Tampa Bay History Center explores the importance of Rogers Park at ‘Living History Saturday’ event
The center has a ton of events happening this February.
St. Pete’s Daddy Kool Records is holding a Vinyl Fever reunion and get together
The beloved Tampa record store closed in 2011 after 30 loud years.
Cory Robinson solo show just part of exciting return of Tampa’s ‘Bloom on Franklin’ block party
Sundé and Psysh Montano among musical highlights, too.
Fondue restaurant The Melting Pot to open new St. Pete location
It is slated to open sometime in early 2024.
WMNF’s ‘Art in Your Ear’ radio show is the Tampa Bay art scene’s number one fan
It runs from noon-1 p.m. each Friday on WNMF 88.5.
St. Pete glass master Duncan McClellan collaborated with nine craft artists for new show
‘Clearly Collaborative’ is at Florida CraftArt Jan. 27-March 11.
Downtown Tampa’s WTR Cooler studio hosts ‘Edit & Chill’ session for local creatives
It happens Jan. 26 above The Hub.
A guide to Kress Collective, the new Ybor City arts hub on 7th Avenue
It features 14 different groups spanning literary, cinematic, visual, dance, and performance arts.
Andrew Warren calls on Florida Gov. DeSantis to reinstate him after federal court ruling
“Duty requires you to accept the court’s findings that the executive order is illegal, even if that finding is perhaps unwelcome.”
Ahead of Bruce Springsteen’s tour launch in Tampa, city councilman Luis Viera reflects on the importance of The Boss
Luis Viera says, ‘Few artists better challenge us to live up to our American creed in song.’
South Tampa restaurant Main Course has closed, teases new Riverview location
Its South Tampa restaurant was its third location in Tampa Bay.
Pop icon Billy Idol is coming back to Clearwater this spring
Dance by yourself no more.
Mayor Castor’s staff to discuss if city council should be notified when Tampa faces criminal or civil rights investigations
Castor waited five months to tell the public about the DOJ’s ongoing ‘renting while Black’ probe
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomes Bandar, the park’s first critically-endangered Sumatran tiger
Bandar joins the existing streak of tigers in the Jungala area of the park
Tony-nominated Tina Turner musical arrives in Tampa next week
The comeback story is at Straz Center Jan. 31-Feb. 5.
Florida Supreme Court’s 15-week abortion ban ruling is likely to come after the legislative session
“We want to make sure that what we have done will stick,” DeSantis said.
Once again, TECO wants to raise Tampa customer bills this spring
The proposed increases would come on top of Duke and Tampa Electric hikes that took effect this month.
Long-awaited Lukumaki Greek Donuts opens its food truck in Tampa this weekend
Its grand opening is on Friday, Jan. 27.
The tragic irony of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor’s latest calls for transparency
It’s rich for this mayor to talk about transparency.
Tampa city council candidate Blake Casper gave over $200K to DeSantis, and helped reopen Florida at onset of pandemic
Casper said he doesn’t regret his efforts to reopen Florida just two months after the first COVID-19 case was found in the state.
Tampa Bay’s Cross-Bay Ferry announces new BOGO and kids-ride-free promotions starting this month
Promotions are valid Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Tampa Bay Jewish Food Festival returns next month, featuring a wide spread of deli meats and desserts
Orders for this drive-thru foodie fest must be placed by Sunday, Jan. 29.
Five offensive coordinator options the Tampa Bay Bucs should consider for next season
The Bucs need a new signal caller on the offensive side of the ball.
‘Here’s some money. We hope you feel better’: Florida Dems call DeSantis’ plan for more teacher pay hikes ‘gaslighting’
“Here’s some money. We hope you feel better.”
So far, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has spent $1.3 million in taxpayer money to target transgender people
The state agency in July issued a nearly $1 million contract for legal services and costs in the litigation.
36 new concerts coming to Tampa Bay, including 100 gecs with Machine Girl
Madonna, Wilco, and Eric Church are up in the mix, too.
Black leaders vow to ‘fight like hell,’ after Florida Gov. DeSantis rejects AP African-American studies course
“Black history matters. Black history is not inferior. And Black history does not lack educational value.”
Tampa city council candidate Chase Harrison had 10 sustained violations as a police officer
Harrison explained the violations and said that if an officer isn’t getting complaints, they’re probably not doing their job
Canadian butt-rock favorite Nickelback is playing Tampa this summer
It’s the band’s only Florida show.
Tampa Bay is now home to an invasive, air-breathing fish
Researchers noted that goldine snakeheads were seen hunting frogs on land.
Review: In Clearwater, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit gets sentimental and honors David Crosby
His baby, Amanda Shires, was beside him, too.
Tampa resident Ric Flair, woo, will serve as Gasparilla’s grand marshal this weekend
Diamonds are forever, and so is Ric Flair.
Tampa Republican files bill that could open door to pre-game prayers at high school sporting events
Sen. Jay Collins, R-Tampa, included the proposal in a broader bill (SB 308) dealing with high-school sports.
Federal judge says Gov. DeSantis violated Florida Constitution but dismisses Andrew Warren’s lawsuit
It was not immediately clear Friday whether Warren would appeal Hinkle’s decision.
‘Bracing ourselves for even more restrictions’: Reproductive rights marches happens across Tampa Bay today
On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, thousands are expected to protest.
Seffner’s Soulful Flavors moves to new Tampa location in University area
There are daily staples, but the menu changes throughout the week.
511 Franklin, a new neighborhood cocktail bar, hosts grand opening this weekend
And you must be at least 23 years-old to enter.
Tampa’s Wagamama sets opening date, Pop Goes the Waffle closing, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
And Water Street Tampa’s newest eatery, Boulon Brasserie, is now accepting reservations.
Florida Supreme Court rejects challenge to law on local gun regulations
“The imposition of these civil statutory actions for violations of the (1987) preemption statute does not violate governmental function immunity.”
Oracle Of Ybor: I’m starting to feel burned out in this one-sided relationship with my best friend
And what do I do when I am tired from watching my grandkids?
‘Sad Summer’ music festival is bringing Taking Back Sunday to Clearwater’s new Coachman Park
The Maine, Pvris, Hot Mulligan and Mom Jeans are among the nine bands playing.
Tampa city council rejects four of Mayor Jane Castor’s controversial vetoes
Three members of council turned down a public vote for an independent attorney on the police citizens review board
Gulfport cafe Pop Goes the Waffle to close this weekend
But its food truck and wholesale division will remain in operation.
Six Tampa bars where you can escape Gasparilla
Pirate-free peace awaits.
Genre-bending songwriter Nnamdï plays Tampa next month
Sounds on his records range from freeform jazz, underground hip-hop, and electronica.
Florida’s first Wagamama opens at Water Street Tampa next month
This long-awaited restaurant is known for its Asian fusion fare.
Federal judge rejects Florida Gov. DeSantis’ request to evaluate trans kids in Medicaid fight
The rule went into effect in August, and Hinkle refused in October to issue a preliminary injunction to block it.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants details on transgender university students
It also seeks breakdowns of the information by age. Answers are due by Feb. 10.
We all knew this day was coming
Bucs fans, brace yourselves.
At Straz Center, Ashley Smith & the Random Occurrence will play its ‘most monumental’ show ever
Astro hits Ferguson Hall on Saturday.
