It’s the last weekend to see Fairgrounds’ ‘Shrimpfinity’ art exhibit in St. Pete
It includes a six-foot-tall shrimp cocktail sculpture (garnished with a giant lemon wedge, of course).
The best live music coming to Tampa Bay over Memorial Day weekend
Tampa Bay’s best live music from May 25-June 2, 2023.
One of Tampa’s most captivating songwriters, Tone I.E., opens June’s edition of Rock the Park
Her powerhouse single ‘Distraction’ just got the music video treatment.
‘Trop-pop’ duo Summer Salt brings sentimental new LP to Tampa
‘Campanita’ is a eulogy.
Vermont indie-pop quartet Moxie comes to Tampa
Detroit indie band The Doozers opens along with Tampa’s own Turkey Boy and Quail Hollow.
Country songwriter Eli Young brings his band’s ‘Break Up In A Bar’ tour to St. Pete this month
Hear the ‘Saltwater Gospel’ at Jannus Live.
Tampa set by Pauly D from ‘Jersey Shore’ tops lineup for a full weekend of pool parties at WTR
His hair won’t move an inch should he find himself in the pool.
Philly DJ Cosmo Baker tops bill for Ol’ Dirty Sundays anniversary in Ybor City
The party goes down at Crowbar, with a special performance from Sam E Hues.
The Black Honkeys, Rook Flair of J.U.S.T.I.C.E League, collab on new single ‘What’s The Price’
A Sunday show features limited edition 45 vinyl records, plus meet and greets.
NYC songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins brings ‘Free Yourself’ to Clearwater on Saturday
She’s also a major LGBTQ+ rights activist so what better way to celebrate the beginning of Pride month?
Hip-hop and experimental electro meet when Rahim Samad and Afterworld play Ybor City art opening
‘Title Match’ opens at The Bricks on Saturday.
Tampa’s ‘Big John’ triceratops fossil opens to the public on Friday
It’s new home is at Glazer Children’s Museum.
Warped Tour vibes return to Tampa when The Used headlines Hard Rock Event Center
Pierce The Veil opens along with Don Broco and DeathByRomy.
Multilingual punk band Hijas De La Muerte plays Tampa on Friday
Slight and Tampa soul-punk band Pilot Jonezz open the show.
Tampa’s Lowry Parcade celebrates anniversary weekend with free play, beer release and more
There’s a Saturday burlesque show, too.
Hillsborough County ends precautionary water boil
“The notice was lifted today after bacteriological samples showed the water meets quality standards.”
The Doobie Brothers, including Michael McDonald, play St. Petersburg this weekend
It’s the Doobies’ 50th anniversary tour.
Tampa expat fingerstyle guitarist Christie Lenée plays Gulfport on Friday
Her new album features more vocals than ever.
Tampa rapper Perception lets himself be vulnerable on debut album ‘Better Luck Next Time’
The release show is Friday at New World Brewery.
Interview: The ‘Happy Together’ tour kicks off in Clearwater, and ex- Archie Ron Dante is living the dream
Mr. ‘Sugar Sugar’ sings leads for The Turtles at Ruth Eckerd Hall next Wednesday.
Ybor City’s Screen Door Microcinema shows A24’s ‘Beau Is Afraid’ this weekend only
The screenings run Thursday-Sunday.
Sunset Music Festival expected to bring 40,000 EDM fans to Tampa this weekend
The two-day festival is in its 11th year.
Weeki Wachee and mermaid culture are the stars of new Netflix docuseries ‘MerPeople’
The four-part docuseries puts a spotlight on former, current and aspiring mermaids in Florida.
Pediatricians battling Florida House’s subpoena over trans care standards
The subpoena fight comes after DeSantis signed a package of bills on LGBTQ-related issues.
Federal appeals court is urged to hear a Florida elections law fight
The request came after a divided panel of the Atlanta-based appeals court last month overturned much of a district judge’s ruling against the law.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill making it a felony to harm a police dog
The increased penalty also would apply to people who harm police horses.
New St. Pete restaurant and lounge, The Catalyst, will open out of the former Chief’s Creole Cafe space
Co-owner Jason Bryant is aiming to soft open next week.
Large portion of Hillsborough County under precautionary water boil
A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. officials say.
Florida gas prices dip by 7 cents ahead of Memorial Day weekend
The average gallon of gas was $3.41 on Sunday, with the lowest average price in the western Panhandle.
Florida Gov. DeSantis puts hold on Duane Owen execution following insanity claim
Owen’s lawyers sent a letter to the governor saying he “meets the criteria for insanity.”
All-ages ‘Pride Splash Party’ comes to Largo next month
Dive in at Highland Family Aquatic Center.
St. Petersburg’s freeFall Theatre announces 2023-24 season, which kicks off this summer
Its season opener invites you to be ‘At Home with Ethel Waters.’
Florida man loses arm to 10-foot alligator while peeing behind a bar
The gator bit off his right arm just above the elbow.
So long, Galactic Starcruiser, Disney World’s wonderful, and incredibly expensive hotel
‘Disney does not do “boutique” experiences, especially with Bob Iger at the helm.’
Florida sued over new law blocking Chinese citizens from buying property
Lawyers for plaintiffs argued that the registration requirement is “burdensome, discriminatory and stigmatizing.”
Mutts & Martinis, St. Pete’s new bar and dog waterpark, celebrates grand opening this weekend
What’s more St. Pete than craft brews and doggy splash pads?
Tampa City Council approves Mayor Castor’s department heads, but asks for better communication
The most pushback came in reappointing Communications Director Adam Smith.
Experts worry about costs and logistics of Florida’s new law to push back school start times
For example, the later start times could force Orange and other large districts to purchase more school buses and hire additional bus drivers.
Florida Power & Light customers could see a slight rate decrease this summer
The reduction, if approved by the commission, would be the third for the fuel portion of the FPL bill since the start of the year.
Review: In Clearwater, Ed Sheeran kicks off theater tour with story-driven sad and happy hours
The show came after Sheeran spent time at Middleton Middle School where he gifted the music program guitars.
Tampa Pride on the River cancels fall boat parade and celebration, citing DeSantis’ LGBTQ legislation
Ybor City’s big Pride parade is still on for March.
Over three dozen voting-rights group urge DeSantis to veto major Florida elections bill
The proposal (SB 7050) also would help clear the way for DeSantis to run for president in 2024.
‘Fast X’ goes nowhere quick on an empty tank
And there are still TWO MORE installments yet to come.
Lolita’s has a new home, a Michelin-starred chef brings a new concept to downtown Tampa, and more local foodie news
And Pinellas Ale Works celebrates its 7th anniversary this weekend.
Tampa Bay’s new pro women’s soccer team wants you to pick the name
Fans can also suggest team colors, crest and even get dibs on season tickets.
Florida’s State Board of Education will consider publishing a list of banned books
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a measure (HB 1069) passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature during the 2023 session that, in part, will bolster last year’s law.
Review: The Psychedelic Furs miss Mars Williams during Clearwater show, but remain as vital as ever
The crowd mostly talked over opener Evan Dando.
Bar and restaurant Dirty Shirley will open out of 2nd & Second’s former St. Pete space
The new concept is named after the popular, nostalgic cocktail.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner says farmers will face ‘challenges,’ amid new immigration crackdown
The law requires businesses to use the federal E-Verify system to check employees’ immigration status.
Indie-pop family band AJR kicks off Tampa Bay Rays summer concert series on Friday
The concert is included with your game ticket.
Before Newport Folk Fest and Lollapalooza, The Backseat Lovers play sold-out St. Pete show on Tuesday
Chicago-based indie folk project Free Range opens this mid-week treat.
Tampa Bay expat Leon Majcen comes home for Ybor City Records’ Folk Rock Revival Summer’
Joel Luke, who’s currently working on an Americana and country-inspired solo project, opens on Saturday.
U.K. rock favorite The Cult brings new album to Clearwater this weekend
The band is at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
VIP Boys, the project of Tampa rapper Vern Senior and producer Spon Marcos, releases new album on Friday
DJ Wally Rios is on the ones and twos.
Expect only the unexpected when Maynard James Keenan brings Puscifer to St. Pete
The band is supporting remix collections, including ‘Existential Reckoning: Re-Wired.’
Disney cancels plans for massive Central Florida project amid feud with Gov. DeSantis
Disney most recently sued DeSantis for his “campaign of government retaliation.”
Chewy’s most ‘Dog-Friendly Brewery’ Pinellas Ale Works celebrates seventh anniversary this weekend
It hosts a “Barkyard BBQ” celebration with live music and local vendors.
Don’t mention Joe Biden when Hank Williams Jr. plays Tampa this weekend
Old Crow Medicine Show and Little Rock-based singer-songwriter JD Clayton open.
Swedish bands Avatar, Dark Funeral lead big Friday night of metal concerts in Tampa
The bands play in St. Pete and Tampa, respectively.
A jazz tribute to the Grateful Dead’s ‘Wake of the Flood’ LP happens this weekend in St. Pete
It ain’t Bob Weir and John Mayer onstage together, but as you know, every silver lining’s got a touch of grey.
Rock scenes collide when Have Gun, Will Travel, Pohgoh and Darren Rademaker play Ybor City on Saturday
Spirit and the Cosmic Heart rounds out the bill.
Tampa Bay’s Caladesi Island State Park is once again among nation’s best beaches, according to Dr. Beach
This year, only two Florida spots made the cut.
Ed Sheeran brings Ben Kweller, Khalid and more to Tampa Bay starting Friday
Sheeran plays Ruth Eckerd Hall and then Raymond James Stadium this weekend
‘These actions will fan the flames of hatred and bigotry’: Florida Gov. DeSantis signs slate of anti-LGBTQ bills
DeSantis, the father of three young children, hailed the proposals he signed Wednesday as “an incredible package” of bills.
