from the Tampa Bay area.
HART CEO narrowly avoids suspension after Tampa Mayor Jane Castor defends her
The board held a tied vote, which means that Le Grand will stay.
Florida Supreme Court will decide whether police are victims when they shoot someone in line of duty
Two Tallahassee Police Department officers have invoked the law, claiming they were victims threatened by crime suspects.
New gourmet toast and juice bar, Toastique, coming to Water Street Tampa
Tampa Bay’s first Toastique will debut in early 2023.
Vaccinations among Florida students is at a 10-year low, says Department of Health
That rate of completion is the lowest since the 2010-2011 school year.
Antonio Brown is promoting his music while running from the Tampa Police Department
AB is apparently hunkered down, and posting to the timeline.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis faces yet another lawsuit over Martha’s Vineyard migrant flights
The lawsuit makes a series of allegations, including violations of constitutional due-process and equal-protection rights.
Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor resigns amid investigation over flashing badge to get out of traffic violation
She was caught using her badge to get out of a Nov. 12 traffic stop.
Florida Gov. DeSantis denies report of ‘U-Turn’ on Disney’s special governing district
DeSantis’ remarks came hours after Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger reportedly told employees he was “sorry to see us dragged into that battle.”
Ponte Modern American is now open, Sweetgreen debuts this month, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
And Fo’Cheezy Twisted Meltz hosts a charity dinner next weekend.
Stone Soup Company’s owner retires and makes it an employee-owned business
The transition took place earlier this month.
Tampa police chief put on leave after flashing badge to get out of traffic stop
Mayor Jane Castor also announced an investigation into the matter.
Florida Strawberry Festival’s lineup now includes Ludacris, The Jacksons and more
As previously announced, other major headliners include Willie Nelson, Tanya Tucker, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Train.
Q&A: Florida man Billy Collins dishes on the long and short of his new book ‘Musical Tables’
In November, the writer and Winter Park resident released, ‘Musical Tables,’ via Penguin Random House.
New ‘Florida!’ guidebook perfectly documents the offbeat, quirky and crazy peninsula we call home
On it, Gabrielle Calise brought in some of the state’s best writers.
Fate of suspended Hillsborough County state attorney Andrew Warren now in hands of federal judge
“A trial is a search for the truth. And over the past three days, everyone had the opportunity to hear the truth,” said Warren.
Florida Gov. DeSantis wants to limit protests at State Capitol
Protests have long been commonplace inside the state Capitol.
In the midst of triple-album project, Texas rock band Blue October heads to St. Pete
We hope you’re happy at Jannus Live on Thursday.
Blues giants Selwyn Birchwood and Damon Fowler stage annual ‘Songs and Stories’ show in St. Pete
They’re at the Palladium side room on Wednesday.
Metalcore band Godseyes headlines heavy Wednesday show at Tampa’s Born Free pub
There’s a wrestling-themed lucha-mask wearing Florida band on support.
Seminole Heights record shop Microgroove celebrates 11th anniversary with free Sunday concert
Bill. and Rahim Samad will start the music at 5 p.m.
Chris Isaak brings Christmas tour to Clearwater next week
He’s at the Cap on Wednesday.
Florida pulls $2 billon from BlackRock because of new ‘anti-woke’ investment rule
“Stakeholder capitalism is not about politics,” Fink wrote. “It is not a social or ideological agenda. It is not ‘woke.’ It is capitalism…”
Colorado alt-folk band Banshee Tree plays Tampa on Wednesday
The Boulder-based quartet used to play primarily jazz and swing music in clubs and theaters in the Mile High state. B
Body cam footage shows Tampa police chief using position to get out of traffic violation
“I’m the police chief from Tampa, I’m hoping that you’ll just let us go tonight.”
St. Pete’s 4th annual VegFeast returns next week
Newly-opened restaurant Good Intentions hosts this all-vegan foodie festival.
Liverpudlian metalcore band Loathe is in Tampa on Tuesday
Not every Liverpudlian band takes inspiration from The Beatles, you know. Metalcore quartet Loathe—which plays Orpheum in Tampa on Tuesday, Dec. 6—recently had to cancel a barrage of dates in Europe and the U.K., in an effort to focus on completing its follow-up album to 2021’s The Things They Believe. The band must be finished,…
Two years after almost quitting, rock duo She Wants Revenge returns to Tampa Bay
Justin Warfield and Adam Bravin
St. Petersburg rapper Rod Wave brings ‘Beautiful Mind’ to Tampa’s Yuengling Center on Sunday
It’s hist first tour since a summer arrest.
WMNF’s 7th ‘Uke It Out’ ukulele festival returns to St. Pete on Saturday
Definitely bring your uke for the open jam and lessons.
Bands from Miami, Spring Hill play free Emo Night Tampa concert this weekend
Tampa’s Hovercar represents for the home team.
‘Tropical Meatswave,’ a musical celebration of life for Owen Meats, returns to Tampa Heights this weekend
Holy Terror, Rototiller and Same Day Delivery are just some of the band’s taking the stage.
Swedish metal supergroup Soen brings first US tour to Tampa this weekend
The quintet features ex-members of Opeth, Willowtree, and The Jolly-Boat Pirates.
Tampa police chief and body camera provider at odds over mute function tracking
Chief Mary O’Connor said Axon’s body camera software doesn’t track the mute function, while the company says it can be tracked.
‘Slow Down Sunrise’ country songwriter Ryan Griffin plays Ybor City on Friday
He actually grew up on a farm.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott says ‘Judeo-Christian values’ should drive immigration decisions
‘If we’re going to have immigration, alright, let’s do that.’
Tom Brady will come out firing after last week’s embarrassing loss
The Bucs are going to win Monday 24-13.
Petition to legalize recreational pot in Florida reaches 50,000 signatures
Trulieve, the state’s largest medical-marijuana company, has spent $10 million on the initiative, records show.
