Quavo and John Travolta are coming to Tampa for Gasparilla International Film Festival
GIFF happens Thursday-Sunday, March 21-24.
We asked locals what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place to live. Here’s what they said.
Transportation and housing dominated, but other topics included the environment, social services and more.
Tampa Bay needs increased funding for the arts
David Cox chimes in on what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place in four years.
Tampa Bay needs more museums to stay open on weekend nights
Thomas Hallock chimes in on what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place in four years.
‘I just find myself working all the time’: Affordability is top of mind for this St. Pete resident
Brian Schanck chimes in on what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place in four years.
Tampa Bay needs to better advocate for the homeless and people struggling with drug addiction
Krystal Ralph chimes in on what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place in four years.
Tampa Bay needs coordinated leadership on environmental, belonging, community, and cultural issues
Safeguarding affordability, and a Florida that isn’t under attack would be nice, too.
Tampa Bay needs more trees if it wants to be a better place in four years
‘Imagine an innovative city that creates homes and buildings designed to preserve trees.’
Tampa Bay could use more ‘giveback greenery’ to become a better place in four years
Even small apartments could have herb container gardens to promote healthier eating.
Tampa Bay is susceptible to climate change and needs more environmental protection
Sustainability and environmental repair are all connected.
Tampa Bay needs more housing for people instead for cars
Nathan Hagen chimes in on what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place in four years.
Tampa Bay needs its venues, especially small and mid sized, to thrive
Deviant Libation owner Tim Ogden chimes in on what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place in four years.
Tampa Bay needs more tax incentives for local film and television production
Taylor Edwin Ashley chimes in on what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place in four years.
Tampa Bay needs a robust system of public support for the arts
Timothy Burke chimes in on what the Bay area needs to be a better place in four years.
Tampa Bay’s best live music happening February 29-March 7
Including the Florida Strawberry Festival, Bob Dylan, Lauren Daigle and more.
Khris Johnson talks James Beard nod, Green Bench’s future and more ahead of Tampa Bay Beer Week
Webb’s City Cellars is the first Bay area brewery to be named a James Beard Awards semifinalist.
About 8,000 people will run across Tampa Bay’s Sunshine Skyway bridge on Sunday
The northbound span will be closed from 3:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Apes Of The State, a Pennsylvania folk-punk band that does charity work for people in rehab, plays Tampa on Friday
April Hartman co-founded Second Chance To Play.
Egyptian producer Ash brings one man livetronic show to Ybor City on Friday
The Egyptian-born musician can do it all.
Donefor’s 2023 single ‘You’re Welcome’ would’ve dominated Warped Tour
The band plays Bradenton this weekend.
Lauren Daigle is giving Gasparilla Music Foundation a grant before her Amalie Arena concert on Friday
The grant supports the nonprofit’s Recycled Tunes initiative.
Tampa Bay’s Listening Room Festival kicks off this week and includes a Friday showcase
World-class songwriters take over Palladium Theater, and your neighbor’s living room.
Trump-loving butt-metal favorite Trapt is back in Tampa this weekend
Brass Mug is the place.
Group behind Oxford Exchange opening Casa Cami, a new rooftop bar and restaurant in Tampa next month
It’s located on the tenth floor of the Current Hotel.
Florida songwriter Joshua Reilly brings new single ‘Every Reason I Run’ to Gulfport concert
He and Alice Wallace are at The Icehouse this weekend.
This weekend’s Gasparilla Festival of the Arts is also a mini-music festival headlined by Durry and Denis Phillips
GFA features two days of music on two stages.
Tampa songwriter John Nowicki to channel Tom Waits during full-band dive bar concert
It’s gonna be batshit crazy at The Hub on Saturday.
After opening for Andrew McMahon, Sarasota’s Lesa Silvermore headlines hometown concert
She headlines a stacked Saturday lineup of Floridian pop-rock acts.
Genesis’ Steve Hackett will play ‘Foxtrot’ in full this weekend in Clearwater
You know, since Genesis is over.
The Stews top a stacked indie-rock concert coming to Tampa on Saturday
Twin Suns and Mak open in Ybor City.
Dirtbike, one of Florida’s brightest indie-pop bands, plays rare Tampa show on Saturday
Fans of wildly-creative indie rock that spans the genres of jazz, country and even pop will definitely want to “pop” out to South Florida band Dirtbike’s rare stop in Tampa. Dirtbike released its third LP Snug Harbour last year, which the Boynton Beach band described as “a gem that differentiates itself from the rest of…
Alexsucks is going to play 97X Next Big Thing one day—for now, the band plays Tampa on Saturday
The 22-year-old opens for Ekkstacy.
Floridian Social’s homage to State Theatre continues with concert from Tampa Bay ska-punk band Fang Shooey
Billy Summer’s newer rock and roll project Florida, and Blueberry Patch favorite Looshka open.
Wyatt Shears brings indie-pop band Enjoy back to Tampa Bay on Tuesday
Cowgirl Clue opens at Orpheum.
Stick Men, featuring members of King Crimson, plays St. Pete brewery show on Wednesday
The band is on the way to Miami’s Cruise To The Edge.
Atlanta gospel-rapper 1K Phew plays Tampa in March
Not all Christian music is acoustic guitars and boot-cut jeans.
Father-son musicians Greg and Dylan Koch bring ‘Orange Roominations’ to Tampa
The Koch-Marshall Trio is at New World Brewery.
Tito, Marlon and Jackie are bringing The Jacksons back to Tampa
No Jermaine, sorry.
Tampa indie-pop and jazz duo Mai Sweet Basil plays free Rock the Park concert
In Transit and Moonberry are on the bill, too.
Florida considers raising cap on Citizens, the state-backed property insurance of last resort
Under current law, Citizens is barred from selling policies for homes with a “dwelling replacement cost” of $700,000 or more.
Tampa Republican Jay Collins’ bill to teach kindergarteners about communism advances
Criticisms of the bill have largely centered on it potentially putting communism-related lessons in front of young students.
Review: In Clearwater, Carl Palmer loops his late bandmates into innovative prog-rock celebration
Rest assured, fans got their money’s worth.
Federal judge says he won’t remove himself from Florida elections law case
The request for recusal stemmed from a ruling Walker issued Feb. 8 in a separate court battle about a 2021 elections law.
Tampa’s 112 year-old Alessi Bakery will move to a new location with a full-service bar
The bakery has been dishing out custom cakes, sandwiches and more since 1912.
Florida approves $20 million compensation to Dozier School victims who suffered abuse
“Justice sometimes comes slowly and in increments,” he said. “But it nevertheless arrives…”
Florida bill that would ban ‘identity politics’ from teacher prep programs heads to Senate
A similar House bill (HB 1291) is ready for consideration by the full House.
U.S. Supreme Court justices hint that Florida’s social media laws may be unconstitutional
“I mean, could Florida enact a law telling bookstores that they have to put everything out by alphabetical order…”
Sting is coming back to Tampa Bay for an intimate show with The Florida Orchestra this spring
UPDATE: The March 6 show has sold-out, so TFO added a second show on Friday, May 10.
Florida bill banning social media for minors under 16 heads to DeSantis’ desk
DeSantis said he would look at changes that lawmakers made to the bill this week as he decides whether to sign it.
Florida Gov. DeSantis says he’ll sign bill releasing Jeffrey Epstein’s grand jury records
Epstein sidestepped federal charges and agreed to plead guilty to two state prostitution charges, including procuring a minor for sex.
Greenlane coming soon to St. Pete, Craft river cruise announces debut, and more Tampa Bay food news
Plus, Lucky Tigré’s expansion and the return of Tampa Bay Beer Week.
‘How would that work?’: Gov. DeSantis casts doubts on new Florida bill making it illegal to hog left lane
The bill would set fines up to $158.
I-275 expansion around Tampa’s Robles Park illustrates the brutality of cement
Unfortunately, this issue is not isolated to Robles.
St. Pete offers Tampa a few lessons on building community—and building cities, too
Tampa could pick up a few hints from St. Pete’s flavor profile.
Florida House approves proposal to allow chaplains in schools, critics say it’s unconstitutional
“Courts have repeatedly ruled that it is unconstitutional for public schools to invite religious leaders onto campus to engage in religious activities…”
DeSantis calls for more parental control, as Florida Legislature passes blanket social media ban for kids under 16
“Parents need to have a role in this,” he said at a news conference. He added, “We can’t say 100% of the uses are bad.”
Pan-Asian eatery Zen Noodle Bar opening second Tampa location
The Gainesville-based restaurant is known for its ramen, ribeye pho, stir fried noodles and bao buns.
Florida Senate approves plan to shoot bears in self-defense
“We know this is a gun-happy culture,” Sen. Tina Polsky, D-Boca Raton, said
Florida Republicans want to prevent migrants from using ‘community IDs’
“Community IDs are used by Floridians for things as simple as picking up their kids from school or picking up a prescription.”
Florida Senate approves social media ban for kids, despite critics calling it ‘government overreach’
The bill also includes requiring age verification to try to prevent minors under age 18 from having access to online pornographic sites.
Op-Ed: When it comes to a new baseball stadium, St. Pete City Council should tell the Rays to pay their fair share
Is St. Petersburg’s stadium fiasco a billion-dollar blunder in the making?
New survey asks residents to share what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place in four years
A taco stand on every corner, amirite?
Feeding Tampa Bay is taking applications for the next class of ‘Epic Chef’ competitors
The winner gets a $5,000 prize and more.
St. Pete cafe and plant-based lunch spot Neighborhood Joe reopens in Crescent Heights
It’s dishing out vegan “egg” Benedicts and lattes out of its new location.
