Before Tampa concert with Brian Wilson, Al Jardine talks Beach Boys 60th anniversary, ‘Get Back’ Beatles doc and more
He shares the Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheatre stage with Brian Wilson—and Chicago—on June 28.
Japanese-Brazilian fusion restaurant Sushi-Go opens in Tampa’s Channel District
Unique sushi rolls—like its uramaki salmon with seaweed, raw salmon and sesame seeds—occupy its menu.
29 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Backstreet’s back, too.
Florida’s Board of Education sets date to workshop enforcement of so-called ‘don’t say gay’ law
The law will take effect July 1 and prohibit instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.
Elon Musk said he’s leaning toward DeSantis in 2024
DeSantis responded by saying, ‘I welcome support from African Americans,.’
Parking citations in Ybor City have increased 50% since free street parking was removed
In March, free parking in Ybor was slashed by 26%. Now the city is reaping the benefits.
Reggae Rise Up alum Collie Buddz returns to St. Pete next week
Kenny Mullins’ Knex project opens at Jannus Live.
Pitchfork-approved Alabama rapper NoCap plays Ybor City next week
The website said he’s ‘on the precipice of becoming someone LeBron raps along to on Instagram.’
UK songwriter Joe Jackson plays career retrospective at Tampa Theatre next week
You might hear some of his new album ‘Fool’, too.
Tiktok famous DJ Sickick tops busy weekend of EDM in Tampa Bay
The Canadian producer is at WTR on Saturday.
Lightning partners with onbikes for Friday’s Stanley Cup bike ‘Ride and Rally’ through downtown Tampa
In celebration of advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals, the event will feature a Lightning-themed bike decoration station, a live DJ and more.
Tampa’s Hooch and Hive hosts multi-genre local show on Father’s Day
It’s not dad-rock, but it’ll do.
Tampa rapper Louis Junior returns to live music this weekend
Same Day Delivery Orchestra will help him shake off the rust at Hooch and Hive.
Sarasota rock band Dream Thing plays free show in downtown Tampa this weekend
Its songs channel Dum Dum Girls and The Kills.
Tampa punk elder Too Many Daves returns to the stage on Friday
The band features members of Tiltwheel, Big Sad and more.
Sauce Boss will sling blues licks and gumbo at free Dunedin concert this weekend
He recently got a shoutout from President Jimmy Carter.
Starset’s Tampa show is now at The Ritz, which means more tickets are available
The gig was previously sold-out.
Tropical funk-tronic duo Afrobeta plays Tampa on Friday
The Miami band has played Glastonbury, Space Ibiza, Burning Man and Ultra.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ net worth dropped just over 8.5 percent
DeSantis reported a net worth of $318,987 as of Dec. 31.
Florida Jewish congregation sues DeSantis over new abortion law
‘In Jewish law, abortion is required if necessary to protect the health, mental or physical well-being of the woman…’
Doechii, Tampa’s own ‘Swamp Princess,’ included in 2022’s XXL Freshman Class
This comes after appearances on ‘Fallon,’ Rolling Stone and Complex.
Florida’s surgeon general is opposed to COVID-19 shots for young children
The FDA is weighing approval of COVID-19 vaccinations for children under age 5.
‘I don’t really know him’: Chris Christie mum on strategy against DeSantis in potential presidential race
While Christie may yet mount a campaign for the presidency, indications are the base of the party may be with DeSantis.
Hillsborough School Board candidates speaking at Tampa Tiger Bay include an anti-CRT, anti-vaxxer
Five of eight candidates agreed to speak to the nonpartisan political forum.
Sports-forward restaurant Walk-On’s opens at Midtown Tampa next week
The first 100 guests to visit its newest location will have a chance to win free Walk-On’s for an entire year.
Summer show from California punk band Ceremony among best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay
Animal Collective, Trick Daddy and more announced new Bay area shows, too.
St. Pete’s Tombolo Books hosts Pride Writers Panel on Thursday
It’s the queer your book queue.
Revolution Roller Derby hosts its ‘Non-Er Con’ in Palm Harbor next month
There will be several different types of scrimmages, live music and other activities present at this year’s Non-Er Con.
Ahead of Tampa concert, Styx’s James ‘JY’ Young talks Hendrix, aerospace engineering and more
There’s some lessons that just can’t be taught.
‘America’s Got Talent’ contestant Macey Mac will play Florida Aquarium’s Tampa Teen Music Series next week
The summer concert series showcases young, passionate talents local to the Bay area.
A love letter to St. Pete dive bar Wilson’s, which closed last weekend after 50 years of service
Wilson’s never tried to be a copy, it was wholly original.
AAA on Florida gas prices: ‘This is some unprecedented pain at the pump’
‘We just don’t know what the next month holds, let alone what things are going to be like next week.’
Citizens COO on Florida’s property insurance crisis: ‘the news is not getting better with time’
Citizens ended May with 883,333 policies, a nearly 45% increase from a year earlier.
With arguments set for September, controversial Florida voting law will be in place for this year’s elections
Numerous civil-rights and voting-rights organizations last year challenged parts of the law.
Lucky Tigré, a Filipino ‘sari-sari store’ concept, is coming to South Tampa
It’s the brainchild of Julie Michelle Sainte Feliciano who’s been operating as ‘Good Fortune Baby’ for the last 20 months.
In re-election bid, St. Pete’s Rep. Michele Rayner earns endorsements from Andrew Warren and Jane Castor
A slate of Hillsborough County elected officials have announced their endorsement of Rep. Michele Rayner for re-election in the state House. Included in the list of endorsers is Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, who has led the city since 2019. Both Castor and Rayner have broken barriers for the LGBTQ community. Castor became Tampa’s first openly…
On anniversary of FBI shootout, Tampa Indigenous group will rally for Leonard Peltier’s release
On June 26, FIA will call for clemency for Peltier, a prominent example of the U.S. government’s war on Native people.
Turns out ‘SCAT’ was a shitty name for Sarasota’s public bus line
The service will be rebranded as ‘Breeze.’
St. Petersburg announces plans for Fourth of July fireworks celebration at the pier
Admission is free, but there are private viewing tickets available.
Savage Love: Even in BDSM, the burden is never on the victim of bad behavior to change the perpetrator
We called our fairy fairy submother.
In Florida gubernatorial race, Charlie Crist adds to fundraising lead over Nikki Fried
Friends of Charlie Crist had $4.5 million on hand as of May 31.
Florida’s Republican lawmakers all voted against the idea of a special session on gun violence
Meanwhile, 57 Democrats supported a special session.
Florida’s citrus production is at its lowest level since around the start of WWII
The crop is down more than 22% from the previous season.
Pinellas Department of Health will spend the summer giving kids free clinic screenings ahead of the next school year
Children in grades K-12 can be eligible to receive free health services at select locations.
Nikki Fried says DeSantis avoids talking about Jan. 6 riots because those are ‘his people’
She accused DeSantis of courting ‘white supremacist insurrectionists’ for a 2024 presidential run.
Heavy metal legend Lamb God brings monster fall tour to Tampa
Killswitch Engage, Baroness and Suicide Silence open the show.
Oracle of Ybor: Go on and get the hell out there on your own
Dear Oracle, I recently started out on a cross-country journey that I’ve been fantasizing about for years and have started planning seriously for since lockdown began. I’ve put my things in storage, given up my apartment, and am living out of my SUV. I’m a week in and just tested positive for COVID. I’m OK…
City of Seminole to host annual Food Truck Rally this Saturday
The event will feature 30 trucks and vendors, live music, yard games and fireworks
King State unveils liquor program, Mochinut opens in Temple Terrace, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
And the 12th annual Oktoberfest returns to Tampa this fall.
Nominations are now open for Creative Loafing’s 2022 Best of the Bay awards
Nominations close on June 30 at 11:59 p.m.
DeSantis lawyers ask Florida court to reject challenge to redistricting plan
Plaintiffs say the plan intentionally discriminates against Black voters.
Tampa restaurants earn three Bib Gourmands, no stars, in first-ever Florida Michelin Guide
Rooster & the Till, Ichicoro and Rocca were rated as ‘a great value.’
‘Jurassic World Dominion’ is entertaining at times, but has no interest in being a good movie
Oh how we long for the days when event movies actually lived up to the hype
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hasn’t seen Top Gun, but he’s not surprised it appeals to ‘normal people’
‘I’ve heard really good things about it.’
Savage Love: Two shitty relationships in row isn’t evidence that your judgment is flawed
But don’t ignore the red flags.
19 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Including H.E.R., returning to Raymond James Stadium to open for Coldplay.
For its anniversary this weekend, St. Pete’s Urban Brew and BBQ will give away 400 plates of free food
No seconds, motherfucker.
New ’80s Italo disco-inspired Tampa band Offerings will open for Gene Loves Jezebel next week
It’s the solo project of songwriter Brianna Bullock.
Tampa’s Boom By the Bay firework show is back for the Fourth of July
The city-wide event will also feature a water-ski show, hot dog eating competition and boat parade
Let’s rank the top five draft picks in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history
Who’s your no. 1?
Tampa rapper Scxtt Aye releases ‘Doves’ at listening room show next week
A live band will back him on June 16 at Ybor’s best listening room.
Texas Americana darling Shakey Graves plays St. Pete next week
Bendigo Fletcher opens at Jannus.
Beebadoobe-sampling emo-rap wunderkind Powfu plays Tampa next week
Emerging outside-the-box rappers Rxseboy (“Leaving”) and Snøw (“Blaming Me For Us”) open the show.
Despite string of mass shootings, Florida Republicans oppose call for special session on gun violence
Lawmakers will have until 3 p.m. Friday to respond to the poll.
Florida Gov. DeSantis defends Christina Pushaw after she ‘belatedly’ registers as foreign agent
“The governor said it better than I could. It is an attempt at a smear. It’s non-news.”
Jam scene supergroup plays free Dunedin concert this weekend
Brandon ‘Taz’ Niederauer, Thomas Pridgen and Brad Miller are on a short Florida run.
Review: In Tampa, Stageworks’ ‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’ is an explosion of unmitigated joy
An explosion of unmitigated joy is waiting for you at Stageworks Theatre in Channelside. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” running just through June 19, is the inoculation against all that is wrong with our world. Perhaps it’s the intimacy of the space, but the collective smiles of the young cast produce enough energy…
On the eve of Michelin Guide results, Florida chefs are split on whether or not it really matters
Michelin will hand out its coveted stars at an invitation-only event on Thursday.
Before Tampa concert, Heart’s Ann Wilson details the ‘Fierce Bliss’ of recent songwriting epiphany
She’s the real thing, and she’ll tell you so when Wilson plays the Hard Rock Event Center this month.
Four Green Fields reopens in Tampa, Cap’s seafood arrives in St. Pete, and more local foodie news
And Wesley Chapel’s massive shipping container park Krate also celebrates its grand opening this weekend.
Tampa officials will issue proclamation on gun violence, but won’t comment on ‘constitutional carry’
State Attorney Andrew Warren told CL, ‘Permitless carry makes all of us less safe.’
Pinellas County Sheriff deputies tried to illegally evict renters in St. Pete
Housing advocates with the St. Petersburg Tenant’s Union were on site to school the officers about the law.
Hillsborough County saw a 67-percent increase in homeless seniors since 2018, data shows
An upcoming census could reveal an even larger numbers of homeless seniors.
Appeals court refuses to toss out lawsuit against USF over pandemic shutdowns
Campuses in Florida and across the country shut down in 2020 to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Tampa Police Department’s officer of the month was fired then rehired, and the problems continued
TPD officer Algenis Maceo has 18 violations, six of which occurred after he was rehired in 2020 following a scandal.
Before hosting St. Pete Pride karaoke, ‘Queer Eye’ star Carson Kressley talks advocacy, style and more
‘Queer-E-Okee’ goes down at Palladium Theater in June.
Interview: Sandra Bernhard says ‘it’s inspiring’ to come to St. Pete Pride ‘because there’s something at stake’
She plays Palladium Theater on June 12.
