

Ybor City’s ‘Fangsgiving’ charity concert expands to two-days
It starts on Friday at Crowbar.
Florida Department of Education approves new curriculum that makes students patriotic, ‘upright and desirable’ citizens
Oliva said the new civic education curriculum could be reflected on end-of-course exams by the 2023-24 school year.
Despite threats to school officials, Florida Gov. DeSantis vows to ‘fortify’ parents’ rights to protest mask mandates
DeSantis continues indignation toward federal threats that might already be forgotten.
Florida congressional hopeful and racist troll Laura Loomer raised over $100k, none of it from her district
A woman in Eustis and a man in Davenport both gave to Loomer, though they fall just outside of the confines of CD 11.
You can now get La Segunda’s Cuban bread at Publix
Right now, there are only six locations carrying the bread.
This weekend’s Ybor City ‘Fantasma Fest’ Halloween party includes free pumpkins, bed races and more
It happens Saturday-Sunday.
Resolving Florida’s healthcare staffing shortage is complicated, says industry leaders
Bennett said that many community health centers are experiencing annual staff turnover rates of up to 30 percent.
Florida COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to drop
Florida saw a surge in cases and hospitalizations in July and August as the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus swept across the state.
Nikki Fried suspends six more concealed-weapons licenses belonging to Florida insurrectionists
In July, the department suspended the concealed-weapons licenses of 22 people involved in the Jan. 6 events.
Seminole Tribe pushes ‘don’t sign petition’ message for Florida’s gambling initiatives
The Seminoles strike back against petition drives by Las Vegas Sands, fantasy sports outfits.
St. Augustine’s Mayday Handcrafted Ice Cream is coming to Tampa Bay
The artisan ice cream shop will soon occupy a spot in Centro Ybor.
Inaugural ‘Beer at the Pier’ festival brings Pinellas brews to downtown St. Pete next month
Tickets include unlimited samples from over 20 local breweries.
‘Bolay’ build-your-own-bowl concept opening a new St. Petersburg location next month
And there’s free food for vets and teachers to celebrate.
Florida Department of Education will consider new curriculum that makes students patriotic, ‘upright and desirable’ citizens
The proposal being weighed Wednesday looks to build on curriculum standards for civics, government and other subject areas adopted by the state board in July.
Florida lawmakers look to create gender neutral ID markers, repeal trans sports ban
Sen. Gary Farmer and Rep. Kristen Arrington say their bills protect one of the state’s most marginalized groups.
Democrat Annette Taddeo announces bid to be Florida’s first Latina governor
The video also pointed to Taddeo’s come-from-behind victory in the 2017 legislative race, which made her the first Latina Democrat elected to the Senate.
Video shows alt-right, anti-vaxxer Laura Loomer being thrown out of Florida restaurant
The huffing and pouting anti-vax crowd said that a server called them the r-word, though that’s not captured on tape.
Salem Horror Fest gives Tampa Bay fans virtual front-row seat just in time for Halloween
Virtual film festivals continue to lead the way in delivering new content to fans during an ongoing pandemic
24 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Bring a mask, yo.
French metal band Gojira lands in St. Petersburg for Tuesday concert
The show’s at Jannus Live.
It wasn’t pretty, but the Bucs did what they needed to do
Leonard Fournette continues to play like he’s back at LSU, with 125 yards from scrimmage and two rushing touchdowns.
Before St. Pete concert, The Hives will hold talk at Carrollwood music school
The talk is on Sunday, and The Hives play Jannus Live on Monday.
Brooklyn indie-rock band Beach Fossils arrives at The Ritz Ybor City on Monday
Wild Nothing and Hannah Jadagu open.
Florida leads nation in COVID-19 nursing home deaths
The Florida deaths represented nearly 14 percent of 2,131 COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes across the nation.
Florida Gov. DeSantis vows to fight upcoming federal vaccine mandate
Biden said the rule will be released “soon,” though he did not give a specific date.
La Setima Club natural wine in Ybor, St. Pete’s Wet Spot pool bar, plus more Tampa Bay foodie news
Don’t forget the debut of Jesus Bravo’s quesabirria taco truck and the Willa’s Pig Jig recovery brunch.
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo are back in Tampa Bay this weekend
See the power couple in Clearwater.
‘Walk On the Ocean’ hitmaker Toad the Wet Sprocket plays Clearwater this weekend
All they want is to see you at the Cap on Sunday.
Texas rapper Tay Money brings Tampa expat Betty Dawl back to Ybor City on Sunday
Orpheum is the move.
Three of Florida’s heaviest bands play St. Pete’s Lucky You Tattoo shop this weekend
‘The Dillinger Escape Plan and Mr. Bungle locked in a cage match after being force fed acid.’
Carver Commodore brings Alabama indie-pop treats to Tampa on Saturday
Whitehall and Jordan Esker & the Hundred Percent open the show.
There’s a ukulele ‘Sip, Stroll and Strum’ concert in downtown Clearwater this weekend
You’ve seen stranger things in downtown Clearwater, surely.
This weekend’s ‘Straz Is Back’ block party is a celebration of Tampa’s best artists and entertainers
The free show happens on the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa.
Safety Harbor Art and Music Center returns from break with Friday Selwyn Birchwood concert
Going down rain or shine.
Rutterkin headlines early, outdoor punk-rock show in St. Pete on Friday
It’s over by 10 p.m.
Tampa band Glove warms up for Shaky Knees with Wavves support set in Ybor City
It goes down Friday at Orpheum.
Tampa’s Adventure Island to launch two new water slides in spring 2022
And the park’s open year round now.
St. Pete Opera kicks off new season this weekend with Mozart’s ‘Così fan tutte’
Maestro Mark Sforzini calls it a ‘masterpiece that weds vocal and instrumental parts in a perfect marriage. ‘
Candy corn Jai Alai is coming to Cigar City’s Tampa taproom
Peanut butter marshmallow Maduro is among the many Halloween-centric twists on CCB beer.
Florida wildlife officials want $7 million to help deal with record manatee deaths
The request for money is also part of long-term goals to rebuild seagrass beds and wean manatees from artificial warm-water sites.
New proposal seeks to make Florida’s mask mandate ban a state law
Amid a series of legal battles, a Senate Republican on Wednesday filed a proposal that would put into state law a ban on school districts requiring students to wear masks. The proposal (SB 452), filed by Sen. Keith Perry, R-Gainesville, also would bar cities and counties from requiring people to wear masks or undergo medical…
Coldplay’s new world tour is coming to Tampa next summer
It’s the band’s only Florida date.
Independent Bar marks 12 years in Seminole Heights with cookout and free toast
The party is next Wednesday, Oct. 20.
Pinellas is home to a pair of Tampa Bay’s best neighborhood haunted house attractions
They’re only 10 miles apart.
St. Pete mayor Rick Kriseman invites community to hear his plans for life as a private citizen
Bob Devin Jones leads next week’s free discussion at Studio@620.
Crooked Thumb Brewery celebrates six years in Safety Harbor with two-day anniversary party
Limited beer releases, collabs and live music happen Friday-Saturday.
At Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Snarky Puppy’s first post-pandemic US show will be an emotional affair
The band closes out the four-day festival which runs Thursday-Sunday at Baycare Ballpark.
Savage Love: I feel like a predator for hooking up with a 19-year-old when I was 26
And why am I not allowed to shave my pubes?
Comedian Bill Burr is coming to Tampa, a ‘city time forgot’
Over the past few months Burr has gone on a few epic rants regarding the Sunshine State.
Plant City’s St. Martin Farms is home to one of the ‘Great Farmer’s Markets Of Tampa Bay’
A new column will explore the best Tampa Bay has to offer.
The decline and fall of American democracy is here
Informed Dissent.
Downtown Tampa’s historic Floridan Palace Hotel has new owners
1754 Properties promises upgrades.
Carnage leads EDM lineup at four-day ‘Haunted Carnival’ Halloween party at Tampa Armature Works
Duke Dumont and Malaa are also on the bill.
‘The People’s Party’ gains ballot access in Florida and aims to challenge corporate politics
Florida is the first state in the country the group has gained ballot access in.
Florida finally applies for $2.3 billion in federal school funding
The state can spend school aid from the American Rescue Plan through September 2024.
Tampa Theatre to screen film on Cuban embargo, and protesters are totally mistaken about its origins
‘Frenemies: Cuba and the U.S. Embargo’ is set to screen at the Tampa Theatre on Oct. 16.
Dave Bautista is opening a tattoo shop in Tampa
The actor says they’re currently looking for artists that want to be involved with the project, which plans to launch sometime in January of 2022.
To deal with panhandlers, City of Sarasota wants to criminalize sitting on sidewalks
Anti-homeless ordinances are typically problematic, and they’re often unconstitutional.
Citing new evidence, prosecutors drop felony charges against Tampa BLM protesters
The state wanted defendant Jamie Bullock to write a letter of apology and she refused.
Tampa man wrongfully imprisoned for 37 years sues TPD officers for falsifying evidence
Robert DuBoise was incarcerated at 18, when Tampa police orchestrated his conviction.
St. Pete’s history museum is raising money with a shuffleboard party next month
‘Cocktails on the Court’ happens at the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club.
St. Pete’s tire shop Orange Belt Café lets its chef spend time with family and fulfill his passion for cooking
Thomas Musarra has been cooking since he was 6 years old.
Meet stars of ‘The Conjuring 3’ when ‘Nightmare on Franklin Street’ returns to Tampa Theatre next month
For the series’ ninth year, the movie palace will host 16 nights of screenings running Oct. 16-31.






