

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay recommends a No vote on Clearwater’s Landings Golf Club light industrial office park
Should be put an industrial park where green space already lives?
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay recommends a ‘Yes’ vote on Pinellas County school district special tax
Unless you’ve got no heart, of course.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2020 recommendations for Pinellas County School Board
Hine and Edmond, for very obvious reasons.
More than a quarter of Florida voters have already cast their ballots
As of Wednesday morning, 720,968 Floridians had cast ballots at early voting sites, up from 366,436 in a Tuesday morning count.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2020 recommendations for Hillsborough and Pinellas Tax Collector
Nancy Millan and Joe Saportas.
Florida’s daily coronavirus reports could be going away
The department has put out daily reports since the beginning of the pandemic, transitioning from releasing two reports to just one in April.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2020 recommendations for Pinellas County Commissioners
Long, Justice & Flowers has a nice ring to it.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2020 recommendations for Florida Amendments: ‘Yes’ on 2, ‘No’ on everything else
Yep, most are bad. But one of them is pretty good.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2020 recommendations for Florida District Court of Appeals
Basically a ‘No’ on everyone except Morris Silberman.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay recommends a ‘No’ vote to retain Carlos Muñiz as Justice of the Supreme Court
Please, please, please vote ‘No.’
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2020 recommendations for Hillsborough Soil & Water Conservation
It’s Doug Rivero and Sonja Brookins for us.
Bill Yanger is Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2020 recommendation for Hillsborough County Judge
Yanger has strong ties to the community, as someone active in local organizations such as the Hillsborough Early Childhood Council and Bayshore Little League.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2020 recommendations for Hillsborough County School Board
We’re all in for Washington, Vaughn, Combs and Gray.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2020 recommendations for Hillsborough County Commissioners
Kemp, Myers, and Cohen get the CL stamp of approval.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay recommends Andrew Warren for State Attorney
During his tenure, he’s expanded substance abuse and mental health courts that serve to promote treatment and rehabilitation for eligible offenders.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay recommends Dan Helm for Pinellas Supervisor of Elections
Julie Marcus’ opponent, Dan Helm, has the same basic complaint that we do: a lack of early voting sites.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2020 recommendations for Hillsborough and Pinellas Sheriff
Santana’s been unafraid to use the term “systemic racism” and supports a police-social work program.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2020 recommendations for Florida State House of Representatives
Valdes, Harrington, Jenkins and more.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2020 recommendations for Florida State Senate
Not every candidate is perfect, but here are our picks.
Here’s how to vote right now in Hillsborough and Pinellas county
Believe it or not, you can only vote once.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2020 recommendations for US House of Representatives
Our picks for Tampa Bay area US House of Representatives candidates.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2020 recommendations for Hillsborough and Pinellas Property Appraiser
Go with Bob “Coach” Henriquez and Trevor Mallory.
Rare two-headed snake found in Tampa Bay
Big snake news, folks.
‘Proud Boys’ email threatens Florida residents to vote for Donald Trump ‘or else!’
Message demands Democrats change their voter registration and vote Republican or face consequences.
DeSantis tags Tampa Bay as ‘Title Town USA,’ says he would never bet against Tom Brady
DeSantis said the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers could also win the 2021 Super Bowl, which will be played in Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
Florida Gov. DeSantis says school closures ‘should be off the table’
DeSantis said the “physical, mental and social well-being of our kids required us to provide them with the option of in-person learning.”
Florida police officer wears Donald Trump ‘No More Bullshit” mask at voting site
Miami Police confirmed the officer would be disciplined.
Over 3 million ballots are in, as Florida officials predict more than 60 percent of votes will be counted before election day
Elections officials anticipate many counties will have more than 60 percent of the anticipated turnout completed before Nov. 3.
Bucs trade for Jets defensive tackle Steve McLendon
This move is an obvious attempt to fill the hole left by Vita Vea.
HART will resume pre-coronavirus bus schedules next month
The services were initially reduced in March due to the pandemic and have been operating on a modified Sunday schedule since August.
Florida’s first snow park, featuring a 400-foot-long tubing hill, opens next month
Real snow … in Florida.
Ybor’s annual pumpkin patch is now a drive-through
“Although things may look a bit different this year, our tradition remains!”
Florida passes 16,000 COVID-related deaths
Florida reported 54 resident deaths Monday, bringing the total to 16,021.
Tampa Bay Super Bowl seeks women, minority, veteran, and LGBTQ-owned restaurants
The application deadline for consideration is Friday, Oct. 23
Legoland Florida announces big 10th anniversary celebration plans for 2021
A new 4D movie will debut in the Fun Town Theater next spring.
Artisan dessert shop and sandwich stand Flan Factory is now open in Ybor City
Joseph Palau uses recipes he learned from his abuela.
Magnanimous Brewing is now open in Tampa Heights
The location is also home to Ginger Beard Coffee no. 2.
Peterbrooke Chocolatier is now open in downtown Tampa
Swing by for the grand opening celebration this weekend.
Florida Gov. DeSantis wants ballot collection boxes staffed, but the law doesn’t require it
Drop boxes are among myriad elections-related controversies in Florida.
Florida’s flagged voter list will include ex-felons who still owe court fees
Voting-rights groups issued a statement Friday accusing state elections officials of trying to scare felons from voting.
How many wins do we have, Tom?
The Rays are headed to the World Series and the Bucs are trending in the right direction at 4-2.
It’s a tough time to sign a new lease in Tampa
Tampa’s rental market has witnessed a 4.8% spike from last year.
‘It’s clearly an economic and a racial injustice’: Tampa Bay activists rally for Florida’s $15 minimum wage boost
More than 1.5 million workers of color would see this pay increase, with Black and Latinx women standing to gain the most.
Burger-ish Bar & Grill serves Latin-Caribbean fusion on St. Pete Beach
With a ton of televisions for your sports watching pleasure.
Florida Democrats have giant mail-in ballot lead, but GOP narrows voter registration gap
“Democrats are leading in the metrics that will determine this election and returning their ballots at a higher rate than Republicans — and we aren’t letting up.”
22 Tampa Bay men got together for a recreational hockey game, 15 got COVID-19
Fourteen of the 22 men on two hockey teams became ill within five days of the June 16 game.
For the third year in a row, St. Pete beats Tampa at Food Fight 2020
Teams from The ‘Burg are now 3-1 all-time in Metropolitan Ministries’ charity cooking competition.
Tampa Bay Burger Week returns with big, beefy deals for everyone
Running from November 5- November 15.
Donald Trump Jr. is already coming back to Tampa Bay for Friday Clearwater rally
He’ll beg for votes on daddy’s behalf at Quaker Steak and Lube.
Florida Democrats may have a 400,000 ballot lead, but 2020 is ‘uncharted territory’
Democrats have accounted for just under half of the completed ballots and Republicans nearly 30 percent.
Tyler Perry launches ‘Souls to the Polls’ events in 25 Florida counties
Drive-in events planned for coronavirus-era ‘Souls to Polls’ effort.
Smoothie and juice bar, Anani Bistro, is now open in Gulfport
The joint also offers sandos, salads and wraps.
St. Pete’s Mastry’s Brewing Co. celebrates 4th anniversary with beer slushies, special releases
Slide by this weekend to sip in the open-air Biergarten.
Michelin star chef Joe Isidori opens new Mexican restaurant JoToro next month at Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf
Chef Joe is a vet in the kitchen and on screen and has appeared on “Good Morning America,” gone toe-to-toe with Bobby Flay in the “Iron Chef” Kitchen Stadium, and cooked alongside “Barefoot Contessa”’s Ina Garten.
South Tampa’s Olivia is now open for brunch service
You can also grab dinner there any day of the week.
New superfood cafe, Kale Me Crazy, coming to Midtown Tampa
Along with a slew of other food concepts.
Mandola’s Italian Kitchen opens its first Florida location this month in Riverview
The Texas chain has four more locations are on the agenda for Tampa Bay.
Tampa doctor Jason Wilson supports Creative Loafing Press Club because a free press holds a democracy together
It does that by demanding accountability and transparency.
The Bucs will have to play a near perfect game against the Packers this Sunday
Godwin, Fournette set to return for Sunday’s game against Packers.
Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren announces new racial justice ‘action steps’
In his announcement, Warren also says he will consider community involvement in staff evaluations and promotions for prosecutors.
Florida Lotto tickets are now twice as expensive, and include new odds and rules
We felt the game was in need of a refresh to give players new and more ways to win, bigger prizes and better odds.”
Despite minimal public support, Florida’s controversial toll road projects are still moving forward
The areas of biggest interest were the impacts to wildlife and the rural quality of life in areas where the roads may go.
Savage Love: Your husband’s sexts to strangers are what allowed him to stay faithful to you
Also, why does Senator Thom Tillis love Trump’s nutsack so much?
‘Save Yourselves!’ leads a new round of Halloween-ready movies ready for streaming right now
Plus, a few flicks to skip altogether.
St. Pete gets a Kuba Cocina, a second Chill Bros opens in South Tampa, and more in local foodie news
Plus, the new COVID-19 Cuban Sandwich Festival.
Tampa’s Gay Commie Skate Crew has fun with tropes, and organizes to change the world
The Halloween skate session saw an Antifa soup can on wheels.
St. Petersburg’s Palladium Theater readies new enhanced streaming concert series
James Suggs kicks off ‘Palladium Live’ on Oct. 29.
This mobile fighting game lets you play as Florida Sen. Rick Scott, who throws an alligator
The gator toss is mildly satisfying.
Tampa Bay’s first autonomous shuttle will debut in downtown Tampa next week
Passengers will be asked to wear a seatbelt while on board, as well as a face mask.
This giant hole in Pasco County is still growing
The hole hasn’t stopped growing since it first appeared on Monday.
Progressive Florida State Rep. candidate Jessica Harrington says she’s ready to finish what she started in HD64
“We have been doing this work for years. Our community is ready for change, not more of the same.”
USF students protest visit from far-right grifter Kaitlin Bennett
Bennett is known for her viral graduation photo showing her carrying an AR-10 assault rifle at Kent State University.






