

The Bucs removed Gruden from the Ring of Honor, but why stop with just him?
The Bucs still have Warren Sapp up there in that Ring.
As Florida GOP calls for 2020 election audit, state says it’s already been done
Asked Tuesday about the need for such an audit, Gov. Ron DeSantis replied, “So, that has happened. It passed with flying colors in terms of how that’s going.”
Dissent Craft Brewing Co.’s new downtown Lakeland location opens to the public on Friday
The first Dissent opened in St. Pete back in 2017.
The banged up Buccaneers are set up for a loss against the Eagles on Thursday night
To have a shot at winning, Tampa Bay needs to look to its ground game.
St. Pete rally will call for Tropicana Field area to be returned to the Black community
Before it was gentrified, the area was home to hundreds of Black families and Black-owned businesses.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration fines county $3.57 million for requiring employee COVID-19 vaccines
Leon County’s hefty penalty is the latest effort by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to prohibit vaccine requirements on employees.
Tampa Bay Indigenous group slams DeSantis over absurd Columbus Day proclamation
“This is what the vile malignant Governor of Florida celebrates, calls heroic, and asks Americans to emulate.”
New mini golf-themed bar, Par Bar, opens in St. Petersburg next week
The course is small, but comes equipped with a loop-de-loop and ramp that you’ll eventually have to face.
Tampa’s ‘Shark Tank’ famous Yard Milkshake Bar is officially open in Carrollwood
Yes, it brings the boys to the yard.
Alice Cooper and Ace Frehley give Tampa fans an early Halloween treat
Ace’s old friends in Kiss were just in Tampa this weekend.
Jon Gruden’s offensive emails reportedly include Tampa Bay business leaders
The emails included Hooters co-founder Ed Droste, Outback Bowl executive Jim McVay, and PDQ founder Nick Reader.
Civil rights restored for Florida voting rights leader Desmond Meade
“I can apply to The Florida Bar now. I can get a house. I can run for office if I want to run for office.”
Florida gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist unveils ‘Justice For All’ reform agenda
Chief planks include restoring voting rights and implementing universal backgrounds checks for gun sales.
Tampa chef Jesus Bravo’s ‘Te Invito’ quesabirria taco truck soft opens next week
Find it outside Lingr in St. Petersburg.
Seminole Heights’ Gulf Coast Sourdough sandwich shop and bakery is moving
The last day at its current location is on Saturday, and it opens at the new spot on Tuesday.
Kiss bids fiery, explosive adieu to Tampa… again
Kiss has now said farewell to Tampa Bay twice (thrice if you count the 2000 farewell tour with Ted Nugent and Skid Row).
Florida families ask court to block Gov. DeSantis’ school mask order
The disabilities lawsuit was filed in August and includes the families of 15 children with a variety of disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism-spectrum disorders and chronic kidney disease.
Judge clears way for challenges to Florida’s new controversial elections law
The law set new restrictions on the availability and use of drop boxes, where people can drop off vote-by-mail ballots.
Sunday’s Bucs win over Miami felt like a Tom Brady ‘revenge’ game
No loss to Miami this year.
Tampa’s Ballyhoo Grill is closed, Cass St. Deli coming to St. Pete, plus more foodie news
22 South reopened, too.
Sweet Mama’s Ice Cream has opened a second location in downtown Tampa
Find it at Lykes Gaslight Square Park.
Tampa concert from ‘Hall of Fame’ rapper Polo G is now canceled
It would’ve been quite the step up for Mr. G., who played Cuban Club last summer.
Bob Saget talks Norm Macdonald and why coming to Tampa for stand up ‘truly is a gift’
He’s at Tampa Improv tonight and tomorrow.
Captain Sandy from ‘Below Deck’ is coming to downtown Tampa next year
We have so many questions.
Savage Love: If your ex is just using you for sexts and you don’t like it, then just stop
And sorry, Dan can’t connect readers to each other.
Oracle of Ybor: In this choice between two jobs, the cards are overwhelmingly positive on both sides
Sometimes you’re just in a really good situation.
La Setima Club natural wine bar starts construction in historic Ybor City
There’s no opening date yet, but the Barrio Latino Commission already greenlighted some requests.
Next week’s Tampa Bay Lightning season kickoff includes free outdoor concert from All Time Low
The public is welcome to watch as the band plays on a stage in the river.
This map shows all the 2021 SHINE murals popping up in St. Pete next weekend
SHINE Mural Festival happens Oct. 15-24.
Once again, the FWC would like the osprey to be Florida’s state bird
Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, has filed a proposal (SCR 324) to rescind the designation of the mockingbird as the state bird.
23 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Update: We added the Tampa Bay Lightning concert on Tuesday.
St. Pete Arts Alliance hosts free virtual health insurance workshop for artists
Take a long lunch on Tuesday, Oct. 12.
Make-A-Wish brings annual ‘Dishes and Wishes’ Tampa fundraiser back for in-person fun
Help the charity raise $300,000 for 30 wishes.
Willa’s makes for the happiest of meals in Tampa’s North Hyde Park
Eating really good in the neighborhood.
Here’s how we can, but probably won’t, fix our failing democracy
Informed Dissent.
‘A monument to genocide’: Tampa’s defense of its Christopher Columbus statue is a disgrace
As Columbus Day approaches, Tampa continues to glorify a monster.
Donald Trump dismisses Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential chances
Trump says he’s not worried about a DeSantis challenge.
Iconic songwriter, poet and author Patti Smith will appear in Sarasota next year
Her lyrics and poetry will be paired with photos by the late Robert Mapplethorpe.
A win’s a win
The Bucs looked nervous and beat up.
Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration kicks off today. Here’s everything announced for the year and a half long event
All four parks get some of the fifty gold statues of Disney characters.
Florida’s Trulieve is now the country’s largest medical marijuana dealer
Trulieve was one of the state’s first medical marijuana operators.
There’s now a song inspired by the Florida man who trapped an alligator in a trash can
‘Someday soon, it seems to me that Florida will be beneath the sea, passed down through the generations, the legend of Florida man.’
Video shows Florida man capturing alligator with trash can
One thing is for certain, this is certainly not how to approach an alligator.
St. Pete City Council Candidate Mhariel Summers lands new endorsements from Lisa Wheeler-Bowman, others
Her opponent Gina Driscoll has endorsements from several council colleagues including Darden Rice, Ed Montinari, and Robert Blackmon.
Newly announced Clearwater Marine Aquarium expansion includes large manatee rehabilitation habitat
The transformation of the former dolphin habitat into a cutting-edge manatee rehab and research facility is expected to cost $10 million.






