Tampa Bay’s best live music happening February 13-20
Including Willie Nelson, The Main Squeeze, Mamalarky and more.
Palmetto hardcore band Highest Crown plays Tampa brewery concert on Saturday
The band was a regular at the since-shuttered Born Free Pub & Grill.
Tampa councilwoman says video celebrating her Black-author bookshop was removed after pressure from government client
A rep for the firm said it paused the content out of an abundance of caution as it works to review the nuances of all rapidly changing policies of the DOJ.
The Backfires make Tampa Bay debut at New World this weekend
California indie-rock quartet Foxtide opens.
The Florida Orchestra plays John Williams’ music this weekend in St. Pete and Tampa
Tunes from ‘E.T.,’ ‘Jaws,’ ‘Jurassic Park,’ and more are on tap.
New Epitaph Records signee Mamalarky plays Bradenton on Friday
‘So Wrong,’ but so good, too.
Bit Brigade, with touring gamer, to play ‘F-Zero’ soundtrack in Tampa this weekend
A performance of ‘Super Mario World’ is on tap, too.
After playing to 18,000 fans in Miami, Cuban reggaeton star Bebeshito is headed for Tampa
He at the old Sun Dome on Friday.
‘Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo to join The Florida Orchestra for two summer concerts
UPDATE Cynthia Erivo’s Saturday, May 3 date at Ruth Eckerd Hall has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 3.
Florida immigration bills draw backlash over death penalty, repeal of in-state tuition
The bills cleared the respective budget committees mostly along party lines.
DeSantis wants law enforcement to stop doing ‘intrusive’ boat safety checks on the water
DeSantis’ proposal would require a change in a state law that allows law.
Florida bill banning governments and schools from flying Pride flags advances
The proposal has been criticized for targeting Pride flags, as well as flags promoting racial justice movements like Black Lives Matter.
Florida’s abortion ban: What the latest data shows
Florida’s three largest counties by population, Miami-Dade, Broward and Hillsborough, each reported declines of more than 20%.
‘He’s completely racist’: Jewish legislative caucus calls on DeSantis to reconsider UWF trustee appointment
Rep. Mike Gottlieb, chair of the caucus, told the Phoenix, “I mean, this is not the kind of guy that we need running an institution of higher learning and education here.”
Florida lawmakers say no ‘bailouts’ for condo owners
“Bailing them out with taxpayer dollars is not something that I’m open to.”
Florida bill banning golf courses, pickleball courts from state parks advances in the Senate
The bill, known as the “State Park Preservation Act,” requires the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to notify the public 30 days before a public hearing.
Florida bill that outlaws abandoning your pet during a disaster clears first hurdle
The bill is a result of a heart-felt story after a Florida man left a bull terrier restrained to a pole as a Category 5 Hurricane Milton approached Florida.
El Smoko, patio guardian of Cappy’s Pizza in Seminole Heights, will fundraise for homeless cats
A new sticker features the mascot’s likeness.
Pinellas County Republican files ‘Gulf of America’ bill
Sen. Nick DiCeglie, R-Indian Rocks Beach, filed the 70-page bill.
The Sapphic Sun, a new publication celebrating attraction between queer women, comes to St. Pete Zine Fest
It’s got recipes, ‘Ask A Dyke,’ community news and more.
After clash with DeSantis, Florida Lawmakers will hold another special session on Trump’s immigration crackdown
Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami issued a proclamation for a special session that will start Tuesday.
Three-day Cigar City Tattoo Fest returns to Ybor City this weekend
The festival has not been staged for more than a decade.
Q&A: Before St. Pete book talk, ‘Alligator Tears’ author Edgar Gomez talks immigrants, hard truths, and heart
He’s at Tombolo Books on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Ichicoro ramen alum takes over Seminole Heights’ Jug & Bottle
Jessie Wohlers and her buds promise more wine, plus an ‘exciting and familiar’ food concept.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida’s Highway Patrol is now allowed to arrest people over immigration status
Troopers still need training for exercising their new authority.
New Florida proposal would allow ‘home grow’ of medical cannabis
DeSantis criticized last year’s proposal to legalize adult use of cannabis because in part it did not allow for patients to grow their own weed.
After Florida public schools tank in federal report, Manny Diaz says private schools should’ve been included
However, the U.S. Department of Ed says it would “love” to include private schools in the results but cannot because not enough agree to participate.
Tampa luxury complex, cultural spots, get redevelopment dollars while residents beg for streets, sidewalk repairs
Tampa’s CRA boasted a reserve of more than $120 million, according to its fiscal 2023 audit.
Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost among group of Democrats denied entrance into the Dept. of Education building
“We’re not going to let them destroy our public school system …”
Oracle of Ybor: Go out and fix that injustice instead of reading about it on Reddit
You build community by showing up. Consistently.
Over a dozen Valentine’s Day dinners and events happening in Tampa Bay this week
Grab your reservations before it’s too late.
Perry’s Porch opens in St. Pete, Michelin Guide coming to Pinellas County and more Tampa Bay food news
Plus, Pete’s Bagels is expanding, ‘Iron Chef’ Geoffrey Zakarian is town, and more.
‘You’re seeing the apple cart be upended’: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis praises Elon Musk’s DOGE team
However, a recent poll shows Republicans have grown wary of Musk.
Jacksonville breakfast favorite Grumpy’s wants to open in Tampa
The diner already has five locations in Duuuuuval.
Locus Ultra, which fans think is an Underoath side project, is opening for Norma Jean in Tampa
The gig on Wednesday is part of a short Florida tour.
Daniela Soledade brings pre-Valentine’s jazz concert to St. Pete
There aren’t many more things sexier than not understanding what the fuck someone is crooning onstage. Songwriter and singer Daniela Soledade, who often sings in Portuguese, is no stranger to fans of the local jazz scene, but there might not be a better laid-back, no-cover Valentine’s gig happening in the Bay area. Early arrival is…
Old-school Iowa screamo band In Loving Memory plays Gulfport DIY concert this weekend
Golden Dinosaurs will be there, too.
A musical tribute to late Tampa artist Kym O’Donnell happens on Sunday
She studied under Suzanne Camp Crosby at HCC and would’ve turned 54 last fall
