

Tampa poet Yuki Jackson on trying to quiet depression and rage
Poet’s Notebook
Florida Gov. DeSantis is now fundraising off the FDA’s decision to cutoff monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19
‘Floridians are now at the whims of a floundering, failing President’s edicts.’
Dwight Yoakam comes back to Tampa Bay on Thursday
Rob Leines opens in Clearwater.
Florida Dems storm out of confirmation hearing for DeSantis’ controversial pick for state Surgeon General
“We don’t feel that we are getting any answers met,” Book said.
Guatemala’s Ricardo Arjona brings Blanco y Negro’ tour to Tampa’s Yuengling Center this summer
Remember when the FBI thought he predicted 9/11?
Review: Michael Bolton’s luxurious locks didn’t last forever, but his Clearwater concert proved that his voice carries on
Michael Bolton leans on covers and crowd conversations during short set at the Cap.
New two-dimensional 2D Café opens this spring at St. Pete’s old swah-rey bakery
This playful fast-casual spot is slated to open in a few months.
Amid criticism, Tampa police quietly restores public neighborhood crime data
TPD had cited Marsy’s Law in its change to grid level reporting, but advocates of the law itself said it was being misinterpreted.
Tampa Bay Jewish Food Festival returns to Clearwater next month, with NYC’s best exports in tow
Junior’s cheesecakes, Green’s Bakery and Carnegie Deli are all on the menu, and you must order by Jan. 31.
Florida teachers, cops and military may get a bigger tax break under new proposal
Local governments raised concerns about carving tax breaks out of city and county money.
Florida lawmakers seek ‘minimum’ inspections following Surfside condo collapse
The proposed changes would increase costs that owners and associations would face for inspections and potential restoration work.
Oracle of Ybor: You’re thinking about leaving him, and it’s time to be honest with yourself
Remember: Everything in life is temporary.
Thelma and the Sleaze brings Nashville charm and powerhouse live show to Tampa next week
L.G. and the girlz are at Hooch and Hive Feb. 8.
Florida Gov. DeSantis blasts FDA for halting drugs ineffective on Omicron
The feds say the treatments don’t work. DeSantis disagrees.
‘Slippery slope of censorship’: Despite critics, Florida GOP moves forward with school books proposal
“We are starting down the path of censorship. It’s an authoritarian action.”
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts coming to Tampa’s Seminole Hard Rock in May
Sorry, but Miley’s probably not going to show up at the Hard Rock.
The Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival returns to St. Petersburg next month
Enter the cook-off for your chance to be crowned the collard king.
Tampa homes are overvalued by 40 percent, says study
In total, Florida had seven metros fall within the top 33 most inflated.
Florida lawmakers want to spend $400 million in federal funds for rural broadband
Florida TaxWatch released a report that estimated a half-million Floridians don’t have access to high-quality internet.
Every Gasparilla 2022 party we know about
From the usual suspects (hello, MacDinton’s) to less-expected ones, (Winn-Dixie, Checkers) it’s time to Gaspy.
‘It is wrong on a human level’: Opponents blast Florida GOP’s renewed attack on so-called ‘sanctuary cities’
“Let’s not play politics with the lives of children,” said Ida Eskamani of the Florida Immigrant Coalition.
Sunset and sunrise ‘Language of Light’ exhibit opens at Tampa’s Florida Museum of Photographic Arts next month
Suzanne Williamson’s photographs highlight Tampa Bay’s shores just before and at sunrise.
St. Pete students from Eckerd College went to Sundance Film Festival again—virtually
The 44th edition of Sundance kicked off Jan. 20.
St. Pete’s LALA restaurant and karaoke bar will open in the Grand Central district next month
The karaoke-forward restaurant shares a courtyard with the Grand Central Brewhouse.
Popular Los Angeles-based salad chain Sweetgreen coming to St. Petersburg
Central Avenue will be the home of this new healthy fast-casual spot.
Video shows Florida man fighting bear to protect his dogs
“Luckily the man’s injuries were not life-threatening and his dogs were not injured.”
Florida gets $4 billion bump in estimated tax dollars
Much of the increased estimates stemmed from sales-tax collections.
The Bucs have no one to blame but themselves
If you can convince me that the NFL was conspiring to eliminate the league’s most popular player and one of the most popular athletes in America, then I will gladly hear your argument.
Florida International University President resigns after causing ‘discomfort’ for a colleague
The statement did not provide more details about the discomfort that Rosenberg said he caused.
There are reasons to be nervous, but not enough to bet against Tom Brady
The Bucs should beat the Rams, 27-21.
Savage Love: Study says 33.9% of men who think they’re circumcised actually aren’t
Also, what’s it mean if I don’t want penis, but love being spanked and punished by men.
Tampa Police Department is now concealing neighborhood crime data. A national crime-tracking group says it’s a public safety risk.
TPD used Marsy’s Law as the reason for changing the data, but the law does not support TPD’s changes.
Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick wants a guaranteed income for all
Cherfilus-McCormick was sworn in Tuesday as the newest member of Congress.
Despite concerns of diluting minority voting strength, Florida House moves forward with new redistricting maps
“Our charge was a legally compliant map, and I strongly believe that we’re there.”
Florida SDS chapters plan protest against state’s proposed 15-week abortion ban
The chapters will “demand that our government defend reproductive and women’s rights and the right to bodily autonomy.”
Adventure Island shows off historic new upgrades to water park coming this spring
“It’s the most change that’s we’ve had in this park in the last 30 years easily.”
Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg stages ‘Our Walls’ and ‘Spiral Full Circle’ starting next week
Exciting January programming starts Jan. 24.
St. Pete gets a new trattoria-style restaurant, Cider Press is coming back and more Tampa bay foodie news
Now open BurgerFi chain continues its gradual plan to takeover the “better burger” market in Tampa Bay The Florida-based franchise recently debuted three new locations, one in downtown Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf, another at The Preserve Marketplace in Odessa, and another at Tampa’s Westchase Village Square. To celebrate, the fast casual chain is giving away free…
Judge blocks ‘unconstitutional’ UF rules limiting professors from testifying against state
“UF has bowed to perceived pressure from Florida’s political leaders,” the judge wrote.
Tarpon Springs’ The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art kicks off 20th anniversary celebrations this weekend
Family and community days happen on Friday and Saturday, and several shows are on tap for the big year.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay wants to put your dog in its ‘Tails of Gratitude’ book
The nonprofit hopes to raise $10,000 through the fundraiser.
UK artist Lucy Sparrow’s ‘Tampa Fresh Foods’ felt grocery store is now open in Water Street
It’s free to attend through Feb. 20.
Florida Republicans aim to scrap school board salaries, create library book database
Under the bill, school districts would be required to publish procedures for developing library media-center collections.
Feds will argue on behalf of Florida transgender student banned from using bathroom
Attorneys for the school board have pointed to privacy issues in defending the bathroom policy.
Todd Rundgren, Denny Laine, and more bringing Beatles hits to Clearwater in March
Also present will be Christopher Cross, Badfinger’s Joey Molland, and Jay DeMarcus.
Ben Folds reschedules Tampa concert at Seminole Hard Rock for this spring
Tickets to the “In Actual Person Live For Real” tour are sold out.
Another poll shows Trump blocking Florida Gov. DeSantis’ path to the White House
Is 45 standing in America’s Governor’s way? Polls say yes.
Florida Republicans advance bill that allows businesses to sue cities if local ordinances impact revenue
“It’s chilling effect will only embolden bad actors.”
Gasparilla Music Festival 2022 adds Margo Price, Band of Horses, Grouplove and more
Cimafunk, Melt, Bob Moses and more are on the bill, too.
Equality Florida will unveil new LGBTQ mural at Tampa Heights’ Shuffle
“Recent pushback at the state level continues to underscore why visibility is so important for our community.”
Stu Sternberg’s incredibly bad split city idea is finally dead, let the tax shakedown for a new Rays stadium begin
A new full-season stadium will likely cost upwards of a $1 billion, and that’s a lot of cash to muster up in a short window.
21 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this week
UPDATE: We added more.
Mike Tony steps out from behind the bar for adults-only solo concert at St. Pete’s Webb’s City Cellar
This show will be très bien, we promise.
Here’s my bias: A yearly disclosure from Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s editor-in-chief
Here’s what you should know about me.
Tampa Bay housing inventory plummets by 47 percent, the ‘lowest ever observed,’ says Zillow
Tampa’s housing inventory exceeded the record setting national slump.
St. Pete songwriter Chasing Jonah details ‘Canyon’ release show at Hideaway Cafe
Hideaway is the first venue where she truly felt wanted and heard.
Old-folk hardcore punk band Dead Mirrors plays Ybor City on Saturday
And there’s a great young band, Roxx Revolt & The Velvets, at Crowbar, too.
Electro composer Com Truise headlines Orpheum in Ybor City this weekend
SET, Moondragon and ACP Pro open the show.
Busch Gardens Tampa’s new coaster Iron Gwazi will finally open next month
As Busch Gardens 10th roller coaster, Iron Gwazi is billed as “America’s tallest hybrid roller coaster.”
Florida Senate set to approve redistricting plan that doesn’t follow DeSantis’ proposal
The final Senate and House maps will go to the attorney general and Florida Supreme Court.
Florida Republicans advance 15-week abortion ban with no exception for rape or incest
The measure would allow abortions after 15 weeks if a fetus is found to have a “fatal fetal abnormality.”






