Review: ‘Misery’ is a sparse and electrifying new production at Jobsite Theater
Tampa couple Summer Bohnenkamp and David Jenkins breathe fresh life into two of Stephen King’s most iconic characters
Local blues guitarist Damon Fowler celebrates his birthday at Tampa’s Skipper’s Smokehouse
He’s joined by other Tampa-based rock, blues and Americana artists.
Rock supergroup The Winery Dogs head to Jannus Live this weekend
Local rockers Roxx Revolt & The Velvets will open.
California-based BroJob headlines a night of ‘sensual deathcore’ at Orpheum
BroJob shares Orpheum’s stage with Sever the Memories, Tactosa, In Gloom and Endbringer.
Shelby Sol, Perception, and more headline this weekend’s Bloom on Franklin block party
While this party is free to attend, donations are encouraged.
Ybor City’s Italian Club board chair arrested for failing to update sex offender information
Fucarino was listed as a host for Tampa Mayor Jane Castor’s re-election campaign launch on December 7th.
St. Pete’s annual French Fry Fest returns to Albert Whitted Park next month
This free-to-attend event features dozens of local food trucks.
St. Pete’s Plant Love Ice Cream will open a second location in Gulfport
It’s slated to this spring.
Florida Republican behind state’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill pleads guilty to $150K COVID relief fraud
Harding, who received $150,000 in disaster assistance, in February 2021 admitted to federal investigators that he lied on the application.
Florida Republicans advance bill cracking down on drag shows
“This manufactured moral panic about drag shows is about policing culture.”
Bern’s Steak House hosts its 26th annual Winefest next month
It runs from April 15-23 in South Tampa.
Florida lawmakers are considering sending students to school year-round
“Number one, this bill could help every child that participates. Number two, we have lost two years due to COVID for education.”
The Florida Aquarium introduces new SeaTREK underwater experience
Tickets are available on the Aquariums website
Tyrese, Monica, and more headline R&B Music Experience at Tampa’s Amalie Arena
Tickets go on sale Wednesday March 22
Interview: Rick Wakeman encourages listeners to create art with his music ahead of solo Clearwater gig
Mr. ‘Cans and Brahms’ plays the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre on Saturday.
Citing staff shortages and rising prices, St. Pete’s Crislip Cafe has closed
The owners will expand their retail store The Merchant, open out of the same location.
Florida Senate panel backs six-week abortion ban
“Women’s lives are being put at risk,” Book said. “What are we doing?”
All the anti-LGBTQ+ laws being proposed in Florida—and how we can fight back
Be proud—and get loud.
More than a dozen Tampa Pride parties, brunches and performances happening this weekend
Get ready for a slew of drag performances, a parade through the heart of Ybor City, scantily-clad hotties and of course, booze.
Florida Republicans want to legalize ‘Back the Blue’ flags for homeowners with HOAs
Bill sponsor James Buchanan, R-Osprey, said the measure was inspired by a “Blue Line Club” club of homeowners in his district.
Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard resigns without warning
Hibbard told council he’s ‘not the right mayor for council anymore.’
The Offspring, Sum 41 and Simple Plan bring ‘Let The Bad Times Roll Tour’ to Tampa this summer
You gotta keep em separated.
Tampa restaurant partnering with Jarritos for free tacos this week
The free tacos are available on a first come first served basis.
Florida lawmakers debate future of state’s film and entertainment office
The Entertainment Industry Sales Tax Exemption program returned 49 cents for each $1 invested.
Florida House passes bill expanding private school vouchers, allows home-schooled students to receive funds
Home-schooled students who receive the vouchers would be classified as participating in a “personalized education program” under the bill.
Young, St. Petersburg unionist teachers use a podcast to open labor dialogue
Philip Belcastro and Brennen Pickett debuted the PCTA’s FYRE podcast in January
Oracle Of Ybor: Your parents have and hold onto a different version of the past than you do
Also, to have kids, to not have kids?
Tampa City Council OKs $77 million for wastewater improvements
The money, however, won’t be spent on PURE, said Tampa’s Wastewater Department Director Eric Weiss.
The Bucs aren’t Super Bowl contenders, but at least they’re not exactly tanking for Caleb Williams
This has been an eventful week for the NFL in general, but especially the Bucs.
Shuffle’s five-year anniversary is an eight-hour celebration of Tampa Heights’ favorite neighborhood bar
Danielle O’Connor and Jennifer Evanchyk opened Shuffle in the spring of 2018.
Baba debuts new seafood concept Barbouni, Pinellas Pepper Fest returns, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
And there’s a slew of St. Patrick Day parties happening this weekend.
Steve Miller Band, one of the best nostalgia acts ever, plays Clearwater on Thursday
No joker, he really is.
Dunedin Brewery’s Spring Beer Jam brings four days of beautiful noise starting Thursday
And if you make it to town on Sunday, you’ll also get a chance to experience Tampa Bay Ukulele Day.
Soft-rock hottie Michael Bolton plays Hard Rock Tampa on Thursday
His hair ain’t what it used to be.
American songwriting gem Lissie plays intimate Ybor City show on Thursday
Elisabeth Corrin Maurus is one of the most undersung forces in the American songwriter scene.
Blood Brothers, featuring Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia, plays sold-out Safety Harbor show on Thursday
After producing albums for Samantha Fish, Jimmy Carpenter, and Jeremiah Johnson, Mike Zito just had his—and best friend Albert Castiglia’s—latest album Blood Brothers produced by Joe Bonamassa. The Castiglia-penned “A Thousand Heartaches,” off of the new record, sounds almost like an Eagles song with less harmony in the lead vocals, and features Bonamassa stepping up…
Rapper Sam E Hues brings his nine-piece band to the Tampa Edition on Wednesday
Hues is moving from one of the largest venues he’s played to one of the smallest.
How a Florida city targets unwanted residents using police and code enforcement
New Port Richey’s troubled police department works with code officers and city management to threaten and harass tenants and business owners for a profit.
Members of The Revivalists are playing a free ‘secret’ show in St. Pete on Monday
Tickets to this rare intimate event are free, but must be acquired at one of six participating Achieva Credit Union ticket drop locations.
Florida legislature appears to nail down plan that helps shield insurance companies from costly lawsuits
Critics said the plan is tilted too far toward insurers at the expense of injured people.
Federal court puts Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act’ on hold
In issuing the injunction, Walker described the law as ‘positively dystopian.’
Florida’s proposed six-week abortion ban could impact St. Pete’s push to fund access for reproductive healthcare
The bill prohibits municipal funding for out-of-state care.
Pears vocalist Zach Quinn plays solo concert in St. Pete on Sunday
City Mouse’s Miski Dee Rodriguez supports alongside Dave Decker.
Part of Florida is under quarantine to contain the spread of the African land snail
They can carry a parasite that causes a form of meningitis in humans.
Tampa guitar god LaRue Nickelson plays matinee tribute to jazz legend Wes Montgomery this weekend
Famous for the way he plucked with the side of thumb, Montgomery, who died at 45 years old.
Former members of Florida metal favorite Death celebrate ‘Individual Thought Patterns’ this weekend in Tampa
It’s been almost a decade since Death To All stopped in Tampa Bay, so the closest the band has to a homecoming show on this tour.
Louisiana hardcore behemoth Capra plays Tampa this weekend
West Palm metalcore band Thirst, post-skramz “Conan the Barbarian”-inspired band Star of Khorala open.
Boston songwriter Ellis Paul plays intimate bungalow show in St. Pete on Friday
He’s at Craftsman House.
Tampa indie-rock trio Charlie celebrates ‘Precious Metals’ album on Friday
Mtvh1n1, Flowers For Emily, and Ortrotasce play support.
New Florida bill would make it easier for people to object to instructional materials and library books
The measure also would limit instruction on ‘human sexuality,’ including topics such as STDs, for middle- and high-school students.
Florida Senate proposal would block local governments from removing confederate monuments
SB 1096 is designed to stem efforts that have increased during the past few years to remove monuments and markers.
