

Singer-pianist Scotty Wright is backed by Helios Jazz Orchestra for a midweek concert in St. Petersburg
Palladium Theater requires a mask whether you’re waxed or not.
Walk the Moon is ready to ‘Shut Up and Dance’ with fans at Monday concert in St. Pete
Jany Green opens at Jannus Live.
Naturally, Front 242’s only Florida concert is followed by an afterparty at The Castle in Ybor City
You’ll definitely hear ‘Headhunter.’
Jam scene favorite The Disco Biscuits returns to St. Petersburg for Sunday concert
The set at Jannus Live will also be livestreamed if you want to stay home.
Ohio’s Farseek brings folksy emo to St. Pete for mask-required concert this weekend
A killer local lineup opens the show at Lucky You.
St. Petersburg Tenants Union to present city with ordinances that could help protect renters
SPTU will present to St. Pete’s Housing, Land Use and Transportation Committee on Thursday.
Unwed Sailor comes back to Tampa for hot indie-rock concert on Friday
It’s promoter Aestheticized Presents first rodeo since the pandemic started.
Chris Difford talks COVID tours, possibility of new Squeeze material before UK band’s Tampa concert
The band opens for Hall & Oates on Monday.
St. Pete’s In Between Days, Florida’s first listening bar, is now open for dinner and drinks
If you see sake bottles on the front porch, just come on in.
Sarasota Republican wants to let Florida counties restrict smoking on beaches and in public parks
Joe Gruters’ bill also would prohibit smoking in state parks.
Florida lawmaker files measure to ban critical race theory across entire state government
HB 57 includes a ban on CRT in training, policy or more in public schools, colleges and universities.
One Day Tampa Bay community photography project returns this weekend
Amatuers, pros and cell phone photographers are all welcome.
Here are 11 Tampa Bay museums offering free admission this Saturday
Sept. 18 is Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day.
Reggae-rock favorite Rebelution finally gets to play St. Pete’s Vinoy Park on Friday
The show is a reschedule from last summer.
Tampa electro-pop duo Fantastical Tigers plays free arcade concert in Lowry Park on Friday
If you bring the kids, they have to be out of the venue by 10 p.m., or they’ll be given to Donkey Kong.
Bad Bunny protege Miky Woodz plays Carrollwood nightclub on Friday
The Puerto Rican trap star opened for Bunny at Whiskey North in 2017.
The 2021 Gasparilla Music Festival food lineup is out
How many Nduja meatball subs can you eat?
It’ll take a collapse of colossal proportions for the Bucs to lose to the Falcons
Things could get ugly.
Under new proposal, Florida Lottery winners could remain anonymous for 90 days
SB 170 would create a public-records exemption for the names of people who win lottery prizes of $250,000 or more.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to replace ‘outdated’ standardized testing with ‘progress monitoring’
The statewide exams in English-language arts and math, known as the FSA, are given annually to students in third through 10th grades.
State asks federal judge to toss out challenge to Florida’s ‘intellectual freedom’ law
The law requires conducting surveys on Florida college and university campuses about ‘intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity.’
Long-awaited Tempus Projects show invites art lovers ‘Home’ to Seminole Heights
But you have to leave Augy there after the Sept. 17 opening.
Parents battling DeSantis over masks want case fast-tracked to Florida Supreme Court
‘No child has died from the requirement to wear a mask while indoors at school; however, children have died from contracting COVID-19.’
State commission to consider allowing harvest of up to 200 goliath grouper
The harvest would run annually from March 1-May 31 in state waters outside of Southeast Florida.
As the McDonald’s ‘Saweetie Meal’ ends, Tampa Bay fast food workers brace for Burger King’s Nelly meal
You might be lovin’ it, but be kind to the workers, please.
Rick Scott once again raises concerns about refugees headed for Florida
He questioned the Obama Administration’s vetting of Syrians six years ago.
The sold-out St. Pete Margarita Fest is happening this weekend—and you will be cut off if you look drunk
10 tastings come with every ticket.
Shiso Crispy is bringing soup dumplings to a new food hall opening in St. Pete’s Edge District
The concept hopes to be open before 2022.
Tuesday’s job fair at Tampa’s Yuengling Center seeks to fill about 300 positions
Folks headed out are encouraged to pre-apply.
Dua Lipa’s new tour skips Tampa, but does hit Orlando and Miami
‘Break My Heart’ indeed.
Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias coming to Tampa’s Yuengling Center next year
Tickets go on sale this week.
Hearing on Florida Health Department’s anti-mask mandate rule will start September 24
Challenges contend the Department of Health overstepped its legal authority last month in issuing the rule.
DeSantis lawyers ask feds to lift injunction against social media law ‘riddled with imprecision and ambiguity’
U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle in June issued a preliminary injunction blocking the law from being enforced.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on school mask mandates is back in place for now
DeSantis expressed confidence the states will side with ‘parents’ rights.’
Tampa Bay activists will hold rally demanding state attorney drop charges against protester
The rally is set to happen on September 13th at 12:30 p.m.
Amid debate over spending, Tampa City Council will hold 2022 budget meeting Monday
During a rare, last minute budget workshop called by the city council in August, council members suggested more money for affordable housing.
Savage Love: So your husband is now asexual, here’s why it’s OK to keep sucking other dicks
And vote every last GOP motherfucker out of office.
Tampa Theater announces free outdoor screening of ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ next weekend
Bring a blanket to the Curt.
With 2022 on the horizon, Florida election officials brace for death threats
“It’s almost sad and unfortunate that we have to be talking about this.”
Florida parents argue stay in school mask mandate case could cause ‘irreparable harm’
It was not clear Friday morning how quickly the appeals court will decide whether to reinstate the stay or when it will consider the underlying issues in the lawsuit.
In yet another loss for DeSantis, judge blocks Florida’s ‘unconstitutional’ anti-protest law
The definition of riot “through its ambiguity, chills speech and eviscerates that essential breathing space,” Walker wrote Thursday.
The man, the myth, the legend—Ryan Succop
He did get some help from Tom Brady on opening night.
New Lighthaus Beer Garden now open at downtown Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf
Its predecessor Fermented Reality closed just two weeks go.
Danish punk band Iceage is coming to Tampa with Sloppy Jane next year
The show is at Crowbar in February.
Tampa Taco Fest returns to Al Lopez Park this October
There’ll be booze, too.
Florida tourism agency says Delta variant is just a ‘bump’ in recovery
The state attracted 31.7 million domestic and international visitors during the second quarter of 2021, an overall 2.2 percent below where the state was in 2019.
Florida moves ahead with prison mail changes, but with tweaks
The proposed digitization “is intended to prevent drugs, illegal substances and other contraband coming into institutions from routine mail,” the lawyers wrote.
The insane Kaiju Big Battel wrestling match returns to Ybor City on Sunday
The event is family friendly.
Coppertail’s new Bucs brew, free beer when Tampa Bay wins the Super Bowl again, plus more local foodie news
And other non-football related food scene news
Britt Ford brings colorful, custom and attainable art to new South Tampa gallery
It opens in Hyde Park Village on Sept. 15, with a grand opening on Sept. 24.
20 live music events happening in Tampa Bay this week
There’s a lot of hip-hop mixed in with funk, indie-pop, rock and more.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay invites kids to read to shelter dogs every Tuesday and Thursday
‘Paws for Literacy’ is a win-win for kids and pups.
St. Petersburg’s general election is on November 2, here’s what’s on the ballot
Voters will decide on their next mayor, and pick between candidates running in several City Council races.
As COVID-19 cases soar, Ron DeSantis net approval falls 14 points among Florida voters
He lost ground among Republicans, Democrats and independent voters.
This Labor Day, let’s revisit the 1931 clash between Tampa cigar workers and police
Workers who stood up against evictions and workplace abuses clashed with police in Ybor 90 years ago.
Joe Biden dominates Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in early 2024 poll
Former President Donald Trump performs far better.
Gasparilla Music Festival will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test
The announcement comes after Live Nation made a similar policy change the upcoming Harry Styles’ show on Oct. 10 at Amalie Arena.
Oracle of Ybor: It’s a new dawn, a new day, baby
Plus, as adults, we can be emotionally slutty with new friends, so take your time.
Hundreds of Tampa Bay renters are currently being evicted, and thousands more are lined up
After the eviction moratorium was struck down by the Supreme Court, landlords are rushing to evict tenants.
Florida Democrats warn GOP may push Texas-inspired abortion law in upcoming Session
An emoji — sporting a smile and wearing dark sunglasses — sparked a wave of reactions among Democratic lawmakers.
Calling it now, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are headed to a Super Bowl rematch with the Chiefs
Let’s face it, TB12 & Co. are head-and-shoulders above the competition in the NFC.
Tampa Arts Alliance invites community to town hall discussion series
The five meetings kick off on Sept. 1.






