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Meet MAK, a synergetic, ‘hydrophonic’ Tampa band making its Gasparilla Music Festival debut this weekend
The band plays on Saturday.
24 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Including Nita Strauss at Brass Mug on Tuesday.
Old-school Christian metal group Stryper is coming to Clearwater this summer
Somehow, it’s the band’s first show in Clearwater.
Hey soul sister, Train is coming to Tampa with Jewel and Blues Traveler this summer
The tour finds Train touring behind its 11th studio LP, AM Gold, due on May 20.
Court orders new trial for Florida cop who shot disabled man’s caretaker
A three-judge panel of the 3rd District Court of Appeal said a circuit judge erred by refusing to allow a SWAT commander to testify
Alice Cooper guitarist ‘Hurricane’ Nita Strauss headlines Tampa show next week
The 35-year-old and her band tear down Brass Mug on Wednesday.
The ‘Beyond Van Gogh: Immersive Experience’ is coming to Sarasota
The exhibit promises 300 works of art from Van Gogh, like “The Starry Night”, “Sunflowers” and “Café Terrace at Night,” projected in a 30,000-square-foot space.
Jagjaguwar rap duo They Hate Change on bill for St. Pete house show next week
Pilot Jonezz, Charles Irwin and Sally4 also play Roser House on Tuesday.
The Jacksons are playing at Tampa’s Seminole Hard Rock Event Center next week
Tito, Jackie, and Marlon are in the house Monday.
Blues saxophonist Vanessa Collier returns to Tampa’s Skipper’s Smokehouse this weekend
She was recently nominated for the Blues Music Award for Contemporary Blues Female Artist.
Bongs and ice cream will live under the same roof when Bakes and Wakes opens next month in St. Pete
‘Family friendly with a Cheech and Chong attitude.’
Bonamassa-approved Ricca Project plays two free Dunedin concerts this weekend
The funky power trio is at Dunedin Brewery.
Tampa punk-rock band Mobius Loop plays free concert this weekend
It’ll tackle its new album front to back.
California songwriter Mike Pinto plays intimate listening room set in Ybor City this weekend
Fayuca frontman Gabo Fayuca opens at The Attic.
Tampa City Council will reconsider ‘tenant’s bill of rights’ this Thursday
Council shot down the bill two weeks ago after initially supporting it weeks before.
Trap-trance DJ Curt Cameruci brings Flosstradamus project to Ybor City for Saturday show
The act was a duo until 2016.
Deke Dickerson is on the bill for Tampa’s ‘Rockabilly Battle Royale’ this Friday
It’s going down at New World Brewery.
‘Feliz Navidad’ songwriter Jose Feliciano plays Largo on Friday
We’re still in the holiday season, right?
Guitar hero Joe Bonamassa kicks off two-night Clearwater stand on Friday
He’s at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Florida GOP rejects amendment saying inflation is even remotely tied to the coronavirus pandemic
Republicans titled the bill the “Budgeting for Inflation that Drives Elevated Needs Fund” — which has an acronym of “BIDENF.”
Florida lawmakers want to double fines for social media-fueled ‘pop-up’ parties
Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, called the bill “crazily overly broad, wildly disruptive.”
NYC hardcore pioneer Murphy’s Law plays Tampa on Thursday
Jimmy Drescher is the only remaining original member of the band, which turns 40 this year.
Sting bringing ‘My Songs’ tour to Tampa this summer
Need a late, but very expensive Valentine’s Day gift?
DeSantis now backs taking $200 million from Florida schools that mandated masks
The plan is part of a proposed $105 billion state budget that the House is poised to approve Wednesday.
Florida Gov. DeSantis wants a ‘workers’ bill of right’s,’ but mostly just for masks
On issues of masking, it seems DeSantis wants the power with labor over capital.
Tampa’s Ground Foods Cafe, known for its stacked vegan plates, closes this week
Its last day open will be Saturday, Feb.19, from noon-6 p.m.
Grammy-nominated producer Black Coffee plays St. Pete’s Warehouse District this Friday
Head to where Daddy Kool is.
Boston-based Lord Hobo Brewing Company will open its first Florida location in Tampa Heights
Lord Hobo made headlines last year for a sexual assualt scandal involving its former CEO.
Tampa Bay’s Cross-Bay Ferry gets a $4.8 million federal boost
The new funds will go towards reducing operations costs, a new 350-passenger boat, and a new route.
The Home Shopping Network was behind St. Petersburg’s new terrifying robot dog
Around the country, law enforcement’s use of Boston Dynamic’s robodogs has been followed by heavy criticism and controversy.
Savage Love: I matched with my sister on a dating app
I’m letting my best friend’s husband drink my urine, too.
Judge will decided fate of federal lawsuit over Tampa Bay’s Piney Point
Piney Point includes hazardous phosphogypsum stacks, a byproduct of phosphate production, which took place at the site from 1966 to 1999.
Two Florida Sheriffs now say ‘Marsy’s Law” should not apply to law enforcement officers
“VSO (the Volusia Sheriff’s Office) is interested in this appeal as it believes that the citizens should know the names of deputies who are involved in the use of deadly force while carrying out their official duties,” the motion said.
‘Absentini’: Florida Republicans roast Rep. Anthony Sabatini for not showing up to work
“The antithesis of what our founders envisioned as a citizen statesperson.”
Tampa’s Bearss Groves Farmer’s Market says its on the verge of shutting down due to county fines
Management at the stand says that the county has fined them $200 per day since 2018.
New plant-based restaurant Florish will open in South Tampa next month
This new concept is brought to you by Keith Sedita, former Vice President of New Business Development at Columbia Restaurant Group.
DeSantis against massive budget cuts to Florida school districts that required masks, says he’d rather let them be sued
The proposal would redirect the $200 million to districts that did not require students to wear masks.
Kevin Hart’s first comedy tour in four years comes to Tampa this fall
No phone allowed at Amalie Arena.
‘Take that to the bank’: DeSantis threatens to veto Florida congressional map
DeSantis’ proposal, while different, also could give Republicans 18 seats.
Tampa Bay’s HaleLife’s tiramisu is one of the best vegan desserts in the country, says PETA
The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals named the dessert as one of their Top 10 Vegan Sweets Treats in the U.S.
’70 and ’80-loving rock band New Brutarians, Four Star Riot, more to perform at Tarpon Fest next month
Also on the bill is Greg Billings, Shevonne & The Force, and of course, The Black Honkeys.
Music and historic homes shine when Porchfest returns to St. Pete’s Historic Roser Park next month
Tickets to the home tour cost $15 to $20, while access to the lineup of local music is free.
Murder and moonshine are just two elements of the debut full-length from Tampa indie-rock band Navin Ave.
The band celebrates with a Feb. 19 release show at Hooch and Hive.
Cookie-centric bakery Tiff’s Treats will open first Florida location in Tampa Heights
The Austin-based cookie delivery service is slated to open this spring.
Tampa’s ‘malfunction junction’ ranked among worst freight bottlenecks in the country
The study used data from over one million freight trucks.
St. Pete’s Skyway Marina Mall closes on Sunday, sending most vulnerable vendors scrambling
An eight-story residential and commercial mixed-use project will replace it.
‘People are going homeless’: Despite housing crisis, St. Pete City Council skirts rent control
Council also voted no on declaring a housing state of emergency.
Citing hearing loss, revered Tampa recording engineer Tom Morris has decided to hang up the headphones
Morris first detected problems with his hearing back in the 1990s.
Florida man Alan Ritchson fills the screen, and some huge shoes, in Amazon Prime’s violent and entertaining new series, ‘Reacher’
The former vigilante Hawk from DC’s Titans finally gets top billing in his own series, and he hopes to bring many more Jack Reacher adaptations to the small screen.
Review: Celebrity cook Alton Brown shares culinary regrets and rejected game show idea in return to Tampa
Before “Good Eats” came around, Brown pitched “Eat This,” a game show revolving around food trivia and knowledge.
‘Free the grapes’: Florida House votes to allow bigger wine bottles
If signed into the law, the sky is the limit for wine containers.
Brazilian jazz guitarist Diego Figueiredo brings trio to St. Petersburg next week
His catalog is more than two dozen albums deep.
Florida Supreme Court slaps down DeSantis request for redistricting opinion
The governor’s office quickly said it accepted the decision.
USF Tampa drops forest preserve development as Indigenous activists demand protection of sacred burial site
While development plans are off for now, Indigenous graves are still in danger of looting and destruction.
G. Love’s new band, The Juice, plays St. Pete on Saturday
Give it a squeeze at Jannus Live.
Deep Purple’s neverending farewell tour returns to St. Pete this weekend
Truly the longest goodbye.
Songwriter Citizen Cope brings 20th anniversary tour to Tampa Theatre this weekend
He’s been covered by Richie Haven, Santana and others.
Art collective Crab Devil will unveil new immersive exhibitions in downtown Tampa this month
Gasparilla Music Festival and Gasparilla Festival of the Arts is the place.
EDM producer Lsdream plays sold-out Ybor City show on Friday
He was just at Red Rocks in Colorado.
Heart drummer Mike Derosier and bassist Steve Fosse bring tribute act to Largo on Friday
Bassist Steve Fossen’s wife Somar Macek is one of the singers.
Rick Ross’ Legendz of the Streetz tour finally lands in downtown Tampa this weekend
Jeezy, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Trina and Fabolous are also on the bill at Amalie Arena.
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will stop in Tampa Bay this Saturday
The truck will be located at WestShore Plaza near H&M from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Florida’s citrus crops are not OK
“The grit and determination of Florida citrus growers does not waver.”
With nearly 4,500 vacancies, Florida faces a massive teacher shortage
State lawmakers this year are pursuing the continuation of a plan to raise minimum teacher salaries to $47,500.
The Queers and Teenage Bottlerocket are back in Tampa tonight
Punk from two different eras arrives at Brass Mug.
Tampa-based multi roaster Now and Then hosts its first coffee pop-up in Seminole Heights this weekend
Founders and co-owners Demi Chacón and Davy Ball detail their latest delve into the world of specialty coffee.
LGBT country music pioneer Lavender Country books springtime Tampa concert
The band’s new single, ‘Stand On Your Man’ is out today.
Landlords at Tampa’s Holly Court Apartments say tenants can stay, but wouldn’t confirm if they’ve made a legally binding agreement
The property management company also said that CL’s reporting caused employees to receive threats, then walked that claim back.
Savage Love: I swallow a lot, but now I’m worried about STIs and poisoning myself
Moderation is key, right?
Tampa City Council’s reasons for denying ‘tenant’s bill of rights’ are bullshit, and an insult to the poor
Council’s decision to shoot down the ordinance only harms the poor during what they have multiple times called a housing “crisis”.
Over 40 Valentine’s Day specials available at restaurants across Tampa Bay
ICYMI, the Hallmark holiday is on Feb. 14 and you better have plans.
‘The Runner’ tops this week’s list of of films worth watching
While we’ve yet to discover what new horrors 2022 will bring, this first batch of new movies provide both nostalgic comfort, chilling frights and a lot of ass-kicking action to keep everyone entertained
Data leak reveals Tampa Police officer’s stepson as member of neo-Nazi group
Over the past year, Patriot Front members have committed multiple acts of racist vandalism.
Frontier contractors spill over 500,000 gallons of reclaimed water in Pinellas County over last month
The six January spills put together totaled 507,635 gallons.
Interstate expansion in Tampa Heights is so loud that it’s shaking the neighborhood
“If it keeps up this way, eventually, Tampa is not going to be what it is now. Tampa is going to be a thoroughfare for the suburbs.”






