

Amendment 9 would stop offshore drilling in Florida
That’s fantastic, but there’s more we can — and should — do to protect our beaches.
JJ Grey talks new Mofro music, more before Clearwater Jazz Holiday
“I keep putting down song ideas, and I probably got 60-plus now.”
Here’s how the Tampa Bay food scene has supported post-Michael recovery
It’s been a week since the Category 4 storm devastated the Panhandle.
Halloween ghost stories at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa
Head to Cracker Country for games and fun between storytelling bouts.
Actors needed in Tampa, Ybor and Gulfport
Both mad Theatre and a Wordier Than Thou’s two haunted houses need actors.
St. Petersburg Festival of the Arts starts Thursday
Films, music and culture abound in St. Petersburg.
Downtown St. Petersburg’s Cycle Brewing to roll out cans for first time
A new partnership with Brew Hub also allows the brewery to expand distribution.
Dunedin lands Taoist Tai Chi Society’s first International Center in the U.S.
Alongside the Fenway Hotel, the new facility will draw thousands of visitors annually.
Florida ranks second in study of states with the most identity theft and fraud
We’re sandwiched between Nevada and New Jersey.
Savatage’s Criss Oliva was killed by a drunk driver on this day in 1993
The lead guitarist of the Tampa Bay metal band was just 30 years old.
Native Plant Show highlights Florida’s indigenous flora in Palmetto
So fresh and so green.
Tampa Bay live music Wednesday sees Bob Log III, Beartooth and more
SoFar Sounds’ secret show goes down at The Blue Note.
Tampa Bay artist Jane Bunker stays inspired in Gulfport
The painter talks about her motivation as part of our ‘I am ArtJones’ series.
Tampa Bay locations for Sonny’s BBQ help Hurricane Michael relief efforts
Now you can feel even better about eating barbecue.
Tampa Bay Lightning defeats Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 at Amalie Arena
Tyler Johnson scored three goals, and the Bolts PK stayed perfect on the season.
Rocky Horror Picture Show live cast at Tampa Theatre is part of Halloween month festivities
Bring your props and your virgins for this installation of Nightmare on Franklin Street.
Tampa Bay’s Cross-Bay Ferry will run later and cost just $8 to ride
Even cheaper if you’re a kid, student, veteran or member of the military.
Sorellina, smaller version of Bavaro’s, headed for Tampa’s Hall on Franklin
And that’s not all.
Kiera Knightley plays a 20th-century French novelist in a film about her full, erotic life
‘Colette’ is a beguiling film, lush and literate.
Ben & Jerry support Amendment 4 with free ice cream in Tampa and St. Petersburg October 17-19
Amendment 4 gives ex-felons voting rights; Ben & Jerry’s gives out free ice cream to support it.
USDA offers replacement SNAP benefits to Florida after Hurricane Michael
Residents in 12 counties may be eligible.
Sprouts grant will launch Temple Terrace Farm2School’s mobile kitchen
Tampa Bay Kids’ Kitchen brings plant-based education to local youth.
Fish Tales closes after almost two decades in St. Petersburg
The waterfront landmark made the announcement earlier this week.
Tampa International Airport moved more than 21 million people this year
That’s a 9.3 percent increase over 2017.
Here’s a list of all the Sears and Kmart stores closing in Florida
The Tampa store is still slated for closure, and Sears announced more closures on October 15.
Legendary jazz drummer Art Blakey died on this day in 1990
Gene Krupa passed on this day in ’73.
Gulfport Public Library announces lineup of transgender awareness events
They’re free and open to the public.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally fire defensive coordinator Mike Smith
Linebackers coach Mark Duffner will take his place.
Creative Loafing launches a new sex, love and relationship column
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay wants your sex. OK, your sex questions for Love, Confidential, a new relationship advice column. Think Dear Sugar meets Dan Savage. We’re not afraid to cite studies, personal experience or quote Gandhi to get you your answers. Nothing is off limits, so hit us up here with all the questions you’ve…
Theater Tampa Bay 2018 honors local performers in musicals, comedy and drama
And the Jeff Norton Dream Grant goes to Brian Shea.
Soul legend Otis Redding released his fifth and final studio album on this day in 1966
Today in rock history also includes Rick Nelson, Rush and Julian Lennon.
Ybor City chickens featured in national magazine
A national magazine about chickens. Called Chickens.
Bucs shine spotlight on Tampa Bay chefs during home games
Celebrity Chef Showcase is designed to tempt both food and sports fans.
Dade City Rattlesnake Festival returns this weekend
Other animals will be there, as well as a weekend filled with exhibits and activity.
Tampa Bay Sunday live music lineup includes The Struts, Hypoluxo, Charles Irwin and more
Foundation also says goodbye at Dunedin Brewery.
St. Petersburg’s Dalí Museum hosts talk about the artist, death and sex appeal for Halloween
Of interest: Dalí’s 1934 essay, “New Colors of Spectral Sex Appeal.”
Tampa Bay’s live music Saturday led by Cassette Store Day, 92.5 Maxima festival, Wynonna and more
Florida Orchestra’s ‘Harry Potter’ symphonic show is at Straz Center, too.
Haunted Halloween warehouse raises money for charity in Largo
Mike Lowe’s Scarehouse Pinellas is not for the faint of heart.
Ohio hardcore band Beartooth ready to meet new Tampa friends at Orpheum
Underoath pals bring Knocked Loose and Sylar to open.
A former Lightning player is behind these new Treasure Island townhomes
The project breaks ground this month.
Tampa Bay nonprofit collecting baby items for Hurricane Michael victims
Pinellas County’s BabyCycle is asking for diapers and pull-ups.
Tampa Bay’s CrossBay Ferry could dock at Florida Aquarium instead of Tampa Convention Center
That’s a five-minute walk away.
Weeki Wachee’s Marker 48 morphs into another terrifying haunted house
You gotta sign a waiver and everything.
Coyotes spotted in St. Petersburg
Roadrunners, not so much as of yet.
Clearwater mall now home to third Pearly’s restaurant
The outpost doesn’t offer outdoor seating, but has character all its own.
Tampa Bay Friday live music includes Set and Setting, Sunshine Jones and more
Mike Yung had to cancel, though.
5 things to do with food and drink in Tampa Bay this weekend
Plenty of beer drinking included.
Pasco pastor beaten to death by neighbor in Clearwater, possibly over grass clippings
In Florida, “dispute resolution” sometimes means something tragic and stupid.
St. Petersburg and Gulfport mayors, police chiefs leading cleanup on 49th Street
It’s your chance to get involved and get the ear of the mayor and chief of police.
Halloween hauntings at Tampa’s Cracker Country at the Florida State Fairgrounds
Tall Tales has haunted ghost tours and games for the kiddos.
St. Petersburg’s ARTPool hosts Halloween craft market this weekend
CraftyFest returns October 13-14.
Tampa Bay Lightning suffers 4-1 home loss against Vancouver Canucks
The Bolts went 0-5 on the power play.
Ybor City’s Crowbar has freak-folk spaceman Bob Log III for a free Tampa show
Beer Garden Sessions delivers a wonderfully weird one.
Denzel Curry’s Tampa show at Orpheum in Ybor City should not be slept on
The Carol City rapper is a highlight of 2018’s hip-hop calendar.
St. Petersburg’s Vinoy Park welcomes Wynonna and the Big Noise
Jerrod Niemann and more will be on hand for Country Music on the Bay.
Tampa welcomes Todd Snider to Skipper’s Smokehouse WMNF benefit
UPDATE: This show is sold-out.
Lakeland indie-rock band Copeland meets a symphony at RP Funding Center
We are walking downtown, for sure.
St. Petersburg, Tampa earn perfect scores for LGBTQ inclusion
The Human Rights Campaign has released its annual Municipal Equality Index.
Tampa and Plant City police will send 20 officers to Florida panhandle after Hurricane Michael
They join Bay area firefighters in the effort.
Manatees rescued from flooded canal after Hurricane Michael
Rescue crews were able to move the mother and calf to safer waters.
Tampa Bay Lightning’s ThunderBug ranked No. 12 in ESPN poll of NHL mascots
The team’s goalies ranked a little higher.
John Meyer is coming to St. Petersburg’s Craftsman House Gallery
As part of Jupiter Coyote, nonetheless.
Aretha Franklin made her live debut at NYC’s Village Vanguard on this day in 1960
Rest in peace, Queen.
Tampa Bay Thursday live music lineup includes Mary Chapin Carpenter, Particle and more
There’s a pretty sweet house show happening in Tampa, too.
The Breeders’ Kelley Deal talks Kim, finally returning to Tampa and more
The band plays The Ritz Ybor City on October 18.
Haircut 100’s Nick Heyward on mental health, moving to Tampa Bay
The ‘80s pop star is writing a new solo album in our neck of the woods.
Tampa-based Brew Bus announces new distribution partners around the state
The brewery is now under one wholesaler network with Florida Avenue Brewing.
Three Tampa Bay agencies send firefighters to Florida panhandle after Hurricane Michael
Tampa, Hillsborough County and St. Petersburg are pitching in.
Tarpon Springs haunted house goes all in for Halloween
Kathleen Barbiere brings fears and nightmares to life every year with House on the Hill.
Bring your ap-pie-tite to Largo’s Pinellas County Pie Festival
The indulgent smorgasbord is back for another year.
Zombie for a day at Dade City Halloween attraction Scream-A-Geddon
After watching countless zombie movies, John Allman’s love of horror finally comes in handy.
Halloween and real-world fears
Too scared to breathe: When your terrors aren’t clowns and creepy dolls.
Pumpkin sales benefit dogs and cats at Humane Society Tampa Bay
Pumpkins start at five dollars.
In Tampa, Taco Dirty focuses on quality ingredients and inventive mashups
So many combos, so little time.
Samurai Blue relocates second restaurant to Tampa’s Carrollwood
It quietly opened a little over a month ago.






