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Interview: Laura Jane Grace brings her storied, still unraveling, songbook back to Florida
The Against Me! songwriter plays two sold-out shows in Ybor City.
Tampa’s Prince Midnight talks Lars Ulrich toilet, skeleton guitar and the live debut of his new band
His epic story comes to a climax Friday at Brass Mug.
Tampa property including Moxie’s, Dohring building has been sold and will be demolished
Developers said the downtown businesses will remain in place through most of 2022.
‘Bernie Sanders’ indie-rock band Nothing plays Tampa on Sunday
Bambara opens at Crowbar.
Q&A: Before Clearwater Christmas concert, Sarah Brightman talks ‘Phantom,’ going to space and more
She’s at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Wednesday.
The Cramps meet country when Andrea & Mud make Seminole Heights debut on Sunday
You’re gonna want a reservation for the matinee performance.
Beastie Boys’ Mix Master Mike headlines Tampa’s ‘Winter Wonder Ride’ concert this weekend
DJ Jazzy Jeff is also in the lineup.
Crossbreed is throwing a holiday rave in Ybor City this weekend
Calling all goth Santas.
Vagina-forward Tampa Shuffle hosts ‘Babefest’ concert this weekend
A negative COVID test or proof of vaxx is required.
Tampa’s Red Star Live and Gasparilla Music Recycled Tunes both host benefit concerts this weekend
Dust off some instruments for donations.
In latest production, American Stage shows St. Pete the other side of ‘Christmas Carol’
The story of Jacob Marley runs through Jan. 2.
freeFall’s ‘Night Before’ is a tribute to Sondheim and runs through Christmas Eve in St. Pete
The show already planned to honor the theater giant before he passed last month.
New York shoegaze-emo band Citizen plays Ybor City on Friday
Drug Church and Glitterer open the show
Jacksonville psych-rock band Kairos Creature Club returns to Tampa for Friday concert
Two of Pinellas’ best bands play support.
Elton John-approved Oklahoma songwriter Parker Millsap returns to Tampa Bay this weekend
Connor Zwetsch opens at Shamc on Friday.
Florida will spend $10 million to sway FIFA to come to Orlando and Miami
Orlando hosted five games in the 1994 tournament, when the U.S. was the sole host country.
Ghost-Note, featuring members of Snarky Puppy, plays free Dunedin concert on Friday
Kendrick Lamar producer Terrace Martin sat in last time.
Following record die-off, wildlife officials share unprecedented plan to feed Florida manatees
While federal officials have to share the scope of their feeding plan, they did remind the public that feeding wild manatees is illegal.
Florida Gov. DeSantis vows to fight climate change without doing any ‘left-wing stuff’
The projects are almost entirely focused on moving the encroaching water we’re already dealing with more efficiently.
Florida’s COVID-19 hospitalizations inch up
The data showed that 1,359 hospital inpatients had COVID-19, up from 1,298 on Monday.
USF moves forward with ‘longtime vision’ for on-campus football stadium
Kelly said the university could have the stadium open for fans by the start of the 2026 football season.
Donald Trump on Ron DeSantis’ 2024 prospects: ‘If I run, he won’t’
‘If he wanted to run, that’s OK with me. I think we’d win by a lot.’
St. Pete’s Southside Fresh Market reopens in new location this weekend
At its new location near U.S.-19 and 21st Avenue S.
U.S. Supreme Court declines appeal from Florida professor fired for Sandy Hook conspiracy theories
Justices, as is common, did not explain their reasons for declining to hear the case filed by James Tracy.
Florida Gov. DeSantis wants federal judge to toss Piney Point lawsuit against state
The lawsuit alleges violations of the federal Clean Water Act and a law known as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
St. Petersburg’s first ever Comic Con happens at The Coliseum next year
Tickets start at just $20.
Josh Groban will join Florida Orchestra for 2022 gala concert in St. Pete
Tickets go on sale to the public on Dec. 13.
Tampa’s Metro Rapid bus seats are being reinstalled, and HART says TPD requested their removal
TPD requested the bus seats be removed in 2020, citing general crime.
J.C. Newman to open Ybor City hotel, restaurant and cigar lounge within historic Sanchez y Haya building
First order of business will be to relocate thousands of bats living at the old hotel.
Florida Education Department removes anti-bullying page and LGBTQ links from website
The Capital Star on Friday reported that DOE officials said the content on the bullying page was under review.
Prince Midnight’s Lars Ulrich toilet is now up for auction, starting at $5,000
Technically, it’s a ‘Fountaine de Lars.’
Big Storm Brewing Co. purchases Bradenton’s Darwin Brewing, continuing statewide expansion
“We are excited to grow this hyper-local brand throughout Florida, ” Big Storm co-owner L.J. Govoni states.
Tampa Bay restaurants and bars offering Christmas dinner, holiday pre-orders and more
Because we’re all still tired from Thanksgiving.
Seminole Tribe suspends online sports-betting operations, following court ruling
The Seminoles “will temporarily suspend operations of its mobile app in Florida”
Federal appeals court denies Florida’s request to block Biden administration’s health-care worker vaccine mandate
The decision said the state “failed to make the requisite showing for an injunction pending appeal.”
Jack Johnson’s summer tour comes to Tampa next year
He plays the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in August.
The Bucs looked damn good against Atlanta, and they’re only getting better
Tampa Bay could clinch the NFC South as early as next week.
St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club’s 10th annual Tweed Ride is happening in January
Ladies and gents, it’s time for another leisurely bike ride through downtown St.Pete.
St. Pete says bye to Biff Burger, hello to Good Intentions vegan restaurant, plus more Tampa Bay foodie news
The much-anticipated Babushka’s opens soon in South Tampa.
‘Sister-Mothers of Gulfport’ is a provocative, riveting production torn straight from the headlines
Leavengood’s play is often very funny, but ultimately reflects our failure to embody necessary change.
Drunk St. Pete residents can now get pasta in a bag at DalMoros
Sober folks can have ’em too, and they’re available for purchase during all operating hours.
UCF faculty accuses school of hoarding $112 million in pandemic relief funds
The union said Thursday that UCF has 1,900 open job postings.
Florida Supreme Court refuses to reconsider James Dailey’s 1985 Pinellas murder conviction
Dailey, now 75, and co-defendant Jack Pearcy were convicted in the murder of Shelly Boggio
Service, menu and ambience make sweet harmony at Tampa’s Rome & Fig
Meet me at the crossroads.
A beginner’s guide to getting a job in Tampa Bay’s weed industry
Like, with a pay stub.
Tampa Rep conquers a nearly impossible challenge in ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’
The key for director Emilia Sargent was finding JJ Humphrey.
10 of the best ‘Wishes’ from the Dalí Museum’s new wish tree book
A release party happens in St. Petersburg next Thursday.
Expect the Tampa Bay Bucs to hand Atlanta another L on Sunday
The GOAT owns the Falcons, and 28-3 is just the beginning.
Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival happening all weekend at AMC Westshore
The four-day festival runs until Sunday evening.
Iron Maiden will close its 2022 tour in Tampa next fall
Bruce Dickinson is already coming to town, solo, on Jan. 20.
Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson coming to Tampa next month as part of spoken-word tour
And Iron Maiden will be back in town just before Halloween 2022.
Keith Urban’s world tour kicks off in Tampa next summer
It happens in June 2022.
Tampa rock band Big Sad releases ‘Empty Falls’ video ahead of Saturday concert in St. Pete
The song is the third track of Big Sad’s ‘Send Help’ EP.
Florida judge rejects state’s request to overturn healthcare worker vaccine mandate
Rodgers also split with federal judges in Missouri and Louisiana who have issued injunctions against the Biden administration rule.
Antonio Brown, Mike Edwards, suspended by NFL for COVID-19 protocol violations
An important aspect of this process is Edwards’ and Brown’s accepting of the suspensions without appeal.
Florida Gov. DeSantis wants to resurrect the Florida State Guard, a paramilitary force that answers solely to him
The bulk of the funding — roughly $85 million — would fund the construction of three additional armories.
Canadian prog-rock band Intervals plays Ybor City next week
Aaron Marshall is the only official member.
Savage Love: Dirty talking about my husband’s ex-fiance is ruining the sex
And how to break up with your work sex buddy.
Tampa has used $12 million of its emergency rental funding, with half going to District 7
An majority of the assistance also went to District 5 in East Tampa.
Turkish darkwave band She Past Away plays Ybor City this Friday
Twin Tribes opens the band’s only Florida show.
St. Pete’s Inclusivitea shop hosts ‘Project Condom’ art show this weekend
Metro Inclusive Health melds fashion and sexual health education to honor World AIDS day.
