

‘Things are flying’: Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has some questions about UFOs
The Senator says there could be a ‘logical explanation.’
Florida is one step closer to forcing schools to allow prayers on loud speakers before sporting events
“This bill is necessary because nothing is codified in state law that would allow this to proceed,” Barnaby told the committee.
Vanilla Ice headlines Busch Gardens’ Food and Wine Festival this Sunday
Ice is back for a show that’s included with admission.
Owner of Tampa Bay Beef O’Brady’s offers employees $100 each to get vaccinated
So far, most of the young staff is ineligible for the vaccine.
The Bucs re-sign Suh and Donovan Smith, sacrificing the future for the now
Ndamokung Suh also signed a one-year, $10 million deal.
Florida lawmaker wants to charge electric vehicle owners $135 a year to help pay for more charger stations
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, because they still require gas, would draw a flat fee of $35.
Proposal would boost Medicaid for Florida moms, providing a full year of postpartum care
“I believe that every baby should have the opportunity to be born healthy,” said Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor.
Straz Center brings free concerts and town halls to Tampa Riverwalk this weekend
Latin rhythm and bomba go down in real life, and an online ‘Community Voices’ town hall happens on Thursday.
‘Damn Jams’ and Ol’ Dirty Sundays host DJ Deacon spins Thursday at Tampa’s Hooch and Hive
The ‘Wax Museum’ weekly brings ‘beats, eats, drinks and vibes’ to the West River hotspot.
St. Pete Opera stages four ‘Popera’ performances starting Thursday
The mobile pop-up performances are split between Cage Brewing and the company’s central headquarters.
Feds will now investigate why so many Florida manatees are dying
Between Jan. 1 and Feb. 26 of this year, the state recorded 403 manatee deaths, about triple the normal level.
Florida rescinds emergency orders for nursing home visitations
Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz issued an order on Monday rescinding the four orders he issued last year.
Disney gives us a glimpse at how it will get rid of the racist stuff from Jungle Cruise
The new ride will dive deeper into established lore, while providing a new story for old hands.
Tampa Bay could break a few heat records this week
We’re not quite in the “hot season,” though.
Dal Moro’s Fresh Pasta To Go opens first U.S. location in St. Petersburg this spring
The fast-casual franchise originates in Italy.
Davis Islands’ tiny Fit Bowl Co. expands to Sparkman Wharf next month
The concept’s second location will move into Blind Tiger’s old shipping container.
Florida’s business lobbyists are now targeting government’s ability to issue mask mandates during next pandemic
“When it’s done by executive order in virtually an overnight fashion you really are putting businesses in a tough spot,” Shalley said.
Following public outcry, Florida’s new Bright Future bill ditches most controversial additions
“I am glad to see that public opposition was enough to stop this awful legislation for now.”
Florida GOP lawmakers push ahead with ‘unnecessary’ election changes
Republicans throughout the country are targeting mail-in ballots after millions of voters opted to vote by mail amid the coronavirus pandemic last year.
Miami-based chocolate store CocoAddiction will open a new location in St. Pete Beach
It’s scheduled to open this spring.
Florida Republicans refuse to hold new election after ex-GOP senator charged in sham candidate scheme
According to an arrest affidavit that details what Alex Rodriguez told investigators, Artiles orchestrated the “ghost campaign” to oust the Democrat.
Florida surpassed 2 million COVID-19 cases over the weekend
With the addition of 5,105 reported cases Saturday, the total hit 2,004,362 confirmed cases since the pandemic started.
Dunedin’s Prohibition Kitchen and Tap now open in vacant Whiskey Cartel space
Whiskey Cartel sat vacant for two years.
Sauvignon Wine Locker & American Trattoria opens next month in downtown St. Pete
Revel in the finer aspects of life.
DeSantis suggests he may go after companies that require customers to show proof of vaccination
DeSantis made clear Thursday he has no intention of following Europe or Israel’s lead on ‘COVID-19’ passports.
Tampa Bay Rep. Charlie Crist pitches plan to ‘reverse’ DeSantis vaccine missteps
‘Successful Shots’ would open vaccines to all, while still maintaining priority access for seniors and vulnerable Floridians.
This Ybor City ‘Wizards of Beer’ festival is basically a Harry Potter fan’s drunk fantasy
It comes to Orpheum on April 3.
Republican-controlled house advances measure requiring Florida colleges to conduct ‘intellectual freedom’ survey
The ‘viewpoint diversity’ surveys would ask students if feel they have to speak their mind on campus and in the classroom.
Bill that could have ‘chilling effect on peaceful protests’ heads to Florida House next week
Democrats argue the measure would violate First Amendment rights.
Gov. DeSantis defends denying Florida inmates coronavirus vaccine
Currently, inmates are not included in the state’s rollout regardless of age or health complications.
Hotel bar The Scott opens next month inside St. Pete’s boutique Cordova Inn
Hogg Batch coffee and cocktails are on the menu.
Florida doctors push back against GOP plan to limit pot potency
The physicians spoke out after a committee approved a controversial proposal being pushed by Republican lawmakers in the state House.
Supernatural Food and Wine open at former Nojak’s spot in downtown Tampa
It has a ‘Hubmarine’ vegan cold cut sub named after its neighbor The Hub.
Joint Chiefs, featuring members of premier Tampa Bay Grateful Dead cover bands, plays first show at Grand Central Brewhouse
Though the band plays some covers, original songs written by each member are one the setlist.
St. Pete’s Dr. BBQ opening new ‘Burnt Ends’ tiki bar this weekend
The location is moving into the restaurant’s existing second story.
Bucs re-sign Ryan Succop, the greatest kicker in franchise history
True fans understand how bad the kicking has been for the Bucs the past decade.
Florida Gov. DeSantis says vaccine age limit will be lowered ‘soon’
“We just want to make sure when we do the announcement that we don’t create a crush on the system.”
Florida Republicans are once again going after teachers unions
Rich Templin, a lobbyist for the Florida AFL-CIO, called the bill “nothing but an attack on people we have been calling heroes for a year.”
Miami DJ Thunderpony gallops into South Tampa for Sunday afternoon set
The Bogata-born DJ is a resident at Miami’s Club Space.
‘Voice’ contestant and songwriter Khalea Lynee opens for Carl Thomas this weekend in Tampa
She released a single, ‘This Love,’ in February.
Tampa Shuffle celebrates three-year anniversary with free outdoor concert on Saturday
Music starts at 4 p.m. after a morning of the ‘Shufflea’ market.
New Tampa’s Coffee Speaks N Tea Talks moves live music outside for Saturday’s ‘Jazz Under the Starz’
Kids 12 and under get in free.
A new Kerouac bike trail shows St. Petersburg on a human scale
Chasing ghosts and dodging cars to honor the Beat icon.
On a postage stamp-sized stage, St. Pete’s Off Kilter Theatre delivers compelling ‘The Velocity of Gary’
The James Still play runs through March 21.
Tampa Stageworks delivers emotional production of ‘American Son’
The Christopher Demos-Brown play runs through March 28.
Island Fin Poké opening Carrollwood location in May, complete with Dole Whip
The franchise is opening a handful of locations around the Tampa Bay area including in Wesley Chapel and St. Petersburg.
St. Petersburg’s Dalí museum extends ‘Van Gogh Alive’ exhibit through June 13
The timed-immersive experience is sold-out through April 11, but you can buy a slot for April 12 -May 2.
12 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
With a big emphasis on classical and opera.
Willa’s open in Hyde Park, another King of the Coop, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
Plus the return of Corner Club, Kuba Cocina leaving Armature Works for Seminole Heights and more.
Florida bill would would allow counties to ban cigarette smoking on beaches
The House Professions & Public Health Subcommittee is slated Tuesday to consider the House version.
Savage Love: Help, I can hear my friend beating off while I tell him about fucking his wife
Also, some people just shouldn’t be making monogamous commitments.
Palladium St. Pete awards $2,500 stipends to each member of inaugural ‘Creative Class’
Jeremy Carter plays his ‘Soul of Jazz’ show on Friday to show off just what the money can do.
‘The Devil Below’ and ‘The Stylist’ are two of the best new movies you can stream at home right now
Indie horror continues to trounce big-budget new releases like Chaos Walking and the criminally unfunny Coming 2 America
Gronk is staying in Tampa Bay
His and Tom Brady’s bromance will continue.
Last week was full of bad arguments from awful men
Informed Dissent.
Shaq’s back
Tampa Bay just re-signed an elite pass rusher to a four-year, $72 million deal.
Tampa Bay’s Zach D’Onofrio switched from socks to sweaters in his return to ‘American Idol’
The Florida Southern College student is back in primetime on Sunday, March 14.
Tom Brady signs one-year extension, keeping him in Tampa Bay through 2022
Man, the Bucs are going to keep using and abusing those voidable years.
Thinking about Tom Brady eating this banana
Of course, there’s no wrong way to eat a banana.
‘That’s a conspiracy theory’: Florida Gov. DeSantis denies that he had COVID-19
“He went MIA for three weeks of November, claiming that he was working on some statewide plan,” Fried, the only statewide elected Democrat, told Jong-Fast.
Tampa’s Gasparilla Music Festival 2021 is rescheduled for October
An exact date is to be announced, but the fest is now three-days long.
Krewe of Tampa House Floats finds a socially-distanced way to celebrate Gasparilla
The New Orleans-inspired parade of homes is for a good cause, too.
Thanks to ‘voidable years’ Lavonte David will remain a Tampa Bay Buccaneer
If the Bucs repeat this year, who the hell cares about the future?
Tampa Bay is the 8th most dangerous place in the U.S. for pedestrians
The populations that have paid the biggest price for Florida’s car-focused mindset have been people of color, the elderly, and residents in low income areas.






