Photos: Pohgoh kicks off east coast tour with Seminole Heights record shop show

Thirty years after its formation, and six years after it returned from a nearly-20-year hiatus, Tampa emo pioneer Pohgoh is still at…

By Ray Roa

Pohgoh plays Microgroove in Tampa, Florida on Nov. 29, 2023.
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Best-selling author Glenn Cooper is selling his Siesta Key home, and it comes with a secret library staircase

Glenn Cooper, author of the "The Library of the Dead" series, is selling his waterfront home in Siesta Key, and it comes with…

By Colin Wolf

Best-selling author Glenn Cooper is selling his Siesta Key home, and it comes with a secret library staircase
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Review: In St. Pete, The Get Up Kids stage apologetic opening set at Jannus Live [PHOTOS]

Not every gig an artist does is going to be ideal, but there are some that are so disappointing on all ends…

By Josh Bradley

The Get Up Kids play Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on Nov. 27, 2023.
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Former Tampa Bay home of HSN star Tony Little is now for sale

The former home of Tampa Bay's most famous ponytailed, late night pitchman is now on the market in Odessa. Located at  11623…

By Colin Wolf

Former Tampa Bay home of fitness celebrity Tony Little is now for sale
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Photos: In Wesley Chapel, pro-Palestine demonstrators march through outlet mall on Black Friday

The day after Thanksgiving is traditionally reserved for laying around or maxing out credit cards, but a group of pro-Palestine supporters made…

By Ray Roa

Photos: In Wesley Chapel, pro-Palestine demonstrators march through outlet mall on Black Friday
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Former Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Frank Del Rio is selling his Florida mansion for $15.9 million

Last June Frank Del Rio retired after an eight-year run as the CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, and now he's looking to sell…

By Colin Wolf

Former Norwegian Cruise Line CEO selling massive Florida mansion
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Tampa Bay leaders weigh in on how to discuss Israel and Hamas at Thanksgiving [PHOTOS]

Family arguments are as much of a Thanksgiving tradition as the food itself, and there’s a good chance that canned cranberry sauce…

By Ray Roa

Tampa Bay leaders weigh in on how to discuss Israel and Hamas at Thanksgiving [PHOTOS]
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Photos: WWE superstar Titus O’Neil helps dish out over 500 Thanksgiving meals to Tampa Bay families

Thanksgiving isn’t for another few days, but WWE superstar Titus O’Neil and Metropolitan Ministries got a head start last Saturday when they…

By Ray Roa

Photos: In Tampa, WWE superstar Titus O’Neil dishes turkey, ham and more ahead of Thanksgiving
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A St. Pete midcentury home designed by 'Inverted Pyramid' architect William B. Harvard is now for sale

A midcentury home designed by the same architect behind St. Petersburg's famed "Inverted Pyramid Pier" is now on the market in the…

By Colin Wolf

A St. Pete midcentury home designed by Inverted Pyramid architect William B. Harvard is now for sale
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Photos: Everything we saw when Ice Nine Kills gave Orlando a 'Kiss of Death'

Horror-metal favorite Ice Nine Kills played Orlando Amphitheater at the Central Florida Fairgrounds last Saturday alongside New Years Day and Avatar

By Ray Roa

Photos: Everything we saw when Ice Nine Kills brought the 'Kiss of Death' tour to Orlando
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Review: P!nk trustfalls into Orlando’s Amway Arena [PHOTOS]

Last weekend, in an homage to the tour’s name, P!nk kicked off her two-day stint at Orlando's Amway Center with a trustfall.…

By Gabrielle Reeder

Pink plays Amway Center in Orlando, Florida on Nov. 18, 2023.
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Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov sells his South Tampa house for $3.3 million

Nikita Kucherov, one of the best shirtless Tampa Bay Lightning players of all time, is recently sold his South Tampa home in…

By Colin Wolf

Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov is selling his South Tampa house
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The best ways to see Christmas lights in Tampa Bay this holiday season

The holidays are upon us, which means it won't be cold, but there will be millions of twinkly lights, and Tampa Bay…

By Min Craig, Colin Wolf

 Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    10165 McKinley Dr., Tampa
    Nov. 11-Jan. 7
    Busch Gardens’ annual Christmas Town celebration is back, and features expansive holiday light shows, fireworks, train rides, up-close animal encounters, seasonal food options and a chance to meet Santa in his workshop, as well as a photo-op with Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer. Entry is included with park admission.
  Photo via Busch Gardens/Website
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Foraging Florida: 23 Tampa Bay plants you didn't know you could eat

Residents of Florida are no stranger to the state’s different fruit seasons, where trees in almost every neighborhood bear loads of fleshy,…

By Kyla Fields, Ray Roa

Common persimmon
Diospyros virginiana grows in the hardwood forests, coastal stands and flooded woodland of Florida (but not in the Keys). Fruits on the female trees turn orange when ripe—and are used in puddings, smoothies, jams and more—but don’t eat the unripe fruits since Roger L. Hammer says they “may create a blockage in the upper intestines and require surgical removal.”
Photo via TamaraHarding/Adobe
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Photos: All the fast AF party people we saw at St. Pete Run Fest 2023

St. Pete Run Fest went down last Saturday, and included the Duke Clean Energy 5K.

By Ray Roa

Photos: All the fast AF party people we saw at St. Pete Run Fest 2023
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Photos: Chris Stapleton, H.E.R, and more perform at 'Heroes and Headliners' Veterans Day concert

Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek hosted a very sold-out "Heroes and Headliners" gig at the ol' Gary this weekend, with icons across…

By Josh Bradley

Chris Stapleton
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Former Bucs receiver DeSean Jackson puts Tampa Bay home on market

A sprawling lakefront mansion belonging to former Tampa Bay Bucs wide receiver and three time Pro Bowler DeSean Jackson is now for…

By Colin Wolf

Former Bucs receiver DeSean Jackson puts Tampa Bay home on market
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Photos: Everyone we saw when Iration played St. Pete's Rise Up concert series

Reggae-rock favorite Iration played St. Petersburg’s ongoing “Rise Up” concert series on Nov. 11 alongside Cydeways, Artikal Sound System and Fortunate Youth.

By Ray Roa

Iraration plays Spa Beach at the St. Petersburg Pier on Nov. 11, 2023.
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Bob Vila is selling his massive Florida mansion for $59.2 million

An American television icon who pretty much invented the DIY home improvement show concept  is looking to sell his gigantic Florida estate. Located…

By Colin Wolf

Bob Vila is selling his massive Florida mansion for $59.2 million
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A rare beach house on Florida's Dog Island is going to auction for $790K

A beachfront property on one of Florida's most notorious shipwreck-plagued islands goes to auction soon. Located at 850 Gulf Shore Dr., the…

By Colin Wolf

A rare beach house on Florida's Dog Island is going to auction for $790K
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Garanimals executive selling $11.5 million waterfront mansion in Siesta Key

A baby clothes tycoon is looking to offload his sprawling waterfront estate in Siesta Key. Located at 3500 Bayou Louise Ln., the…

By Colin Wolf

Garanimals executive selling $11.5 million waterfront mansion in Siesta Key
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More than 75 local artists are part of Creative Pinellas’ Arts Annual, which kicks off this weekend

To fully experience Pinellas County’s art scene, you must venture beyond its museums. Places like the Museum of Fine Arts, The Dali,…

By Jennifer Ring

Paradise Found by Elizabeth Barenis
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Tampa’s inaugural BBQ Love Fest raises funds for three nonprofits next weekend

The phrase “cooking for a cause” takes many forms, but one Tampa native has launched a philanthropic event that combines his passion…

By Kyla Fields

The Brisket Shoppe’s Danny Hernandez at his shop in West Tampa on Nov. 3, 2023.
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Photos: All the hot people we saw setting shit on fire when Daikaiju played Tampa

Temperatures might've dipped in Tampa Bay over the last weekend, but it stayed hot at Tampa's Hooch and Hive last Friday when…

By Ray Roa

Daikaiju plays Hooch and Hive in Tampa, Florida on Nov. 3, 2023.
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Photos: Everyone we saw when The Revivalists kicked off St. Pete's to 'Rise Up' concert series

Organizers told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay that 4,000 people came to the St. Pete Pier last Saturday for the new “Rise Up”…

By Ray Roa

Photos: Everyone we saw when The Revivalists kicked off St. Pete's to 'Rise Up' concert series
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Here are some of Tampa Bay's best historical walking tours

The weather is finally starting to cool down in Florida and many of us are trying to find any excuse possible to…

By Jourdan Ducat

Ybor City Historical Walking Tour
Among the growing list of Ybor City walking tours, this daily event takes attendees down Seventh Avenue and promises “encyclopedic knowledge of Ybor City.” If you’ve not been to the Cuban-owned Parque Jose Marti, this is an opportune time to do so. You can also expect to hear about Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders, as well as the corrupt past of the mobsters that called this area home. The Ybor City Historical Walking Tour is $30 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under.Photo via Visit Tampa Bay
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All the specials happening during Tampa Bay Burger Week 2023 (Nov. 2-12)

Each year, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay teams up with dozens of local bars and restaurants to offer foodies a variety of unique…

By CL Staff


Walk-Ons Bistreaux
Locations in Midtown Tampa and Wesley Chapel
Cheeseburger Sliders: We are featuring our cheeseburger sliders off of our winning Best of the Bay-winning Happy Hour menu. These 3 delicious hand-pattied burgers have American cheese, ketchup, pickles and are served on a fresh brioche bun. ($8)
Photo courtesy of Walk-Ons Bistreaux
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This secluded Tampa Bay home comes with its own beach and two private islands

A remote Gulf Coast beach house that comes with a whole lot of waterfront is now on the market in Hernando County.…

By Colin Wolf

This secluded Tampa Bay home comes with its own beach and two private islands
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Photos: Mom Demands Action holds vigil in Ybor City after shooting that killed two

Yesterday at Tampa City Council, elected officials resoundingly heard a community tell it that council member Gwen Henderson's proposal to close Ybor…

By Ray Roa

Photos: Mom Demands Action holds vigil in Ybor City after shooting that killed two
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The smallest Tampa home on the market is this Hyde Park bungalow selling for $379K

A historic Hyde Park home that is roughly the size of a spacious storage unit is currently the smallest house on the…

By Colin Wolf

The smallest Tampa home on the market is this Hyde Park bungalow selling for $379K
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