76th Annual Fiesta Day, a celebration of all-things Ybor, returns to Tampa this February
This free event is chock full of local vendors, food, cigars and entertainment.
Bay area beat fanatic Slopfunkdust anchors solid January lineup for Rock the Park Tampa
Powerhouse Americana-blues and pop songwriter Ashley Smith is on the bill, too.
Have Gun, Will Travel premieres ‘Our Fair City’ video before New Year’s Day concert in Tampa
It’s a love letter to Bradenton.
5th annual Tampa Taco Fest returns to Al Lopez Park this February
Tickets for this popular foodie festival are on sale now.
Tampa’s Born Free pub stages ear-splitting pre-New Year’s Eve concert
Thorn, fresh off a new album, opens.
Boston jam scene giant Lettuce plays New Year’s Eve concert in St. Pete
Join in, ‘Rage!’ and help 2022 get ‘Outta Here.’
Expat Tampa rapper Dynasty comes home for New Year’s Eve concert on the Riverwalk
Dynasty moved to Los Angeles in 2018.
Iconic diner Munch’s is closing, Perry’s Porch heads to the St. Pete Pier, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
And we have a full roundup of Tampa Bay’s hottest New Year’s Eve parties.
Codes is headlining a secret, New Year’s Eve warehouse rave in Tampa
The promoter says it’ll reveal the address a day before the show.
Chlorinefields headlines heavyweight local New Year’s Eve concert at St. Pete Brewing Co.
Ortrotasce, 13% and Afterworld open the show.
Perry’s Porch, a new open-air restaurant, will debut at the St. Pete Pier next summer
It’s the newest concept from Seed &Feed Hospitality Group, who also operate Trophy Fish and Mandarin Hide.
Federal judge refuses to dismiss charges against former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum
Gillum, who narrowly lost the 2018 gubernatorial race to Republican Ron DeSantis, pleaded not guilty, and a trial is scheduled in April.
Kardashian-famous reality TV star Brody Jenner hosts Tampa New Year’s Eve concert
3Lau headlines at WTR.
Fresh off new single, Tampa songwriter Will Quinlan plays songwriter showcase along June Bunch, more
Jeff Brawer, Jack Sprouse and Deb Ruby are on the bill, too.
Physical Plant looks into our ‘Hot Future’ at pre-New Years Eve concert in Tampa
Take a peek at our ‘Hot Future.’
Tampa Police Department’s worst moments of 2022
Much like last year, TPD found itself in scandal after scandal
Ambitious Tampa Bay cooks find success in Metropolitan Ministries’ culinary arts programs
The 12-week program teaches the basics of cooking.
Tampa activists will protest anti-trans law at the office of Florida Board of Medicine doctor
The protest takes place January 7 in South Tampa
Oracle of Ybor: In the new year, fuck a job, man
Dear Oracle, I’m wondering if I’ll change jobs next year. I might be forced out of my current job. Should I jump ship first and go for a corporate job to make more money, or should I stay the course?—New Horizons? Cards: The Sun, Eights of Pentacles (reversed), Nine of Wands, Five of Swords (reversed)…
Charges for Trump among most important political questions for 2023
Informed Dissent.
Indigenous group to protest charges against Native men who put fake blood on Tampa’s Columbus Statue
The event will be held at a downtown courthouse on Jan. 30
The death of WUSF’s ‘All Night Jazz’ among Creative Loafing’s most read music stories of 2022
And a whole lot of classic rock.
Meatyard, Ybor City’s affordable art studios, among Creative Loafing’s most read local arts stories of 2022
‘Rhonda Santis’ made headlines, too.
‘Hamlet’ opens at Tampa’s Jobsite Theater in January
Tickets for this classic tragedy are on sale now.
Donna The Buffalo returns to Tampa’s Skipper’s Smokehouse for two nights of New Year’s Eve concerts
Yes, there’ll be breakfast.
St. Pete Pier’s New Years Eve celebration includes the city’s biggest fireworks show at midnight
And a champagne bar all night long—for the adults, of course.
Tampa’s Independent Bar & Cafe will have a New Year’s Eve hot dog bar
This party doesn’t have a dress code or cover fee either.
Tampa Bay cold weather shelters opening for Christmas weekend
Lows will be near or at freezing in some parts of the area over the next few days
Florida Supreme Court approves DeSantis’ request for COVID-19 vaccine grand jury
DeSantis’ request focused on statements by drug companies and federal officials that the vaccines would prevent transmission of COVID-19.
Florida gas prices continue to dip headed into holiday weekend
The AAA auto club said Florida’s average price was $2.95 a gallon.
Oracle of Ybor: I’m walking through a winter worryland
Don’t be a scrooge.
For New Year’s Eve, Dog Bar St. Pete hosts a midnight ball drop for your pups
And there’s a black light foam party for the humans.
Florida was nation’s fastest growing state this year, says U.S. Census Bureau
Florida had an estimated 22,244,823 residents as of July 1, up from 21,828,069 a year earlier.
Localtopia, a giant celebration of St. Pete makers, returns to Williams Park in 2023
Mark your calendars for Saturday, Feb. 18.
‘He literally lived every day as it if were his last’: St. Pete artist Nick Davis dies at age 31
Davis was famous for his ‘Black is beautiful’ message.
Tampa’s Ocean Prime and Ulele make Opentable’s ‘Top 100 Most Beloved Restaurants in America’ list
A few Tampa Bay eateries made this year’s “Top 100 Most Beloved Restaurants in America” list.
Freeze watches issued across Tampa Bay ahead of holiday weekend
In other words, it’s going to be a cold Christmas.
John Cena’s long-awaited WWE return will take place in Tampa
The legend will take on champion Roman Reigns at Amalie Arena on Dec. 30
Florida’s new property insurance changes should help, but not right away, says report
“The five largest national homeowners insurers account for over 50% of the U.S. market outside of Florida, but just 15% of the market in Florida…”
