Tampa Bay Latin Film Festival happens in Largo this weekend
And it’s free to attend.
25 ways to celebrate Oktoberfest around Tampa Bay this fall
It’s finally time to dust off your lederhosen.
Contradicting federal guidance, Florida advises against new COVID vaccine for under 65s
“The virus that causes COVID-19 is always changing, and protection from COVID-19 vaccines declines over time,” the CDC said on its website.
Tampa Bay’s best live music happening September 14-21
Live music fans of Tampa Bay, your weekend has arrived, and there’s even an Nsync-er in the mix. This listing of Tampa Bay’s best live music happening Sept. 14-21 is curated by Creative Loafing Tampa Bay staff and contributors, then supplemented with select concerts from CL’s user-submitted Tampa Bay concert calendar. We appreciate all the…
WWE’s Royal Rumble headed to St. Petersburg next year
It’s been awhile since local wrestling fans have seen a Royal Rumble in person.
The Nude Party, one of America’s best rock and roll bands, rides into Tampa on Tuesday
Rides On, the third album from North Carolina-based septet The Nude Party, is 48 minutes of lo-fi, 1960s influence that make purists question what the hell happened to music. Patton Magee and company appear to lean heavily on guitar lick influence from The Byrds, and even vocals that carry the same mmph and almost twangy…
California punk band Fidlar is finally coming coming back to ‘Floriduh’
Free fallin’ in the Sunshine State.
Stove Johnson is back in town and playing a Community Couch concert this month
Floating Boy is among the openers at The Bends.
Florida hardcore duo Two-Piece plays Tampa biker bar Born Free on Tuesday
Cold Steel, Gaijin, and Migrant Fury open.
Q&A: Mel Collins talks King Crimson and more ahead of Dire Straits Legacy’s Clearwater concert
No silly: Mark Knopfler will not be present in downtown Clearwater next week.
Florida experts say to remain ‘vigilant’ about mosquitoes after Hurricane Idalia
Seven confirmed cases of malaria were reported in recent months in Sarasota.
Chapman brothers bring their indie-rock band Colony House to St. Pete on Tuesday
The Cannonballers has a few songs that sound like your favorite ‘90s alt-rock band, had the guitarist listened to a shitton more Dick Dale.
Oktoberfest parties have begun, so Seminole Heights’ Independent Bar booked a marching band
There’s a parade and concert on Sunday.
Korean indie-pop trio Wave To Earth brings US tour to Ybor City on Sunday
The show is sold-out though.
Oka K’s pre-release ‘Full New Luna’ tour includes intimate Seminole Heights concert
The jazz and pop songwriter is at Far Forest this weekend.
Hard-rock mainstay Avenged Sevenfold plays Tampa on Sunday
Falling In Reverse opens at the old Gary amp.
Tampa Bay Republican proposes new electric vehicle fees in Florida
The cost would go up to $250 starting in 2029. An annual fee of $50 a year would be imposed on plug-in hybrids.
Los Angeles rapper OhGeesy plays Ybor City this weekend
His latest album features Wiz Khalifa.
New Jersey band Keep Flying brings throwback emo sound to St. Pete on Saturday
There’s no cover at The Bends.
Chris Farren, one of the nicest guys in indie-rock, plays ‘Doom Singer’ in Tampa this weekend
Diners and Mak open the show.
TNT frontman Tony Harnell plays Tampa acoustic concert on Friday
Members of Danger Danger and Tora Tora support.
Matt and Kim’s first St. Pete show since 2019 happens on Friday
Babe Haven opens at Jannus Live.
Atlanta rapper Lil Baby headlines Tampa’s Amalie Arena on Friday
It’s been a rough week for the 28-year-old rapper.
Florida temporarily suspends political ideology surveys to nearly 2 million in state colleges, universities
Results from the first year’s surveys did not go as expected for conservatives.
Fresh off Nsync reunion, Joey Fatone brings his ’90s con party to Tampa Theatre
Tickets went bye, bye, bye.
Tampa hosts a Fancy Women Bike Rides this weekend
Tampa’s Sunday ride goes from Perry Harvey to The Curt, UT and back.
The Bucs will be 2-0 after Sunday’s home opener at Raymond James
We’re gonna fire the cannons to a 24-21 win.
NYC-based chain Champion Pizza to open out of Ichicoro’s former Seminole Heights space
It will be the franchise’s first location in the Sunshine State.
The Revivalists, Ludacris and more booked for St. Pete Pier music series
The ‘Rise Up’ series kicks off next month and includes nearly a dozen acts.
Quick resolution sought in Florida’s high-stakes redistricting fight
The request is aimed at receiving a Supreme Court decision before the Jan. 9 start of the 2024 legislative session.
Florida wants to use ‘Marsy’s Law’ to make it harder for death row inmates to halt executions
“Trying to use Marsy’s Law to truncate litigation at the execution stage is too far of a reach.”
Battle over Florida’s controversial ‘don’t say gay’ education law on hold
The lawsuit alleges violation of First Amendment and equal-protection rights and of a federal law known as Title IX.
Tampa’s Meacham Urban Farm hosts a community-centered Harvest Fest next month
The farm-hosted event features a pig roast, live music, farm tours and more.
‘Defying the odds’: Florida gas prices continue to drop
The AAA auto club said the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Florida was $3.60 on Monday.
Tampa’s tastemaking Vibes of the Bay festival, returns from pandemic hiatus this fall
In all 17, acts will play two stages alongside live painting from Selena Ferrer.
Fire the cannons, the Bucs stole a win in Minnesota
No turnovers either.
After controversial fare increase, St. Pete allocates extra SunRunner funds for new bus station, public art
Leftovers from an early rate increase wil also go to fiber optics cables.
The Oracle Of Ybor: The words of fuckboys (of all genders) should be taken with grains of salt
And what do I do about the sociopath in my new friend group?
The Salty Donut opens in Hyde Park Village, Tampa gets more stoner pizza, and more local foodie news
And Largo hosts its annual, pepper-centric I Like it Hot! Festival this weekend.
Abortion supporters and opponents clash outside Florida Supreme Court
The chants were combative in what has been one of the most divisive political issues in America for decades.
Florida Supreme Court hears arguments in challenge to 15-week abortion ban
An attorney for the plaintiffs argued that the 2022 law violates ‘fundamental rights.’
Union New American opens ‘Up,’ its new lounge and rooftop bar, this weekend
Westshore’s newest late-night hotspot celebrates its grand opening this weekend.
Disney’s First Amendment lawsuit against DeSantis moves forward
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts on Thursday filed a narrowed lawsuit that alleges the company’s rights were violated by the state for voicing opposition to a 2022 law.
Estimated Hurricane Idalia have topped $120 million
Of the claims reported as of Wednesday, 9,827 involved residential property.
Tampa Bay’s best live music happening September 8-14
With Loud On 7th wrapping on Sept. 10.
Tampa Jazz Club takes the party to New Tampa on Thursday
There’s an, err, new venue out there.
Noah Cyrus—yes, Miley’s sister—plays St. Pete on Wednesday
She’s on the road supporting a debut LP, ‘The Hardest Part.’
Fresh off tour with Depeche Mode, Cold Cave plays Tampa on Wednesday
The dark synthpop band is sort-of in nostalgia mode lately.
UK goth-rock supergroup The Mission plays Tampa Orpheum
In terms of recording, nothing new has emerged since 2016.
Break out the eyeliner, Black Veil Brides plays St. Pete on Tuesday
VV and Dark Divine open at Jannus Live.
Sean Kingston is in his reggae era, and he’s coming to Ybor City this weekend
The 33-year-old’s soulful voice has experimented with mainstream pop sounds.
Seminole Heights staple Ella’s turns 14 years old with free Sunday concert
Watch out for flying eggs.
Tampa Bay Indian Music Festival returns this weekend
Anirban Chakraborty will be on harmonium, among others.
New St. Pete DIY venue hosts trio of rising new rock acts this weekend
Find The Lighthouse.
Lakeland’s indie-rock scene takes the stage for multi-stage festival on Saturday
Central Florida’s dark lord of art-rock, Mrenc, is among the highlights.
Godsmack brings its final album to Tampa on Saturday
The band is not breaking up though.
Florida Supreme Court leaves ‘approved courses in fairness and diversity’ out of rule regarding ethics requirements
The issue involves a requirement that judges receive training in judicial ethics.
Suspended Orlando prosecutor asks Florida Supreme Court to overturn her ouster
‘Ms. Worrell was elected to serve as state attorney, not the governor.’
Tampa City Council votes against Mayor Jane Castor’s proposed tax increase
The meeting ran more than seven hours.
