

Florida can’t keep ex-felons from voting because they’re poor, rules appeals court
Wednesday’s unanimous decision by a three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Hinkle’s ruling.
Cheesecake Factory’s new Clearwater location will open this fall
Start thinking about your order now.
Tampa Heights’ new El Trailer celebrates grand opening next month, and they’re selling whole roasted pigs
If you’ve never tasted crispy pork skin, you’ll have your chance on March 1.
Indiana trio Amuse headlines Friday punk show at St. Petersburg’s VFW Post 39
Rutterkin and Recreational States open the gig.
World-famous rave grandpa Lee Reynolds plays a St. Petersburg basement set this week
He parties harder than you and founded the Desert Hearts festival.
Nashville rock band Chico hosts a free St. Petersburg concert tomorrow
Get ready to head bang at the Bends.
Ybor City’s 73rd annual Fiesta Day celebrates Tampa’s immigrant culture this weekend
Celebrate with a freshly rolled cigar this Saturday.
The Tampa Pro skateboarding competition finally includes a women’s open tourney
$5,000 is on the line for the ladies.
Artist Princess Smith opens up creative conversation this weekend in Tampa Heights
The USF MFA grad is a Shine album who’s been on PBS’ ‘Arts Plus.’
Community Café’s Drag Queen Story Hour returns to St. Pete for an Allendale pop-up
The café is donating 27% of sales to the church this weekend.
Aja Iman will set the ‘Mood’ at Thursday’s Wave Theory Showcase in Ybor City
It’s at Drip in the historic district.
The inaugural ‘Sista Strut 3K’ breast cancer walk comes to Tampa next month
Did you know that African American women have a 41% higher death rate from breast cancer than white women?
Jazz fusion groups Electric Kif and Shaun Martin Three-0 play free Dunedin concert on Thursday
The Kif is an alum of Ground Up Music festival.
Noah Gundersen and Harrison Whitford just sold out their Thursday concert in Tampa
And there’s no way they can jam anyone else in the Attic.
The popular My Favorite Muffin franchise plans to open three Tampa Bay locations
They’re offering 36 jobs at locations in Temple Terrace, Pinellas Park and Land O’ Lakes.
Tampa Bay Americana and rock bands host benefit concert for friend in motorcycle crash
Donations accepted at the door on Thursday.
St. Pete’s Pizza Box hosts Bailey Gumienny art show and local band Paylakes this week
Emelle Lee is showing art, too.
Black Violin marries hip-hop and Handel at Tampa Straz Center
The Florida-based duo features classically-trained Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste.
Hillsborough County votes to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana
Advocates for the ordinance say it will reduce “time and cost burdens currently being experienced by local law enforcement agencies.”
George Zimmerman is now suing Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren for tweeting about Trayvon Martin
The lawsuit argues the tweets unfairly tie him to white supremacy and gun violence.
Florida wildlife officials want you to report horseshoe crab orgies
Who says romance is dead?
A new right-wing coffee shop called ‘Conservative Grounds’ opens in Largo this weekend
“We support law enforcement, the military, MAGA hats, the 2nd Amendment, pro-life, God, and traditional way of life.”
New food hall Central Park releases more dining details prior to opening next year in St. Pete
Three floors of diverse eats with a rooftop park.
Tampa Bay plus-size retail chain Curv Exchange celebrates anniversary with free, boozy fashion show
It happens on Saturday at the Clearwater location.
Innocent man who did 43 years in a Florida prison will recieve $2.15 million from state
“On behalf of the state of Florida, we apologize,” Rep. Bobby DuBose, D-Fort Lauderdale, said.
Tampa Heights’ East-West Dance Festival brings global celebration to downtown
Bust a Mumbai at Water Works Park.
The flu is a bigger worry in Florida than coronavirus, says Tampa General Hospital physician
“Influenza is the elephant in the room no one is talking about,” Sinnott told members of the Senate Health Policy Committee. “It’s killing people.”
Marc Maron has some thoughts on Tampa and Orlando: ‘Bad food, we had bad food in Florida’
He also said downtown Tampa looks like it only ‘halfway happened’ in the new podcast.
Tampa composer Julian Carrington teams up with Shevonne for catchy new single ‘Love Crime’
Beware: It’s an earworm.
Florida Sen. Tom Lee says he would ask DeSantis to veto the current E-Verify bill
“I think he’ll veto it. I would tell him to veto it. I think it makes a mockery of our efforts to try to create an E-Verify system in Florida.”
Tampa’s Coppertail Brewing Company and Wawa are releasing a collaborative beer this week
Get your first sip on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m.
St. Pete’s new Mary Margaret’s Ole Irish Tavern celebrates grand opening this weekend
Your new favorite place to drink dark beer.
New St. Petersburg dessert and shaved ice shop Uptown Snoballs is now open
Shaved ice, not snow cones.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister’s father-in-law, Edward DeBartolo Jr., was just pardoned by Trump
DeBartolo pled guilty in the 1998 corruption case of former Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards.
Radar captures massive bird migration over Florida
While seasonal bird migration is not unusual, catching a swarm this large on radar is something that rarely happens.
Florida parental ‘bill of rights’ for education and health care ignites emotional clashes
Opponents argue the bill would cause problems for students whose parents don’t always make the right decisions.
Florida’s plan to pay college athletes won’t include revenue sharing
“If you look at the billions of dollars generated by these student-athletes, we should have a revenue- sharing model.”
Tampa’s Sunset Music Festival 2020 lineup includes Rezz, Zomboy, Green Velvet and more
GA and VIP tickets are on sale now.
Bahama Breeze in Tampa is offering $2.22 classic margaritas this weekend
National Margarita Day comes with serious deals.
Florida’s Big Green Egg BBQ competition happens in Tampa next week
Florida’s Gulf Coast EggFest is a celebration of grilling and barbecuing—not eggs.
Country singer Thomas Rhett announces Tampa show with Cole Swindell
Rhett opened for Jason Aldean in the same venue in 2013, but this is his first Tampa show since.
Taco Bus’ USF Tampa location has officially reopened with 99-cent tacos
The special is available for just one week.
PDQ’s Carrollwood location will start serving breakfast tomorrow
Break down the doors at 6:30 a.m.
OpenTable releases list of ‘best overall restaurants’ in St. Petersburg
The list was based on over 400,000 new diner reviews of local restaurants.
The 2020 Tampa Bay Bloody Mary Festival returns to South Tampa this spring
UPDATE: It’s been postponed for the fall.
Tarpon Springs Distillery is now open, hosting tours, tastings and more
North Carolina artist Nikki Talley is performing next Saturday, Feb. 29.
The newest Caddy’s location is now open on St. Pete Beach
Get ready to day drink.
Madeira Beach’s newest casual eatery Pete’s Sushi & Poke is now open
This new spot is slightly hidden behind a 7-Eleven, so keep your eyes peeled.
Amalie Arena launches new culinary experience ‘Cur(ate) TPA’
Which means more eats for Lightning fans.
Mama rhino at ZooTampa names her baby ‘Kayin’
Visitors can see Kayin and Kidogo in the zoo’s white rhino habitat, which is located in the Africa area.
South Tampa’s Yard Of Ale hosts a spring training apple smash next month
Sailor Jerry wants you to swing at some fruit on March 14.
Florida man with hepatitis A sues Denny’s
The complaint alleges that a Department of Health investigation revealed that two restaurant employees were infected with hepatitis A.
The ‘Spouse Whisperer’ combines honesty and hilarity at Tampa’s Straz Center
‘Don’t ever criticize your spouse’s decision. You were one of them.’
The Tampa Bay Vipers’ offense is pretty awful
Hopefully the Vipers can turn it around in their home-opener next Saturday at 2 p.m. against the Houston Roughnecks.
Los Lobos was in a good mood, and it translated into an even better show in Clearwater
The Commonheart, not so much.
OpenTable releases list of 10 ‘Restaurants with the Best Service’ in Tampa Bay
Quite a few high-end, dimly-lit restaurants made the list.
After 20 years of business, Roy’s restaurant will close their Tampa location this Sunday
You have to go to Orlando, Bonita Springs and Jacksonville Beach to get your fix.
Indie-pop trio AJR returns to Tampa this summer alongside Quinn XCII and Hobo Johnson
Let’s hope the band doesn’t cancel.
Kahwa’s new Tampa Airport Marriott location celebrates grand opening next week
Oh, and the reps will be doing taking espresso shots from a branded Kahwa shotski.
City of Lakeland closes portion of park because of snake orgy
The snakes would appreciate some privacy at this time.
This weekend’s best Tampa Bay concerts; EarthGang, We Were Promised Jetpacks and more
Concert report from ‘Radio Reverb’ on WMNF 88.5-FM Tampa.
Florida House speaker wants to cap THC amounts in medical marijuana
Oliva said he spoke to Senate President Bill Galvano, R-Sarasota, about the issue over the summer.
Babefest taps scream-pop duo GRLwood for summer concert in Tampa
Night Witch and Lung play support.
Midwestern rock band Fiscal Spliff plays free mid-week concert in St. Petersburg
Arkansas’ Hummin’ Bird opens along with a healthy local bill.
U.K. indie favorite Penelope Isles opens Wallows’ sold-out Tampa show next week
It’s at The Ritz in Ybor City.
Chicago rapper Mick Jenkins opens for EarthGang in Tampa next week
He’ll headline that room, and bigger ones, soon.
Plaque Marks gets loud at next week’s free St. Petersburg show
The Philadelphia hard-rock band is joined by equally loud locals.
NPR Tiny Desk alum Rachel Barton Pine plays Tampa benefit concert on Monday
Sister Mary Magdalene thinks you should go.
Ska favorite Eastern Standard Time headlines Tampa’s Hooch and Hive this Sunday
Chris Murray opens the show.
Wu-Tang producer Scram Jones plays Ybor City’s Ol’ Dirty Sundays this weekend
Crowbar is the place to be.
California ‘stoner-disco’ band Black Magic Flower Power plays a free concert in Tampa
Bangarang opens at Tampa Shuffle.
Between Bluffs revives popular Seminole Heights grunge-grass concert this weekend
Moonshine meets Nirvana.
Scot-rock favorite We Were Promised Jetpacks returns to Tampa Bay on Sunday
Local favorite Hi-Beam opens at Orpheum.
Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder plays new album in Clearwater on Sunday
Guitar Player magazine called it the ‘biggest guitar album of the year.’
Fix your side-swept bangs before this St. Petersburg pop-punk DJ night
‘Guilty Pleasures’ happens on Saturday at The Bends.
Blues guitarist Samantha Fish plays ‘Kill Or Be Kind’ cuts for Tampa this weekend
TC Carr opens on Saturday at Skipper’s.
‘Folklove’ brings young Tampa Bay singer-songwriters to St. Pete’s Cage Brewing
This concert was also supposed to happen at Paper Crane.
Victor Wainwright’s boogie-woogie piano stomp comes to St. Pete on Saturday
Victor Wainwright headlines at Palladium Theater’s Hough Hall.
Trump lover Mike Love brings his Beach Boys to sold-out Clearwater concert
Brian Wilson says don’t go on Saturday.
Folk favorites Tracy Grammer and Jim Henry play St. Pete’s Craftsman House this weekend
The show is on Saturday.
A band called Midtown Pierogi joins Run-On Sunshine for this quiet, Saturday Tampa house concert
Bunny Cat, Run-On Sunshine and more are also playing.
‘Asshole’ country songwriter Ruston Kelly plays Tampa this weekend
Kacey’s hubby is at Orpheum in Ybor City.
De La Soul’s DJ Maseo announces post-Gasparilla Music set in Ybor City
He’s playing Crowbar’s Ol’ Dirty Sundays.
‘Coolie High’ rap duo Camp Lo tapped for Tampa concert at Coppertail Brewing Co.
It’s part of Tampa Bay Beer Week.
Tampa rapper Sam E Hues shares video for ‘Easy Tiger’ love song ‘waters’
His Dojo Sounds studio hosts a Galentine’s Day event on Saturday.
The Fenway restaurant launches a weekend jazz brunch in Dunedin this Sunday
After Feb. 16, it happens every Saturday and Sunday.
St. Pete Italian restaurant BellaBrava will open a new second location in Tampa
It’s slated to open early next year.
Podcast king Marc Maron plays Tampa’s Straz this Saturday
He’s at the Straz Center in Tampa.
New Gulfport Brewery + Eatery will soft open next month during Tampa Bay Beer Week
Gulfport Brewery + Eatery joins The North End Taphouse as Gulfport’s resident brewers.
St. Pete’s new three-story Central Park Food Hall is moving into the old Dome Grill location
It promises to be “a gastronomic journey the likes of which Tampa Bay has never experienced.”
A live version of ‘The Masked Singer’ is headed to St. Petersburg this summer
A mystery celebrity will be unmasked at Mahaffey.
Lawmakers advance proposal to merge Florida colleges
The bill would merge New College of Florida into Florida State University and fold Florida Polytechnic University into the University of Florida.
Tiny Rain Bows brings big love to niche Tampa Bay art communities
The next Tiny Rain Bows workshop is happening Saturday at Black Crow Coffee Co. Grand Central.
L.A.-based artist Gregory Siff talks Tampa residency before Cass Contemporary show
The “Evidence of Life” opening reception is going down on Friday, Feb. 28.
One of Tampa Bay’s best jazz guitarists, LaRue Nickelson, defies all the stereotypes
Nickelson takes the stage this Valentine’s Day at the Palladium Theater.
Songwriting duo The Mystic Voices lend original music to St. Pete’s ‘Sound Spa’ sessions
They happen on Mondays at Awakening Wellness Center.
The shade, snark and snorts in ‘Morningside’ make it the best Stageworks play we’ve ever seen
It runs through Feb. 23.
Tampa Hard Rock’s Rez Grill took customer feedback and changed its menu
An interview with chef Frank Anderson.
Savage Love: How to be ‘the guy’ after you peg your BF and he wants to be ‘the girl’
Plus, old-school lesbians and cutlet titties.
A company wants to build a futuristic pod transit system in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay, which was ranked near the very bottom among the nation for public transportation, isn’t the only metro flirting with this technology.
West Ybor Barterhouse is the Tampa historic district’s new show-stopper
The menu focuses on approachable but elevated fare—and scores at almost every turn.
New taco spot in Gulfport, La Gloria’s opens a second location, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
Plus, a new Beef’s in the Brandon area.
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz can’t go a State of The Union without doing something dumb
Last night Gaetz filed an ethics complaint against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for ripping up the president’s State of The Union speech.






