

‘Aladdin’ at Tampa’s Straz succeeds thanks to its magic carpet and Iago’s delicious snark
The Disney musical plays it completely safe, but still should delight families through early January.
Fly Bar will host a New Year Eve’s cocktail pop-up at downtown Tampa’s Hotel Bar
Instead of a midnight champagne toast, Fly Bar will bring in the new year with a cocktail toast.
The fourth annual French Fry Fest returns to St. Pete in February
St. Pete French Fry Fest has always been free to attend, but this is the first year it will be a two-day long celebration.
Armature Works’ Astro Craft will give away free ice cream on Christmas Eve
Ice cream is limited to one per person, kids.
Tampa Bay Metro Diner locations are serving $2.99 brunch cocktails on New Year’s Eve, Day
A little hair of the dog.
The Brokenmold 13th Annual Holiday Party brings Fat Night, Danny and Alex, and more to Crowbar on Saturday
A night of jazz, future-soul, and pop.
Electronic-Trap DJ Carnage headlines The Ritz this Friday
Carnage the EDM producer, not the death-metal band.
That new Jollibee location in Pinellas Park is now officially hiring, and getting a little closer to opening
You can almost smell the Chickenjoy.
Rapper and Fyre Festival co-founder Ja Rule comes to Tampa this Friday
Joe, K. Michelle, Avant, Chris Knite and Tianavanae also play.
Tampa Bay rock veterans Elysian Sex Drive return to St. Petersburg this Friday
ESD has been playing throughout Tampa Bay since 1993.
Florida indie-rock band Spirit and the Cosmic Heart headlines The Bends this Friday
Open Culture and Cathedral Bells open the show.
Singer-songwriter Seth Campbell heads to Centro Cantina Ybor this week
Featuring a mix of originals and covers.
Living Room Live Open Mic returns this Thursday to Hideaway Cafe in St. Pete
Featuring singer-songwriter Rebekah Pulley.
Get your creative juices flowing at Black Crow’s writing event this Sunday
Finish that screenplay you’ve been working on.
Ybor’s Vintage Roost hosts its last three-day market of 2019 this weekend
Vintage Roost is back with another 3 Day Vintage Market.
Ella’s in Seminole Heights will host a vital post-New Year’s hangover brunch
Come get your hair of the dog.
St. Petersburg Coliseum’s annual 1920s-themed party welcomes in the new year
Literally swing into the new year.
The Castle’s masquerade ball brings old-world style to Ybor this Saturday
Brush up on your waltz skills.
It’s finally time for Lakeland’s annual Hometeam New Year’s Rally festival
It runs from December 27 to December 29.
The Florida Aquarium will bring their play area filled with real snow this weekend
Snow Days run from December 26 to December 30.
Florida’s minimum wage will increase by a whole dime next year
So, what will you do with your extra $200 before tax?
Over the last 10 years, Tampa apartments have shrunk and the rent has increased by nearly 60 percent
Tampa’s apartments have actually shrunk by 10% over the last decade, says a new study.
Donald Trump will host an ‘Evangelicals for Trump’ campaign event in Miami next month
Trump is expected to look for heavy support from evangelicals during the 2020 campaign.
Florida landmark, the Desert Inn & Restaurant, was nearly leveled by a tractor-trailer last weekend
“That was a mistake. I made a big mistake,” said the driver.
Rick Scott once lined the governor’s mansion with Florida’s most coveted artwork, now he call for cuts in arts funding
“These spending increases might be nice to have, but with $23 trillion in national debt, Congress needs to make some tough choices,” Scott said.
New Granada holiday show, plus more Christmas week concerts from Tampa Bay’s best local musicians
Concert report from ‘Radio Reverb’ on WMNF 88.5-FM Tampa.
New Hyde Park eatery Willa’s will open in early 2020
New Hyde Park eatery Willa’s will open in early 2020
Florida’s unemployment rate just hit a historic low
The Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area added 30,800 new workers, an increase of 2.2 percent.
Snoop Dogg will host grand-opening of Tampa’s new Sugar Factory next weekend
La-da-da-da-dah. It’s the motherfuckin’ D-O-double-G (Snoop Dogg!).
New Granada Records founders Kieth and Susie Ulrey reflect on 25 years of Tampa music
Their anniversary show goes down Christmas Day at Crowbar.
Early hip-hop innovator Grandmaster Flash headlines Largo theater in February
It’s like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder how I keep from going under.
Here’s where to drink, eat and celebrate on Christmas Day around Tampa Bay
Escape doing the dishes and the family drama.
Florida’s 2017 ‘stand your ground’ law is not retroactive, says Supreme Court
The 2017 change said defendants had the burden of proof in the pre-trial hearings to show they should be shielded from prosecution.
Charlie Crist and other Florida lawmakers want to close ‘loophole’ used in Pensacola shooting
“Foreign nationals should not be able to buy a firearm through the purchase of a hunting license,” Crist said in a prepared statement Thursday.
St. Petersburg veterinarian discovers stick stuck in dog’s mouth for years
Apparently, the 8-year old mutt, “Buddy,” was in constant pain.
Iconic folk-rock singer Lucinda Williams comes to Clearwater in February
Other Florida stops on her tour include Orlando, Ft. Myers, Ponte Vedra and Ft. Lauderdale.
Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ comes to Tampa early next year
Tickets are selling like hotcakes.
The Sarasota Film Festival is returning this March
Grab the popcorn.
Florida boaters broke the all-time record for killing manatees this year
In total, 545 manatees died in Florida waters this year.
Tampa-based painter and graphic designer Chris Preston shares his music playlist
We find out which songs inspire and motivate Preston while in the studio.
Florida will continue to move forward with plan to import cheaper drugs from Canada
DeSantis has repeatedly said he has the ear of Trump on the drug-importation issue.
Jimmy’s Tacos is now open in Ybor City
You can celebrate the grand opening on January 3.
Florida voters will decide whether or not to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour
The proposed constitutional amendment had received enough petition signatures to go on the 2020 general-election ballot.
New coffee concept Endeavr opening in Tampa early 2020
With a little help from Blind Tiger’s Roberto Torres.
Tampa’s Gasparilla Music Festival 2020 lineup includes Brandi Carlile, Portugal. The Man, De La Soul and more
Rival Sons, The Nude Party, Marco Benevento and more included in initial lineup.
When it comes to enacting climate change initiatives, Tampa is struggling to catch up
“We have a lot of work to do. We’re the smoggiest city in the state.”
The U.S. will get an impeached president for Christmas
Informed Dissent.
Jade Cicada and Detox Unit hosted a spunion block party at Jannus Live Friday
And our contributor realizes Jade Cicada favors Seth Rogen.
Seminole Heights’ vegan Italian restaurant Ground Foods Cafe leaves our carnivore critic impressed
JPC calls on a plant-based friend for help.
Savage Love: Do your ‘screw diligence’ and always read the fine print on online dating profiles
Plus, Dan Savage calls upon board-certified urologist Dr. Ashley Winter for a discussion on all blood-in-spunk-related matters.






