‘Bros’ is the first major studio gay rom-com and also too straight for its own good
In addition to being bitingly funny at times, it also is surprisingly insightful and revealing about what life is like as a gay man, both historically and especially in 2022.
Jack White, Machine Gun Kelly will headline Tampa’s 97X Next Big Thing this winter
This year’s NBT marks the first time Jack White will rock Tampa as a solo artist, and his first gig here since his days with The White Stripes.
Seafood franchise Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar heads to Wesley Chapel
The North Carolina-based chain is known for fresh seafood and refreshing cocktails.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott says reports of Herschel Walker’s abortion are fabrications from the ‘smear machine’
“When the Democrats are losing, as they are right now, they lie and cheat and smear their opponents.”
Florida Gov. DeSantis wants to shield documents in lawsuit over congressional redistricting plan
The requested documents range from communications related to the anti-gerrymandering “Fair Districts” constitutional amendments that voters passed in 2010.
Oracle of Ybor: I think I need to get out of this apartment in the ‘burbs
Also, how do I put in my two weeks?
Lime debuts new e-bikes in downtown Tampa
The company obtained a permit to operate 1,500 Gen4 e-bikes throughout the City of Tampa.
freeFall Theatre’s Ruth Bade Ginsburg play opens tonight in St. Pete
‘All Things Equal’ by Tony Award-winning Rupert Holmes runs through Oct. 23.
After Hillsborough voters removed him from the bench, Jared Smith seeks a DeSantis appointment
The former judge, who faced heavy scrutiny for his behavior, is eyeing a seat on the 6th District Court of Appeals in Lakeland.
President Biden will meet with DeSantis in Florida as he surveys Hurricane Ian damage
DeSantis and Biden have publicly put aside sharp political differences during the response to Hurricane Ian.
Florida’s Hurricane Ian insured losses climb over $2 billion
Tuesday’s totals were up from 222,261 claims on Monday.
More than 31 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
The best live music events and concerts happening in Tampa Bay from Oct. 6-13.
This weekend’s Dunedin Brewery 22nd Annual Oktobeerfest is also a mini music festival
It kicks off about 6 p.m. on Thursday and then at 11 a.m. throughout the rest of the weekend.
Grunge godfather Melvins brings ‘Bad Mood Rising’ to Tampa Orpheum’s new location
The group’s latest album came out of nowhere.
Tampa rock and roll duo Hovercar joins this month’s ‘Free Abortion On Demand’ concert
No apologies will be given at Crowbar.
Miles Davis and Mahavishnu Orchestra percussionist Billy Cobham plays Largo this month
Expect to hear a lot of the ‘Crosswinds’ album.
Straz Center’s Sunday Block Party among best live music events happening in Tampa
This weekend’s weather calls for temperatures in the low-to-mid-80s, plus virtually no chance of rain. In short, it’s going to be flawless outside, and this block party happening outside Tampa’s Straz Center on Sunday, Oct. 9 is a truly perfect opportunity to see the best of Tampa Bay music. The lineup on the arrival plaza…
’90s rap icon Cypress Hill plays Tampa Hard Rock on Sunday
DJ Lord will spin in Ybor City after the show.
Call Me Karizma ‘Francis’ tour stop in Tampa is canceled
It would have been his second Florida show this year.
Chicken-fried country favorite Zac Brown Band is back in Tampa this weekend
Do call it a ‘Comeback.’
Shieldsie album release is the last local concert from Tampa musician Brian Shields
It happens on Saturday at Born Free.
Former Skynyrd opener Rusty Wright celebrates new album with Friday concert in Lakeland
His voice is still as high and pristine as ever, too.
Rufus Wainwright brings new ‘Unfollow The Rules’ album to Tampa on Friday
His last gig in Tampa Bay came on a very solemn day.
Spanish guitarist and PBS darling Benise is back in St. Petersburg on Friday
After touring to celebrate 20 years of performing, the 57-year-old is bringing a brand new spectacle.
Free concert Rock The Park Tampa is at Water Works this week
C-Renã, Navin Ave. and Speakeasy are on the bill.
Award-winning comedian Jim Gaffigan brings ‘Dark Pale’ tour to Tampa this spring
The 56-year-old recently taped a special in Tampa.
Florida Gov. DeSantis says ‘national regime media’ wanted Hurricane Ian to hit Tampa
His General Election opponent condemned the “disgusting” remarks.
Tampa woman is ‘person of interest’ in investigation into DeSantis’ Martha’s Vineyard migrants flights
In 2018, Huerta moved into a condo in Tampa, Florida, near MacDill Air Force Base.
Tampa officials confirm former City Attorney Gina Grimes is not working with the city in any capacity
Last month, the city thought that Grimes might take on a new position, but said today that she has moved on.
Backstreet Boys, Black Eyed Peas and more coming to Tampa for iHeartRadio holiday concert
The nationwide Jingle Ball tour will make quite a few Florida stops, including Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
Florida’s ‘last resort’ insurance provider adds 7,700 new polices last week
The new total also was an increase of 45,021 policies from the end of August.
Over 222,000 Florida insurance claims filed in wake of Hurricane Ian
The data showed 222,261 claims filed in Florida, with estimated insured losses of $1.61 billion.
Three-day post-punk and darkwave Absolution Fest kicks off in Tampa on Thursday
The KVB, Minuit Machine and Creux Lies among the headliners.
Federal judge rejects challenge to Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law, but allows option to refile
The lawsuit alleged, in part, that the law violated First Amendment and due-process rights.
Our neighbors to the south need ongoing support from Tampa Bay after Hurricane Ian
The destruction is massive, and many will suffer unless everyday people step up to help.
Letter to the editor: As we rebuild after Hurricane Ian, Florida must end its ‘disposable development mentality’
It’s time to codify a rigorous balance between construction and preservation of nature.
Savage Love: My wife likes to suck cock, but not mine
She says it’s because we love each other too much.
Geo’s, a new wine bar from the owners of Due Amici, will open in Ybor City this fall
And its charcuterie spreads definitely won’t disappoint.
Florida citrus growers face a ‘gamut of damages’ from Hurricane Ian
Ian hit growers in the early stages of the 2022-2023 season.
Ed Sheeran is coming back to Tampa next summer
He plays Raymond James Stadium in May.
The Bucs offense scored 31 points, but couldn’t slow down the Chiefs
We’ll take a 2-2 start though.
Lifelines after landfall: Southwest Florida grapples with Hurricane Ian’s impact
As people return to Fort Myers to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Ian, some are finding that harder than others.
Welcome to Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay 2022
Last month, when Creative Loafing Tampa Bay closed down polls in the 2022 Best of the Bay awards, I noticed a big number: More than 500,000 votes cast. That’s a lot of people. Almost as many as the populations of Tampa and St. Petersburg combined—and certainly a much better turnout than the races for mayor…
Best Tapas/Small Plates
Bulla Gastrobar
Best Tea Shop
The Spice & Tea Exchange
Best Tequila Bar
Red Mesa Cantina
Best Thai Restaurant
Lemon Grass Thai Kitchen
Best Vegan Devil Crab
Island Crew Cuisine
Best Vietnamese Restaurant
La V Vietnamese Fusion
Best TV Host/Newsperson
Denis Phillips
Best Ramen
Buya Ramen
Best Ybor City Restaurant
Columbia Restaurant
Best Locally-Made Seltzer
3 Daughters Brewing
Best Doggy Day Care
Bay Paws Pet Resort
Best Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Datz
Best Locally-Made Liquor
St. Petersburg Distillery
Best Margarita
Red Mesa Cantina
Best Mexican Restaurant
Casa Tina “Fresh Healthy Authentic Mexican”
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant
Baba on Central
Best Tiki Mocktail
‘Found Weekend,’ Wild Child
Best Tampa Restaurant
On Swann
Best Music Festival
Gasparilla Music Festival
Best Birthday Party
DooWutChyaLikeJam
Best LGBTQ Organization
St. Pete Pride
Best Farmers Market
St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
Best Blues Brothers
Ernie and Henry Locke
Best Beach Wear With A Mission
Betty Shop on St. Pete Beach
Best Hair Salon
Whole Aveda Salon Spa
Best Comic Book Shop
Emerald City Comics
Best Local Fitness Coach To Get You To Laugh, Cry And Dance All In The Same Hour
Taylor Wright, Yoga/ Beats class
Best Medical Marijuana Physician or Clinic
Trichom Health Center
Best Record Store
Daddy Kool Records
Best Surf Shop
Suncoast Surfshop
Best Approach To Pressing Matters
The Cuban Sandwich: A History in Layers
Best Nanny Service
SoHo Sitters
Best Filmmaker
Victoria Jorgensen
Best Plumbing Company
Plumbing by Paul
Best Opera Performance Of The Decade
Kelly Curtin, ‘La Fille du Régiment,’ SPO
Best Brandon Restaurant
Tibby’s New Orleans Kitchen
Best Stand-Up Comedian
Helen Keaney
Best Celebrity Chef Endorsement
Supernatural Food & Wine
Best Coffee Roaster
Kahwa Coffee
Best Fish & Chips
Flanagan’s Irish Pu
Best Health Food Market
Nature’s Food Patch
Best Korean Noodle Dish
Gangchu japchae
Best Neighborhood Bar, Hillsborough
New World Brewery
Best Sushi Restaurant
Pisces Sushi & Global Bistro
Best Karaoke
Corner Bar & Grill
Best Record Label
New Granada Records
Best Chicken Rescuers
Ybor Misfits
Best Fight To Save A Sliver Of Old Florida In Pinellas
West Klosterman Preserve
Best Bounceback
Ringside Cafe
Best Bicycle Shop
Chainwheel Drive
Best Stripper
Sheba Queen of the Night
Best Consignment Shop
labelswap
Best Outfielder/Cheerleader Who Will Be Sorely Missed
Brett Phillips, Tampa Bay Rays
Best Philanthropist
Jeff Vinik
Best Radio Personality
Drew Garabo
Best Roofing Company
HD Roofing Company
Best Veterinarian
Harmony Vet Care
Best Beloved and Missed Preparator & Curator
Dirk Armstrong
Best New Business
The Picnic Boys
Best Director, Play
Clareann Despain, ‘Murder on the Orient Express,’ Stageworks
Best Makers Festival
Indie Flea
Best Operetta Director
Melissa Misener, ‘Pirates of Penzance,’ Opera Tampa
Best Playwright
Roxanne Fay
Best Brunch
Oxford Exchange
Best Up and Coming Comedian
Jander Gray
Best Coffee Shop
Kahwa Coffee
Best Dog-Friendly Bar
Two Shepherds Taproom
Best Shepherd’s Pie To Eat Under A Beautiful Canvas Of Giant Oaks
Three Birds Tavern
Best Fried Chicken
King of the Coop
Best Hot Dogs
Mel’s Hot Dogs
Best LGBTQ Bar
COCKTail St. Pete
Best Not The Momma
Lucky Tigre’s Julie Sainte Michelle Feliciano
Best Tacos
Red Mesa Cantina
Best Music School (Institutional/academic)
University of South Florida
Best Late-Great Woman For Women On Local Radio
Mary Glenney, WMNF, From a Woman’s Perspective
Best LGBTQ-Owned Business
COCKTail St. Pete
Best County
Pinellas
Best Band
The Black Honkeys
Best Country Act
Crossfire Creek Band
Best Florida Native Nursery
Wilcox Nursery
Best Woman-Owned Business
Bayshore Marketing Group
Best Customer Service
White Duck Espresso
Best Longtime Pediatrics Clinic
Suncoast Pediatrics
Best Mobile Mechanic
Ecanix
Best Radio Station
102.5 The Bone
Best Second Hand Store For Parents & Kids
Stellie Bellies
Best Videographer
Anna Faiola Productions
Best Big Ass Book About Florida
Gabrielle Calise, ‘Florida! A Hyper-Local Guide to Flora, Fauna, and Fantasy of the Most Far-out State in America’
Best Gallery (Non-Museum) Show
Say Gay by Chad Mize
Best Pregnant Teen Support Organization
Project Teenbirth
Best Bar Crawl
Jolly Trolly
Best Breakfast
Foodys Restaurant
Best Strip Club
2001 Odyssey
Best Central Ave. Gem
Sid’s Caribbean Grill
Best Cuban Restaurant
Columbia Restaurant
Best Acai Bowl
SoHo Juice Co.
Best Puerto Rican Food Truck In The Burg
Latin Lunch Box
Best Gourmet Market
Mazzaro’s Italian Market
Best New Restaurant
Lingr
Best Eclectic Afternoon Tea Room
Joseph’s Tea, Clearwater
Best Neighborhood Bar, Pasco
The Brass Tap
Best Tampa Heights Restaurant
Oak & Ola
Best Karaoke DJ
Dave Flash Morgan
Best Art Critic
Former Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan
Best Local Advocate Turned Politician
Rep. Michele Rayner-Goolsby
Best Return Of The Mack
Scxtt Aye
Best Florida College Team
USF Bulls
Best Cover Band
Uncle Johns Band
Best Birth Educator/Advocate
Breathing Through Life Tampa Bay
Best Hairstylist
Tristan Fox
Best Dispensary
Trulieve
Best Small Concert Venue (Under 2,000 capacity)
Skipper’s Smokehouse
Best Place for a Wedding
Sunken Gardens
Best Acupuncturist
Dr. Ashley Heintz at Ashley Heintz Acupuncture
Best Sex Shop
Todd Couples Superstore
Best Vintage Market
Vintage Marché
Best Big Bird
‘Home’ by Matthew Mazzotta
Best Local Know-It-All
Rodney Kite-Powell
Best Family Performer
Dewayne Hill
Best Missed Comedian
Pretty Paul Parsons
Best Open Mic (Comedy)
deBine Brewing Company
Best Podcast
The Pineapple Cast
Best Visual Art Curator
Catherine Bergmann
Best Coleslaw To Complement Bbq Ribs
4 Rivers Smokehouse
Best All-Around Restaurant
Bern’s Steak House
Best Poolside Bar
WTR Pool & Grill
Best Greek Restaurant
Acropolis Greek Taverna
Best Hot Sauce
The Dunedin Smokehouse
Best Eggs Benedict
Noble Crust
Best Pad Thai
Nitally’s Thai Mex
Best Thai Appetizer
Patti’s Kitchen, Thai Curry Puff
Best Music School (Non-Academic)
School of Rock (St. Pete)
Best Recording Studio
Morrisound Recording
Best Church Sign To Drown Out The Haters
Allendale United Methodist Church
Best Nature Trail
Pinellas Trail
Best Golf Course
Innisbrook Golf Resort
Best Local Heavy Metal Singer Who Attends Nearly Every Local Metal Show At Orpheum And Knows The Words To Every Song
George Fisher of Cannibal Corpse
Best Furniture Store (new or used)
Vintage Marché
Best Jaw-dropping Real Estate Flip
Fun-Lan Drive-In
Best Doctor for a Nip and Tuck
Dr. Joseph Castellano at Castellano Cosmetic Surgery Center
Best Makeup Artist
Sardis Cece Nunez
Best Place to Adopt a Pet
Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Best Reason To Get Up And Dressed Before Sunrise
Cafe con Tampa
Best Skate Shop
Westside Skate
Best Waxing Salon
The Blush Bar Tampa
Best Book by a Local Author
‘100 Things to Do in Tampa Bay Before you Die’ by Kristen Hare
Best New Neighborhood Nursery
Orange Lake Nursery
Best Gesamtkunstwerk
David Jenkins, et.al., ‘Arturo Ui,’ Jobsite Theatre
Best Prenatal Community Farewell
Birth Center of St. Pete
Best Barbecue Restaurant
Dr. BBQ
Best Breakfast Burrito, Hungover Or Not
Bandit Coffee Co.
Best Brunch for Boozing
The Living Room on Main
Best Charcuterie
Lolita’s Wine Market
Best Cuban Sandwich
Bodega
Best Aloo Gobi In Largo
Taste of Punjab
Best Ribs
The Dunedin Smokehouse
Best Fresh Squeezed Juice In The Burg
Real Rootz
Best Hotel Bar
Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar – Fenway Hotel
Best Liquor Store
Luekens Liquors
Best Neighborhood Bar, Pinellas
Gigglewaters
Best Tiramisu
Casa Santo Stefano
Best Large Concert Venue (2,000-plus capacity)
Jannus Live
Best Blind Eye
Tampa Bay Times Editorial Board
Best City
St. Petersburg
Best Columnist
Stephanie Hayes
Best Graphic Designer
Ashleigh Goettsche
Best Dance Club
COCKTail St. Pete
Best Boat Charter
A Boat Day
Best Thorn In The Side Of St. Pete City Council
Karla Correa of Party for Socialism & Liberation Tampa Bay, St. Pete Tenants Union
Best Doctor If You Don’t Have Insurance
Dr. Brett “Lev” Levine
Best Place To Be A Young Hooligan
Tampa Bay Rowdies games
Best Reason To Think About Going To Church Again
Reverend Andy Oliver, Allendale United Methodist Church
Best Skincare Specialist
Karoline Povil
Best Burlesque Act
Femmes & Follies
Best Painting Company
Old Crow Painting
Best Fashion Designer
Helena Beetle
Best Morning TV Show
Great Day Live
Best Bartender (Staff Pick)
Erin Green, Haven
Best Pro Sports Team
Tampa Bay Lightning
Best Set Design Better For Gathering 18 Months Of Covid Dust
Scott Cooper: ‘The People Downstairs,’ American Stage
Best Visual Art Festival
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
Best College Hangout
MacDinton’s
Best Asian Restaurant
Yummy House
Best Safety Harbor Restaurant
Gigglewaters
Best Food Festival
John’s Pass Seafood Festival
Best Ice Cream/Gelato/Frozen Yogurt
Revolution Ice Cream
Best Lobster Roll
Got Lobstah?
Best Palm Harbor Restaurant
The Lucky Dill Deli
Best Triple Stage Dive Bar
American Legion Post 111
Best A/C Repair Company
Jenergy Air Services
Best On Air Celebration Of Local Artists
Waves Of the Bay
Best Latinx-Owned Business
Casa Tina “Fresh Healthy Authentic Mexican”
Best Release By A Local Band
“Blame It on the Wine” by Crossfire Creek Band
Best Couple
Tom Brady & Gisele Bündchen
Best Roots/Alt-Country Act
Crossfire Creek Band
Best Local Rap Flex
Sam E Hues
Best Veteran-Owned Business
Mission BBQ
Best Handcrafted Jewelry
Florida Craft Art
Best Dog Training
Sit Means Sit Dog Training
Best Mani/Pedi
Heavenly Nails
Best Place to Get the Perfect Instagram Photo
St. Pete Pier
Best Smoke Shop
The Logical Hippie
Best Wedding Planning Company
Confetti Events
Best Cabaret
Eleri Ward/Michael Raabe, freeFall Theatre
Best Dancer
Mala (Fire Faerialist)
Best Improv Team
Improv @ USF
Best Bargain Restaurant
Trips Diner
Best Brewer
Doug Clark – Tampa Bay Brewing Company Ybor
Best Theater Production
Footloose in the Park – American Stage
Best Visual Artist
Chad Mize
Best Cupcakes
The Cake Girl
Best Pasco Restaurant
Noble Crust
Best Salad Bar
Nature’s Food Patch
Best Fusion Appetizer
Lingr, hamachi crudo
Best Indian Restaurant
Flames Indian Cuisine
Best Excuse To Get Schnockered On Gin
The ‘gin matrix’ at CW’s Gin Joint
Best Vegan Restaurant
Golden Dinosaurs
Best Open Mic Night (Music)
CJ’s Live Band Karaoke
Best Big Brothers
TPD geofencing
Best Local Netflix Star
Timothy Burke
Best Networker
Laurie Stogniew
Best Experimental Act
Abortion Twins
Best Group Fitness
CAMP Tampa
Best Impawsibly Offensive Joke
Tampa Police Department
Best Fitness Studio
CAMP Tampa
Best Personality to Follow on Instagram
Cam Parker
Best Place to Volunteer
Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Best Public Library Branch
Largo Public Library
Best Spa
Safety Harbor Spa
Best Wellness Center
ZEN Massage & Yoga
Best Celebrity Charity Event
Mike Alstott Family Foundation
Best New York Transplant Illustrator
Alli Arnold
Best Photo Booth
EVNT PhotoBooth Co
Best Bagels
St. Pete Bagel Co.
Best Bartender
Madeline Cunnings – Blur Nightclub
Best Professional Theater Company (paid cast and production)
Jobsite Theater
Best Budget Bahn-Mi
Thuy Cafe
Best Chef
Chef Ferrell Alvarez – Rooster & the Till
Best Cookies
Bake’n Babes
Best Smoothies
Rollin’ Oats Market & Cafe
Best Soup
The Stone Soup Company
Best Food Truck
Taco Bus
Best Italian Restaurant
Bella’s Italian Café
Best Locally-Made Beer
Green Bench Brewing Co.
Best Activist
Julie Weintraub
Best Open Mic Night (Poetry)
Smoken Words
Best Response To Stephen King Invoking Your Name
Billy Summer ‘Stephen Kings’
Best Community Center
Dunedin Community Center
Best Hoarders
St. Pete Police hoarding ‘Power of Change’ donations
Best Antique Shop
Vintage Marché
Best St. Pete City Council Civic Engagement
Jaleesa Blackshear
Best Home Decor
ZaZoo’d
Best Drone Operator (Independent)
Nicole Abbett
Best Marketing Agency
Bayshore Marketing Group
Best Vocalist
Derrick Williams
Best Museum
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
Best T-Shirt Company
1828 Goods
Best Yoga Studio
Yoga Loft Tampa
Best Choreographer
Paula Nuňez
Best Holy Shit Scoop
Peter Schorsch
Best Instrumentalist
Teresa Ancaya
Best Bakery (Bread)
Mazzaro’s Italian Market
Best Performing Arts Center
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Best Brewery, Hillsborough
Tampa Bay Brewing Company
Best Set Designer
Frank Chavez
Best Walking Tour
St. Pete Saturday Murals
Best Date Restaurant
The Black Pearl Dunedin
Best Pizza
Madison Avenue Pizza
Best Sandwich That’s Not Chicken, Cuban or Grouper
Mazzaro’s Italian Market
Best Fried Pork Belly At 8 A.M.
Pinellas Farmers & Flea Market
Best Juice
SoHo Juice Co.
Best Waitstaff
Gigglewaters
Best Attorney
Sean McQuaid- Esq.
Best Pandemic Fantasy Concert Come True
Alicia Keys at Hard Rock Event Center
Best Black-Owned Business
Gabby Bakes
Best U-Turn
HART
Best David V. Goliath Fight To Save A Little Piece Of Tampa
W. Kent Bailey Hiking Trail
Best Holy Man Who Puts His Religion And Social Consciousness Into Action
Reverend Andy Oliver, Allendale United Methodist Church
Best Sports Coach
Jon Cooper
Best Bookstore
Tombolo Books
Best CBD Shop
Dunedin Hemp Co.
Best Dry Cleaner
Sun Country Cleaners
Best St. Pete Gal Rock Return Album
Broom Closet
Best Plant Shop
Whitewood on Main
Best Spin Studio
CAMP Tampa
Best Classical Musician
Melissa Grady
Best Personal Trainer
Matt Bode
Best Fashion Event
Wearable Art – Dunedin Fine Art Center
(Still) The Best Fancy Schmancy Chocolates
William Dean, Largo
Best Beach Bar
Caddy’s
Best Public Artwork
St. Pete Murals
Best Theater Sound Design
Ward Smith, ‘Something Clean,’ Off-Central Players
Best Craft Beer Event
Bad Ass Beer Fest TBBC
Best Sommelier
Brad Dixon – Bern’s Steak House
Best Foodie Instagram Account
@thisbabeeats
Best Doughnuts
Dough
Best Farm
Old McMicky’s Farm
Best Waterfront Dining
Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro
Best Beach Town
Dunedin
Best Place To Catch A Ridiculously Good Free Show
Dunedin Brewery
Best Reggae/Ska Band
Undercover Rasta
Best Mayor
Jane Castor
Best Dog Park
Honeymoon Island State Park
Best Bluegrass Band
The Applebutter Express
Best Art Supply Store
Creative Clay
Best St. Pete City Council Socialist Shake-Up
Richie Floyd
Best Hospital
Tampa General Hospital
Best Financial Advisor
Priscilla Nunez
Best Martial Arts Studio
Gracie Martial Arts Tampa
Best Unrecognized Genius Emcee
Chael Blinya
Best Real Estate Company
NextHome South Pointe
Best Tattoo Studio
Atomic
Best Actor
Mathew McGee
Best Comedy Club
Side Splitters
Best Film Festival
Gasparilla International Film Festival
Best Physical Therapist
Dr. Jimmy Orr
Best Bakery (Pastries)
Mazzaro’s Italian Market
Best Photographer
Andrea Wood Photography
Best Brewery, Pasco
Florida Avenue Brewing
Best Burgers
Riveters Tampa
Best (Still) Punk Rock Hair Salon
Starbooty
Best Desserts
Bassano Cheesecake
Best Pizza Fit For A Superhero
Gourmet Pizza Company
Best Sangria
Red Mesa Restaurant
Best Kava Bar
Bula Kavananda Kava Bar & Coffee House
Best Lemon Tart On The Beach
Cafe de Paris
Best Wesley Chapel Restaurant
ZukkuSan
Best Pop Act
Electric Soul Therapy
Best Truth Prevails
Marlowe Jones
Best On Paper Whisper Network
La Gaceta
Best Nonprofit
Feeding Tampa Bay
Best Influencer
@secretsoftampabay
Best Sportswriter
John Romano
Best Bridal Boutique
CC’s Boutique
Best Chiropractor
Dr. Erin Wadelin at Nurture Chiropractic and Family Wellness
Best Lactation Support Group
Monday Mommas and Gulfport House
Best Soul/R&B/Funk Act
The Black Honkeys
Best Way To Take Lorene’s Fish House Global
They Hate Change ‘Blatant Localism’
Best Museum Exhibit
Picasso at the Dali
Best Startup
The Candle Pour
Best Actor
Matthew McGee
Best Couple Who Puts The Most Positive Energy & Poetry Into The Universe
Deborah and Jim Yerman
Best Pet Boutique
Health Mutt
Best Jazz Ensemble
Gin Joint Collective
Best ‘Damn You For Sending Me Down The Whiskey Rabbit Hole’ Event
Garrison Brothers, Whiskey Tampa Foxtrot
Best Barista
Eileen Ramos – Bandit
Best Stand-Up Comedian
Johnny B
Best Spoken Word Artist
Novacane
Best Chicken Soup For The Sick (And For The Soul, Too)
Kristina’s Cafe
Best Cuban Coffee
La Segunda
Best Southern Cooking
Dr. BBQ
Best Filipino Field Beer
Ube Dube Do at Bastet Brewing
Best Drive-Thru
Wat Mongkolratanaram
Best New Restaurant
Prohibition Kitchen
Best Whiskey Bar
Gigglewaters
Best Lo-Fi Collab
Chlorinefields
Best Punk Rock Family Reunion Since Pre-Fest
Laura Jane Grace at The Bricks
Best CEO
Thomas Mantz – Feeding Tampa Bay
Best City Hall Sound Bites
Adam Smith
Best Community Garden
Florida Botanical Gardens
Best Club DJ
DJ Sandman
Best Auto Repair Shop
Wrench Masters
Best Stoppage Of An Illegal Eviction
St. Pete Tenants Union
Best Hotel
Tradewinds
Best Landscape Design Company
Campus Landscape
Best Massage Therapist
Amy Hathcox
Best Political Power Couple
Tom and Janet Scherberger
Best Realtor
Jon Lewandowski
Best Store Staff
Gold & Diamond Source
Best Actress
Nicole Jeannine Smith
Best Drag Event
CockTail Saturday Nights
Best Physical Therapist To See If You’ve Got A Bad Shoulder
Adrienne Forkois, All Florida Orthopaedic Associates
Best Beach Restaurant
Caddy’s
Best Radio Show
The Mike Calta Show
Best Theater Tableau
Kara Gold-Harris & Jo Averill-Snell, ‘Exhibits in the Zoo,’ Think Tank Theatre
Best Chinese Restaurant
Yummy House
Best Devil Crab
Brocato’s Sandwich Shop
Best Reason To Eat A Cuban On A Thursday
Golden Dinosaur’s $6 Vegan Cuban special
Best Seafood Restaurant
Frenchys
Best Grilled Cheese
Gigglewaters
Best Key Lime Pie
JJ Gandy’s
Best Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Willa’s Tampa
Best Wine Bar
Cru Cellars
Best Hip-Hop Act
Jon Ditty
Best ‘Forbidden’ Critical Race Theory Promo Video
James Michael Shaw Jr.
Best Legal Victory Over False Tampa Police Charges
Jamie Bullock
Best Organization Helping Birthing People Access Healthcare
Tampa Bay Abortion Fund
Best Environmental Organization
Keep Pinellas Beautiful
Best Concert (Large, over 2,000 capacity)
98ROCKFEST at AMALIE Arena
Best Bank
Suncoast Federal Credit Union
Best Gym
CAMP Tampa
Best Clothing Boutique (Men)
Atlas Body + Home
Best Lash and/or Brow Salon
Arch & Line
Best Personality to Follow on TikTok
I Love the Burg
Best Politician
Charlie Crist
Best Opera Company
St. Petersburg Opera Co.
Best Thrift Shop
Sunshine Thrift Stores
Best Actress
Katie Voorhees
Best Community Theater Company (unpaid cast and production)
St. Petersburg City Theatre
Best Nutritionist
Wendy Wesley
Best Literary Journal
Eckerd College Review
Best Banh Mi
La V Vietnamese Fusion
Best Place to Bowl
Pinchasers
Best Stand-Up Comedy Venue
Side Splitters Comedy Club
Best Caterer
The Stuffed Mushroom
Best Clearwater Restaurant
Clear Sky On Cleveland
Best Diner
Mamas Kitchen
Best Place To Make Your Right Hand Strong
Oktoberfest Tampa
Best Splurge Restaurant
The Black Pearl Dunedin
Best Grouper Sandwich
Frenchy’s
Best Dunedin Restaurant
Caracara
Best Outdoor Dining
Ulele
Best Wings
Hattricks Tavern
Best Metal/Hardcore Band
Disasterpiece
Best Blogger
Angie Soul
Best Running Man For Others
Fred Rzymek
Best Cosplayer
Boss Lady Cosplays
Best Rock Band
Stormbringer
Best Concert (Small, under 2,000 capacity)
Kind Villain at Hard Rock Tampa
Best Barbershop
Barley & Mane
Best Strikeout
Stu Sternberg
Best Interior Designer
David Fischer of ZaZood
Best Law Firm
GBY Law
Best Med Spa
Castellano Cosmetic Surgery Center
Best Weekly Club Night
Castle Fridays
Best Reason To Go Shopping In Downtown Largo
Reloved Resale
Best Supermarket
Publix
Best Art Gallery (non-museum)
Dunedin Fine Art Center
Best Nail Artist
Riley Cullen at Spa 801
Best Pet Sitting
Paws N Rec
Best Place to Shop Green
Rollin’ Oats Market & Cafe
Best Organized Bike Ride
Dunedin Bike Tours
Best Beer Selection
The Independent Bar and Cafe
Best Brewery, Pinellas
3 Daughters Brewing
Best Stage Director
David Jenkins
Best Cleveland Cassata Cake
Grateful Bakes
Best Distillery
St. Petersburg Distillery
Best Schnitzel Just Like Oma Used To Make
German Bistro 2
Best Seminole Heights Restaurant
Rooster & the Till
Best Guacamole
Red Mesa Restaurant
Best Kombucha
Bula Kavananda
Best Meatballs As A Meal (No Spaghetti Required)
Taverna Costale
Best Steakhouse
Bern’s Steak House
Best Jam Band
Uncle Johns Band
Best Kept Secrets
Jane Castor
Best Gator Wrestler
JC Defeats
Best Mover & Shaker
Julie Weintraub
Best Exemplary Teammate Who Plays A Diva Position
Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Best Concert Promoter
Brokenmold Entertainment
Best Barre Studio
The Bar Method Tampa
Best Water Quality Advocates
Tampa Bay Waterkeepers
Best Clothing Boutique (Women)
Seersucker Sassy Boutique
Best Singer/Songwriter
Derrick Williams
Best Personality to Follow on Twitter
Denis Phillips
Best Pushback On Poopwater
Sierra Club Tampa Bay, Friends of the Hillsborough River, League of Women Voters
Best Reason To Raise Your Kid To Be A Rock Star
Girls Rock Camp St. Pete
Best Vape Shop
Purple Haze
Best Art Party
Wearable Art – Dunedin Fine Art Center
Best Dance Company
Tampa City Ballet
Best Drag Performer
Adriana Sparkle
Best Magician
Dewayne Hill
Best Bar
The Saint
Best Place to Play Pool
Strokers
Best Singles Hangout
COCKTail St. Pete
Best Underground Cinema Event
Tampa Bay Screams
Best Cocktails
Sonder Social Club
Best Dive Bar
The Hub
Best Poke Restaurant
Pacific Counter
Best Sports Bar
Ferg’s Sports Bar
Best Happy Hour
COCKTail St. Pete
Best Late-Night Restaurant
Taco Bus
Best Old School New York Bagels In Mid-Pinellas
Stew’s House of Bagels
Best St. Pete Restaurant
Red Mesa Restaurant
Best Chef (Staff Pick)
Chad Johnson, Bern’s Family of Restaurants
