Review: The ‘Bad Boys’ franchise has fallen and shouldn’t get up
‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ is a low point for the 29-year-old franchise, but something tells us this won’t be the last Smith/Lawrence joint
Tampa Legals 6/13/24
Tampa Legals Legals NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to Section 715.109, notice is hereby given that the following property will be offered for public sale and will sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash: a 1985 PINE mobile home, VIN WHGA0987 and the contents therein, if any on Friday, June 21,…
Cuban funk superstar Cimafunk is playing an intimate Ybor City show this fall
With a new album in tow.
Beloved St. Pete cafe, The Chelsea, closes this week
It opened in early 2021.
State appeals after Florida judge rules that its ‘statement’ on abortion ballot measure is ‘inaccurate’ and ‘misleading’
That statement included caveats about litigation surrounding state abortion laws.
Groups ramp up calls for DeSantis to veto Florida ‘Self-Defense Act’ that lets people kill bears
It was sponsored by a Republican who evoked ‘crack bears’ in support of the bill.
Federal judge rules that Florida’s trans healthcare ban and restrictions are unconstitutional
Florida’s ban on puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy for transgender minors and restrictions for adults are both unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle, who presided over the case in Tallahassee, sided with the plaintiffs in the class action — parents of transgender minors and transgender adults — who argued…
Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Florida financial disclosure law for elected officials
The decision came three weeks before a July 1 deadline for filing the information.
Tampa Bay’s food pop-up scene removes barriers between chefs and consumers
Without an eatery’s atmosphere, ambiance and service, the dishes are truly able to speak for themselves.
BarrieHaus Beer Co. wins World Beer Cup gold medal, announces plans for location in Pasco
The Ybor City brewery’s Bublina Czech-Style Pilsner topped a category with 152 entries.
Ybor City improv theater will turn Yelp revues into comedy this weekend
Elite reviews only at The Commodore.
USF’s summer plant sale takes over Tampa botanical garden this weekend
Members get free and early entry at 8:30 a.m.
Come on you, Proudies!: Tampa Bay Rowdies celebrate Pride this weekend
Expect fans to be loud and proud.
Donor burnout among reasons for drop in Florida abortion fund fundraising, group says
Amendment 4 will need at least 60% support to enshrine the right to abortion in the Florida Constitution.
Report says revision to Florida’s ‘Live Local Act’ reduces affordable and workforce housing stock
There now 6.6 billion fewer square feet of land available for this kind of development, according to LandTech.
St. Pete-based journalist releases new ‘Untold Story’ podcast about Pulse shootings
Aaronson is no newcomer to investigative reporting, nor investigations scrutinizing the FBI.
PAC working to enshrine abortion into Florida Constitution raises nearly $11.8 million
Floridians Protecting Freedom committee brought in $11,796,620 in cash from April 1-May 31.
Feds push back on Florida’s effort to block rule about sex-based discrimination in education programs
Florida is among four states seeking a preliminary injunction against the rule, which is designed to help carry out Title IX
Tampa Legals 6/6/24
Tampa Legals Legals NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to Section 715.109, notice is hereby given that the following property will be offered for public sale and will sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash: a 1985 PINE mobile home, VIN WHGA0987 and the contents therein, if any on Friday, June 21,…
Tampa Legals 5/30/24
Tampa Legals Legals Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on June 07, 2024 at 11:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 2291 S. Frontage Rd, Plant City, Florida 33563 Purchases must be made with cash…
Tampa Legals 5/23/24
Tampa Legals Legals Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on June 07, 2024 at 11:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 2291 S. Frontage Rd, Plant City, Florida 33563 Purchases must be made with cash…
State, Farmworker Association of Florida, clash over immigration law injunction
Siding with the plaintiffs on May 22, U.S. District Judge Roy Altman issued an injunction prohibiting enforcement of that part of the law statewide.
Florida hemp industry breathes temporary sigh of relief after DeSantis veto
The governor nixed a bill that they say if signed would have presented an existential threat to their livelihoods.
Florida is a leader in anti-government, hate groups, SPLC report shows
The Sunshine State is home to 43 hate and 71 anti-government organizations, according to the report.
Review: Megan Thee Stallion brings Tampa hottie’s out in force
It was a salacious, three-act, 90-minute show.
Review: In Tampa, Eric Andre pushes the boundaries of comedy during jaw-dropping ‘Live’ show
Andre’s humor throughout the night was surreal and often ventured into the realm of the absurd.
A new Seminole Heights food hall, Pepper Lunch’s exact Tampa Bay location and more local food news
Free beer at Busch Gardens, too.
Oracle Of Ybor: My friend’s close relative was just arrested for a terrible crime—how do I help her right now?
And what do I do about all this ‘big change’ energy in the air?
Florida GOP pumping cash into St. Pete City Council member Ed Montanari’s campaign against Rep. Lindsay Cross
The Republican Party of Florida provided $13,000 in in-kind contributions of staffing and research in April and May.
Florida parents file federal lawsuit over state’s new book banning policy
Plaintiffs in Thursday’s lawsuit are two parents from St. Johns County and one from Orange County.
Japanese fast-casual chain Pepper Lunch to open in Pinellas Park this fall
Tampa’s Majestic Restaurant Group plans to open 10 more locations across Florida.
For Cat Lim’s Tampa Fringe show, the road to self-discovery is paved with jokes
The show opens Saturday.
Here are the Tampa Fringe 2024 shows by genre
Including a one-woman Titanic parody, adults-only shows, and kid-friendly offerings, too.
Keith Brown brings his award-winning magic show to Tampa Fringe
Toronto’s best magician (according to A1 Radio) is coming to Tampa.
Comedian Michael Jochims shares his personal brand of insanity at Tampa Fringe
It’s absurd, dark, and risky.
It’s wrong answers only at Tampa Fringe’s new live game show ‘Trivia Only I Know’
Tampa comic Clark Brooks hosts.
Nominations are now open for Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s Best of the Bay 2024 awards
The month-long nomination period opened today and runs through Thursday, July 5.
‘Real life Pokémon battle’: Video shows Florida bear fighting off two large alligators
“When he got out, he just seemed kind’ve annoyed.”
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs ‘safe exchange’ custody bill
The bill, which will take effect July 1, was called the “Cassi Carli Law.”
Florida police officer can face lawsuit over dog shooting, appeals court rules
While appellate courts in other parts of the country have issued similar decisions, the panel said it was a first-of-its-kind ruling in the 11th Circuit.
