

Tampa’s burgeoning art scene is the star of a new YouTube series
The docuseries hopes to bring national and international attention to assist artists’ visions in being seen and heard.
28 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Including the Pohgoh album release show on Saturday.
Tampa Bay’s Cross-Bay Ferry is back and running through May 2023
It runs as late as 11 p.m. on select nights.
Ybor City’s 7th + Grove offers free brunch this Saturday as a part of Pepsi’s ‘Dig In Day’
It’s the only Tampa Bay restaurant participating in this national celebration of Black-owned businesses.
Tampa Bay Veg Fest, a celebration of all-things vegan, returns this weekend
This festival has food vendors, educational sessions, a kid’s zone and more.
Tampa Bay’s 33rd annual India Fest happens this weekend
All proceeds from India Festival will go directly back into the community, benefitting youth education and promoting Indian heritage locally.
Tampa Repertory Theatre’s ‘A Doll’s House, Part 2’ opens this weekend
The play happens at Stageworks Theatre on select nights through Nov. 20.
freeFall Theatre’s hit comedy ‘The Night Before’ comes back to St. Pete with new jokes and songs
The love letter to Sondheim runs select nights from Nov. 25-Dec. 24.
Lunch Lady, a new restaurant from the folks at Rooster & The Till, will open at Sparkman Wharf this month
Proper House Group is comprised of Chef Alvarez, restaurateur Ty Rodriguez and Newgentek entrepreneur Chon Nguyen.
Fresh off Dylan covers album, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band plays Clearwater on Friday
There’s no telling if co-founder and Tampa resident John McEuen will play special guest.
UK grindcore giant Napalm Death headlines Friday metal concert in Ybor City
Brujeria and Frozen Soul open.
Pop-punk favorite Four Year Strong is playing ‘Enemy of the World’ in full this weekend in Tampa
Knuckle Puck, Microwave, and Youth Fountain open.
Smooth jazz dude Brian Culbertson is playing Clearwater this weekend
Marqueal Jordan opens at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
St. Pete’s new-and-improved Cider Press Vegan Gastropub soft opens next week
Customers of the all-vegan restaurant can expect a pub-inspired menu, outdoor seating and live entertainment.
Tampa’s Ice Gretzky, Deezy Wee the Reaper among highlights at ‘Nuisance’ rap show
Anyone remember Gat and Cris?
Genre-melting Venezuelan punk band Zeta returns to Tampa on Thursday
The group’s psychedelic new album melds unfiltered punk-rock with world music.
‘We can’t get that land back’: Residents and environmentalists oppose Largo’s Referendum 2
Voters could open the door for a developer who seeks to build a water park next to Largo Central Park Nature Preserve.
New vending machine at St. Pete gay bar Cocktail wants your dick art
Lucid Vending says the art’s girth should be no more than two inches.
By blocking a public vote on police transparency, Tampa officials have shunned democracy
Councilmen Maniscalco, Viera, Citro and Miranda were against letting people vote on increased police oversight.
Plant City’s Wish Farms’ 100th anniversary concert includes ZZ Top, Bishop Briggs, and more
Saint Motel, Shevonne and others are also part of the party on Nov. 12.
Tampa emo band Pohgoh continues bounceback with ‘du und ich,’ and shows no signs of slowing down
It celebrates the release at Crowbar on Saturday.
Florida GOP takes lead in early voting in traditionally blue Miami-Dade
“This is worse than what we expected. We’re getting our butts kicked right now.”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appeals decision requiring him to turn over records of migrant flight stunt
As is common, the notice did not detail arguments that the administration will make at the Tallahassee-based appeals court.
Despite protests, University of Florida trustees unanimously choose Ben Sasse as next president
“If Dr. Sasse is confirmed, it will be an uphill battle to win over the university community.”
Tampa City Council blocks public vote on subpoena power for police review board, after pressure from chief
Council blocked the vote on subpoena power, but does think voters should decide on an independent attorney for the CRB.
TBBC co-owner will ‘walk away’ after employee walkout at Ybor brewery
Discriminatory comments to staff allegedly led to five employees walking out.
St. Pete’s ‘Art Over Erasure’ hopes to acknowledge lost burial grounds and recover Black history
It happens Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Center for Health Equity.
Imagine Dragons, Dave Matthews Band among headliners for Tampa’s Innings Festival 2023
The festival is happening March 19-19 outside Raymond James Stadium.
St. Petersburg’s MIZE Gallery is closing
But projects will continue.
So far, Florida GOP is outpacing Dems in casting ballots
All counties are required to offer early voting through Saturday, with 18 extending early voting to Sunday.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ tour is coming to Tampa in April
British Filipino songwriter beabadoobee opens the show.
USF urges Florida Supreme Court to hear case about pandemic shutdown fees
Similar lawsuits have been filed against colleges and universities in Florida and across the country after campuses were shut down in 2020.
French freestyle soccer superstar Séan Garnier challenges Tampa to 1-on-1 ‘Fightball’ for cash
He’s at Cinco Soccer on Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Tampa police chief is lobbying city council to block a public vote on police oversight
This is the latest development in the ongoing saga of the mayor’s resistance to more police transparency.
Opponents try again to block Florida’s so-called ‘don’t say gay’ law
The challenge, filed Thursday in the Northern District of Florida, argues that the plaintiffs have suffered “concrete harms” from the law.
Paul Pelosi is expected to recover, but American democracy might not
Informed Dissent.
Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown bring fiery rock and roll show to St. Pete
The Nov. 3 show is also the final gig from local favorite Sick Hot.
Emo-pop band Oso Oso is back in Tampa this November
M.A.G.S opens at Orpheum on Nov. 3.
Here Come The Mummies plays a post-Halloween concert in Clearwater
No better place than the haunted Capitol Theatre, too.
XTC drummer Terry Chambers brings his ‘EXTC’ nostalgia act to Tampa
He’s joined by Joe Jackson guitarist Steve Hampton, Robyn Hitchcock bassist Matt Hughes, and frontman Steve Tilling of TC&I.
Filipino indie-pop songwriter Beabadoobee headlines St. Pete’s Jannus Live
She’s there on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Tampa Bay’s annual Highball craft cocktail competition returns this December
A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to Current initiatives of Tampa Bay.
Tampa’s Blackbrick Chinese opens next month, Burger Week is back, plus more local food news
And foodie festival Savor St. Pete celebrates its 10th anniversary next weekend.
Ybor City’s new 38-seat ‘Screen Door’ Microcinema is now open
The theater is showing horror films Halloween weekend.
New boozy ice cream spot Buzzed Bull Creamery will open first Florida location in Tampa next week
The menu features over 30 nitrogen-infused flavors hat can be infused with alcohol that starts at 5% ABV.
Busch Gardens Tampa’s Christmas returns with new fireworks show, food and more
New this year is the “Holiday in the Sky” firework show, featuring a dancing water fountain.
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen have officially filed for divorce
Noooooooooooooooooo.
Pop wunderkind Jake Wesley Rogers kicks off intimate North America tour in Tampa
The 30-date run starts at Crowbar in February.
A third straight Bucs loss is discouraging, but worse is the lack of hope for the rest of the season
How do we right this ship?
Tampa aims to ease rules for ADUs while keeping an eye out for potential ‘unintended consequences’
“We desperately need housing,” said councilwoman Lynn Hurtak.
Savor St. Pete food and wine festival celebrates 10th anniversary next week
North Straub Park transforms into a foodie destination on Nov. 5-6.
Indie-pop band Bad Suns brings ‘Apocalypse Whenever’ to St. Petersburg
The band is at Jannus Live on Nov. 1.
Steve Aoki, Pauly D, headline this weekend’s ‘Halloween Haunted Carnival’ at Tampa Armature Works
Plus, there’s a costume contest with a chance to win $10,000.
Thrashy Tampa rock band is taking on Misfits for no-cover concert on Halloween night
Calling all astro zombies.
Tampeños are invited to go ‘full Quinlan’ at Independent Bar’s Sunday Halloween concert
Max Norton joins Tampa’s songwriter laureate.
Tampa Jazz Club hosts matinee Chick Corea celebration concert on Sunday
Zachary Bartholomew Trio will play what ‘a wide sampling of the jazz master’s compositions from throughout his remarkable career.’
Bachata hunk Romeo Santos plays a Tampa concert this weekend, but you have to win tickets to get in
There are three ways to get in.
Fresh off III Points, Miami dream-pop band Palomino Blond returns to Tampa on Saturday
A rare Tampa set from Permanent Makeup makes up the middle of this solid Florida rock show.
Genre-bending Japanese punk duo Melt-Banana plays the new Tampa Orpheum this weekend
With a re-issue of ‘Scratch Or Stitch’ in hand, too.
Discord Theory is part of the ‘Ybor Horror’ concert lineup happening in Tampa on Friday
It’s gonna cost you $20 to get in without a costume, so stop being a stickler, dress yourself up.
Jakob Dylan is bringing The Wallflowers to Clearwater this weekend
Mercy McCoy opens at The Cap.
There’s a ‘Smashing Pumpkins’ concert in Seminole Heights on Friday
John Nowicki’s Tiny Terror plays the tunes.
Busch Gardens Tampa names new baby rhino ‘Viazi,’ which means potato
Of course it is.
‘Horses & Weed’ country songwriter Ian Munsick plays Tampa on Friday
You have to watch this video.
There’s no reason to expect the Bucs get a win against the Ravens tonight
Prepare for another rough game.
St. Pete-based ‘Marvel’ star and Balenciaga runway icon Eugenie Bondurant hosts ‘Luchaween’ jazz concert this weekend
La Lucha, which will play tunes in the haunted Hough Hall and act as the score for classic horror films of the silent film era.






