Tampa Bay cities join ‘No Kings’ protests this weekend
More than a dozen protests are scheduled across the Tampa Bay area, joining 2,500 community events across the nation.
Fresh off of new EP, singer-songwriter Landon Conrath brings tour to Ybor City this spring
The 26-year-old’s second studio album Employee of the Year is a few days away from its first birthday, but his latest triumph was dropping a new EP last month called “Can I Win Just a Little Bit???”
Some of Tampa Bay’s best, freakiest drag performers haunt WMNF’s Halloween Ball this weekend
DJ Mike Jet Hendrik spins old and new school goth, ‘80s new wave and more to keep guests dancing ‘til they die.
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Dave Portnoy just spent $28 million on this Florida mansion—let’s look inside [PHOTOS]
Look at photos from the nearly-$28 million Florida home recently purchased by Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy.
In Tampa Pride’s hiatus, area LGBTQ+ leaders to discuss new events
Former St. Pete Pride president Nathan Bruemmer, PFLAG Tampa president Trevor Rosine and BlaqueOUt Magazine managing editor and DEI consultant Tamara Leigh host a discussion Sunday on “Convening on the Status of Pride” in Tampa.
Wrongful death for fetuses, elimination of pregnancy crisis centers proposed for 2026 Florida session
One proposal, filed by Vero Beach Republican Sen. Erin Grall, would let parents file wrongful-death lawsuits for the death of a fetus at any stage of development.
Florida’s first-ever public school chaplain wrote an ode to Charlie Kirk, but insists he won’t use the position to proselytize
Rev. Jack Martin, a politically active pastor, is Florida’s first public school chaplain.
Florida Democrats and NPA voters support open primaries, survey says
Florida Open Primaries, an advocacy group working to open Florida’s closed primary voting system, along with the group Open Primaries and its Let Us Vote campaign, says that of the 626 Florida Democrats surveyed, 87% support having the party unilaterally open its primary election to nonparty-affiliated (NPA) voters. Among the 684 NPA voters surveyed, 80%…
Tampa Republican Jay Collins says he’ll decide on running for governor in the coming weeks
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins said that he’ll make a decision on running for Florida governor in the next few weeks.
Florida House Rep proposes reduced gun age law for fourth straight year
The proposal (HB 133), sponsored by Rep. Tyler Sirois, a Brevard County Republican, has passed in the Florida House during the past three legislative sessions, but failed to advance in the Florida Senate. The existing law exempts law enforcement officers, correctional officers, or service members younger than 21.
A big Dick’s is opening in Brandon on Halloween
Dick’s Sporting Goods opens a “House of Sports” store in the Tampa suburb of Brandon on Oct. 31, 2025.
Photos: Ice Cube brings ‘Four Decades of Attitude’ to Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena
Photos from Ice Cube’s Oct. 12, 2025 concert at Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena.
Former Tampa City Council candidate flashes gun at forum, stealing attention from otherwise successful debate
Elvis Piggott, a former candidate for Tampa City Council, flashed his gun at an Oct. 9 forum.
Review: In Clearwater, Tedeschi Trucks Band makes Apollo and Dionysus proud
On Oct. 12, 2025 in Clearwater, the Tedeschi Trucks Band delivered a show that was equal parts craft and conviction, showcasing why the ensemble is quite possibly one of the best live jam touring acts out.
Here’s what the money says in the special election for Tampa City Council District 5
In the special election for Tampa City Council’s District 5, Thomas Scott, himself a former city council member and county commissioner, appears to be the favorite for Tampa Bay developers and construction companies. Naya Young, an electoral newcomer and Scott’s opponent in this month’s runoff, raised less than half as much money as Scott, but…
Review: The Allah-Lahs first-ever Tampa Bay concert was well worth the wait
Last Friday, The Allah-Lahs finally made it to a local stage and wowed the tightly-packed audience gathered at St. Petersburg’s Bayboro Brewing to hear the band’s finely-crafted blend of jangly surf-influenced psych-pop.
It’s too early to be talking like this, but Baker Mayfield played an MVP-level game on Sunday
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the San Francisco 49ers 30-19 on Oct. 12, 2025 and moved into first place in the NFC.
3 ways to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Tampa Bay
Trump may have eliminated Indigenous Peoples’ Day on a federal level, but he can’t stop Tampa Bay from honoring its native roots.
Nashville-based indie rock trio Austin and the Powers announce Tampa show
Before you ask, yes, Panic! At The Disco is a major influence on the band’s sound, along with the likes of The Cure and Wallows. And with a sound like that—blended with elements of surf rock, new wave and pop, the boys are well on the way to taking the indie scene by storm.
Coquito Burrito popup premiers in Tampa tomorrow
Curt Hensley branches off from Una Más to start Coquito Burritos.
Jobsite stages new version of haunted musical from Mellencamp and Stephen King
A new version of “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County” makes its U.S. debut at Tampa’s Jobsite Theater this month.
Cooper’s Hawk opens Florida’s first Piccolo Buco in Carrollwood
Piccolo Buco is a collaboration between Cooper’s Hawk Founder Tim McEnery and Chef Luca Issa, owner of the original establishment in Rome. Piccolo Buco, originally based in Illinois, expanded across the midwest over the last four years.
Sparkman Wharf brings spooky season to Tampa’s waterfront with free events this month
Sparkman Wharf is trading its sunny waterfront vibe for something delightfully spooky this month, serving up a chillingly good time with a lineup of free Halloween events.
Review: In Clearwater, Everclear sparkles, and doesn’t fade, during album anniversary show
Let’s be real: It’s a 42-minute album, and even with said extra songs mixed in, just under an hour and a half goes by really fast with Everclear circa 2025 in the room. And as you can imagine, the tour is probably the least flashy ‘90s nostalgia gig on the road right now.
Florida bill would punish colleges that don’t rename roads after Charlie Kirk
Money would be withheld from schools that didn’t go along with the changes, under the bill.
Davis Islands jazz night anniversary, Allah-Lahs, among best concerts coming to Tampa Bay between October 9-16
Creative Loafing’s weekly listing of the best live music and concerts coming to the Tampa Bay area, covering Oct. 9-16, 2025.
Jazz pianist Simon Lasky leads intimate October concert, complete with dumplings
Tampa Bay jazz composer Simon Lasky plays a unique gig at one of Tampa’s best spots for Chinese dumplings.
Electro-pop duo Phantogram returns to St. Pete this month
Phantogram isn’t your typical electro-pop act—its the kind of duo that drags hip-hop beats through a haze of shoegaze and then sharpens songs with a pop hook. Sarah Barthel’s vocals cut between dreamy and dangerous, while Josh Carter’s production leans heavy and cinematic. Think the shadowy pulse of Portishead colliding with the swagger of Massive…
The Florida State Fairgrounds’ living history museum gets spooky with ‘Tall Tales of Old Florida’ next week
“Tall Tales of Old Florida” at Florida State Fairgrounds includes guides who lead a lantern-lit exploration through Tampa’s 19th-century living history museum, Cracker Country. While touring the historic grounds, guests will hear spooky and fun stories fostered from Florida’s unexplained oddities.
