

All of the best things to do this spring in Tampa Bay
Outside and around Florida, here are some great things you’ll want to do this spring.
Tampa Bay springtime events to get fit and enjoy the outdoors
From shopping to running, here’s how to enjoy the outdoors — and stay fit.
The Tampa Bay theater that’s not to be missed this spring
Our 6 top picks.
This spring, Tampa Bay film festivals, outdoor movies and new film releases abound
Check out our guide to the can’t-miss film fests in Tampa Bay.
Your guide to the best Tampa Bay visual art events this spring
Start 2019 right with these visual arts events on both sides of Tampa Bay.
In Tampa, this play gives new insight into what makes a school shooter
‘columbinus’ is a little like ‘The Breakfast Club’ — except with guns
Soul superstar Sade turns 60 today
And she’s still as perfect as ever.
Remembering Tampa saxophonist Max Pierre
The 60-year-old busker died on January 5.
Sunshine City Film Festival celebrates Tampa Bay filmmakers
The third anniversary of SCFF overtakes St. Petersburg this week. Here’s you guide to what to do at the fest.
In St. Petersburg, Norwood Viviano glass exhibit examines population growth — in glass
‘Postindustrial’ takes an artistic look at industrialized cities and it’s at the Chihuly through Feb. 28.
Brandon bottle and sex club in home shut down by Hillsborough detectives
There goes the neighborhood.
Brew Bus has your voyage to Tampa tradition Gasparilla covered
For a third year.
Les Miserables at Tampa’s Straz Center: A Haiku Review
You already know the plot, right?
Mahaffey Theater offering $20 tickets to Nile Rodgers’ St. Petersburg show
The concert happens on Friday, January 18.
Tampa Bay live music Wednesday with Ari Chi birthday party, the SteelDrivers and more
Matt Woods is in the Crowbar beer garden, too.
There’s a Puerto Rican kitchen called WEPA! taking shape in St. Petersburg
Anticipated dishes include mofongo and arroz con gandules.
It’s time to nominate people for the annual St. Petersburg Preservation Awards
Preserve The Burg wants you to honor a local.
Florida Orchestra offering free tickets to furloughed government employees
The stubs are for performances of Schubert’s ‘Symphony No. 9.’
Pinellas County Airbnb hosts earned $24M more than Hillsborough in 2018
Florida Airbnbs rake in more than $800M total.
Straz Center bar SIP serves booze from Airstream on Tampa Riverwalk
How cool is that?
Nile Rodgers talks living lonely and more before St. Petersburg concert
He brings Chic to Mahaffey Theater on January 18.
Florida drivers pay the third-highest rates for car insurance in the country
But hey, sunshine’s free, right?
Don McLean’s epic “American Pie” went No. 1 on this day in 1972
It took up two sides of a 45.
Tampa Bay artist Diane Radel is bringing her nature-inspired artwork to Tampa, Dunedin, Largo and St. Petersburg
Radel’s latest series, ‘Turtle Track Art,’ was inspired by a midnight stroll on Melbourne Beach.
Renowned African-American artist Cora Marshall brings art to Gulfport 55-plus community
The Town Shores Fine Art Guild will have her work, along with other Gulfport artists, on exhibit in February.
Tampa Bay live music Tuesday with Hundred Days, Rent Strike and more
Josh Harty visits Crooked Thumb Brewery, too.
TooJay’s hosts month-long pastrami celebration in downtown Tampa
Free pastrami for a year and other prizes are up for grabs.
Tampa Police, family are still looking for woman missing since last week
Deborah Saucier’s car was found at Julian B. Lane Park.
Tampa International Airport opens pop-up food pantry for federal workers
Coming through where our federal government won’t.
Tampa Bay nonprofit helps Coast Guard employees working without pay during shutdown
The Tampa Bay Veteran’s Alliance seeks to raise money for unpaid Guardsmen.
This Ybor City book of poetry isn’t only for poets
Tampa Bay poet Cole Bellamy says Cigar City Poetry Journal Volume 1: ‘Poesia De Las Americas’ will appeal to non-poets.
Florida pro teams among ESPN’s most miserable fan bases
Guess which franchise isn’t in the top 25?
Sunset Music Festival Tampa taps Skrillex side project Dog Blood for initial 2019 lineup
Ganja White Night, Kaskade and more will also appear.
St. Petersburg College to host forum on criminal justice reform this week
Florida Sen. Jeff Brandes is the featured speaker.
The Who’s symphonic tour is coming to Tampa’s Amalie Arena on September 22
It’ll support the band’s first album of new songs in 13 years.
Tampa Bay live music Monday with Busch Gardens’ Real Masters series
The music of ABBA shines this week.
Tampa Bay eateries get in on Florida Strawberry Restaurant Week
Those fresh little red orbs will invade their menus for two weeks.
Minnesota man accused of masturbating on Florida beaches, gets arrested twice
He also did it in front of minors.
Florida ranked number 1 state for retirement
Try not to be shocked.
St. Petersburg animal shelter creating disaster volunteer database
Sign up to help — it’s easy. Instructions inside.
The Sex Pistols played their final show ever on this day in 1978
Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated?
Tampa Bay live music Sunday with Tides of Man, Marcia Ball and more
The Kegs Not Cancer benefit is happening, too.
Mineral, Pohgoh make mixtape dreams come true at Tampa Orpheum
A show literally 20 years in the making.
In Florida, national parks have volunteers to keep parks running
Everglades National Park doesn’t look anything like the photos of other parks you’ve seen.
Creative Pinellas brings back emerging artist grants for 2019
Creative Pinellas, the local agency promoting the arts community, will offer its Emerging Artist grant again in 2019.
Lakeland songwriter Dan Signor bringing new venue, Union Hall, to Dixieland district
Developer Sam Houghton is also part of the venture.
Tampa Bay live music Saturday with Roy Davis Jr., Karl Denson and more
Trend Decay No. 1 and the Alleman-Pack wedding party are happening, too.
Family of slain Tampa man seeks more answers ahead of candlelight vigil
Edward Taylor Jr. was killed outside of Club Envy gentlemen’s club.
Tampa grand opening announced for Lucky Dill, New York Kitchen & Lounge
Mayor Bob Buckhorn will attend the ceremonial ribbon cutting.
Florida governor Ron DeSantis fires Rick Scott Everglades appointees
This may be the only time we’ve been excited to see a Florida politician take a page out of President Trump’s book and say “You’re fired!”
Gulfport live music venue Blueberry Patch to be 18 and up starting January 22
Reactions to the new policy have been mixed.
Nirvana’s Nevermind hit No. 1 on pop charts on this day in 1992
The album overtook Michael Jackson’s ‘Dangerous.’
Construction on downtown Tampa’s luxe Riverwalk Place could start before Q2
It’ll be the tallest building on Florida’s west coast.
5 ways to stay busy with Tampa Bay food and drink this weekend
A little something for everyone, including government employees.
Tampa’s newest upscale Italian restaurant, Babbaluci, is hiring
There are several available positions.
Florida man decapitated by helicopter blade at Brooksville airport
The Hernando Sheriff said the helicopter is used by Dr. Alfred Bonati.
Tampa Bay live music Friday with CeCe Teneal, Mineral and more
Diana Ross, Tim Barry and Cory Branan among other highlights.
Tampa Bay Lightning somehow beat Carolina 3-1 at Amalie Arena
The Bolts trailed for much of the game.
DeSantis neglects opportunity to protect LGBTQ+ rights
He signed an executive order reaffirming diversity in the workplace, but didn’t add LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination language.
Police seek details after Tampa rapper Nina Ross Da Boss killed in shooting
The mother of six was 31 years old.
Diana Ross is the latest recipient of fan art from Tampa artist Cam Parker
“It was the best moment of my life,” said Parker.
Informed Dissent: Blue goes green
As Trump blusters and blocks, Democrats are putting climate change in the spotlight.
Poet’s Notebook: A different adventure
Forster, young ambition and where we’re headed now.
Florida’s marijuana policy expected to change after DeSantis takeover
Our new governor says he “is going to embrace issues of access and patient care.”
Abstract expressionism beyond Tampa Bay (part 3 in a series)
How abstract expressionism became symbolic of American freedom of expression.
What Bloomberg’s Climate Challenge award means for St. Petersburg
Unpacking the realities of what St. Pete must do over the next two years.
Pinellas politician Charlie Justice says you should go see Tampa Rep’s latest play
In our first-ever Theater Review Takeover, we ask a politician to talk theater.
Gulfport police handcuff couple for sex outside
Turns out there are some things you can’t do, even in Gulfport.
Battle it out, with beer in hand, during St. Peterburg’s Night at the Brewseum
Nerf gun blackjack awaits.
Led Zeppelin played its historic Royal Albert Hall concert on this day in 1970
John Lennon, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck were in attendance.
Bring your appetite to these upcoming Tampa Bay fundraisers
Whole Foods and Little Greek would appreciate the support.
Tampa Bay live music Thursday with Toots and the Maytals, Shelly Berg and more
Both the Green Light and Red Light have great shows happening, too.
SPONSORED CONTENT: Cigar City Brewing® Brings Hunahpu’s Day® Beer Festival Back to Raymond James Stadium
The beloved beer release festival’s 10th anniversary will be its biggest ever.
Tampa mayoral candidates face off, get a bit catty at televised debate
All seven candidates were on hand for the event.
42-year-old man caught groping child in Orlando Walmart
The kid was in the toy section.
UFO and ex-Scorpions guitarist Michael Schenker was born on this day in 1955
The Flying V guitar would never be the same again.
St. Petersburg band Polyenso details new album ahead of Tampa release show
The band plays The Attic in Ybor City on January 18.
South Tampa barbecue joint Deviled Pig is a worthwhile meating place
One tasty meal, all the way down to its superb sauces.
Downtown Tampa’s Paninoteca closes for arrival of Dio Modern Mediterranean
Owners Mary and Joe Khabbaz expect to launch in early February.
Verducci’s owner brings relaxed pizza, Italian option to South Pasadena
Fortunato’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria opened a month ago.






