Tampa Bay’s best live music happening December 12-19
Including Underoath, Caleb Caudle, and Jordan Esker.
‘Hallucination Before Christmas,’ Ybor City’s epic Halloween-meets-the-holidays dance party, returns this weekend
It happens inside The Castle.
North Carolina songwriter Caleb Caudle brings ‘Sweet Critters’ to St. Pete
He’s at Bayboro Brewing Co. this weekend.
Toys for Tots benefit concerts happen in Tampa and Pinellas this weekend
Deviant Libation and Dunedin Brewery host on opposite sides of the Bay.
Underoath’s Grant Brandell describes the chaos of the band Luti-Kriss, which played the best show he ever saw
Underoath kicks off a four-night stint in St. Petersburg on Friday.
Florida appeals court rules in favor of Rick Wilson over tweets roasting former Trump advisor Michael Flynn
Wilson referred to Flynn in a 2022 tweet as “Putin employee Mike Flynn” and in 2023 retweeted “FYI, Mike Flynn is Q.”
Rachel Coderre brought her art conservator business back to Tampa, and she needs help to win another crucial grant
She thinks having more conservators in the area gives the city credibility.
Judge rules in favor of Hillsborough County paramedic fired for using medical cannabis
The judge also ruled that the plaintiff, Angelo Giambrone, is entitled to back pay.
Florida Republican wants to repeal law banning teens from owning assault rifles
The bill is similar to a measure that passed the House during the 2024 session but failed in the Senate.
Climate change has fueled dengue and Oropouche cases in Florida, says WHO director
Only Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands have seen a higher spread of dengue locally this year, according to the CDC.
Tampa Bay Sun FC is back at home this weekend to close out the club’s fall schedule
The spring schedule kicks off in February
A free tour of South Tampa’s ‘missing middle’ housing happens on Friday
Happy hour at Irish 31, complete with appetizers, will follow.
A tour of Tampa’s USF forest preserve happens on Friday
It’s limited admission, and registration is required.
St. Pete’s Tombolo Books celebrates fifth anniversary with Saturday market in the courtyard
Former CL contributor L.L. Kirchner also pops up to show off a new crime novel, ‘Vegas Girls.’
Seminole Heights’ 3 Dot vegan kitchen will close this month
It opened inside Jug & Bottle six years ago.
Dave’s Hot Chicken will open new location in Pasco County this spring
The fourth Tampa Bay area location is in Odessa.
Raptor Fest returns to St. Pete’s Boyd Hill Nature Preserve this spring
Dart, the preserve’s short-tailed hawk, is the star this year.
Florida Democrat continues to push for heat protections for outdoor workers
This is the third time Gottlieb has tried to pass legislation protecting workers from heat-related illnesses.
Trader Joe’s opens new location in Palm Harbor on Thursday
It’s the California-based grocer’s fifth location in Tampa Bay.
Tampa bar and music venue Hooch and Hive to close in 2025
Its last concert is on Friday, Dec. 27.
Florida Republican aims to pass open carry, and roll back ‘red flag’ law
“‘Shall not be infringed’ will mean something here in the Gunshine state!”
Downtown Tampa breakfast spot First Watch reopens this month
Its 500 Block location closed in 2022.
Hillsborough County Democrat State Rep. Susan Valdés switches to Republican Party
“I’m tired of being the party of protesting when I got into politics to be part of the party of progress,” Valdes said.
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic will close 2025 tour in Tampa Bay
There’s only one other Florida show on the agenda.
Review: King’s X runs through all of its eras in powerhouse return to Clearwater
The band headlined the Cap last Thursday.
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is coming to Tampa Bay this week
Here’s where you’ll be able to find the Wienermobile and its two co-pilots – Coop Dawg and CornDog Kait.
Clem Snide’s Eef Barzelay will play an intimate St. Pete show in January
Portland songwriter Joy Pearson provides direct support.
Bucs sail past Raiders and into first place
They get to finish the year against the Saints, Cowboys, and Panthers, all very winnable games.
Business owners on Tampa’s ‘Yellow Brick Row’ are unhappy with new paid parking
When Joshua Garman was looking to open the Hidden Springs Ale Works brewery in 2015, he visited over 30 buildings before settling on the charming artistic district known as the Yellow Brick Row. The reasons were simple: The neighborhood’s vibe and free parking areas. “There was no paid parking, it was a huge deal for…
Alessi bakery is moving, St. Pete is getting a ’90s-themed restaurant, and more Tampa Bay food news
Plus, a new concept from C.W. Gin Joint is on the way, Pin on Cafe relocates, Jimmy’s Tacos heads to St. Pete, and more.
Pin on Cafe relocates Asian fusion restaurant to St. Pete’s Grand Central District
The eatery has rebranded to ‘Pin on Grand.’
Cybel, a new French-Moroccan restaurant, is now open in St. Petersburg
Fans of the virtual food hall Foodie Labs may recognize Chef Touf’s popular fusion fare.
Pasco County Sheriff’s Office settles lawsuit over use of controversial predictive policing program
As part of the settlement, the office will pay $105,000 to four Pasco County residents who were targeted by the law enforcement agency.
Tell us your New Year’s resolutions, Tampa Bay
And share a grievance or two.
Jimmy’s Tacos in Ybor City will open a second location in St. Petersburg
The new restaurant will open in August 2025.
MOSI expansion will bring the second largest planetarium in the country to Tampa
The new building at Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry will open in 2025.
Following outrage over DeSantis plan, new Florida bill would limit development in state parks
Harrell filed the bill for consideration during the 2025 legislative session that begins March 4.
New ’90s-themed restaurant Sunshine City Tavern opening in St.Petersburg next month
Ted Dorsey has been at the helm of quite a few popular local restaurants.
Reba McEntire, John Fogerty, Boyz II Men and more added to Plant City’s 2025 Strawberry Festival
The popular festival is now in its 90th iteration.
After losing by over 15 points to Kathy Castor, Tampa Bay Republican ‘Rocky’ Rochford demands an investigation
Rochford also wants the court to nullify the certification of the election and to order a new election.
