

Tampa City Council enacts ‘Tenants Bill of Rights’ ordinance in unanimous vote
“This, to me, is just a modicum of dignity when it comes to this issue.”
Tampa City Council repeals controversial noise ordinance
After initially being approved, city council has repealed the noise ordinance.
Tampa City Council confirms Mary O’Connor as police chief, after outcry about the selection process
Mary O’Connor has served as TPD police chief since Feb. 8, and was confirmed by council today.
Former Florida governors Rick Scott and Charlie Crist fill Ukraine messaging void, as Ron DeSantis stays quiet
Crist, Scott take strong pro-Ukraine positions in wake of Volodymyr Zelenskyy speech.
Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association hosts its 22nd annual home tour next month
Tickets for this historic tour start at $20.
Florida records 400 manatee deaths so far in 2022, but officials are still optimistic
The pace of deaths has slowed slightly.
Central Florida gator removed from school pool after interrupting swim team practice
Let that gator swim!
Margarita Wars returns to downtown Tampa for its 2022 rendition
Early bird tickets for this boozy competition are on sale now, starting at $65.
Under new law, Florida universities could lose funding if caught teaching CRT
Under the conforming bill, which passed Monday, universities would be ineligible for what is known as performance funding
St. Patrick’s Day in Tampa Bay: Here’s where to party, eat, and drink green beer
All these events are on Thursday, March 17 unless otherwise noted.
With Shaq Mason, the Bucs get a big upgrade
Especially considering the Bucs already have a pretty formidable offensive line.
30 live music events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend, including Innings and Reggae Rise Up festivals
Reggae Rise Up and Innings Festival lead the way.
Kendrick Lamar’s rapper cousin Baby Keem has a sold-out St. Pete show next week
Good luck getting into Jannus Live on Wednesday.
The English Beat is back in Clearwater for Monday headlining show
The band was supposed to play the Cap last year.
Roxx Revolt & the Velvets, New Brutarians lead lineup in return of Tarpon Fest this weekend
After a hiatus, the music festival back at two venues in Tarpon Springs.
Vagina-forward bar Shuffle Tampa celebrates fourth anniversary with free Saturday concert
Katara, K. III among the performers.
Norwegian black metal band Mayhem is in Ybor City this weekend
But Watain had to drop off the show due to visa issues.
Chris Young headlines Innisbrook’s ‘Valspar Live’ pop-country throwdown this weekend
Big & Rich are on the bill, too.
Articles is in St. Pete to play ‘songs that sound like you just worked a 40-hour week and want to cry into $5 margaritas’
Walled City and Spanish Needles play support on Friday.
Reggae Rise Up returns to Vinoy Park in St. Pete starting Friday
Rebelution, Slightly Stoopid and Iration are among the headliners at the three-day festival.
Tampa’s ‘Reggae on the WTR’ series continues Friday with One Love Rising
You know, if you’re not at Reggae Rise Up in St. Pete.
Freak-pop favorite of Montreal returns to Ybor City on Friday
Locate S,1 and Charles Irwin—back home after a short Northeast tour—open the show.
Jersey boy Frankie Valli kicks off two-night Clearwater stand on Friday
It’s been a rough pandemic for the Four Seasons.
For St. Patrick’s Day, St. Pete offers Greensky Bluegrass at Jannus Live
John Craigie opens the show.
Bobby Colomby brings jazz-rock pioneer Blood, Sweat & Tears to St. Pete on Thursday
He’s the only original member left.
C3’s Innings music festival debuts this weekend in Tampa and already has plans to return next year
Founder Tim Sweetwood said, ‘we can already say that we’ll be giving it a go again in ‘23.’
DeSantis signs law eliminating Florida’s year-end school testing
The law will formally take effect in July.
Tiger Dust, a new pinball arcade and gift shop, celebrates grand opening in Seminole Heights this weekend
Get your kangaroo tacos at this weekend’s party.
Video shows massive Central Florida alligator named ‘Grandpappy’ eating smaller gator
‘I have never seen one that big before,’ says one onlooker, while another yells ‘put that gator down!’
Thursday’s Gulfport ‘Clean Comedy’ night benefits families in Ukraine and Poland
Donnie Stopa and Rodney Norman are on the bill.
Two Gulfport favorites combine forces for the Salty Nun, a new restaurant and bar in downtown St. Pete
Salty Nun does still have the leftover outdoor swings from its horny predecessors.
Savage Love: To navigate tightness, sometimes you have to leave PIV intercourse off the menu
Also, don’t wait around for assholes to call you back.
Carlton’s back, and when it comes to the Bucs, I’m optimistic for a reunion
Carlton Davis III and Ryan Jensen are back.
Comedian Jim Gaffigan will film parts of his new special during two Tampa shows this fall
He takes over the Straz Center in October.
Florida Board of Education nominee wanted Rush Limbaugh books in elementary classroom
The books would have been a prop for a 2016 Cord Byrd speech at a Nassau County school.
The 10 biggest issues from Florida’s 2022 legislative session
Florida lawmakers finished the regular legislative session Monday by passing a $112.1 billion budget for the fiscal year that will start July 1.
Despite lawsuits, Florida Gov. DeSantis once again says he will veto new congressional redistricting map
Lawmakers have speculated DeSantis is trying to set up a challenge to the Fair Districts amendments and to the federal Voting Rights Act.
Tampa Mayor claims rent control would disrupt development, an industry that funded over half of her PAC
About 52% of Mayor Castor’s ‘Tampa Strong’ PAC was contributed by development interests.
DeSantis appoints QAnon-adjacent defender of Jan. 6 insurrection to Florida Board of Education
‘When Trump supporters peacefully protest, suddenly “Law and Order” is all they can talk about!’
Interview: ‘Screaming Marxist Bitch’ Patrick Haggerty talks ‘Cocksucking Tears’ and anti-facism ahead of Lavender Country’s Florida debut
The queer country pioneers plays Tampa on March 24.
Florida lawmakers pass record $112 billion budget
The Senate voted 33-0 to pass the budget, while the House backed it in a 105-3 vote.
Review: Graham Nash, amiable as always, keeps protest rock relevant in downtown Clearwater
With plenty of fresh songs for the live setlist, too.
Review: Billy Joel salutes Kiev and gets snarky during chilly Orlando show
’Twas a pretty good crowd for a Saturday.
Review: Lyle Lovett and band, plus their tour bus driver, give Clearwater another set of masterful Americana
The dapper Texan let all his true talents shine, and gave his accompanists plenty of opportunities to do the same.
Another lawsuit calls for federal court to set Florida’s congressional district map
“Unlike the Legislature, Governor DeSantis has demonstrated that he is not willing to abide by the law..”
He back.
Tom Brady, who retired for 40 days, is coming back to Tampa Bay.
CAMPGround22 brings ‘new music’ composers from around the world to Tampa Bay this month
It runs from March 24-26 on both sides of the Bay.
Walt Disney CEO says company is pausing political donations following controversy over Florida’s ‘parental rights’ bill
After Wednesday’s meeting, Disney was soon caught in between the crossfire from both DeSantis and an LGBTQ+ advocacy group.
Tampa pauses rent relief applications, councilmen say more public funds to pay off landlords is unsustainable
Since March 1, over 960 applicants have applied to for the relief, potentially exhausting the city funds.
Florida’s record $112.1 billion budget draws bipartisan support
“I am smart enough to know when I should probably keep my mouth shut and say thank you,” Sen. Janet Cruz, D-Tampa, said
Busch Gardens’ Iron Gwazi roller coaster officially opens today
The attraction has been open to pass members since Feb. 11.
St. Petersburg activists plan rally against state’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill this weekend
The community plans to protest against Florida HB 1557 and SB 1834 from 4 to 6 p.m at the steps of the St. Petersburg City Hall.
Following years of controversy, Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran says he’s stepping down
Corcoran last year applied to become president of Florida State University but did not make a final group of candidates.
Florida lawmakers pass bill limiting how race can be taught in classrooms and companies
Ultimately, the Republican-dominated Senate approved the bill (HB 7) in a 24-15 vote along party lines.
Gasparilla International Film Festival’s 15th anniversary is happening all weekend
‘Framing Agnes’ screens tonight.
39 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Margo Cilker at Crowbar, and Nelly at the Strawberry Festival, too.
Oxymorrons opens for Grandson in Ybor CIty on Wednesday
Oxymorrons once tapped a Tampa-adjacent design firm for the aesthetic on an album.
Q&A: Soccer Mommy talks Tibetan bowls, bringing ‘color theory’ to Tampa and more
The Nashville band plays Crowbar on Tuesday.
Pop songwriter Chelsea Cutler plays St. Petersburg on Tuesday
Adam Melchor and Rosie at Jannus Live.
Boomer-rock hero Foreigner returns to Clearwater on Monday
Anyone taking bets on Mick Jones showing up at Ruth Eckerd Hall?
‘A Better South’ alt-country favorite American Aquarium is back in Ybor City on Monday
Catch BJ Barham & co. at Crowbar.
Filipino ‘Got Talent’ winner Marcelito Pomoy sings in Tampa this weekend
He’s known for his ability to sing in both tenor and soprano.
Ohio pop-punk band Heart Attack Man plays Tampa this weekend
Covey, Arm’s Length and BloodRoot open the show.
Lyle Lovett has another two-night stand in downtown Clearwater this weekend
He’s at the Cap again.
Human Rights Campaign refuses $5 million Disney donation, citing inaction on Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
Chapek has faced heat from Disney employees and theme park fans for his silence on the issue.
Florida voters will be asked to give first responders, teachers and military bigger tax breaks
It must go before voters because it would be a constitutional amendment.
Tampa police charge suspect with murder of women in Seminole Heights and Sulphur Springs
The two killings occurred less than two miles apart.
Jerry Lee Lewis pal and rockabilly pianist Jason D. Williams plays Tampa this weekend
He’s at Skipper’s for the first time since 2019.
Late Start Brewing will open its first brick-and-mortar in downtown Tampa
It hopes to open sometime this year.
Grammy-nominated Boston string band Della Mae plays intimate Ybor City show on Saturday
It has a new album, ‘Family Reunion,’ to play.
Appalachia chamber-pop specialist ADJY plays Tampa concert this weekend
House of I and Meare open the show.
Trivium headlines ‘Night of Metal’ Tampa Bay Beer Week concert on Friday
The Orlando outfit is at Coppertail Brewing where founder Kent Bailey’s band plays opener.
‘Reggae on the WTR’ free concert series continues Friday on Tampa’s Courtney Campbell Causeway
Tribal Style headlines the show.
Tampa Bay’s first Huey Magoo’s location opens in Pinellas Park
The tendie war just got real.
Tampa rapper K.III celebrates debut full-lenth in Ybor City on Friday
Ghanian-American rapper Chael Blinya, classical cellist and composer Brianna Tam, and Intelle’q open.
Citing bad weather, Tampa pushes St. Patrick’s Day party to Sunday, St. Pete’s is completely cancelled
Tampa’s River O’ Green Fest is now on Sunday. St. Pete canceled ShamROCK at the pier outright.
Comedic glam-rock band Steel Panther returns to St. Petersburg tonight
Bassist Lexxi Foxx is never coming back.
Florida motorists could get a gas-tax break just ahead of November election
The gas-tax break would occur in October, just ahead of the November elections.
Fast rising feel-good Florida indie-pop group The 502s plays Ybor City tonight
Of Good Nature opens at Crowbar.
Florida House passes bill that allows businesses to sue cities if local ordinances impact revenue
“This is just going to give the bad actors another opportunity to threaten local governments to get their ways.”






