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Localtopia, St. Pete’s ultimate outdoor market and maker festival, returns this weekend
Head to Williams Park to start the day.
Electropop duo Sylvan Esso announces a summer concert at St. Pete’s Jannus Live
Everything is free—except for tickets.
Emo band The Arrival Note celebrates debut EP release this weekend at St. Pete plant store
The event is outdoors, and masks are strongly encouraged.
Tampa mayor’s pick for new police chief needs council approval, so far it’s not a lock
Councilman Joseph Citro has already publicly said, ‘I don’t think I can confirm her.’
Local officials and critics of Tampa’s I-275 expansion call for a halt to the project
“I think what people are asking from you is, ‘please don’t hurt us anymore’.”
Black Pumas, The Revivalists and more: Tampa’s Gasparilla Music Festival 2022 releases daily schedule
And as of now, there’s no vaccination or negative test requirement to get in.
Chris Ponte and Outback founder’s new fast casual restaurant Bare Naked Kitchen is now open in south Tampa
This is the latest concept from the man behind Outback Steakhouse and PDQ.
Three Tampa Bay restaurants listed among Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Pizza Spots’ in nation
Sadly, local favorites like Santoro’s, Lee’s, Cappy’s and New York New York didn’t make the cut.
After two-year hiatus, downtown Tampa’s River O’ Green Fest returns next month
The Irish-themed party is put on in conjunction with the Downtown Partnership, and has been a staple for Tampa since the Bob Buckhorn era.
Florida Surgeon General won’t say if he’s been vaccinated during tense Senate confirmation hearing
Sen. Randolph Bracy, D-Ocoee, said Ladapo’s “policy positions are dangerous.”
Florida Senate moves ahead with controversial ‘don’t say gay’ bill
“I don’t want the schools to kind of be a playground for ideological disputes,” DeSantis said Tuesday.
Heart’s Ann Wilson will perform at Tampa’s Hard Rock Event Center this summer
No, not the Jesus singer.
One year after 12 rays died, ZooTampa will reopen stingray touch tank
The future of the interactive habitat has been unclear to the masses— until now.
Tampa mayor selects new police chief, critics highlight double standard with past felony assault
Tampa’s new police chief wholeheartedly believes in second chances.
A new 1970s-themed dance club will open in downtown St. Pete’s former Ringside Cafe space
You’ll be able to boogie to ABBA and Bee Gees by the end of April.
‘This is fear-mongering’: Florida Parents, teachers slam Senate bill limiting primary school talk about LGBTQ community
‘Kids are gay. Kids are trans. Passing this bill does not make that any less true.’
Florida House moves forward with union busting bill that excludes cops
“Florida is already facing a massive shortage of our teachers and our support professionals.”
WUSF’s ‘World’s Longest Table’ fundraiser returns to downtown St. Pete this spring
This event was postponed until April 14.
The Who will return to Tampa’s Amalie Arena this spring
For Daltrey’s sake, please leave your dope at home.
4 Rivers Smokehouse will open new location in Lakeland
The barbecue chain’s 15th location will be housed at The Shoppes at Lake Miriam Crossing.
Miami rock band Las Nubes headlines this month’s Emo Night Tampa show
Local acts Blonde Gentlemen and Liquid Pennies open this late-night show at The Bricks.
After consistently losing, Florida Democrats vow to spend $2.5 million on voter registration
“The pitch is very simple. We’re going back to basics,” Ulvert told reporters.
Florida Gov. DeSantis endorses controversial ‘don’t say gay’ bill
The proposal (SB 1834), filed by Sen. Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Education Committee.
When it comes to Kyler Murray being the next Bucs QB, never say never
Time for a social media conspiracy theory.
Celebrity Chef Alton Brown says the breakfast sandwich at Tampa’s Supernatural is ‘best I’ve ever had’
He’s at the Straz Center on Wednesday.
Sweetgreen salad chain opening Tampa Heights location near Armature Works
South Tampa and St. Pete are getting their own ‘Starbucks of salad,’ too.
New vegan and gluten-free restaurant Halelife Bistro will open in St. Petersburg this summer
Vegan, gluten-free and allergen free alcoholic beverages are on the menu, too
Review: Josh Groban salutes teachers, skips most of his own catalog at Florida Orchestra gala event in St. Pete
If only there hadn’t been a curfew.
Pop country favorites Kane Brown, Walker Hayes bringing ‘Blessed & Free’ tour to Tampa’s Amalie Arena
Saturday nights, Newbury cigarillos.
Tampa’s Esports Players Club is now open, and taking competitors for a Madden football competition
Esports Players Club is in South Tampa.
Florida Sen. Rubio sides with Mike Pence in breach with Donald Trump
Trump has argued Pence could have reversed the election, as a statement Saturday indicated.
Florida’s controversial State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo set for confirmation hearing
The surgeon general doubles as secretary of the Florida Department of Health.
Florida House proposal would cut students grants at private colleges
Currently, the roughly 40,500 students who qualify for the grants receive $2,841 in tuition aid annually.
Venues across Dunedin celebrate World Ukulele Day this weekend
The full-day celebration starts downtown at 10 a.m.
‘Balancing Burnout’ restorative yoga comes to St. Pete’s Tombolo Books on Saturday
Author Vanessa Autrey will lead the session.
Environmentalist and organizer Ray Wunderlich III stages Saturday pine tree planting at Ft. Desoto
The stand of slash pines will be planted between the historic fort and Arrowhead Picnic area, on the east side of the key.
3 Daughters’ Clearwater Beach taproom, a new Ybor CIty brewpub and more Tampa Bay foodie news
Dang Dude is headed to Sparkman Wharf, too.
State of Florida eyes a record $108.6 billion budget
This far surpasses the roughly $100 billion budget during the current fiscal year.
Florida cop who took part in Capitol riots shown in viral TikTok violently arresting Black man
“They didn’t see the medical situation at hand and jumped the gun.”
St. Pete school kids visit Ya La’Ford’s latest art exhibit, share hopes and dreams of their own
The exhibit has been extended and will run indefinitely in Sarasota.
To celebrate its centennial anniversary, St. Pete Museum of History will give away 100 one-year memberships
All you have to do is be one of the first 100 people to pay $1 to get into the party on Feb. 11.
Bleachers’ new tour includes a makeup date at St. Petersburg’s Jannus Live
How dare you want more.
Tampa activist groups will host a ‘Rent Is Too Damn High’ meeting to discuss rent control and other housing issues
The meeting will take place on Saturday, Feb. 19 from noon to 2 p.m. at 609 W Waters Ave.
The 9th annual Tampa Bay Chocolate Festival is happening during Valentine’s Day weekend
Expect both sweet and savory chocolate-based treats at this massive food truck festival.
New 3 Daughters Brewing tasting room opens in Clearwater Beach this month
Right above Hooters and next to the Ron Jon Surf Shop.
Florida’s new Legislative Districts head to Supreme Court
Democrats in both chambers have said they expect the maps to be challenged regardless of the findings of the state Supreme Court.
In new lawsuit, Florida activist groups argue lawmakers knew voting law would adversely impact people of color
“I can’t honestly say that, 40 years later, that it is easier to register to vote because African Americans and Latinos are constantly fighting these barriers.”
‘Guise for a presidential election’: Florida House moves forward with DeSantis’ controversial immigration bill
The bill is similar to proposals that DeSantis announced in January during a news conference in Jacksonville.
Antonio Brown’s quittin’ glove is going up for auction
Brown chucked this item into the crowd of Metlife Stadium during his meltdown on Jan. 2.
Big Storm Brewing Co. launches new beer benefiting Feeding Tampa Bay
The beer will be sold by the can at Big Storm’s four taprooms in Clearwater, Orlando, Odessa and Cape Coral.
Despite threats of legal challenges, Florida Republicans approve redrawn district maps
The plan will go back to the Senate for a final vote.
With staff shortages plaguing Florida schools, lawmakers consider $15 minimum wage
The proposed increase goes beyond what Gov. Ron DeSantis requested






