Interview: Tampa Pride on the River headliner says she’d ask Ron DeSantis ‘to just stop hating people’
To say that Tampa Pride on The River’s headliner, Pepper MaShay, is a Dance music Diva is both true and misleading. While she’s best known for her song “Dive In The Pool,” featured on “Queer as Folk,” MaShay (born Jean McClain) has also been a studio musician for over 40 years, recording with everyone from…
‘We have the biggest boat parades in the country’: Talking with Tampa Pride on the River host Brianna Summers
It goes down Saturday, Sept. 24.
Carmada street carnival to help kick off St. Pete Shine Mural Festival eighth anniversary
Festivities include painted cars, a live car painting from this year’s featured artist Nneka Jones.
Tampa Bay Pride Band is part of Saturday’s Glazer Children’s Museum anniversary celebration
Pride On The River is Saturday, too.
Jaurice Moore’s Afro-futuristic masks are just part of a new art show opening in Ybor City this weekend
‘In Search Of…” opens Saturday, Sep. 24 at 8 p.m. at The Bricks
The 25th annual Florida CraftArt Festival is back in St. Pete this fall
It happens Nov. 19-20 in downtown.
Oracle of Ybor: Identity is two-pronged, it’s both who we are alone and who we are to others
You can’t hobby your way out of existential longing.
The best concerts and live music happening in Tampa Bay from Sept. 22-29
Including an absolutely stacked Saturday night.
Latin Grammy-winning flamenco guitarist Antonio Rey plays Ybor City matinee on Sunday
He’s at Centro Asturiano de Tampa.
Old-man punk-rock legend Lagwagon brings 30th anniversary tour to Tampa on Tuesday
It’ll be a great show, ‘Duh.’
Pierce The Veil’s Tuesday concert in St. Pete is sold-out
Two sold-out shows for Jannus to kick off the week.
Son of a bitch, Nathaniel Rateliff’s Monday show in St. Pete is sold-out
He sold out the same room in 2018.
The Factory’s ‘End of Summer’ party brings DJ Rich Medina to St. Pete on Sunday
He brings the totality of his tastes to the turntables.
Tampa Bay songwriters Will Quinlan and Billy Summer come together this weekend
It’s a busy day for New World Brewery.
WMNF’s famous record sale goes down this weekend in Tampa
Saturday at New World Brewery, to be exact.
Lakeland songwriter Michael McArthur celebrates new album this weekend at Polk Theatre
The ‘Milky Stars’ alight for his first hometown show in three years.
Texas rapper Lecrae plays Tampa church concert on Saturday
Bizzle, Zauntee and MAK open the show.
Old-school Tampa punk band Dukes of Hillsborough reunites for free, one-off concert
Crash Mitchell and Flat Stanley play support on Saturday.
Tampa expat and Lollapalooza alum Benjamin Booker comes home for free concert on Saturday
Carson Cox joins him at The Hub.
Tampa rock band and scene champ Bangarang celebrates 10-year anniversary this weekend
A slew of Bangarang’s favorite bands will join in onstage.
Screamo favorite Stick To Your Guns brings new album ‘Spectre’ to Tampa concert
Kublai Khan, as well as Belmont, Koyo, and Foreign Hands open on Friday.
Tampa’s ‘Bloom On Franklin’ block party now extends to downtown and includes a free shuttle
It goes down Friday, Sept. 23
Beloved dive bar The Bends celebrates a whirlwind decade in St. Petersburg
Newly-formed booking duo ‘We’re Sweet Girls’ brings a stacked lineup to the bar this weekend.
Jam scene supergroup Photon plays two-night stand in Dunedin this weekend
If you’re into heavy, jamtronic and trance grooves.
Intoxicated and Heaven’s Gate top Florida heavy-metal superbill coming to Tampa on Friday
Heaven’s Gate is a Florida metal-crossover fantasy featuring members of Cannibal Corpse, Municipal Waste, Warthog and Reversal of Man.
UK songwriter Barns Courtney brings ‘Supernatural’ new look to Tampa this weekend
He’s making good on a postponed summertime show.
Cuban goth daddy Aurelio Voltaire plays Tampa concert on Friday
He’s making good on a postponed show.
New country bar ‘Welcome to the Farm’ opens out of St. Pete’s former MacDinton’s space next month
The new bar and venue is a joint effort from country star Chase Rise, Jannus Live owner Jeff Knight and Forward Hospitality Group.
Hillsborough Sheriff lawyers make failed attempt at qualified immunity after resting case in Andrew Joseph III trial
Qualified immunity was denied for Corporal Mark Clark before the trial, but HCSO tried again, and failed.
Tampa Pride on the River 2022 happens this weekend
Here’s the schedule.
Tampa’s Powerstories Theatre says a developer wants to tear down their playhouse
The former Tampa Sportatorium is also on the chopping block if Tampa City Council approves rezoning on Sept. 22.
‘Vile political stunt’: Charlie Crist joins Florida Hispanic leaders to slam migrant flights
“Ron — you trafficked these people. You lied to them.”
‘Roller coaster ride’ continues for Florida’s ‘last resort’ property insurance carrier
Citizens last week reached 1.055 million policies — more than double the number two years ago.
Tampa Bay Lightning’s 30th anniversary celebrations kick off on Oct. 1
The free events include a Smash Mouth concert on Oct. 1.
Florida highway shutdown after semi-trucks spill Coors Lights over road
It’s unclear exactly what led to the crash, and what will happen to all those cases of “The World’s Most Refreshing Beer.”
Judge clears way for lawsuit challenging Florida law that stops cities from reducing police budgets
DeSantis championed the bill (HB 1) during the 2021 legislative session as a way to crack down on violent protests.
DeSantis now faces a criminal investigation and a potential class action lawsuit for Martha’s Vineyard migrant stunt
The new lawsuit named three Venezuelan migrants as plaintifs.
Judge in Andrew Joseph III trial scolds Hillsborough Sheriff for arresting witness
‘They said I missed my court date and I was going to jail because of it.’
Florida public schools had $1.3 billion ‘re-routed’ to private schools through voucher program, says report
The funding shift went from $326 million in 2020 to an estimated $1.3 billion for the 2022-2023 school year.
Florida Cracker Fish Company will open out of former Ballyhoo Grill location in Citrus Park
The old school fish shack’s menu will be full of no-nonsense seafood offerings.
Undead in the Water, a spooky Halloween attraction on an old WWII ship, returns to Tampa
Boating is actually really scary.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responds to Martha’s Vineyard critics from Sean Hannity’s safe space
‘They said they wanted this, they said they were a sanctuary jurisdiction.’
New pizza restaurant Colony Grill opens in Midtown Tampa
The Connecticut-based restaurant is known for its thin crust pies topped with spicy oil.
Pointing to real estate prices, GOP megadonor Peter Thiel says Florida is in danger of ‘becoming like California’
Thiel’s comments come as Florida overwhelmingly leads the country in home price increases.
Florida Libertarian gubernatorial candidate says DeSantis ‘exceeded his lawful authority’ with migrant flights to Martha’s Vineyard
In a 20-page filing, Roos also urged the Supreme Court to order DeSantis to stop transporting migrants from Texas.
Andrew Warren’s case will head to trial, but the former Hillsborough State Attorney will remain suspended
DeSantis on Aug. 4 issued an executive order suspending the twice-elected prosecutor.
In Tampa trial, family of Andrew Joseph III remembers ‘golden child’ and says there’s no proof he caused trouble at fair
Today, a Hillsborough Sheriff representative was evasive when asked why Joseph was painted as a criminal.
Civil rights group offers cash reward for info on ‘Perla,’ who lured migrants onto Martha’s Vineyard flights
“It’s a con woman who we believe is engaging in human trafficking [and] virtual kidnapping.”
Florida is second only to Texas in banning school books, most of which involved LGTBQ or non-white issues, says report
‘Censorious movement is turning our public schools into political battlegrounds,’ free speech group says.
Florida Dems accuse Gov. DeSantis of abusing spending authority over migrant flights to Martha’s Vineyard
“They’re complaining now, but they all voted for it,” DeSantis said.
Savage Love: I don’t think swapping dick pics is common among straight guys
Is your relationship a police state?
Ology Brewing’s first Tampa taproom opens in Seminole Heights this weekend
The Tallahassee-based brewery opens out of the former Angry Chair space.
Tampa resident and wrestling icon Ric Flair wants everyone to ‘get off Tom Brady’s ass’
The Tampa Bay Bucs currently sit at 2-0, and look to put the Packers in a chokeslam next week.
Tampa now has a magic mushroom dispensary
Owner Carlos Hermida says his shop is the first ever mushroom dispensary in Florida and in the U.S.
Review: Alicia Keys brings unrivaled voice and spirit to long overdue concert at Tampa’s Hard Rock Event Center
The Hard Rock show had been on the books for almost three years.
Review: In Tampa, Jobsite’s ‘Picasso’ will leave you laughing your head off
The work still raises many philosophical questions in the ping pong of ideas.
The Bucs defense is on fire and just ended the Saints curse
It was a battle, literally.
Independent Bar St. Petersburg is closing next month
For the last six years it’s been a champion of craft beer in the EDGE district.
Oracle of Ybor: I’m burned out and torn about what might be my karmic duty
A special Tampa Pride on the River reading.
Despite attempt to block testimony, friend of Andrew Joseph III says HCSO advised them to cross I-4
The witness gave an emotional testimony about the events leading up to Joseph’s death.
We’re going to spend every penny’: Florida Gov. DeSantis says more tax-payer funded migrant flights are on the way
“There’s also going to be buses…”
Charlie Crist demands all info behind Florida Gov. DeSantis’ Martha’s Vineyard ‘political stunt’
The gubernatorial candidate filed a public information request under Florida’s Sunshine Law for all communication regarding the re-location effort.
Wulfaven Brewing Co., ‘Carrollwood’s first microbrewery,’ opens next month
This North Tampa microbrewery has been in the making for upwards of 5 years.
Review: At Tampa concert, Southside Johnny maintains playful derisiveness and keeps those Jersey records playing
The band kicked it at the Hard Rock pool, too.
St. Pete’s James Museum celebrates Black pioneers through January
The exhibition is meant to dispel the notion that all Black people in the West were cowboys.
MFA St. Pete is now home to work from Nigerian artist Prince Twins Seven-Seven
‘Multiple’ is on display through Jan. 15.
After public outcry, Tampa leaders call for ‘radical restart’ with ‘PURE’ wastewater plans
City council members all expressed either doubt or complete disapproval of PURE as a whole.
Good Intentions debuts in St. Pete, Mochinut opens in Pinellas Park, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
Ybor City lost its Buffalo Wild Wings, too.
Florida once again targets constitutional privacy clause in abortion fight
Moody’s office also took the position on the privacy clause in a Sept. 6 court filing.
‘Morally repulsive’: Critics rip Florida Gov. DeSantis for using refugees to ‘gain cheap political points’
While the governor’s office claimed credit for the controversial relocation effort, details remain scant.
In Andrew Joseph III trial, expert testifies Hillsborough deputies violated constitution and state law
The judge in the federal wrongful death trial also clashed with HCSO’s legal team about interpretation of state law.
Judy Collins is bringing an orchestra to Clearwater for the ‘Wildflowers’ tour
She’s at the Cap, once again.
Black Radish’s plant-based Cuban pop-up happens in Seminole Heights next week
Courtney’s Custom Catering & Cafe, located at the former Grounds Food location, hosts the event.
‘Disgusting and vile’: Charlie Crist slams Florida Gov. DeSantis for treating Martha’s Vineyard refugees like ‘cattle’
“When you are this inhumane in how you treat human beings, you’re not qualified to be Governor of anything.”
New dream-inspired exhibit to open at St. Pete’s Dali museum this fall
The exhibit explores 500 years of paintings from the 16th-20th century.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn’t want your student debt forgiven
Still, it plays well on Fox News and he’s got a presidency to consider.
Disney CEO says company ‘stood our ground’ against attacks from Florida Gov. DeSantis
He also said that while the company can be a “lightning rod for clicks and for political podium speeches.”
Federal judge denies Hillsborough State Rep. Mike Beltran from assisting DeSantis with Andrew Warren suspension
The “Patriot Amicus Brief” argued that the state Constitution “required” the governor to remove Warren.
If history has taught us anything, then the Tampa Bay Bucs will probably have a bad time against the Saints
This will be a very close game, as both teams certainly have very clear feelings about the other.
