

Spanish guitarist Benise will bring 20th anniversary tour to St. Pete’s Mahaffey Theater
A hot show for the summer.
New rooftop bar, Ember Lounge, is now open in St. Pete
Boasting panoramic Gulf coast views as well an infinity pool with cabanas.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos opens first Florida location in Riverview
Customize your order to your heart’s desire.
Vaccine disbursement to prioritize Florida’s long-term care facilities, Ron DeSantis says
DeSantis said the initial doses of the vaccine are estimated to be 40 million by the end of December nationwide.
‘Collective,’ a Romanian tribute to investigative journalism, is 2020’s best documentary
It documents the entire sordid scandal, and the unexpected political ramifications, with economy and power.
New bakery, The Crumb Factory, opening soon in St. Petersburg
Bringing bread culture to the ‘Burg.
Suncoast Humane Society is looking for Tampa Bay residents to foster pets over the holidays
All the supplies are included in the ‘Holiday Crashers’ program.
Side Piece partners with Madison Avenue Pizza for Dunedin Cares fundraiser
On Sunday, Nov. 29 make a donation to help families in need.
Al Anderson’s Original Wailers play rare national tour stop in St. Pete this weekend
Homegrown acts have carried the concert calendar since coronavirus effectively shut down the touring industry.
Wandering Hours bring brunch and bluegrass together for free Sunday show at Tampa Shuffle
Yes, it’s all socially-distanced.
Florida folk takes the beer garden stage for free show at New World Brewery this weekend
New World is keeping its capacity at 25% since the governor won’t.
Songwriter Jack Sprouse plays free Friday concert in Seminole Heights
Advance reservations, and an Uber home, are recommended.
Tampa songwriters play free Black Friday concert at New World Brewery
Shae Krispinsky and Will Quinlan will hit the stage.
Akiva the band restarts live music at Tampa’s Hooch and Hive on Friday
In a new video, Akiva’s influences of Rage Against the Machine and Red Hot Chili Peppers are undeniable.
Mayor Jane Castor is looking for Tampa’s signature cocktail
To find it, she’ll host a livestreamed and in-person competition on Dec. 1
Ybor’s Hotel Haya ranked among USA Today’s best new hotels
The hotel, located at 1412 E. 7th Ave, opened on Sept. 24 of this year.
Florida Gov. DeSantis extends order suspending local mask mandates, COVID-19-related fines
The extension is slated to last as long as Florida remains under a state of emergency during the pandemic.
Florida’s Medicaid surge means a major workload surge is on the horizon
“They grabbed folks from all over the department and repurposed them,” Mahoney said, adding “the workload was huge.”
New upscale eats in Ybor, hot chicken coming to St. Pete, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
This week’s roundup is all about coffee, brews and brunch. That’s right, get ready to be buzzed around the clock with newbies sprinkled throughout Tampa Bay. In other news, another boutique hotel wants in on the restaurant scene, and Nash’s Hot Chicken is leveling up from a food truck to a storefront. In case you…
Florida HIV/AIDS patients will be among first to benefit from import drug program
Maintenance meds part of first tranche of import drugs.
Florida Highway Patrol says officers will be out in force during Thanksgiving week
Troopers wrote nearly 70,000 traffic citations during the 2019 Thanksgiving period.
Citing COVID-19 spike, nonprofit Onbikes postpones annual fundraiser and concert in downtown Tampa
The annual bike ride and concert has become a staple in Tampa Bay.
Giles Davies’ protean effort captures the struggle of ‘Frankenstein’ for virtual screenings of Tampa’s Jobsite Theater
Mary Shelley’s lessons from her two-century old revenge novel still resonate prophetically today—but catch the show before Dec. 3.
Florida’s first snow park, Snowcat Ridge, doesn’t have enough snow
Getting it to snow in Florida is apparently just as hard as you’d think.
Medicaid enrollment in Florida expected to jump by 16% due to pandemic, says experts
In an analysis posted online Monday, economists forecast that 4.442 million people will enroll in Medicaid during the 2020-2021 fiscal year.
Florida lawyer argues mask mandates disrupt ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness’
“The (nation’s) founders would say that life without liberty is not worth living, and life without being able to pursue happiness isn’t worth living,” Childers said.
Ybor City’s new Hotel Haya is home to an acclaimed Miami chef, a café and upscale restaurant
Don’t forget the poolside bar.
Tom Brady blows the game and possibly the Bucs’ hopes of winning the NFC South
I hope Brady makes me eat my words and comes back with a burning passion. I kind of doubt it.
Over 18,000 Florida residents have now died of COVID-19
That’s nearly the capacity for an Orlando Magic game at the Amway Center.
Tampa pizzeria is serving up free food for those in need this Thanksgiving
If you’re looking for a bite or to donate, swing by Steve’s.
The Brass Tap opens new elevated prototype location near Midtown Tampa
And it’s right next door to The Hatchery.
Meals On Wheels for Kids expands to Safety Harbor and Lutz for children learning remotely
The program will begin to deliver food to children who are attending school from home the week of Nov. 30.
Tampa’s District Tavern acquires new executive chef and revives brunch
Cody Tiner was formerly head chef of CW’s Gin Joint and chef de cuisine of Piquant Hyde Park.
Brightline is officially building a ‘higher speed’ train station at Disney Springs
And a Brightline route from Orlando to Tampa will tentatively break ground in 2022.
Buddy Brew Coffee is opening a new location in St. Petersburg
Although the main focus for the java titan is the forthcoming Bay to Bay location.
Popular St. Pete food truck, Nash’s Hot Chicken, opens new storefront next month
Now you can have a seat while your nose runs.
Florida’s unemployment rate dropped in October, but aid will likely be necessary into 2021
Since mid-March, the department has received 4.68 million jobless claims.
Over 17,000 Florida inmates have tested positive for COVID-19
In addition to the inmates, 3,675 corrections workers statewide had tested positive as of Friday, according to the department.
Florida senior saves pet dog from gator while never dropping his cigar
A now viral video shows a Florida man prying open an alligator’s jaws to save his little puppy.
It’s a coin flip, but the Bucs will fall to the Rams in a low-scoring Monday Night Football game
All is not lost, and all will not be lost, even if they lose this Monday.
Florida court strikes down ban on controversial LGBTQ ‘conversion therapy’ practice
“So-called ‘conversion therapy’ is nothing less than child abuse,” Jennings said.
If you’re holiday shopping, buy something from a Tampa Bay band
You know, because it’s even harder for them now than ever before.
St. Pete rapper Shadcore continues political message on highlights from new album ‘Frisson’
His new album is rooted in tradition as it is modern, innovative and self-expressive.
St. Pete’s New Brutarians showcase the eternal importance of bratty, no frills glam-pop
Adam Turkel begs to be paid attention to in the same manner Stiv Bators or Iggy Pop always commanded.
Tidal Wave gives Tampa Bay a homegrown strain of slinky surf-rock sounds on ‘Endless Summer’
The 7-inch was also mixed in mono and cut as a handmade lathe using authentic machinery.
On ‘L’atrocité Du Jour’, Tampa supergroup Holy Terror channels Waits, makes us laugh and worry out loud
The moody, introspective tunes often harken back to ‘90s grunge era.
Ken Apperson’s Sunday Sesh is a good way for Tampa Bay music fans to stay safe at home
Synergy In A Cup is on this weekend.
Bluegrass Grateful Dead tribute Grass is Dead plays Crowbar in Ybor City on Saturday
Banjo covers of ‘Ripple’, anyone?
Vermont multi-instrumentalist Marvel Years plays intimate Tampa concert this weekend
Cory Wythe, a producer and DJ, is at The Attic in Ybor City on Saturday.
Mutual aid gives Tampa Bay organizations and individuals more chances to improve the lives of their neighbors
The area has a long history of providing help for each other.
25 ways to support Tampa Bay artists and makers this holiday season
If you’ve gotta buy something, keep the money in the local economy.
The holidays can be the cruelest time of the year, so let’s be more kind, Tampa Bay
So many of our neighbors are on the edge of catastrophic times.
A new Bake’n Babes location, Slap Yo Mama opens in Tampa and more local foodie news
Oh, Clearwater’s getting a new Cheesecake Factory, too.
Florida Aquarium hosts adults-only Ugly Sweater Night next month
Be there with bells on…your sweater.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott tests positive for coronavirus
“Wear a mask. Socially distance,” says Scott.
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts want you to photograph your favorite Tampa Bay restaurants
The Chef’s Special will be on display during February and March 2021.
New coffee shop, The Chelsea, coming soon to St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District
St. Pete, can you handle another coffee shop? Well, you have another month or so to prepare. A new coffee bar, The Chelsea St Pete, is coming to town in early 2021. Nestling in at 2462 5th Ave. S. at St. Pete's Warehouse Arts District, The Chelsea plans on offering a little more than your…
One-man band Lauris Vidal calls in backup for free Friday concert in Seminole Heights
Thundafist plays drums for Vidal at Ella’s.
Both stages at Tampa’s New World Brewery are in action this Friday night
It’s like a mini-music festival, but with masks and social distancing.
Five Tampa Bay live music concerts happening this weekend
Four of them are going down in-person.
Florida mayors warn Gov. DeSantis of dire consequences if state doesn’t change COVID-19 course
The mayors held a virtual news conference Wednesday to push for a statewide mask mandate and more.
WWE ThunderDome is coming to Tropicana Field in St. Pete
In other words, the ThunderDome is coming to the ThunderDome.
Tampa’s Sunset Music Festival rescheduled again—this time for Memorial Day weekend 2021
Tickets for the December dates will ‘roll over’ according to organizers.
Florida Strawberry Festival cancels concerts for 2021 event in Plant City
Everything else at the 11-day festival is still on though.
Florida schools will continue with online classes next semester, say education commissioner
“From the top down in this state, that will absolutely happen. There is no flexibility for anything but that,” Corcoran told the State Board of Education.
COVID deaths at Florida’s long-term care facilities top 7,000
The largest numbers of long-term care deaths have been in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties
At American Stage, Janis Stevens channels Hepburn and carries ‘Kate’ as Tampa Bay theatergoers struggle for a sense of normalcy
After Sunday, you can only catch it pre-recorded.
Savage Love: How to find a guy that wants a life partner and a fun and kinky sex life
And a guy who uses XXL condoms on a medium dick puts you at greater risk of contracting an STI or having an unplanned pregnancy.
Florida Black Restaurant Week arrives in Tampa Bay to celebrate flavors of the African diaspora
It makes its Florida debut from Nov. 27.-Dec. 6.
Tampa bar and concert venue Hooch and Hive reopens next week
Live music starts on Nov. 27, and you bet your ass there’ll be COVID-19 restrictions.
Citing zero evidence, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz says voting machines, not Vladimir Putin, rigged elections
Dominion Voting Systems said it “denies claims about any vote switching or alleged software issues with our voting systems.”
Oracle of Ybor: The old ghost pope is calling you to enroll at HCC or the University of South Florida
And to the person bringing too much vulnerability to friendships: Not everyone gets to have 100% access to you emotionally.
After eviction from Tampa Park Apartments, a mother is now living in a three-bedroom with 11 people
Bernice Thomas works 40 hours a week and is on the edge of homelessness.
Florida looks to close book on fight over reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic
A key issue in the legal fight has involved part of the order that dealt with the way public schools are funded.
The Weeknd to perform in Tampa for Super Bowl LV halftime show
The last time the Super Bowl was held in Tampa, in 2009, Bruce Springsteen was the halftime show headliner.
Tampa might host the entire Toronto Raptors’ NBA season
Canada’s on a tight COVID-19 lockdown, and Florida, well, you know.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay releases POV video of new Iron Gwazi coaster
Iron Gwazi was originally set to debut in Spring of 2020, but COVID-19 had other plans.
The CDC’s new Thanksgiving celebration guidelines are pretty much a pass for you to tell in-laws to stay home
If you've ever wanted to kick your in-laws out of the house on Thanksgiving, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it's not only acceptable to do so, but preferred. Well, not exactly. But the CDC has updated its outlines for how to celebrate Thanksgiving safely. Of course, the safest way to eat hormone-filled birds and honor the…
Ticketmaster is developing a plan to track guests’ COVID-19 status before they get to a live concert
Ticketmaster wouldn’t have access to people’s medical records, just the verification of COVID-19 status.
Here’s a list of all the record stores in Tampa Bay
It’s evolving.






