

The second annual Tampa Taco Fest returns to Al Lopez Park this weekend
Eight hours of uninterrupted taco tastings.
Local trumpeter Jason Charos discusses Grammy-winning album ‘Omni’ before St. Pete Jazz Fest
“I can’t thank Prof. Brian Lynch enough for including me on this now Grammy-winning recording for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album.”
Florida’s controversial ‘Guns at Church’ bill advances to House floor
“They are a sitting target, you’re talking $15,000, $20,000 in one church service.”
New upscale fast food restaurant Nojaks heads to downtown Tampa
“It’s time for fast food to love you back.”
Soft-rock piano man John Tesh is at Tampa Straz Center on Friday
You may know him as the former host of ‘Entertainment Tonight.’
Tampa pastor says he will cure Florida of coronavirus, just like he did with Zika
This isn’t the first time Howard-Brown has claimed to have saved mankind.
Chloë Agnew rejoins Celtic Woman for two Tampa Bay shows this week
Lakeland on Thursday and St. Petersburg on Sunday.
Candlebox brings ‘90s grunge nostalgia to St. Petersburg this week
The band is at Jannus Live.
Dunedin Brewery’s JadgetGam Xll melds gadgetry and music this Thursday
There’s no cover for the event.
Tampa boat captain says he’s now getting death threats after video shows him poking manatee with pole
Beede contends he was trying to help a manatee by scraping off what he believed to be a parasite on its back.
New North Hyde Park restaurant Rome + Fig opens this April
Its motto is “locally sourced and globally inspired.”
Orlando Sentinel staff unionize to battle new ‘vulture capitalist’ owners
“Like the other Tribune newspaper unions, we are deeply concerned by the potential takeover of hedge fund Alden Global Capital.”
Florida lawmakers are considering giving annual letter grades to cities and counties
Under the bill, cities and counties would receive grades of A to D. An F grade would be imposed on counties and municipalities that fail to comply.
Six things to look for at Tampa’s Gasparilla Music Festival 2020
CL Tampa Bay’s Gasparilla Arts Month guide.
Reunited Bikini Kill skipping Tampa, playing Orlando in September
Grrrls to the front!
Brandon’s Bootleggers Brewing Co. is moving to Tampa and reopens this weekend
The new Tampa location celebrates its soft opening this weekend.
Podcast superstar and comedian Joe Rogan brings his ‘Sacred Clown’ tour to Tampa this summer
Yes, he’s the guy that got Elon Musk high for the first time.
South Tampa’s Meat Market now serves daily lunch and weekend brunch in Hyde Park
Do you ever wake up and crave white truffle tartare for brunch?
America’s first dual tailspin water slide opens at Tampa’s Adventure Island next month
If you’re a pass holder you get to ride a day early.
Tampa Bay Rita’s locations are giving away free Italian ice in honor of the first day of spring
Italian ice flavors range from fruity options like cherry, mango and wild berry to sweet options like chocolate and cotton candy.
New restaurant Matjoa Korean BBQ is now open in Clearwater
Plus, there’s all-you-can-eat options with a two-hour limit.
Land permits reveal exciting new details about Universal Orlando’s new park Epic Universe
The park will be the most expensive Universal has ever built, with a price-tag expected well north of six billion dollars.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls Sanders’ comments on Castro ‘unacceptable’
With Florida’s large Cuban-American population, Sanders’ comments about Cuba could play an important role in the state’s March 17 Democratic primary.
New Mexican cantina El Toro Loco is now open in Tampa
A new spot to add to your “Taco Tuesday” roster.
The Kilted Axe opens next week in Wesley Chapel, and it’ll have beer
The new indoor axe-throwing spot features a bar serving beer and wine, and is available for private parties.
After 40 years of business, Largo’s Bella Italia is now closed
The rising costs of food, rent and the decline of the shopping center forced the restaurant’s closure.
St. Pete’s Dog Bar celebrates fourth anniversary during next week’s corgi meetup
A night dedicated to your favorite stubby-legged dog.
Local leaders are seriously considering armed bicycle guards in Ybor City
A public meeting happens tomorrow at 4 p.m.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor will appear at Women’s History Month kickoff celebration
The free event happens on Tuesday.
Ybor City’s Honey Pot celebrates 13th anniversary with free drinks this Friday
Well you know, from 9 p.m.-10 p.m.
Video game band Bit Brigade brings ‘Mega Man 3’ tunes to Tampa
It’s a giga gig at Lowry Parcade.
This weekend’s theater festival in downtown St. Pete focuses on up-and-coming playwrights
Natalie Symons premieres ‘The People Downstairs,’ too.
The 2020 Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off this week in Plant City
It ends on March 8 with a Skynyrd concert.
Tampa Bay’s Revolution Roller Derby hosts Australia benefit bouts this weekend
Head to Palm Harbor to help.
Lakeland’s three-day ‘Up Up and Away’ hot air balloon festival kicks off on Friday
Helicopter rides, too.
New Mexican restaurant JoToro coming soon to Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf
Projected to make its debut in late spring 2020.
Former Sea Salt chef opens new St. Pete pop-up at the historic Watergarden Inn
Just a heads up, reservations are required.
Tampa Bay Einstein Bros. Bagels locations will soon carry a new hybrid breakfast snack called the ‘Bagelrito’
According to Einstein Bros., the Bagelrito is “big, bold and easy to hold.”
Prog-metal giant Tool will play Tampa’s Amalie Arena this spring
Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 28.
The North End Taphouse is now open in Gulfport
The new spot is celebrating its grand opening on Feb. 29.
Electronic godheads Kraftwerk will perform a 3-D show in Central Florida this summer
The Kraftwerk 3-D shows grew out of a Kraftwerk retrospective at New York’s MOMA in 2012.
The Black Keys and Gary Clark Jr. are coming back to Tampa together this summer
Yola opens the show at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre.
Despite last week’s ruling, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asks court to keep preventing ex-felons from voting
Much of the state’s 17-page motion attacked the manner in which the three-judge panel reached its ruling.
Lil Nas X crashed a wedding in Orlando last weekend
“Oh my God!” a woman hollers, “what the fuck is happening right now?”
The Tampa Bay Vipers have now lost three in a row
Sure, the Vipers lost again, but at least they had better attendance than the average Ray’s game.
Nearly 2.7 million gallons of wastewater spilled in Hillsborough County so far in 2020
The vast majority of this wastewater came from two giant spills, one of which happened just yesterday.
The Vagina Monologues are coming to St. Pete next month
All proceeds will be donated to the St. Petersburg Free Clinic Women’s Residence.
Asian Kitchen opens new location in downtown Tampa
Downtown Tampa’s food scene is booming with eats.
Florida’s controversial parental-consent abortion bill is now in the hands of Gov. Ron DeSantis
Thursday’s 75-43 vote in the House was a victory for DeSantis.
Florida lawmakers are about to deregulate food trucks and other professions
The food truck “preemption” drew opposition from the Florida League of Cities.
Tampa Bay Lightning say they will reduce food and beverage prices at Amalie Arena
More money for beer.
Zac Brown Band returns to Tampa’s MidFlorida Credit Union this fall
Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 28.
Ant Timpson’s ‘Come to Daddy’ is your worst millennial nightmare brought to life
Whatever you do, just don’t stare too long at Elijah Wood’s hipster mustache.
‘Camp Cold Brook’ is another movie about idiots going into the woods to prove that monsters are real
Nothing original or exciting enough on display here to warrant a watch.
The eight best monster and mutant movies hitting Tampa Bay theaters this spring
Be warned, monsters, mutants and femme fatales are on the way.
Monster romance movie ‘After Midnight’ will affect you to the core
Florida filmmakers Christian Stella and Jeremy Gardner made one of the best films of its kind you will ever see.
City Mouse’s Miski Dee leads midweek punk-rock concert in St. Petersburg
Mike Erg is at Lucky You Tattoo, too.
UK hard-rock giant UFO brings ‘farewell’ tour to Clearwater on Wednesday
Joyeater and Charles Irwin play support.
Texas duo Xetas drops ‘The Cypher’ on Seminole Heights’ Microgroove next week
Joyeater and Charles Irwin play support.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams will open two new locations in Tampa
A new place to cool down in Tampa Bay.
Latin folk-pop songwriter Gina Chavez plays intimate Tampa concert next week
The Jaeb Theater hosts.
Jun Bustamante and more play The Golden Hour DIY concert in St. Petersburg
The show will be over by 8 p.m.
Wreath, Horsewhip throw heavy benefit show at downtown St. Pete’s Emerald Bar
It’s for a daughter who had to leave work to care for her mom.
Folk icon Judy Collins headlines Clearwater’s Bilheimer Capitol Theatre this weekend
Former Tampa native still thinks about her, we bet.
Will Brian Poshen perform his cover of A-Ha’s ‘Take On Me’ at his Saturday gig in Tampa?
You might want to hop on tickets if you want to find out.
Tampa electronic duo Alien House headlines free concert at The Bricks this weekend
Eternal tinkerer Uhlectronic, plus Mr. Service and Terrapin, open.
Georgia quartet Malevich leads crushing hardcore concert at Lucky You Tattoo in St. Petersburg
Vacancy, Gillian Carter and Bornite Carnation open.
Tampa’s ‘Pink It Up!’ ska benefit celebrates 11 years of breast cancer fundraising on Saturday
Reel Big Fish tribute Over Wait Mammal is a highlight.
Popular gourmet hot dogs joint ‘Dat Dog’ is looking to expand to Tampa Bay
Do you crave alligator hot dogs?
The second location of Armature Works’ Graze 1910 is now open in South Tampa
Just in time for brunch this weekend.
Gregory Porter and Ledisi team up for a Friday night of Grammy-winning jazz in St. Pete
The pair is at Mahaffey Theater.
Tampa Bay jazz bassist Erik Hempel releases boundary-pushing new album on Friday
He’s at The Blue Note.
Paul van Dyk and Dermot Kennedy lead strong live music weekend at The Ritz in Ybor City
Prepare to drop coin on resale tickets, because this show is sold out.
Ybor City’s Dojo Studios hosts an ‘Afroblues’ concert on Friday
There’ll be Hennessy Wings and a barber on site, too.
Orlando’s Heather Lee and Jordan Wynn bring new Whyte Tygers project to Tampa this week
The band plays Hooch and Hive on Friday.
81Bay’s new head brewer on how she got there, and where they’re going
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Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar is hosting a party next weekend to celebrate new menu
No need to pack a bathing suit.
The long-awaited Seminole Heights Dog Park and Bar is now open in Tampa
A new spot for a little hair of the dog.
St. Pete chef Rachel Bennett competed on Guy Fieri’s ‘Grocery Games’ last night
Chef Rachel Bennett of The Library in St. Pete took Guy and judges to Flavortown.
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s new Brandon location celebrates grand opening with food specials, prizes and giveaways
From free beer to giveaways, the party kicks off March 10.
Rapper T-Pain joins advocacy group calling for criminal justice reform in Florida
The group “Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice” is pushing “policy reforms that prioritize rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.
With the Vipers at Raymond James this weekend, Tampa Bay will finally meet its XFL team
XFL Preview: Tampa Bay Vipers vs. Houston Roughnecks.
Anti-guitar hero Joe Bonamassa talks idols, new album and more before two-night Clearwater stand
He’s at Ruth Eckerd Hall next week.
Tampa rapper Rahim Samad hits Seminole Heights’ Heights Unites festival this weekend
The music and arts festival happens this weekend at Brew Bus.
Dee Selmore’s ‘Skeleton Crew’ performance at American Stage is a peek into a raw and bleeding soul
So, why do we only see plays like this during Black History Month?
Savage Love: I can only get off masturbating in the prone position—is something wrong with me?
And how to handle your FWB when he’s not delivering the D.
South Tampa’s Old School Bar and Grill is a fun house with exceptional corn dogs and sliders
Plus live music, cornhole, Jenga, Golden Tee Live.
Three-story food hall planned for St. Pete, a new brewery in Gulfport and more local foodie news
New taco shops for St. Petersburg, Riverview and Gulfport, too.
St. Petersburg live music venue State Theatre might reopen by late April
It’s been closed since 2018.
Tampa Bay Beer Week is coming up, here’s every brew-related event happening this spring
Tampa Bay Beer Week kicks off on March 7.
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The beloved annual Tampa Bay tradition returns.






