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Paul Tash leaves the Tampa Bay Times with more acclaim, a slain rival and a complicated legacy
The paper’s longest-running CEO responds to the critics, and talks about what’s next.
St. Pete’s monthly Art & Soul event moves to the Manhattan Casino on Friday
Scxtt Aye is among the acts performing on Feb. 4.
Experts say Tampa violated state law with its ‘City Center’ project by privately selecting contractor
There is currently no evidence that the competitive selection process took place when the City of Tampa decided to expand the Hanna Avenue project and retain DPR.
Chicago-style bluesman JD Simo plays shows in Clearwater and Lakeland this weekend
At the intimate Murray Theatre and then Union Hall.
Legal groups sue Sarasota County for suspending nearly 2,000 drivers licenses over legal fees
Despite Florida law, Sarasota County has continued to suspend driver’s licenses for non-criminal offenses.
Lawsuit accuses Tampa Bay prison contractor of exposing inmates to HIV from reused insulin needles
“By subjecting incarcerated people to the risk of HIV and other blood borne illnesses, Wellpath violated its duties under the Constitution.”
‘It’s anti-freedom and political interference’: Florida Dems swarm abortion bill at first committee stop
“Floridians have overwhelmingly showed us time and time again they oppose abortion restrictions,” Eskamani said.
Tampa Electric wants to pass on $165 million in fuel costs to customers
The increase would last from April through December.
Dan Rodriguez, Van Plating stage solid singer-songwriter shows for both sides of Tampa Bay this Friday
Blake Daniels headlines the free show at Hooch and Hive.
Facing homelessness, people living in Tampa Bay hotels are denied rental assistance
Both Hillsborough and Pinellas don’t offer the assistance for non-traditional leases.
Songwriter Anders Osborne plays sold-out Thursday concert in Ybor City
‘Life Doesn’t Last That Long,’ and neither do tickets to see the Swedish-born bard.
Hanson will bring its 30th anniversary tour to St. Pete this summer
Like the song says, you can’t stop them.
BurgerFi opened three new Tampa Bay locations, and is giving away free burgers
With the three new additions, BurgerFI now has a total of four locations in the Tampa Bay area.
After Florida voters legalized medical marijuana and raised minimum wage, lawmakers look to rein in ballot initiatives
“A major constitutional right is being eliminated (under the proposal). Why?”
Florida Republicans advance bill to shield white people from feeling guilty of past racism
Opposing critical race theory has become a political rallying cry for Republicans across the country.
Tampa apartment complex tenants plan protest against mass eviction and poor living conditions
The action is happening on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 5 p.m.
Live stream shows record number of manatees at Florida’s Blue Spring State Park
The park counted 663 manatees Tuesday.
New health-forward restaurant True Food Kitchen opens in Midtown Tampa next month
Your New Year’s resolution to eat healthier can start on Feb. 28, when Tampa’s True Food Kitchen opens.
Florida Dems rip DeSantis, former lawmakers for inaction on state’s affordable housing crisis
“A lot of folks didn’t take it very seriously, and quite frankly, couldn’t have cared less.”
Despite zero evidence that it’s an issue, Florida moves ahead with plan to force sporting events to play national anthem
“In this instance, I think it kind of borders on government overreach.”
After reports of rift between DeSantis and Trump, Roger Stone calls Florida Gov. a ‘Yale Harvard fat boy’
“Ron DeSantis Yale Harvard fat boy can’t get out of his own way. Not smart. Not honest and not going to be president.”
Road-tested rising country star Charley Crockett will play Tampa Theatre this spring
Tickets for the month-long coast-to-coast ‘Jukebox Charley’ tour go on sale Friday.
In Northdale, Tampa artist Ashley Cassens fights women’s repression one tiny portrait at a time
‘Eye Traps’ is at Elevation coffee until Jan. 29.
The ‘World’s Largest Bounce House’ is coming to Tampa next month
The all inflatable event centers around a 13,000-square-foot bounce house.
USF Tampa students will again protest over low Black enrollment, and call for more Black counselors and professors
‘USF administration have failed to fully acknowledge this issue and have made ill attempts at addressing it.’
Fast-casual Italian concept Jay & Luigi opens in St. Petersburg next week
The new restaurant joins its Ciccio Restaurant Group siblings on 4th St. N.
Guitar-shredding conspiracy theorist Ted Nugent returns to Clearwater this summer
If you’re going just for the music, please wear a mask—or two.
Tampa Bay activists to host a ‘Free Leonard Peltier’ event and film screening this month
Peltier is an Indigenous prisoner still being held despite calls from around the world for his release.
St. Pete’s new-and-improved Cider Press Vegan Gastropub & Patio Bar will open this spring
Co-owner Johan Everstijn discusses their move to Historic Kenwood, a brand new menu and more.
Black Radish vegan grocery and deli now open in downtown St. Petersburg
Gimme dat Golden Krust Jamaican Spicy Patty.
Florida beachgoers would be warned of potential poop water under new bill
Any warning about poop is better than no warning about poop.
Fail, Eagles, Fail
That was easy.
Shaq’s back, and the Bucs should beat the Eagles 34-21 to open the playoffs
Lavonte David is back, too.
King State gets a St. Pete brewery, Raising Cane’s comes to Tampa Bay, plus more foodie news
Yes, Flying Boat was sold as part of the deal.
Top Chef’s Chef Fabio Viviani to open new Italian restaurant in St. Pete this weekend
Taverna Costale opens this Sunday inside 200 Central Ave.
The pandemic has only widened Florida’s Black homeownership gap, says report
Black applicants are denied at a rate 84% higher, a 10% increase since 2019.
New LGBTQ+-friendly restaurant Zoie’s will open in St. Pete’s Grand Central District this spring
The community-focused space will feature various types of live entertainment, including drag shows and show tune sing-a-longs.
Tampa City Council passes new noise ordinance, but legal precedent says it may be unconstitutional
If no changes are made before implementation, the ordinance could ban all amplified sound in Ybor after midnight and allow the police to fine businesses with no warning.
Tampa Bay sports radio host plans protest against proposed Rays split-season concept
“The numbers don’t work. It’s not worth $350 million of public money to have half the baseball games in a ’boutique stadium,’ we’re not going to do it.”
Busch Gardens Mardi Gras brings ‘Big Easy’ food and entertainment to Tampa theme park
Mardi Gras runs noon to 8 p.m. every weekend and selection dates through March 6.
Cory Branan leads list of 25 concerts happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Floozies, Bar-Kays and more on tap.
Nikki Fried says a DeSantis staffer leaked info about pile of expired COVID-19 tests
Has someone in the Governor’s Office gone rogue?
Florida Republicans file bill to keep churches open during pandemics
“Basically, if Target and Publix are open, so too should be the religious institution.”
Monster Beverage buys parent company of Tampa’s Cigar City Brewing
The all-cash deal, which is expected to be finalized this spring, will leave Canarchy as an independent operation.
Enjoy this video of a massive Florida manatee fart
They’re basically little fart-powered submarines.
America’s first celebrity chef James Beard comes back to life at St. Pete’s freeFall Theatre
‘I Love to Eat’ is directed by Lee Ann Matthews and stars Matthew McGee.
Rusted Root alum Michael Glabicki and Dirk Miller will perform in Safety Harbor this spring
Oombayseeyou, oombaytellyou to come.
Tampa City Council votes 6-1 to approve first reading of ‘tenant’s bill of rights’
The vote did not pass without scrutiny.
Preserve The ‘Burg and Florida Trust for Historic Preservation will discuss ’11 to Save’ list next week in St. Pete
Melissa Wyllie and Mark Zubaly will discuss the challenges of preservation in the state.
A giant outdoor surf park is looking to open in Tampa Bay
It’s yet to be determined whether Peak Surf Park will be built in Tampa or St. Petersburg.
Florida school districts sue firm that allegedly helped ‘turbocharge’ opioid epidemic
“By ‘turbocharging’ opioid sales, McKinsey increased NOWS births, saddling many public schools with large, increased, unfunded costs.”
‘It’s not even a culture war issue, it is health care’: Florida Dems blast GOP proposal banning abortions after 15 weeks
‘Imagine being a rape victim and finding out you are pregnant with the attacker’s child.’
Tampa Bay’s gross new area code launches next week
Tampa Bay isn’t the only Florida area getting a new area code
‘Under the Highlands’ exhibit brings mysticism of the Lake Wales Ridge to Seminole Heights
Cristina Molina and Jonathan Traviesa’s show opens at Tempus Projects on Friday.
Interview: Before Clearwater concert, Judy Collins shares the secrets of life and how to play a show in The Villages
She plays Capitol Theatre on Jan. 16.
Friends and collaborators mourn loss of Tampa music scene staple Owen Meats
A tribute concert is scheduled for this weekend in Tampa Heights.
Tampa City Council to hear new noise ordinance rules for Ybor, business owners say it will harm the district
‘They’re trying to cut the legs out from under the people who have been here for a long time, who are truly invested in what Ybor is and has been for decades.’
In Tampa, Stageworks’ ‘12 Angry Men’ brings every facet of mid-century masculine Americana to the fore
Just before the house lights fade as the audience settles into seats at Stageworks Theatre’s nostalgic courtroom drama, “12 Angry Men,” you have to smile as Karla Hartley’s pre-show music croons, “please release me, let me go,” foreshadowing the arguments to come. Sixty-eight years have passed since Reginald Rose first indicted our society through his…
Savage Love: ‘Tributing to a gay FinDom is like supporting a small queer business, and that’s something we should all be doing’
Also, ‘Every time I go in search of cock, without fail, I encounter men who claim to be uncut who are clearly cut.’
Oracle of Ybor: Your boss is probably lashing out at you because their ass is on the line
There’s a devil inside.
As long as selfishness wins, the pandemic is here to stay
Informed Dissent.
Here’s what Bob Saget said when a Tampa reporter asked him why he keeps coming back to stand-up comedy
Saget played Ybor City in October 2021.
Tampa rich guys, who benefit from new Rays stadium, sign letter supporting new Rays stadium
If only the combined bank accounts of these forty business leaders and Sternberg added up to a new ballpark.
Activists plan rally, dispute task force findings in police shooting of St. Pete teenager
St. Pete Cop Watch and the PSL Tampa Bay are hosting the rally Friday.
Tampa Bay’s housing market is the ‘hottest’ for some, and a crisis for others
In the midst of a housing crisis, the hot housing market will likely raise rents even higher.
After 20 years in Ybor City, Tampa’s iconic venue The Orpheum is moving out
It’s unclear where Orpheum is headed.






