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As Tampa Bay closes out Historic Preservation Month, it’s important to talk about sense of place
“Within the story of a city, you want to see the layers of history, the layers of development.”
Tampa’s free ‘Streetcar Live’ series welcomes Whale Feral to Ybor City this weekend
It leaves Centennial Park at 6 p.m. and is a preview of a more robust schedule coming this fall.
Never forget that people wanted to demolish the historic Tampa Theatre, too
And a few other Tampa Bay buildings that escaped the wrecking ball.
Preserve The ‘Burg Expo and Café con Tampa talk about things to do as Historic Preservation Month comes to an end
Oxford Exchange on Friday and the St. Pete Shuffleboard Club on Saturday.
Florida is looking for people to help dispose of bear carcasses, and other bear-related duties
Applicants are expected to have flexible work schedules and vehicles that can tow small trailers.
‘They’re doing to him what they did to Trump’: Nikki Fried says media ‘created’ Ron DeSantis
Fried concedes she is “behind him in the polls.”
Asian fusion pop-up Good Fortune Baby to sling dumplings at two upcoming Tampa events
Get plant-based oyster mushroom siopao buns and more at Bloom and Emo Night Tampa.
Busch Gardens launches new Summer Celebration, with the return of free beer and weekend fireworks
The park’s all-new party officially kicks off Friday May 27.
Phoebe Bridgers just released 200 more tickets to her Tampa show next week
Join 4,000 of your closest friends at the Cuban Club.
Florida property insurance companies seek rate hikes as high as nearly 50 percent
The proposals are the latest evidence of problems in the state’s property-insurance system.
Afro-Cuban funk phenom Cimafunk will close world tour in Tampa this fall
His March set at Gasparilla Music Festival was life changing.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis slams Biden over relaxed Cuba policy changes
Changes include approving flights to Cuban airports besides Havana.
Following 14th Pulitzer, Tampa Bay Times leaders will discuss future of the paper on Friday
It was once the best-selling daily newspaper in the southeast but now publishes only twice a week.
Tampa police body camera footage adds new details of innocent Black woman’s violent arrest
The woman was detained when police pulled her fiance over in July 2021.
‘Always check your pool’: Florida family finds 500-pound gator in swimming pool
Charlotte County deputies and a local trapper contained the rogue reptile, but what’s next for the big guy?
Swedish band Ghost will bring new tour to Tampa this fall
Tampa is the only Florida stop.
Florida gas prices reach $4.50 per gallon average
The most-expensive gas in Florida is in Palm Beach and Broward Counties.
Judge lifts stay on injunction against Florida’s new congressional maps
Monday’s decision to lift the stay could lead to supervisors beginning to use the map that Smith ordered.
A few ghosts Phoebe Bridgers should visit before her sold-out Tampa show next week
A ‘Punisher’ walking tour through Oaklawn, Showmen’s Rest and the Cuban Club.
St. Pete brewery and taproom The Brutalist hosts its grand-opening party this weekend
The self-described “pinnacle of community brewing” took over Flying Boat Brewery in January of 2022.
Florida Gov. DeSantis says state will takeover Disney’s self-governing district
Lawmakers last month, at DeSantis’ request, voted to dissolve Reedy Creek as of June 2023.
‘He’s going to do a really, really good job’: Florida Gov. DeSantis defends QAnon-adjacent Secretary of State appointment
DeSantis will have a “strong” ally overseeing election administration.
Savage Love: Freysexuals don’t want to have sex with someone they have strong feelings for
Basically, love is erotic kryptonite to the freysexual.
Review: Jobsite’s ‘Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui’ is a very funny, fast-as-the-wind production with a message worth remembering
It’s on in downtown Tampa through June 5.
Review: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts bring tweaked nostalgia schtick to Tampa’s Hard Rock Live
You just don’t know what you was missin’ last night
Carrie Underwood brings ‘Denim & Rhinestones’ tour to Tampa this winter
Jimmie Allen opens at Amalie Arena.
Country superstar Lady A, Kip Moore lead lineup for Tampa Pig Jig 2022
The music and BBQ festival happens on Oct. 22 in downtown Tampa.
‘God help us all’: Florida Gov. DeSantis’ controversial pick for Secretary of State draws criticism from Dems
“He is unqualified in both his credentials and his temperament…”
Voting-rights groups want to fast track Florida’s battle over congressional districts
The case centers on District 5, which, after a 2015 Florida Supreme Court decision, has stretched from Jacksonville to west of Tallahassee.
Florida witnessed record tourism numbers so far this year
The new total was up 1.35 percent from the first quarter of 2019, before the pandemic started.
Florida Gov. DeSantis appoints Cord Byrd as Secretary of State
Secretary of State Laurel Lee, who is rumored to be eyeing a congressional bid, will step down Monday.
Cuban sandwich festival returns to Tampa, Margarita Wars lineup released, plus more local foodie news
And Tampa Bay’s first Crisp & Green is set to debut this summer, in a yet-to-be-determined location.
Oracle of Ybor: Feeling hopeless, I asked the cards about the US Supreme Court’s abortion rights leak
Lately, I’ve been feeling what might be called ‘overwhelming despair.’
Asian American Pacific Islander festival comes to Tampa’s Water Works this weekend
The festival will feature cultural performances, information-resource tables, food trucks and more to celebrate AAPI culture and heritage.
Kendrick Lamar’s summer tour coming to Tampa
The Pulitzer-winning rapper released ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’ today.
A win for voting-rights groups, judge issues temporary injunction against Florida’s redistricting map
The DeSantis administration is expected to quickly take the case to the 1st District Court of Appeal.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs juvenile expunction bill
“It serves no purpose to have children go into adulthood with a criminal record.”
‘Reckless Ron’: Airplane banner slamming Florida Gov. DeSantis flies in downtown Tampa before Lightning game
Notably, the banner flew the same day President Joe Biden ordered the nation’s flags to fly at half-mast.
Tampa’s ‘Love is Love’ community wedding to unite 50 couples during Pride Month
Couples will have the opportunity to celebrate their union in front of the community and supporters during the ceremony officiated by Clerk Cindy Stuart.
Lincoln Project’s new ‘Crazy Ones’ ad spotlights Florida’s Ron DeSantis, Rick Scott, Matt Gaetz
‘They hate the rules and have no respect for you.’
Incoming Florida House Dem leader Ramon Alexander won’t seek re-election amid sexual-harassment allegations
Alexander issued a three-paragraph statement Thursday about his decision to forego re-election to the House.
L.A. songwriter Charlie Hickey will open Phoebe Bridgers’ Tampa show
His debut album comes out three days before the show.
Tampa Museum of Art to host ‘Juneteenth Cultural Celebration’ next month
Other community organizations will host “Freedom Day” celebrations across Tampa Bay.
Obituary at Brass Mug among list of best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay
Less Than Jake, Seven Kingdoms and more, too.
St. Pete sculptor Frank Strunk III opens ‘Nox Lex et Motus’ exhibition during the Saturday Art Walk
His studio is in the Warehouse Arts District.
Tampa band Glove tapped to open three dates of Jack White’s summer tour
We’ve got our fingers crossed for some local dates after that.
36 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Including Laney Jones, who plays Tampa on Wednesday.
Biden: Florida Sen. Rick Scott’s plan would put social security ‘on the chopping block every five years’
“You know what they’re likely to do, use them as hostages every five years to get their way and other things,” Biden said.
Florida Dems want to divest pensions from investments linked to Russia
Of Florida’s $195 billion in pension investments, the amount tied to Russia is relatively small.
Tampa emo pioneer Pohgoh signs to Spartan Records, announces first show of 2022
After two decades of self-releasing music, revered Tampa indie-rock and emo totem Pohgoh has signed with Spartan Records, which will release the band’s new album, du und ich this fall around the time guitarist Matt Slate celebrates a birthday. But before that, Pohgoh will play its first show of 2022 on Sunday, June 12 at…
Local cyclists hosting South Tampa ‘Share the road’ ride for National Bike Month this weekend
Walkers are welcome too.
Kentucky rapper Jack Harlow is coming to Tampa this fall
City Girls opens for him at Yuengling Center.
La Segunda acquires Tampa’s Faedo Family Bakery, Twisted Indian opens in St. Pete, and more foodie news
And tickets for this summer’s 5th annual Bolts Brew Fest at the Amalie Arena just went on sale.
South St. Pete’s storied Atwater’s Cafeteria is looking for a tenant to continue the family legacy
Eric Atwater’s parents opened their restaurant in 1977, and now he’s looking for someone to takeover the space.
Pasco BLM activist found not guilty after being wrongly accused of battery on a police officer
The state only had one witness in its prosecution of Marlowe Jones—a cop who kept changing his story.
Sam Raimi’s scary good ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ casts a crazy spell
It’s the rare MCU entry that almost requires knowledge of everything that’s come before.
‘The mayor has left a trail of dishonesty’: Jane Castor’s latest claims about Tampa’s ‘crime free’ housing program under scrutiny
Under federal investigation for the second time, Castor says media is wrong about ‘crime free’ but the facts say otherwise
‘Kid Gorgeous’ comedian John Mulaney adds Tampa show to US tour
He’s here in summer 2022.
