Tampa leaders, former mayor, decry ‘unprecedented’ friction between Castor and city council
‘I have been covering Tampa politics for 40 years and have never seen anything like what is going on at City Hall these days.’
Fresh off Grammy win, country songwriters Brothers Osborne play a sold-out St. Pete concert this weekend
Jannus Live hosts this night of country—with singer-songwriter Kendell Marvel opening the gig.
This weekend, Justin Bieber plays Tampa for the first time in nine years
Jaden Smith, Eddie Benjamin and ¿TÉO? open this sold-out show.
Broadway sweetheart Kristin Chenoweth heads to Clearwater this weekend
The Clearwater Festival Orchestra acts as Chenoweth’s backing band, which will play songs from her most recent album, ‘For the Girls.’
Q&A: Before Tampa show, Florida dream-pop fave Tonstartssbandht talks ‘Petunia,’ COVID and more
Brother Cephus and Alien House open the show at Hooch and Hivethis weekend.
Louis Armstrong’s lost child will hold Q&A after St. Pete screening of ‘Little Satchmo’ documentary this weekend
Sharon Preston-Folta will talk to film co-producer Lea Umberger at Green Light.
Danish singer-songwriter MØ makes Florida debut in St. Pete this weekend
Eclectic rapper and singer TeZaTalks opens this weekend gig.
Chris Tomlin, Hillsong top Christian rock superbill happening in Tampa next week
Church, but on Tuesday.
Tampa City Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak, a progressive from a working class family, says she’ll listen to the community
The councilwoman, sworn in to council today, represents all of Tampa in the District 3 at-large seat.
In wake of US House vote to legalize marijuana, Nikki Fried says Florida has a chance to lead the way
She said Florida should have a chief executive who understands the importance of evolving legislation.
St. Pete’s Jeff Brandes wants a special session to deal with home insurance ‘collapse’
‘Florida’s private property insurance market has collapsed’
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, a councilman, and the media clash over transparency at press conference
The conference occurred as tensions rise between the administration and city council.
Applications are now open for Girls Rock Camp St. Pete 2022
Camp runs from July 18-22 at Allendale United Methodist Church.
Tampa Bay Blues Festival returns to St. Pete’s Vinoy Park this weekend
JJ Grey & Mofro, Samantha Fish and Robert Randolph &the Family Band lead this three-day celebration of blues, rock and Americana.
Penny and Jeff Vinik just gave USF $5 million for its on-campus football stadium
Thanks, mom and dad. Tampa philanthropist Penny Vinik, together with her sports team-owning multi-millionaire husband Jeff Vinik just donated $5 million to USF, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal. The funds are to be earmarked for the on-campus football stadium officials and many students have been clamoring for since fall 2021. Last month, the…
Review: In Clearwater, The Zombies play brand new music and salute old tunes
God gave rock and roll to us.
Arguments in Florida redistricting lawsuit are due today
Plaintiffs filed the lawsuit after Gov. DeSantis said he would veto a congressional redistricting plan passed by the Legislature.
Federal court denies state motion to dismiss constitutional challenge over law that led to ‘intellectual freedom’ surveys
Plaintiffs have argued that the surveys violate First Amendment rights.
DeSantis says both he and Biden want to advance plan to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada
The governor on Tuesday criticized the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the delay.
After campaign reset, Nikki Fried raised $440K in March for gubernatorial race
The totals for March leaped by a third over the prior month as Fried announced a campaign reset.
Metalcore band Attack Attack! headlines Ybor City’s Orpheum this week
Day-of tickets are still available for $20 a pop.
Ballyhoo! and The Elovaters lead a Thursday night of reggae-rock in St. Pete
Jacksonville-based “reggae-inspired pop rock” band Cloud9 Vibes opens the gig.
Tampa Bay songwriters pay tribute to the late John Prine at this week’s ‘A Crooked Piece of Time’ gig
Crooked Thumb Brewery will have its exclusive Bruised Orange Ale on tap.
International heavy metal bands Beast in Black and Striker are in Tampa this week
Metal acts Seven Kingdoms and Striker open this show at Ybor City’s Orpheum.
Long-haired smooth jazz icon Kenny G plays Clearwater on Friday
His first LP in six years titled “New Standards” just dropped a few months ago.
3 Daughters Brewing’s new Clearwater Beach taproom celebrates its grand opening this week
Guests can expect $3 pints, live music and giveaways at Thursday’s party.
Downtown Tampa’s Rock the Park free concert series returns this week with The Freecoasters
Like always, Thursday’s Rock the Park show is free to the public.
The annual Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival returns to Clearwater Beach this week
If you visit at the beginning of the festival, you might get a chance to see the sculptures receiving their final touches.
Tampa native Lynn Hurtak named to vacant city council seat in 4-2 vote
Hurtak served on the variance board, as well as the Tampa Charter Review Commission.
Backstreet Boys’ summer tour is coming to Tampa
Other Florida stops on the tour include Jacksonville (June 20 at VyStar arena) and West Palm Beach (June 22 at iThink amphitheatre).
Tampa’s Ashley Moody part of lawsuit over Biden’s immigration enforcement
Moody also has filed other lawsuits about Biden administration immigration policies, including a case that is pending in federal court in Pensacola.
Faculty union calls on university students and employees to ignore DeSantis-approved ‘Intellectual Freedom’ surveys
‘It is not worthy of time away from our teaching and research.’
On Friday, Tampa Tarpons’ Rachel Balkovec will become first woman to manage a game in affiliated baseball
The Tarpons are the Yankees’ Class A minor league team.
Citing ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, New York City mayor will ask Floridians to move to the Big Apple
The ads will run from April 4 through May 29 in Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach.
HART to increase pay for some employees after concern over high turnover at the organization
Some employees at HART will see a 5 percent pay increase this year.
Health supermarket Earth Fare reopens its Oldsmar location this week
The first 200 customers in line will receive a mystery gift card with values up to $500.
Lisa Lisa, Stevie B, Sugar Hill Gang and more coming to Tampa for ‘Freestyle Explosion’ this summer
J.J. Fad is also on the bill along with The Jets and Cover Girls.
Modern Japanese eatery Noble Rice opens this week in Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf
The high-end restaurant is now taking reservations.
Fundraiser created for family of Tampa girl who was hit by a stray bullet in Robles Park
‘I want to show her that there are other people in this world who love her back.’
In a world of lies, Sulphur Springs poet Negasi sifts for the truth
Tampa poet Yuki Jackson says, ‘I don’t carry guns, but I do educate youth. And in a greater sense, I think that’s the most powerful weapon.’
Florida’s current property insurance ‘crisis’ will not be addressed at upcoming special session
Gov. Ron DeSantis this week called a special session that will be held from April 19 to April 22 to redraw congressional districts.
Savage Love: Vulvodynia, or pain in the vulva, is very common, and it sucks, but there are treatments and providers that could help
And your gynecologist should have already referred you to a pelvic floor specialist.
Florida secretary of state says redistricting lawsuit should be put on hold
The motion said “all three branches of the state government are currently addressing and will address reapportionment.”
Judge rules against Tampa’s Cambridge Christian in lawsuit over denied loudspeaker prayer at football game
Part of the school’s argument was that the FHSAA allowed a pre-game prayer over the loudspeaker at a 2012 game.
Here are the 23 people who are vying for Tampa’s vacant City Council seat
The candidates are set to be interviewed by council on Tuesday, April 5.
Tampa witnessed a 32 percent increase in home prices last month, the third highest in nation, says report
The current median home listing price in the city is $399,000, the study says.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium plans to turn Winter’s old habitat into new manatee rescue and rehab center
CMA is currently raising funds to build a new $10 million manatee hospital in the late ‘Dolphin Tale’ star’s spot.
St. Pete finally gets a Portillo’s, Philfest comes to Tampa, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
Tickets for Philfest 2022 cost $8 at the door—and it’s happening rain or shine.
‘Moon Knight’ may well be the best live-action, streaming series that Marvel and Disney have unleashed
Plus more of the best new movies you can stream right now.
Oracle of Ybor: I just got a more lucrative bartending job offer in Vegas, but don’t know what to do
Oh, and is my debt going away anytime soon?
Psychedelic-rock legends The Zombies stop in Tampa Bay next week
Original members Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent anchor the band, which recently got inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Swedish singer-songwriter Snoh Aalegra heads to Jannus Live on her ‘Ugh, These Temporary Highs Tour’
London-based R&B artist Ama Lou opens this Tuesday night gig.
Postmodern Jukebox, ‘The World’s Most Original Cover Band,’ plays Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall
The high-energy group is known for its vintage takes on modern pop songs.
John Mayer returns to Tampa’s Amalie Arena next week
This is the guitarist and singer’s first Tampa show in about 5 years.
St. Petersburg’s first Portillo’s finally opens next week
You can get your Chicago hotdog and roast beef sammy fix starting on Tuesday, April 5—but beware of those grand opening lines.
Savage Love: If you like the D, there’s nothing wrong with a successful short-term relationship
But don’t move in, don’t make any promises, and don’t stay in this relationship one minute longer than you want to.
Florida reaches $870 million opioid settlement with CVS, Teva, and others
The companies denied wrongdoing in the agreements.
Federal judge: Florida’s 2021 voting law intentionally discriminates against Black people
“The result is that Floridians have been forced to live under a law that violates their rights on multiple fronts for over a year.”
St. Pete’s Frog Pond re-opens next week under original management
Under the leadership of longtime manager and co-owner Joshua Garcia, this popular breakfast joint finally opens its doors once again.
Federal lawsuit filed against Florida’s controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
The 80-page complaint alleges that the law violates constitutional free-speech and equal-protection rights.
Federal judge declares parts of 2021 Florida voting bill as unconstitutional
Key parts of last year’s overhaul were struck down in the court ruling.
A 12-foot alligator was hiding in a just-sold Florida home
“I go look in … (the) house and there was the 12-foot gator!”
Florida currently has 1.6 million vacant homes, the most in the country, report says
The Sunshine State also ranked sixth with the highest vacancy rate.
The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be ‘above-normal,’ says forecasters
The forecast also gave a “high chance” of a system forming before the June 1 start of the season.
Florida GOP widens registration gap over Democrats
Democrats historically enjoyed a lead in registered voters.
Tampa’s massive retro toy expo, the Florida Extravaganza, returns this weekend
Featured brands include Hot Wheels, Star Wars, Nintendo, Atari, GI-Joe and more.
Tampa Bay rapper Rod Wave will give away $25,000 of free gas in St. Pete next week
The free gas exchange happens at noon on Saturday, April 9.
Bruce Arians’ abrupt retirement leaves Bucs fans with a lot of questions and not a lot of answers
We’ll see where things go from here.
Orlando Gudes removes himself as council chair following hostile workplace allegations
Gudes stepped down as chair today, after several councilmen have called on him to resign.
