

Busch Gardens to build Tigris, Florida’s tallest triple-launch roller coaster, in Tampa
They’ll also be selling “I threw up from Florida’s tallest roller coaster” T-shirts.
Tampa Rep’s Heisenberg offers a quirky relationship play for Ybor audiences
Emilia Sargent shines again as one-half of a romantic odd couple.
In the Loop’s Brews and Bruises 2 brings two main events to Land O’ Lakes
When local beer and wrestling collide.
Florida group tracks leatherback turtle in the path of Hurricane Florence
As of Tuesday, she was swimming 25 miles off the coast of Virginia.
Here are the nominees for Theatre Tampa Bay’s 2018 awards
Want to know who won? Head to the awards to find out!
Before Mahaffey Theater concerts, revisit landmark albums from Simple Minds and Talking Heads
The Scottish band and David Byrne will be in St. Petersburg this fall.
Atlanta’s Imagine Music Festival 2018 schedule presents many conflicts
These are all good problems to have.
An acoustic punk show at Tampa’s Corner Club tops the Wednesday live music lineup
UPDATE: Punk show postponed, the rest are still on.
Local arts organizations ProjectFREE and Blue Butterfly Productions believe that theater is for everyone
Blue Butterfly’s ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ and ProjectFREE’s ‘Guys and Dolls’ are happening this weekend. Both feature actors with diverse abilities/disabilities.
1.5 million ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Florence heads towards U.S. coastline
Is it weird if we say “Thankfully, it’s not headed our way?”
Brooksville author releases flavorful guide to recipes driven by plants
‘Simple Green Meals’ is now on sale.
Relieve your sweet tooth for a cause at Yogurtology shops in South Tampa
A portion of the froyo sales will benefit Best Buddies.
Melodime brings the first of three new EPs to the The Attic in Ybor City
The Virginia country-rock group released it last week.
Tampa named among top 20 cities for Oktoberfest celebrations
Follow the lederhosen.
Ybor Speaks isn’t in Ybor anymore, and that’s OK with us
The spoken word series took a hike up Cass Street.
Florida men steal nearly $1K in Ybor City cigars right in front of security cameras
This is just embarrassing.
My Chemical Romance’s Gerard Way wrote “Skylines and Turnstiles” on this day in 2001
He witnessed 9/11 firsthand.
Hungry Howie’s slinging 45-cent pizzas in honor of 45th birthday
Sounds good to us.
Alligator hates disc golf, bites player in Clearwater
If he’d had golf clubs at least he would’ve had a fighting chance.
World Food Champ helps Tampa home cooks up their culinary game
Kitchen secrets, plus free samples.
Price per unit at downtown Tampa’s Riverwalk Place: $600K to $2M
Have a look at the view.
Throwback dishes to order during Fly Bar’s last hurrah in downtown Tampa
“Retro Month” goes down until closing time.
September hurricanes Florence, Helene and Isaac — and a fourth storm on the horizon
Hurricanes Florence, Helene and Isaac and walk in to a bar… and meet a new friend.
Eddie Izzard tickets on sale now for Sarasota show at Van Wezel in October
Believe me, you want to see this.
Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was released on this day in 1991
‘Nevermind’ would arrive to change the world just two weeks later.
Skyway 10K opens online registration to St. Petersburg and beyond this week
Over the hill they go.
This beer at Big Storm Brewing’s Tampa Bay taprooms supports ALS research
Now through the end of September.
Paul Simon teaches lessons, leaves 10,000 Tampa fans a little teary-eyed, at farewell concert
Rhymin’ Simon says goodbye.
G-Eazy brings Halsey along, pays tribute to Mac Miller, at Tampa show
Lil Uzi Vert opened.
U.S. Sugar publishes inaccurate map of Florida waterways in newspaper ad, deflects responsibility for harmful discharges
Should we worry yet? Seems like it’s past time to worry.
Why do we tolerate abusers?
It’s beyond time we stopped making excuses.
The Robin Zander Family Band’s debut show leads Tampa Bay’s Saturday live music lineup
Cheap Trick songs, covers and more.
September kicking up tropical storms off Cape Verde, are they headed to Tampa Bay?
It’s that time of year again — we like to call it “batteries and bottled water” season.
Florida voters will decide whether or not to ban dog racing this November
That wouldn’t mean Floridians couldn’t place bets on out-of-state races.
Mac Miller, who was supposed to play Orlando on November 16, has died at age 26
Reports say it was an overdose.
March and rally for Climate, Jobs and Justice in downtown St. Petersburg Saturday morning
The activities begin at 10 a.m. and center around Williams Park.
Dunedin Commons hosts one-day art show Sept. 8
Meanwhile in North Pinellas, Uncommon Art group’s Theo Tamborlane estimates they’ll have 300-400 pieces of art for sale.
Franchise Show is apparently a thing, and it’s in Tampa for two days
The expo hopes to hook up aspiring entrepreneurs with loads of franchisee opportunities.
5 delicious food and drink events taking place in Tampa Bay this weekend
Sour beer, paella and latte art. What more could you want?
Tampa’s Seminole Heights gets market series driven by vegan-minded vendors
The showcase of plant-based goods will debut at the new Green Room.
Cut, the debut album from UK punk band The Slits, was released on this day in 1979
There’s no way we’d be allowed to post the album art on the internet.
Pauly D sets sights on The Ritz Ybor City, but is he a better DJ or reality star?
He is signed to G-Unit.
Franklin on Twiggs debuts grab-and-go meals in downtown Tampa
Guests have the option of dining in, too.
Paul Simon’s Tampa show at Amalie Arena leads Friday’s live music lineup
His backing band is yMusic.
Thoughts on the new logo for USF Tampa and its other campuses?
President Judy Genshaft wants to know if you love it.
9 things you didn’t know about Burt Reynolds, 1936-2018
The actor passed away today at the age of 82.
Pasco dog set on fire will live, but Suncoast Animal League needs help paying the vet bills
A veterinary surgeon believes accelerant was poured on the dog before someone set her on fire.
Price per key in sale of 362-room Vinoy hotel in St. Petersburg: $512K
That breaks down to just over $188 million.
Suspect in custody, more than $60,000 in damages after Gulfport history museum fire
The smoke is clearing after the Labor Day blaze.
Here’s how to build your book collection on the cheap at the Largo Public LIbrary
Remember paper, hold-in-your-hands books? Yup, get ’em here.
Anniversary celebration for Tampa coffee truck Spaddy’s is sure to be a party
Expect the art of coffee — literally.
As Paul Simon’s farewell tour comes to Tampa, biographer Robert Hilburn shares his favorite tunes
Listen to them and read our full Q&A now.
Andrew Gillum picks Chris King as running mate for Florida gubernatorial election
The progressive Democrat made the announcement Thursday morning via Facebook Live.
Sylvester, the first true queen of disco, was born on this day in 1947
Bad Religion, Elton John and Kool & the Gang also mentioned today in rock history.
Polk County School Board exercises irony, St. Pete animal deaths
Thursday’s Sh*t Happened look at Wednesday’s headlines.
What will St. Petersburg’s Made Coffee roll out next? Cold Brew Con Leche
The cold-brew coffee company is being so Florida right now.
Paul Simon biographer Robert Hilburn on what to expect at the songwriter’s Tampa farewell show
The gig on September 7 is a real retirement from the road.
Chase Bryant hopes to get out of his head with show at The Stockyard in Holiday
Come on, you know who he is.
Saturday at Orpheum is Tampa’s last chance to see Blessthefall drummer Matt Traynor
He’s quitting to be a family man.
Jon Ditty birthday bash, Scott Yoder and more lead Tampa Bay’s Thursday live music lineup
Kandy is playing Whiskey North, too.
Tampa Bay food truck staffed by folks with autism hits the road
Artistas Café’s Bean Mobile made its launch official on Wednesday.
Miami’s Haute Tension brings its debut LP to The Bends’ 6th anniversary in St. Petersburg
No Mo’ Booty? No problem.
It’s a good weekend to catch a concert at University of Tampa’s Sykes Chapel
Two free shows happen on Friday and Sunday.
The Getaway at St. Petersburg’s Maximo Marina is a casual place to kick back
Don’t pass up dishes and drinks here with friends.
Tampa newcomer Pascal’s is making a splash in Davis Islands
Word travels fast.






