More than 40 Tampa Bay arts and entertainment events to put on your spring calendar
Including Roving at HCC, Fresh Squeeze at the Morean, and St. Pete Jazz Festival.
Tampa Bay’s best live music happening January 26-February 1
Including John Moreland, Gasparilla parties, Lucinda Williams and more.
Ahead of Bonnaroo, Texas songwriter Tanner Usrey plays Tampa’s Orpheum
He’s in town on Friday.
Orlando rock and roller Matthew Lowry brings ‘Flamingo County’ to Tampa on Friday
Here Here and Marrison open the stacked regional bill.
Morgan Wallen pal Ernest plays Tampa’s Dallas Bull on Friday
He’s written songs for Florida Georgia Line and Chris Lane, too.
Tampa Bay Republican Danny Alvarez wants to ban lab-grown meat
The proposed ban is backed by Florida agriculture groups.
Tampa’s infamous Gasparilla day parade finally returns on Saturday
Drink water, please.
Louis Armstrong’s invisible daughter is in St. Pete for a screening of ‘Little Satchmo’
After the film, Sharon Preston-Folta will speak inside Studio@620.
16 Tampa Bay theater productions to check out this spring
Including ‘Twelfth Night,’ ‘Our Town,’ and ‘Nollywood Dreams.’
‘Planter’s Ball’ raises money for Tampa’s Sweetwater Organic Community Farm
It happens Saturday in Town ‘n’ Country.
A 14-piece ‘Cowboy Bebop’ jazz band comes to Tampa in February
The Florida-based outfit is on a national tour.
Tampa Bay brewery among 2024 James Beard award semifinalists
Many restaurants in Orlando and Miami made the cut though.
Forget the pirates, Tampa’s Gasparilla season includes festivals for art, film, and music, too
Don’t forget the Distance Classic, too.
Tampa Shuffle is about to start its winter league
Pick between Wednesday and Thursday nights.
Florida House set to pass bill banning minors from having social media accounts
What this bill is about is identifying features that exist within some of these platforms that are addictive in nature.”
Florida Senate panel votes to ban cities from having police oversight review boards
The boards “pose no threat to law-abiding officers and often have very restricted powers.”
Bob Dylan tops list of the biggest concerts coming to Tampa Bay this spring
That sound is your wallet crying.
Over 25 Gasparilla parties, events and pregames happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Please drink and swashbuckle responsibly.
Former Hillsborough judge Jared Smith wants to be shielded from testifying in disciplinary case against rival
Smith’s attorneys wrote that his “conduct and/or testimony is irrelevant to the issues in this proceeding.”
Spring focus groups aim to shape the future of Pinellas County’s art scene
So far, three meetings on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 are on the books.
Three Tampa Bay restaurants listed among Yelp’s 2024 ‘Top 100 Places to Eat’ in the U.S.
Florida had 13 restaurants make the Top 100. Only California had more restaurants included on the list, with 18.
Florida bill would prevent cities from removing Confederate statues and memorials
“This is not a Confederate bill. It’s an American history bill,” Martin said.
Florida House Republicans want to force health insurers to cover anti-trans ‘conversion therapy’
The bill would also force trans people to use their sex assigned at birth on IDs.
Masked UK rock band Sleep Token makes Tampa debut this summer
Empire State Bastard opens at Yuengling Center.
New bill would make it harder for Florida cities and counties to raise taxes
Most local boards need simple majority votes to approve property-tax increases to help fund their annual budgets.
St. Pete artist Cort Hartle replaces works with names of deceased Palestinians
The protest is on display in Ybor City through Feb. 8.
Florida’s civilian police oversight boards are in jeopardy and could be dissolved
But reports found that cities with citizen review boards experience about a 15% reduction in the total Black arrest rates.
Oracle of Ybor: I hired my friends for a job, and they f—ed it up
We’re walking in a winter bummerland.
Tampa Bay theaters are finding ways to give audiences what they want without losing themselves
From earlier showtimes to staging bonafide hits, local companies forge a path forward.
Florida author’s historical pirate romance novel reimagines the legend of Tampa Bay’s José Gaspar
The work just as much an epic and spicy pirate romance as it is an homage to the region that knows and loves Gaspar best.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis drops out of the 2024 presidential race, endorses Trump
“Fire sale on all Ron DeSantis merch today!”
It was a disappointing end to an otherwise great season for the Bucs
This team played hard, and there are a lot of players that deserve their flowers.
Drew Brees-backed burger concept Smalls Sliders announces Tampa expansion
The fast casual chain is slated to open 9 locations in cities like St. Petersburg and Clearwater.
New Halelife Bakery in St. Pete, 5 Bucks headed to Seminole, and more Tampa Bay food news
Plus, a new Glamper bar and restaurant coming to St. Pete, Rene’s Mexican Kitchen hosts a Valentines dinner and more.
Every concert coming to Tampa Bay in 2024
If you don’t see your show listed here, help us out by submitting your show to CL’s online calendar.
Florida Republican behind effort to rollback child labor laws owns company with history of wage theft
Sen. Keith Perry is a co-sponsor on legislation that would loosen hazardous work requirements in construction for children as young as 16
Florida school book bans could cost $100 under new bill
School districts would have to return money to people if their objections are upheld.
Following 6 week abortion ban, Florida Republicans now pursue lawsuits for wrongful death of ‘unborn child’
The legislation has drawn intense pushback from abortion providers and their allies.
Popular bar 5 Bucks Drinkery opens third location in Seminole next month
Its grand opening is slated for Thursday, Feb.1.
The 3rd annual Pinellas TacoFest returns later this month
The family-friendly event also features live music from The 727 Band, Greg Woodruff and LongNeck Band.
Hyppo Ice Pops and Mayday Ice Cream to open joint storefront in St. Pete
A grand reopening from Feb.12 – 16 will mark the occasion.
Metropolitan Ministries’ 7th annual ‘Food Fight’ fundraiser and competition returns to Tampa this month
Top chefs from both sides of the bridge compete for the Food Fight trophy.
Glamper, a new camping and outdoor-themed bar, will open in downtown St. Pete this summer
It’s from the same group that owns and operates Good Night John Boy.
Florida bill would force businesses to accept cash as a form of payment
Sponsor Shevrin Jones, D-Miami Gardens, said the bill would address challenges faced by people who rely on paying cash.
Florida Board of Education takes aim at college DEI programs and sociology classes
The rules stem from a law (SB 266) approved in May by the Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis
Gov. DeSantis will challenge ruling on suspended Tampa prosecutor Andrew Warren
The three-judge panel of the Atlanta-based court this month vacated a decision by U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle that allowed Warren’s suspension to stand.
