

Wear your ugly sweater to any Tijuana Flats in Tampa Bay for free guacamole
That shit’s hard to come by.
Dolly Parton made her acting debut in 9 to 5 on this day in 1980
The film’s title song earned her two Grammy awards, too.
Florida Orchestra names Mark Cantrell president and CEO
The news comes after Michael Pastreich stepped down following 11 years of service.
You don’t need to be a pagan to celebrate Winter Solstice at First Unity in St. Petersburg
The celebration welcomes everyone to dance, drum and sing.
Only 27 percent of Tampa residents are obese
That’s according to a new WalletHub study about New Year’s Resolutions.
Tampa Bay live music Wednesday with Anberlin’s Stephen Christian and Christian McAlhaney, more
Bay area promoter Chewy Hemphill stages his last Fubar show ever, too.
Kobi the adorably cranky shelter cat has been in a Pinellas shelter for over a year
The kitty with a badass “catitude” needs a new home for Christmas.
Tampa indie-rock band Brother Cephus releases heartbreaking new song, “One Cold Hospital Room”
Proceeds from digital sales go to cancer research.
Here are 5 fitness trends that’ll be big in Tampa Bay in 2019
Some old, some new — and some hybrids of the two.
Downtown St. Petersburg restaurant Il Ritorno will soon operate on Sundays
Happy New Year indeed.
Habitat Pinellas continues revitalization of Largo neighborhood Ridgecrest
So far, the nonprofit has invested nearly $2,000,000 million in the project.
Tampa Bay live music Tuesday with Angel Vivaldi, Nita Strauss and more
Aftermath gets its last spin at Fubar, too.
UK singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl died on this day in 2000
She was 41 years old.
St. Petersburg’s Buya Ramen partners with Kaiyō Whisky on its own blend
The Būya is an eight-year whisky aged in mizunara oak casks.
Disney purchases 965 acres of ranch land in Central Florida
Did the theme park megalodon just save part of Osceola County from development?
Florida’s new education commissioner, Richard Corcoran, once called teachers union ‘evil’
He was recommended to the position by Governor-elect Ron DeSantis.
Travis Scott reschedules Tampa concert at Amalie Arena for March 17
All tickets for the original show are valid for the rescheduled date.
Become a cheese (and natural wine) whiz at downtown Tampa’s Lector
The shop wants to sharpen your holiday entertaining skills.
A list of Tampa Bay agencies and places the federal shutdown could impact
Turns out, the shutdown — if it happens — might not be so horrible locally.
Sea Hags Bar & Grill close to launching second St. Pete Beach location
A job fair at the new outpost will take place this week.
Tampa Bay’s nonviolent Extinction Rebellion group meets Dec. 20
Members coalesce around a shared concern over an accelerating climate crisis.
Deadpool returns to fudge cancer and make you laugh
Feel warm and fuzzy about America’s sexiest, raunchiest superhero (and it’s kid-safe).
Work or live in downtown Tampa? You should know about these road closures
Here’s where temporary detours are in place near Amalie Arena.
Will Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse best Disney at the Academy Awards?
The latest Spider-Man may finally loosen Disney’s stranglehold on the animation category.
Tampa Bay live music Monday with Amythyst Kiah at Straz Center
Siobhan Monique plays American Stage’s St. Petersburg gala, too.
Elvis Costello got banned from Saturday Night Live on this day in 1977
He wouldn’t be allowed back on for another 12 years.
Tampa Bay live music Sunday with Johanna Warren, Naan Violence and more
Trans-Siberian Orchestra and DJ Crazy Bazarro in action, too.
Underoath sings survival songs for 4,600 fans at sold-out Yuengling Center in Tampa
The band’s biggest Bay area headlining date lived up to the hype.
Filmed in Tampa Bay, Bernie the Dolphin is family-friendly Florida fun
Clearwater, St. Petersburg and St. Augustine’s Marineland get shine in the film.
Tampa Bay live music Saturday with Hallucination Before Christmas, Adaliah’s last show and more
Carnal Ruin, 93.3-FLZ Jingle Ball among more than two dozen choices.
3 Tampa Bay stadiums rank low in ESPN’s food-safety inspection report
The study looked at 111 pro sports venues across North America.
Mano’s Restorante opens with menu of Italian favorites in Gulfport
Just look at that pizza.
There are lots of Tampa Bay food and drink events going on this weekend
Holiday or otherwise.
Tampa Bay live music Friday with Underoath, Ted Bowne, Euro Trill and more
Get drenched in good music.
Tampa Bay receives hoax bomb threat emails along with locations nationwide
No devices have been found.
Riverview’s A Simpler Place Farm & Market nabs 3-year grant from USDA
Total win for the local, organic and slow food movement.
Here’s a video of what the Carnival roller coaster at sea will look like
Named Bolt, the motorcycle-style thrill ride premieres in 2020.
Florida Rep. Stephanie Murphy says what we’re all thinking about Trump’s attempt to deport Vietnamese war refugees
She’s the first Vietnamese-American woman to be elected to Congress.
Sarasota Kennel Club’s final season of greyhound racing starts today
Thanks, Amendment 13!
Treasure Island reschedules lighted holiday boat parade
Rain beats snow, but it still means the annual tradition is postponed.
Downtown St. Petersburg is getting Bacchus, another gourmet market
The specialty store will carry a variety of European goods.
Marker 48 Brewing’s haunted house in Weeki Wachee raised $15K for charity
Nothing spooky about that.
Meet Dennis Lehane and all of the writers of St. Petersburg’s Evening Reading series
They offer reading suggestions before the free, and very lit, January celebration.
Nebraska Mini-Mart hosts first pop-up for Tampa newbie Cass Street Deli
On a national sandwich holiday no less.
He co-directed a writing conference with Dennis Lehane — here’s what he says you should read.
Sterling Watson knows how to write crime fiction — but he also loves the classics.
Dennis Lehane leads lineup at Eckerd College’s Writers in Paradise in St. Petersburg
The 2019 Evening Reading series runs Jan. 19-26.
What writer Ann Hood read to cope with tragedy
The titles provided solace when her mother died unexpectedly.
These are the personal essays Laura Lippman thinks you should read
Next month, the ‘New York Times’ best-selling author will lead a St. Pete workshop.
This is how Dennis Lehane succeeds as a writer
The co-founder of Writers in Paradise sits down with CL.
Looking for a good book to make you laugh?
Debra Dean suggests some comedic novels you’ll want to check out.
What to read when you want a great Florida whodunit
Les Standiford talks crime fiction in the Sunshine State.
Sarasota measles outbreak has officials concerned
But, yeah, who needs vaccines anyway?
Land O’ Lakes man comes home to find deer in his bathroom
Worst burglar ever.
Festive pub crawl 12 Bars of Christmas wants you to hop around Ybor City
Drink up, Grinches.
Tampa Bay live music Thursday with Steven Wilson, The Byrds, Hi-Beam and more
Nate Najar, Anberlin and Good Old War also in action.
Death founder Chuck Schuldiner died on this day in 2001
Many considered him the godfather of death metal.
Beastie Boys Book is hilarious, candid and completely heartbreaking
Fun, but missing one.
HEW Parlor & Chophouse at Dunedin’s Fenway Hotel is a cut above the rest
The restaurant showers its ingredients with finesse and care.
Tampa Bay restaurants offering festive feasts on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Seasoning’s greetings.
Younger sibling of Tampa’s Xtreme Tacos, XT Munchies, will open this week
Mexican-inspired street snacks are the focus.






