

Lakeland songwriter Rachel Plating shares new song ‘Kids’ ahead of Friday concert in Tampa
She opens for Jared & the Mill at Crowbar.
Local punk band Wolf-Face throws a howl-worthy Halloween concert in Tampa this weekend
Big Sad and Virginity will be at the American Legion, too.
Ybor City’s Fangsgiving tribute show returns to raise money for Tampa Bay music programs
Songs by Hole, Bruce Springsteen, Hüsker Dü and more are on the agenda.
SHINE mural festival’s official afterparty at Daddy Kool has live music from Dog Park and more
Rillian and Eyelid Cinema are on the bill, too.
Paper Crane’s Creeper Freaker is a must-experience St. Petersburg Halloween concert
It happens on Friday.
EDM producer Mikey Lion plays at The Castle in Tampa this Friday
Desert Hearts is in Ybor City.
Kentucky hardcore band Knocked Loose returns to Tampa Orpheum for Thursday concert
The band opened for Beartooth last year.
San Diego rock and roll band The Schizophonics play free concert in St. Pete
The band is supported by Woolly Bushmen and the Johnny Mile boys.
Wynonna Judd brings Big Noise to Clearwater on Thursday
She’s at the Bilheimer Cap.
Following recent outbreak, Florida Surgeon General urges patients to consult their doctor before vaping THC
Florida has had 70 reported cases of vaping-related lung infections and one death.
Matt Gaetz and a bunch of other Florida idiots just committed a dangerous breach of national security
Florida is always present at history’s dumbest moments.
Finally, St. Pete hotspot Park & Rec will open new Tampa location this weekend
Get your costume ready.
Pinellas County bans horseback riding near Skyway Bridge, citing environmental impacts
“I’m convinced that it’s the horseback riding that’s producing the bulk of the damage we see out there.”
Ukrainian donor Lev Parnas wanted a seat on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ transition committee
The governor has become swept up in the case, in part because of pictures of Parnas at DeSantis fundraisers last year.
Florida’s fight over parental consent for abortions head to the capitol
Florida law already requires parents to be notified if their daughters are planning to have abortions.
Bula Kavananda is now open in Seminole Heights, and your first one is on the house
First kava is on the house.
New Ibbi’s Q barbecue food truck could open in Clearwater next week
Make sure to bring a bib to the grand opening.
Michelle Faedo will open second Tampeño Cuisine location in downtown Tampa
Where the kitchen cranks out made to order dishes and award-winning Cuban sandwiches.
Beach Drive’s The Moon Under Water restaurant is under new ownership
And it looks like it’ll stay the same.
Florida may soon end statute of limitations for youth sexual assault cases
Under current law, victims of sexual battery who are under 18 need to report the crime to law enforcement within 72 hours.
St. Petersburg’s SHINE mural festival includes a Saturday beach cleanup
Cecilia Lueza is also working on a mural at North Shore Park.
Critical Mass Tampa Bay invites riders to Friday’s Halloween group ride
It leaves Curtis Hixon Park at 8 p.m. sharp.
David Dondero plays free ‘Little Pre-Fest’ concert in Ybor City next week
He’s back, South of the South.
USF CAM comes to Ybor City’s Centro Asturiano for ‘Poetry of Resistance’ event
Probably not for the MAGA hat crowd.
Tampa Riverwalk offers more than 50 free candy stations during Saturday’s trick-or-treat
Squeeze every penny out of those Halloween costumes.
Former NRA president and ex-felon Oliver North will host a fundraiser for Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly
While it may seem like a strange pairing, apparently Staly and North go back.
Black Tampa Fashion Week opens with Friday night masquerade ball
It runs through Sunday.
Tampa just broke the record for most consecutive days above 70 degrees
‘When people say it’s hot, it’s f— hot.’
Florida journalists will attempt to trademark the phrase ‘fake news’ so Trump can’t say it
“If anyone accuses us of trolling the president, well, nothing else seems to work with him, so what do we have to lose?”
Indiana soul favorite Durand Jones & the Indications will play Tampa this winter
Y La Bamba opens at Crowbar.
Will Disney World’s groundbreaking new Star Wars ride be enough to save Galaxy’s Edge?
The attraction may see a soft opening around Thanksgiving.
South Tampa’s Swami Juice gets new owners and avocado toast
Byblos’ Roger & Ziad Estephan are at the helm now.
A Florida city’s ban on Styrofoam heads to the Supreme Court
Coral Gables approved a Styrofoam-ban ordinance in February 2016.
Cirque du Soleil’s new ‘Axel’ ice show opens in Tampa on Halloween
Only seven performances are on the books at Amalie Arena.
‘Dishes & Wishes’ needs help making dreams come true for Tampa Bay kids with chronic illnesses
The event is on Friday at Armature Works.
The fight for a $15 minimum wage in Florida is getting closer to the 2020 ballot
The political committee Florida For A Fair Wage had submitted 763,330 valid petition signatures to the state as of mid-day Monday.
Stone crab season is here, and Clearwater Beach is hosting two festivals this weekend for clawheads
It all starts on Thursday and runs through the weekend.
New Filipino restaurant Mata’s Philippine Cuisine opens this week in Tampa
Just before the end of Filipino American History Month.
Tampa Bay’s Cross-Bay Ferry releases schedule, will run late for Lightning games
A one-way trip does take approximately 50 minutes, which is a little slower than driving, but at least this boat serves beer.
New gluten-free, build-a-bowl restaurant Mahana Fresh will open in New Tampa
Bringing healthier options to New Tampa.
Zillow’s new ‘instant buying’ feature launches in Tampa today
Sellers could get a cash offer for their estate in as little as 48 hours.
Revolution Ice Cream Co. will open South Tampa location in early 2020
For now, visit the food truck parked out front.
Zac Brown Band brings lumbersexual Florida Panhandle vibes to Tampa concert
Toes in the water, $16 Smirnoff Smash in my hand.
Guthrie’s fried chicken is officially open in Tampa
The southern fried chicken chain is having a grand opening on Monday, October 21.
New Greek bakery and eatery ‘Psomi’ opens next month in Tampa
More new eats in North Hyde Park.
New St. Pete wine and hookah bar, Copa, opens next week with free bubbly
More sips are on the way to St. Pete.
Florida judge blocks law requiring ex-felons to pay fees before they can vote
“Today the court upheld the fundamental American principle that the right to vote does not belong only to the wealthy.”
The Florida Aquarium’s outdoor bar is now called ‘Corona Cove’
Thankfully, there will be other beers on tap.
St. Pete’s Reggae Rise Up 2020 announces Damian Marley, Slightly Stoopid and Dirty Heads and others
Nahko and Medicine for the People, Soja and Iration are also headed to Vinoy Park.
Tampa Theatre will open new second microcinema theater
Construction begins spring 2020, and is expected to be completed in 2021.
‘Anna and the Apocalypse’ director John McPhail discusses the best and only high school zombie musical you’ll ever see
Overbearing teachers, adolescent angst and brain-munching snowmen, these are a few of our favorite things.
Tampa Pig Jig’s Will Wellman talks kidney disease research, what it means to try and ‘cultivate hope and joy’
The 9th annual event is already sold-out.
Seminole Heights’ King of the Coop is giving away free beer next week
And there’s going to be a gift card giveaway.
St. Petersburg is finally getting e-scooters, but with strict rules and a curfew
The city will launch a pilot program in the winter or spring of next year.
As Tropical system in Gulf of Mexico strengthens, Tampa Bay can expect a windy and rainy weekend
The storm has a 90% chance of development over the next 48 hours.
Publix is now selling fanny packs, slides, and other gear in a new ‘Fresh Goods’ store
The devil works hard, but the Publix marketing team works harder.
Tampa Electric Co. gets go ahead for two large solar-power projects in Hillsborough County
The projects are rooted in a 2017 settlement that dealt with Tampa Electric’s base rates.
Study shows tobacco use is at an all-time low for Florida youths, but vaping is on the rise
Florida had 68 reported vaping-related illnesses as of Saturday.
‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ is a glorious goth fairytale in search of an actual story
Is it possible to turn the film’s sound down and cue up some Bauhaus instead?
Tampa’s sixth annual ‘Bad Ass Beer Fest’ set to be TBBC’s biggest and longest ever
Download that rideshare app.
Penny and Jeff Vinik make $5 million donation to Tampa Museum of Art
The gift endows the position of Executive Director.
ZZ Top approaches end of 50th anniversary tour with Tampa concert on Saturday
Cheap Trick opens the show.
Florida Orchestra brings free ‘Pops in the Park’ concerts to St. Pete and Tampa this weekend
Bring canned goods though.
Ries Brothers talk band expansion, plans for the future ahead of St. Petersburg homecoming show
The boys open for Iya Terra and For Peace band this weekend.
Red Kross’ Jeff McDonald talks Tampa’s Empty Keg, losing Kim Shattuck and more before Ybor concert
The band opens for Melvins at Orpheum on Wednesday.
Grumpy old rock star Rick Wakeman details stripped-back ‘concert of emotions’ coming to Clearwater
He’s at Capitol Theatre on October 26.
Latin Grammy-nominated songwriter Raquel Sofia comes to Tampa this Sunday
She sang backup for Shakira and Juanes, yo.
Jamericana-rock band Between Bluffs takes on Black Sabbath and NIN at Dunedin tribute show
There’s no cover to get in on Sunday.
Virginia sasscore band .Gif From God plays Tampa Doghouse on Monday
That’s sassy metalcore, OK?
Bass-driven Turbo Tuesdays is settling into its new home at Morph in St. Pete
Amanda PLZ headlines this week.
Melvins and Redd Kross co-headline a Wednesday concert in Tampa
The old-school acts are at Orpheum.
Miya Folick opens for Bishop Briggs in St. Petersburg next week, and we’re shook
The show happens at Jannus Live.
Organic food supermarket Earth Fare wants to open 15 more Florida locations
There are already two in Tampa Bay.
Jeremy Piven is hosting a ‘Leather and Laces’ Halloween party in Tampa
“Let’s hug it out, bitch.”
Shirtless Florida man removes 9-foot gator from pool
He’s wearing the standard Florida man uniform.
Despite a clear ethics violation, Trump will hold upcoming G7 Summit at his own personal Florida golf course
Historically, these meetings have been held at less ethically-challenged locations.
Modern Irish pub Strandhill Public will open new location in Tampa Heights
Right around the corner from Armature Works.
Deon Rexroat and Christian McAlhaney’s Loose Talk is in attack mode
The duo opens for Anberlin in December, but headlines Hooch and Hive on Friday.
New Florida law would make it illegal to leave your dog behind during hurricanes or severe weather
During the 2019 session, Gruters backed a similar bill, which did not pass.
Citing alarming spike in violence, drugs and officer turnover, Florida Prison Chief says the ‘status quo is unsustainable’
“At the end of the day we need a plan.”
Florida Attorney General launches probe into JUUL and other vaping companies
“It’s illegal under Florida law to sell these products to anyone under 18, yet vaping among our youth is out of control.”
Tampa Bay garage galleries are incubating the local art scene
Intermediary spaces let artists openly experiment without typical pressures.
Ybor’s new coffee and wine shop opens, Salty Crab coming to Clearwater and more Tampa Bay foodie news
No major closings either.
Trump is desperate to rule by force, by fraud or by law
Informed Dissent.
Savage Love: What to do when you inherit your dead dad’s old porn
Plus, advice for poly couples and what to do with the young stallion you met on Grindr.
Tropez elevates downtown St. Petersburg’s dining scene in every way imaginable
Foie gras with Grand Mariner toast, anyone?
WMNF Tampa hires Pennsylvania’s Rick Fernandes for general manager
The news comes seven months after the community radio station’s GM resigned.






