

Homegrown death metal giant Deicide plays Orpheum Ybor City on Thursday
The band still features two original members.
For Rock The Park Tampa’s 11th anniversary, songwriter Kristopher James will give away copies of his new LP
The free concert happens on Thursday, Aug. 5.
While DeSantis’ pandemic response may help for a presidential run, it’s fuel for his critics back home
Florida is now responsible for a third of all new COVID cases.
In new Florida poll, Charlie Crist leads Ron DeSantis amid COVID-19 surge
It’s the first time Crist has gained the lead over the incumbent Republican.
Tampa activists call for city to divert 2022 budget funds from police to other community needs
Castor will present the proposed budget to city council at an Aug. 5 city council meeting.
After $4.5 million makeover, Tampa’s Eden nightclub celebrates grand opening Friday
Eden is at the old Franklin Manor.
Florida Dems call for health official to ‘set the record straight,’ after DeSantis banned school mask mandates
DeSantis’ executive order banning schools from requiring students to wear masks relied on Rivkees’ health advisory.
President Biden calls Florida Gov. DeSantis’ pandemic approach ‘bad health policy’
“I believe the results of their decisions are not good for their constituents,” Biden said.
As COVID hospitalizations surge, Florida will not reopen state-operated COVID-19 test sites
Under the CARES Act, DeSantis said local governments are well-funded and can maintain testing operations despite the summer surge of COVID-19 cases.
Here’s how Nikki Fried and Ron DeSantis think Florida should deal with its horrific red tide problem
DeSantis, saying he’s “happy about the progress” of the state’s red-tide mitigation efforts the past three years.
M. Night Shyamalan tries to make amends with ‘Old’
The divisive director’s latest isn’t his best, but at least it’s better than his last movie, “Glass”
The ‘World’s largest Christmas light maze’ will return to St. Pete this year
This year, a mischievous elf has hidden all of Santa’s gifts, and it’s up to you to find them.
Bier Fest returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay earlier this year
The beer trail promises to run throughout the park this year, between coasters, live music and animal habitats.
Gulfport vegan hotspot Golden Dinosaurs celebrates third anniversary this weekend
A three-day party kicks off on Friday.
Taverna Costale, the new Italian concept from celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, opens in St. Pete this winter
After cutting ties with Nocturnal, Vivani is opening the restaurant with folks who helped with his Chuck Lager’s American Tavern.
Miami’s Benh Mi restaurant is having a Tampa pop-up at Willa’s Provisions next weekend
Sandwiches stuffed with Willa’s roasted chicken or Benh Mi’s char siu mushrooms are on the menu.
Attorney Rhea Law selected as University of South Florida’s interim president
Law has long-standing ties to the university, graduating from USF and previously serving as a trustee.
West Tampa’s Boozy Pig has a raw meat vending machine
Inside are steaks, ground, burgers, fresh and smoked sausages, bacon and even beef jerky.
Identity Tampa Bay’s ‘727to813’ event features free concerts and food freebies
It started on July 27 and runs through, you guessed it, Aug. 13.
Tampa police set to launch a mental health co-response program for answering crisis calls
The new team of crisis responders will consist of four mental health professionals hired by ACTS, four case managers, and four police officers.
While Florida breaks new COVID records, Marco Rubio blames media for being negative
He said what should be focused on are the positive outcomes for the vaccinated.
Nikki Fried says she would not support statewide mask mandate as Florida governor
“Every county needs to make their own decisions,” she said.
St. Pete’s 22 South Food Hall will reopen after help from local investors
10 investors came forward after a closing announcement last week.
Despite surging COVID-19 cases, Florida universities plan for ‘normal’ operations this fall
Most universities began publishing plans for a return to normalcy around the time the university system’s Board of Governors issued guidance in May.
Federal court rules against anti-LGBTQ Florida ministry that sued over ‘hate group’ label
In the lawsuit, Coral Ridge argued that it had been defamed by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs order that withholds funds from schools with mask mandates
The federal government has not mandated masks in schools.
Lucid Vending machines sell local art all over St. Pete, and owners hope to expand to Tampa
Chance Ryan and Kayla Cox have also designed a new scavenger hunt to help you explore Sunshine City.
Nonprofit Reach St. Pete is transforming a city bus into a mobile grocery store
Reach works to prevent and alleviate homelessness, low-income and at-risk situations in Pinellas.
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille looks to open second St. Pete location before 2022
There’s already one on the St. Pete Pier.
South Tampa’s three-week ‘Epic Chef Masters’ competition kicks off on Monday
Proceeds from tickets and a house special at Epicurean benefit Feeding Tampa Bay.
St. Petersburg’s Urban Stillhouse is a triumph on every level
It’s a fun way to emerge from pandemic malaise.
The 2021-22 season at St. Petersburg’s American Stage is ready for you
But first, the theater company closes 2020-21.
Tampa songwriting legend Ronny Elliott returns to the stage for free concert on Wednesday
Unlike Elvis, Ronny does like Tampa.
Tour featuring Lil Kim, Rick Ross, Jeezy, Gucci Mane and more headed to Tampa this fall
2 Chainz, Boosie Badazz, Fabolous and DJ Drama will be at Amalie Arena, too.
The jazz trio playing a free show at Dunedin Brewery this weekend has quite the pedigree
Former Mars Volta drummer Thomas Pridgen and Jon Batiste collaborator Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Patrick Bartley, Jr. join bassist Brad Miller.
Joe King brings old-school punk band The Queers to Tampa this weekend
Mr. ‘Fuckface’ has been at it for a long time.
St. Pete’s Hideaway Cafe hosts free songwriter in the round concert on Saturday
Rebekah Pulley, Dean Johanesen and Anthony Peebles are on the bill.
Lauris Vidal and Pandapaws part of solid local music lineup in Ybor City this weekend
Katara and Wave Theory join them at Crowbar on Saturday.
La Lucha is throwing an ‘80s jazz party in St. Petersburg on Saturday
Ona Kirei, Rochelle Siddiq and James Suggs assist at Palladium Theater.
Nick Ewing’s going to play a lot of fiddle in Tampa Heights on Saturday night
The ‘Astro’-man plays with two bands both supporting The Wandering Hours.
Tampa EDM producer-singer Durik plays free Riverwalk concert on Saturday
Walk to the Straz Center—and bring a mask.
Oracle of Ybor: Send thirst trap pics if that’s your thing
Don’t spend your life scared to tell people you’re really into them because that doesn’t protect you from getting hurt.
Savage Love: My husband cheated and gave me crabs twice, but I still haven’t left him
Also, who pays for Plan B when the condom breaks?
Shrooms not included, but the St. Pete Pier anniversary drone show is happening tomorrow
It was postponed due to Elsa.
Florida pediatricians call for mask mandates in schools
The pediatricians’ statement said children under age 12 remain ineligible for vaccinations and that most children are at risk of infection and transmitting the virus to other people.
Florida Gov. DeSantis asks Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade
DeSantis and 10 other Republican governors joined a friend-of-the court brief filed by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster.
While delta variant crushes Florida, DeSantis continues to fundraise off anti-Fauci hysteria
Friends of Ron DeSantis hits an unfriendly target.
As delta variant surges, Florida reports another 17,589 COVID-19 cases
Florida was responsible for about one in five new COVID-19 cases reported nationally Wednesday.
Tampa Bay comedian John J. Murray records his first comedy special on Friday
The BOTB-winner will record ‘Rhinoceros’ at St. Pete’s Spitfire Comedy House.
The 10-day Tampa Fringe Festival kicks off in Ybor City on Thursday
Last year’s festival was all digital.
More than 144,000 Florida renters are at-risk of eviction if CDC moratorium ends, says report
When the CDC announced there might be no more extensions, it gave landlords more certainty in pursuing the eviction process, says Zillow.
Russian restaurant Babushka’s will open new location in South Tampa
It’s moving into the old Boca in Hyde Park.
Jerry Garcia would’ve been 79 on Sunday, so Jannus Live is throwing a party in St. Pete
Unlimited Devotion plays the free show.
Orlando rapper Mook Boy plays two Tampa Bay concerts in one week
He’s in Tampa on Friday and in Pinellas Park on Aug. 6.
DJ Three headlines one last party at St. Pete’s Iberian Rooster basement on Friday
Go all night with the ‘90s Florida rave scene favorite.
Jacksonville indie-funk band Side Hustle celerates new ‘Liberation’ LP in Tampa on Friday
Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats open at Hooch and Hive.
‘Orange County Choppers’ star Paul Teutul Sr. will meet fans at his new Pinellas Park restaurant
The event happens in August.
As Florida’s COVID cases spike, Gov. DeSantis mocks CDC masking recommendations
“Did you not get the CDC’s memo? I don’t see you complying,” DeSantis said to cheers of the 400+ attendees.
Florida counties start requiring all workers to be vaccinated
“This is very simple and very serious. As an employer, we are required to provide a safe work environment for employees, and unvaccinated employees pose a significant risk to spread the virus.”
Florida tops 16,000 new COVID-19 cases, the highest since January
With the increase in cases Tuesday, Florida’s seven-day “moving” average of new cases was 13,502.
The return of Ybor City’s ‘Summer Jam’ music festival leads latest round of new Tampa Bay concerts
Apathy and Celph Titled help welcome Summer Jam back after 7 years away.
Adventure Island will allow guests to preview new Hang Ten Tiki Bar tomorrow
As of now, the new watering hole has no exact opening date, but plans on a September debut.
It’s okay for journalists to point out when someone is full of shit
Informed Dissent.
Tampa Bay Comic Con returns this week, and local shops are here for it
Tampa Bay Comic Con, like most other pop culture conventions in 2020, was canceled because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
After a contentious three years, Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan says he’s retiring
Over the last year of protests, Dugan consistently lamented to the press that his job was hard and that the morale at his department was low.
New study says Tampa Bay homes are overpriced by 32 percent, the highest in the state
The report says that Tampa Bay “is the most concerning” metro area in the state for inflated home prices.
Tampa Bay residents can get free, at-home COVID-19 vaccinations
Hillsborough and Pinellas residents don’t have to be bedridden or homebound either.






