Maris and Caroline Kingsbury Bring Bold, Theatrical Indie-Pop to Ybor City
Maris and Caroline Kingsbury bring theatrical, high-energy indie-pop to Ybor City, blending bold hooks, glittering synths, and raw storytelling for an intimate night of music.
Anuel AA Brings Latin Trap Heat to Tampa
Latin trap star Anuel AA brings his brooding beats and high-energy reggaetón hits to Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena on Sept. 21.
The Raging Nathans Bring Punk Chaos to Skatepark of Tampa
The Raging Nathans hit Skatepark of Tampa Sept. 20 with Tides and Miller Lowlifes for a night of punk grit and circle-pit chaos.
Florida apologized to Victor Jones for the abuse he endured at reform school. Now the state wants him executed.
Victor Jones was among more than 900 men who received apologies from Florida officials and checks for $21,000 as reparations for the horrific abuse they endured as children at state-run reform schools.
On Sept. 30, Jones is scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection for the 1990 murders of a couple in Miami-Dade…
World Car-Free Day 2025 takes over Tampa this weekend
About 2,000 cities in 50 countries take part in World Car-Free Day annually, and 2025 marks Tampa’s third time. This year, the celebration spans five hours, with multiple activations including two bike-friendly routes that originate in Ybor City. One goes north to TampaWell in Altamonte Heights (3.5 miles), the other south and west to Midtown…
Former The D4 bassist Dion Lunadon plays Tampa this weekend
Dion Lunadon steps into the spotlight for a Tampa concert this weekend.
EPA, Mosaic ask court to reject lawsuit challenging use of radioactive byproduct in Polk County
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Mosaic Fertilizer on Friday argued that a federal appeals court should reject a lawsuit challenging the use of phosphogypsum, a radioactive byproduct of the phosphate industry, in a Polk County road project.
Tampa-bred supernova Aidan Bissett plays homecoming gig in St. Pete next week
Bissett first appeared on the historic St. Pete stage last year while opening for what turned out to be Coin’s final tour.
Free Museum Day unlocks St. Pete cultural gems this weekend
The closing weekend of Nina Yankowitz’s “In the Out/Out the In” tops list of things to do in St. Pete on Free Museum Day.
A former Bucs cheerleader just won Mr. Continental, one of the world’s biggest queer pageant titles
Though Miss Continental and the Plus and Elite counterparts are drag queens, the Mr competition is for cis male performers. It’s current champion if Lorenzo Gilbert, a former Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleader.
Trippy Kitchen makes Tampa debut this weekend at Ology Brewing
Ology Brewing’s Tampa taproom celebrates its third anniversary by welcoming Miami’s Trippy Animals kitchen.
Tampa Monitor: City says portions of its Women & Minority Business Enterprise program have been suspended
Tampa’s Equal Business Opportunity department said “only portions of the WMBE program have been suspended. A forgone conclusion when the mayor and council quietly agreed in June to abide by Trump’s illegal executive orders related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
In Tampa, state lawmakers warn DeSantis’ DOGE could cut support for LGBTQ programs
Democratic legislators warn that Florida DOGE may soon cut support for LGBTQ programs.
My Chemical Romance tops list of 12 concerts to check out in Tampa Bay between Sept. 12-17
A listing of live music and concerts happening in Tampa Bay between Sept. 12-19, 2025.
Pianist Oksana Kolesnikova performs in St. Pete this weekend
The Siberian-born pianist and Florida State University grad performs in St. Pete’s Duncan McClellan Gallery this weekend.
Cage the Elephant returns to Tampa Bay for 97X ‘Legends’ concert
Cage The Elephant plays its 2013 self-titled album front-to-back in Clearwater.
Clearwater’s BayCare Sound celebrates 100th concert on Monday
Ruth Eckerd Hall, is celebrating the 100th concert at its BayCare Sound by giving a commemorative trucker hat to the first 100 attendees who visit the marketing table.
FWC is limiting social media comments, raising First Amendment concerns
At a time when Florida’s wildlife agency is facing renewed scrutiny, it appears the agency is limiting social media comments, raising questions of a First Amendment violation.
Florida punk bands bring ‘No Walls, No Cages’ benefit concert to St. Pete
To fight back ICE, Bradenton punk band Las Nadas brings its power-pop garage-rock to a St. Pete arcade alongside local favorites like Slap of Reality and hyper-political Clearwater thrashcore band Phantom Power.
King of the Coop closes new Seminole Heights restaurant, effective immediately
King of the Coop, a Best of the Bay-winning hot chicken spot located at 4815 N Nebraska Ave. in Seminole Heights, has closed, just six months after opening.
Mural combat: As DeSantis erases street art, Tampa Bay fights back
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration succeeded in erasing around a dozen rainbows from Florida’s roads over the last month as part of a ban on street murals. But the state’s actions have forecast more rainbows than ever in Tampa Bay. “We’re going to paint back thousands,” St. Pete art agent Michelle Sasha told Creative Loafing Tampa…
Galactic Empire brings its ‘Cinemetal’ tour to Ybor City this fall
If you’ve ever wondered what “Star Wars” might sound like if John Williams had written it for a circle pit, Galactic Empire has your ticket. The galaxy’s favorite cosplay metal band plays Ybor City’s Crowbar this fall with Athens, Georgia’s video-game-shredding outfit Bit Brigade in tow. The stop comes just weeks after the band drops…
‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ had some ideas for Tampa Bay’s Sapphic Sun
Tampa Bay’s monthly lesbian and queer newspaper got a big shout out on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers.’
Singles with dedicated wingmen can ‘Pitch-a-Friend’ at Ferg’s this weekend
National Singles Day is rapidly approaching, but don’t worry about getting anyone’s number at this singles event. Pitch-a-friend Tampa Bay is a dating show built around three to five-minute slideshows where someone presents their single friend, highlighting what makes them a great catch and what they are looking for in a partner. At the end…
Crafters can save art supplies from the landfill in Tampa this weekend
Tampa Bay crafters can get some guilt-free supply shopping in this weekend. At its annual Zero Landfill event, the Florida Central Chapter of the International Interior Design Association saves old and leftover craft materials from the dump to be upcycled by fellow creatives. Attendees will be able to shop for their upcoming projects — whether…
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Vaccines and guns: DeSantis gives a sneak peek at 2026 legislative agenda [PHOTOS]
PLANT CITY—Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday offered a sneak peek at two priorities for the 2026 legislative session—both of which revamp proposals he unsuccessfully pushed this year: eliminating vaccine mandates and allowing open-carry of firearms. During a press conference here, DeSantis defended his administration’s proposal last week to eliminate from rule and statute all vaccine…
