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Tampa Bay artist Leon ‘Tes One’ Bedore brings a heavy heart to career-spanning art opening
‘Good Intentions’ opens at Morean Arts Center on Sept. 10 and runs through Oct. 25.
Have Gun, Will Travel’s ‘High Road’ pale ale returns during Ybor City concert on Friday
FayRoy opens at The Attic.
28 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Great jazz shows, Thundermother opening for Scorpions, and more.
Tampa Orpheum’s new outdoor stage plays host to The Devil Wears Prada this weekend
It’s kind of like Stubb’s, South of the South.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says ‘newcomers’ are often bad boaters
“They’ll learn, that’s fine,” DeSantis added.
After resigning, former Tampa City Attorney Gina Grimes may return in new role
Grimes’ resignation came after turmoil with city council and problems with her public record keeping.
Ashley Moody’s office says Florida’s constitutional privacy clause should not protect abortion rights
The filing said the 1989 decision, in a case known as In re: T.W., was wrong “from the start.”
Country songwriter Billy Currington brings new album with ’80s vibes to Clearwater
He plays Ruth Eckerd Hall on Friday, Sept. 9.
Tampa considers moving up to $5.5 million from solid waste to housing in 2023 budget
The idea to move the money was supported by Chief of Staff John Bennett and city council.
Q&A: Before St. Pete show, Alec Benjamin talks John Mayer, his fascination with Mandarin Chinese, and more
Mr. ‘Jesus In L.A.’ is at Jannus Live on Sept. 13.
Tampa’s Tiger Bay Club discusses the history of the Cuban sandwich next week
Authors of the new book “The Cuban Sandwich: A History in Layers” will discuss the city’s most iconic dish.
Tampa woman spots large gator strapped to a car on I-95
There’s gotta be a better ways to transport this thing to the deep fryer or the local bootery.
North America’s rarest snake was found dead in Florida after choking on a centipede
This would be the equivalent to an average human choking on a Slim Jim the size of a fire hydrant.
Florida’s ‘last resort’ property insurance provider added another 10,000 policies last week
Five carriers have been declared insolvent since February.
Florida’s prison inmate population will likely increase, and there’s already a staffing shortage
The growth is expected to continue, reaching 93,335 inmates by the end of the 2027-2028 fiscal year, according to the report.
Season preview: Bucs will win another ring with the GOAT
I mean, with 45-year-old Tom Brady, anything is possible.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried calls for inquiry into election police over voter fraud arrests
State election police should’ve scrutinized the system, not the illegal voters, Fried says.
Florida electric bills will more than likely get worse next year
The three large privately owned utilities also increased customer bills earlier this year because of gas prices.
Steve Martin, Martin Short and the Steep Canyon Rangers are coming to Tampa Bay next year
Plus more newly announced concerts.
Black Cattle Burger Co. is now open in downtown St. Pete
Smashburgers, chicken sandwiches and tendies are on this fast casual spot’s menu.
Tampa activists call for more affordable housing funds in upcoming budget
The demonstration will take place at 4:30 p.m. at Tampa City Hall.
Florida considers using National Guard to help short-staffed prisons
The shortages have resulted in officers working large amounts of overtime and supervising numerous inmates.
Political committee spends $1.5 million to get recreational pot on Florida’s 2024 ballot
The medical-marijuana company Trulieve contributed $5 million last month to help launch the initiative.
Savage Love: Bisexual and heteroromantic dudes exist—and can totally confuse gay men
While some BAH guys don’t want anything to do with their male sex partners before or after sex, other BAH guys are open to being ‘buds.’
Chef Richard Hales’ modern Chinese restaurant Blackbrick opens in Tampa next month
Its highly-anticipated soft opening will take place on Oct. 25.
Grand jury that shook up Broward school board has eyes on four more Florida districts
Four Broward School Board members were suspended by the governor last week.
St. Pete’s deputy mayor resigns after being accused of bullying, former comms director would ‘evaluate’ returning
Stephanie Owens was initially placed on leave, but chose to resign.
Florida’s week-long ‘Tool Time’ tax holiday starts this weekend
It allow shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes on numerous home-repair and construction items from Saturday through Sept. 9.
St. Pete is among Florida cities looking to snuff out smoking on beaches
Under the St. Petersburg proposal, people would have about a 90-day period to become aware of the change, with enforcement beginning Jan. 1.
Fortu coming to St. Pete, Beerbusters is about to bust, and more in Tampa Bay food news
And Tampa’s Big Ray’s Fish Camp gears up for its Food Network debut.
St. Petersburg communications director resigns after accusing deputy mayor of bullying
Janelle Irwin Taylor says that St. Petersburg Deputy Mayor Stephanie Owens created a hostile work environment
Shaquille O’Neal is bringing his Big Chicken franchise to Tampa Bay
Other Florida locations will debut in Orlando, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
St. Pete’s Red Mesa will open second ‘Mercado’ location at the old Two Graces
The group also unveiled its new ‘Quatro’ food truck outside Webb’s City Cellar.
Owners of Bento will open new high-end Japanese restaurant ‘Kōsen’ in Tampa Heights
Chef Wei Chen arrives from Masa, a 3-Michelin star concept in New York City.
Following turmoil with mayor, Tampa City Council looks for ‘hard reset’ with new city attorney
Council said they appreciate Zelman, but that council’s relationship with the attorney’s office needs to change.
Wu-Tang icon GZA will play chess against fans in Dunedin this month
The event is free to attend, and stick around for performances from local rappers.
Treasure Island restaurant The Pearl moves to Gulfport this fall
Its flagship Treasure Island location closes this week.
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio says Democrats are ‘criminalizing and dehumanizing’ Republicans
”If you criticize them, they will claim that you are putting them in danger.”
Florida Supreme Court urged to take on case against 15-week abortion ban
The dispute is rooted in a temporary injunction issued July 5 by Leon County Circuit Judge John Cooper.
115 legal experts decry DeSantis’ ouster of Hillsborough state attorney Andrew Warren
Warren, in an interview Wednesday accused the governor of using the suspension to score political points.
