Tampa’s second annual Food From the Soul Festival is coming to Carrollwood
Get out your stretchiest pants because your jeans may not fit after this one. Taking place at Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa’s second-ever Food From the Soul Festival is giving its attendees the chance to sample from flavors all around the world. Spearheaded by Kim Jackson—founder of one Tampa public relations company KVJINC—the festival will feature…
Tampa Bay’s best live music happening July 17-24
Including Keyshia Cole, Counting Crows, Weiland and more.
Tiger Dust oddities shop in lineup for Tampa’s ‘Christmas In July’ block party
The Far Forest, Disco Dolls Studio, and more are all throwing down.
Tampa’s adults-only ‘Skin!’ art show returns this weekend
Your epidermis is showing
Tampa Arts Alliance gives update on affordable housing project coming to Ybor City
The nonprofit secured the land in 2023 and has cleared the way for Artspace to develop the site.
Tampa Arts Alliance secures prime new downtown space, seeks $1.2 million for buildout
The nonprofit plans to open on the ground floor of the Fifth Third Center by March.
Fran Tate in, Orlando Gudes out, as race for Tampa City Council seat takes off
If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a runoff election will be held Oct. 28.
A candidate roll call for Tampa’s District 5 City Council race happens this month in Ybor City
Come get the tea at Al’s, ahead of the election this fall.
As it plans Tampa expansion, Brightline high speed rail seeks $400M in tax-exempt bonds
There will be a public hearing regarding the proposition on July 17.
Grappling with funding cuts, WMNF Tampa is asking listeners to join the resistance
DeSantis already nixed $100,000, and the feds could cut an additional $130,000.
Creative Loafing’s Margarita Wars goes down Friday in St. Petersburg
The James Museum of Wildlife & Western Art hosts close to a dozen restaurants and vendors hoping to be crowned ‘Tampa Bay’s ultimate margarita.’
A set from one of the city’s best rappers follows ‘Drunk Tampa History’ talk
Perception’s appearance is part of the weekly ‘Remix’ open mic.
In the face of ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ Central Florida’s Planned Parenthood clinics ‘don’t plan on going anywhere’
Planned Parenthood has one clinic location each in Orlando, Kissimmee and Lakeland, two facilities in Tampa, and 12 other locations throughout Florida.
Environmental group wants judge to toss out EPA decision allowing ‘radioactive’ roads in Polk County
The environmental group pointed to a 1992 federal rule that barred using phosphogypsum in road projects and to potential cancer risks.
Trump-approved Rep. Byron Donalds leads all Florida Republicans in 2026 poll on governor’s race
In a four-way contest Donalds leads Casey DeSantis by eight points.
Hillsborough’s Rep. Fentrice Driskell will run for Florida Senate seat in 2026
Florida House Democratic Leader was elected to the House in 2018 and is term-limited.
Slutty Vegan in Tampa: Viral plant-based restaurant opens Brandon location
The concept popped up in Tampa twice last year.
‘You want some? Come get some?’: In Tampa, Trump’s border czar Tom Homan responds to hecklers
He appeared Saturday at the Turning Point USA’s Student Action Summit.
Fall concert by Skinshape among the best new shows coming to Tampa Bay
William Dorey has been a bit of a shapeshifter since he left the U.K. rock band Palace.
Oracle of Ybor: Your restaurant is in the summer slump, and maybe you need a business partner
That might involve letting go of some power, but perhaps another set of eyes will help you get to calmer seas.
Tampa Monitor: Mayor Castor to present her proposed FY2026 budget on Thursday
Council has until Oct. 1 to approve a budget.
An adult Chuck E. Cheese, ‘Chuck’s Arcade,’ is now open in St. Pete
It’s at the former Fun Spot at Tyrone Square Mall.
An open primary for Florida Democrats? Nikki Fried’s staff is collecting data on that proposal right now
The party is looking for ways to break through to voters in a state that’s become a GOP stronghold.
Brunch is free when Tampeña historian Sarah McNamara discusses ‘Latina Legacies’ in Ybor City
The Archives Awareness Week event happens on July 19.
There is now a no-cover, overflow backyard lounge for Tuesday’s ‘Drunk Tampa History’ talk
Manny Leto’s award-winning talk bill be broadcast for anyone who didn’t get a ticket.
Sarasota assistant county administrator resigns amid stormwater fallout
Sarasota Assistant County Administrator Mark Cunningham resigned on Wednesday, becoming the highest-ranking official to step down in the wake of revelations about widespread failures in the county’s stormwater management system. County officials did not disclose the reason for Cunningham’s resignation but said in an emailed statement that County Administrator Jonathan Lewis had accepted it. “After…
To the DEP, protecting Florida springs is not as important as protecting politically powerful polluters
The big issue, once again, is what the DEP calls Basin Management Action Plans.
‘This isn’t a field trip — it’s oversight’: After being denied entry, Florida lawmakers get access to Everglades detention facility
Lawmakers will be allowed entrance from 11 am to 12:30 pm. on Saturday.
Jessie Reyez returns to Tampa Bay for sold-out St. Pete concert
The Canadian singer-songwriter is fresh off of her new, third album ‘Paid In Memories.’
Nickelodeon kids will converge in Tampa for this weekend’s Big Time Rush reunion concert
Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman are also on the bill.
Jimmy Eat World comes back to Tampa this weekend
There’s no baseball connection, but the band is opening for The Offspring.
Accuracy of hurricane intensity models would ‘almost certainly’ drop off after Trump cuts to NOAA, experts say
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act also includes $200 million in cuts to NOAA’s weather forecasting and public alert programs.
Kingsleyiii brings a ‘Prom night’ party and album release to Tampa
Pilot Jonezz supports along with Fessi K. and Johnny Champagne.
Roland-rocking boogie-woogie songwriter Henri Herbert plays St. Pete this weekend
He’s collaborated with Nas and Bryan Adams, too.
No phones allowed when Ghost plays Tampa’s Amalie Arena this weekend
You can’t photograph a ghost anyway.
Dunedin Brewery’s 29th anniversary celebration includes free Saturday concert
Every weekend feels a little like a special occasion on Douglas Avenue thanks to the good vibes at Florida’s oldest microbrewery.
Saturday’s ‘Beats On the Pier’ concerts continues month-long celebration of St. Pete Pier
The local landmark turns five years old this summer.
The ‘710 Dab Day’ music and cannabis festival returns to Ybor City this weekend
Bass-heavy, kind of livetronic duo Know Good headlines.
Indigo Girls-approved blues songwriter Kristy Lee plays Clearwater on Friday
Emily Saliers called Lee’s latest album a tour de force.
Federal judge blocks part of Florida’s new ballot initiative law
In his latest ruling, Walker stopped the state from enforcing HB 1205’s ban against non-Florida residents and non-U.S. citizens collecting petitions.
US Supreme Court won’t allow Florida to enforce its controversial immigration law
But litigation continues in the case that led to a federal judge finding the state’s top legal officer in contempt of court.
