

Tampa Convention Center now has its own Datz location
It’s the third in Tampa Bay.
Sugarhill Gang celebrates 40 years of ‘Rapper’s Delight’ in St. Pete this weekend
Furious 5 is in the house, too.
Adult Swim’s Eric Andre might legalize ranch at Saturday Tampa Theatre show
The Boca boy graduated to a much bigger room.
Self-guided Sunday tour opens historic V.M. Ybor homes to the public
The journey starts at Cuscaden Pool.
Tampa indie-pop expat Parrotfish comes home to headline Hooch and Hive
New single ‘50 Grand’ will get you bopping.
Big Baby Scumbag headlines Skatepark of Tampa’s rowdy Tampa Am concert this Friday
‘Kermit’ rapper Freshie and Atlanta-born trap-rapper Digital Nas join him.
Danish EBM pioneer Leæther Strip plays Tampa Orpheum on Friday
And we’re all going to the Castle afterwards.
Sonny’s BBQ is giving Tampa Bay vets free pork sandwich combos on Veterans Day
Only valid on Monday, November 11.
TooJay’s deli cake sales lead to $16,000 donation for nonprofit Feeding Florida
Cake really does do the mind, body, soul, and community.
Local nonprofit will host festival next week to raise funds for the Sulphur Springs Water Tower
All ticket proceeds will go towards an effort to revamp the Sulphur Springs Water Tower, which hasn’t been touched in 30 years.
Oregon narcotics officer warns Florida lawmakers about legal marijuana problems
Oregon has seen millions of dollars in tax revenue and a spike in illicit drug use.
Aston Barrett’s Wailers play a funky reggae party in St. Petersburg
His son plays the drums at Jannus Live.
Shevonne brings ‘Strange Love’ to downtown Tampa’s free Rock the Park concert
Jordan Esker and Catherine Leigh open on Thursday evening.
Mongolian rock stars the Hu play Tampa Orpheum on Thursday
It’s “Hunnu rock” time.
Dunedin’s HOB Brewing Co. hosts its grand opening celebration next weekend
Since HOB is one of eight breweries in Dunedin, you can pretty much stumble around the walkable town to try them all.
A Florida kayaker filmed a large group of herpes monkeys diving from trees near his boat
The state park currently is home to a growing population of roughly 300 monkeys.
New Port Richey will allow e-scooters, but in the most inconvenient and worst way possible
Basically, you can’t use them for anything practical.
New restaurant Rome + Fig will open this January in North Hyde Park
The menu will be locally sourced and globally-inspired.
Florida regulators back plans for underground power lines, but warn of ‘inflated’ costs
“It’s a ton of money,” said Jon Moyle, an attorney for the Florida Industrial Power Users Group.
NuMex has closed for good in St. Pete
The restaurant shuttered after celebrating its two year anniversary last month.
Trump’s visit to Disney World next month will continue a long history of presidential visits
Trump’s speech at the Statesman’s Dinner, will be the Grand Floridians’ second time hosting a sitting president.
Tampa Bay Metro Diners are giving all veterans and active duty military half-off this Veterans Day
Only valid on Monday, November 11.
Tampa Bay PDQs are offering free chicken sandwiches to Popeyes employees this week
Just come in uniform or flash your name tag.
Tampa Bay remembers late author Toni Morrison at free Tuesday talk
A screening of “Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am” follows.
City planner and author Jeff Speck speaks on walkable cities at Palladium Theater in St. Pete
He’s there on Wednesday.
Florida’s attorney general and the NRA condemn proposed assault weapon ban
“The amendment hides behind political rhetoric and a misleading ballot summary…”
Christmas-themed pop-up bar Miracle at Mezzo is back this Black Friday in St. Pete
Get your ugly sweater ready.
Tampa Bay Joella’s Hot Chicken locations are giving away free meals to vets this Veterans Day
A little hot chicken as a ‘thank you.’
Warby Parker will open Tampa Bay’s first full-scale store in International Plaza next week
Technically, the the Oxford Exchange location is just a “showroom.”
St. Pete’s Crafty Squirrel is serving up $1 pizza slices next week
The discounted ‘za is happening November 15.
Tampa’s Noble Rice is hosting a Makanai-style dinner next month
The eight-course dinner followed by dessert is happening on December 8.
Florida county denies library a subscription to the New York Times because its ‘fake news’
“They can take that money and do something else with it … I support Donald Trump.”
New brewery Barley Common coming soon to The Factory in St. Pete
Making it the fifth brewery in St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District.
Tampa Bay’s last Kmart will close for good in January
Employees were notified of the closure on Oct. 17.
Shuffle Tampa offers free play, which can double as therapy, during Veterans Day weekend
Vets can get in on free shuffle on from November 8-11.
Yummy House owners open new Sweet Buns Asian bakery in Tampa
Ge in on fresh baked good and free Wi-Fi.
Tampa’s newest sangria bar, La La’s, is opening in two weeks at Channelside
It has sangria sorbet and fancy food for your dog.
The Fenway Hotel in Dunedin is celebrating their one year anniversary with free champagne this week
Make sure to slide just in time for the sunset.
More cases of mysterious vaping illnesses continue to climb in Florida
The federal government announced Monday that THC products are playing an important role in the multistate outbreak.
Florida Democratic Party says they’re on pace to register 200,000 new Democratic voters by 2020
They’ve faced tough losses by razor-thin margins in past election cycles in Florida.
Some maniac is filling St.Pete’s parking meters with foam sealant
So far, over 50 parking meters have been damaged in less than a week.
Tampa’s newest Greek bakery and restaurant ‘Psomi’ is now open
NoHo on the come up.
Ringo Starr’s All Starr band coming to Clearwater next summer
It’ll be the former Beatle’s sixth appearance at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
New Tasting room at St. Pete’s veteran-owned Bayboro Brewing plans to open before 2020
The mom and pop operation wants you to bring the kids.
98ROCKFEST returns to Tampa this spring with Shinedown, Halestorm and more
Tickets go on sale this Wednesday.
Cher will bring her ‘Here We Go Again’ tour to Tampa this spring
UPDATE: The show’s been postponed until Sept. 8 due to novel coronavirus.
Where to find parking for Elton John’s Tampa farewell concert tonight
First off, rideshare if you can.
The Barterhouse, Ybor City’s newest bar and restaurant, will open next weekend
Serving up an elevated, yet cozy, hideaway in Ybor.
Tampa Pizza Company will open in South Tampa next week
And it has a full bar.
Three Tampa Bay shops land on Food & Wine’s ‘Best Coffee Shops in America’ list
Tampa Heights’ King State is in the top 10.
New rooftop bar Rox just opened, and its the tallest in Tampa Bay
You don’t need to be a guest to slide through and drink in the 360-degree views at Rox.
Tampa Armature Works owners are turning St. Petersburg Sundial into a food hall
The first food hall concept for the ‘Burg is on the horizon in 2020.
The leader of the Proud Boys is now running for congress in Florida
The all-male group has been designated as a “hate group” by the SPLC, a label they vehemently deny.
Trump’s move to Florida proves state’s significance in 2020 election, says Democrats
“He is not the first person to move to Florida to retire.”
Pinellas Park’s new Sonny’s BBQ is slinging $5 sandwiches at next week’s grand reopening
The location is also hosting a week full of events.
Adopt a pup and drink beer at Brew Bus’ Humane Society fundraiser
Beer-drinkers can expect adoptable animals on site.
Following countless grifters before him, President Donald Trump officially moves to Florida
However, Donald Trump won’t be able to avoid investigations back in New York.
Spooky Empire founder Pete Mongelli talks new Tampa relocation, Elvira Funko Pop figures, and more
He told CL that the figures are ‘already in Tampa.’
A DIY concert series held at a St. Pete Comfort Inn breaks the D.I.Y. mold
Henri’s Wong’s hotel is rockin’.
The best Halloween parties and events happening in Tampa Bay this week
Spooky szn is here, ya’ll.
‘Goody two-shoes’ Alice Cooper dishes dirt before Clearwater and Tampa appearances
He’s at both Ruth Eckerd Hall and Spooky Empire.
Tampa Bay chef Jaimes Fredlund spends his off hours dishing hot meals for the homeless
He welcomes you to help every Thursday.
Tampa’s Jobsite Theater achieves the impossible in ‘Thanksgiving Play’
As in, you’ll like it whether you’re woke or sick of the hyper-woke movement.
The Republican Party is following a pied piper over a cliff
Informed Dissent.
Savage Love: Use ‘packing’ to mask a small penis, how to exit the friend zone, and more
Dan Savage is back for another round of quickies.
Guthrie’s finally opens in Tampa, a new ice cream shop comes to Hyde Park, and more local foodie news
Plus, new Filipino food and more.
A reporter for a large Florida newspaper is also an operative for the Republican party
“We just don’t know how she does it all!”
Tampa Bay Times lays off seven journalists, including sports columnist Martin Fennelly
Five full-timers and two part-timers were let go.
Scientology sent ‘every journalist at the Tampa Bay Times’ a copy of the church’s Freedom magazine
Every employee at Poynter and PoltiFact got one, too.






