Photos: West coast hardcore favorite Spy plays sold-out show at Tampa's Born Free biker bar

Tampa's Born Free Pub & Grill is without a doubt one of the most exciting newish venues to host a DIY rock…

By Ray Roa

Spy plays Born Free Pub & Grill in Tampa, Florida on March 31, 2023.
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Photos: All the mortals we saw moshing along to Wolf-Face and My Cat Umi at Dunedin Brewery

T'was no April Fool's joke, wolves and cats came together in Dunedin last weekend when St. Pete punk and pop-rock bands Wolf-Face…

By Ray Roa

Wolf-Face with fans at Dunedin Brewery in Dunedin, Florida on April 1, 2023.
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Tampa Bay's best restaurant and bar patios with ridiculously scenic views

Rooftop views, ocean views, skyline views, Tampa Bay restaurants and bars really do have some top-notch patios. Here you'll find some of…

By Brandalynn Nuñez Cepeda, Tyana Rodgers

Cane & Barrel
104 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg. 727-610-5427
Located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Cane & Barrel is a Cuban-inspired rooftop bar and cocktail lounge. The spot features two different bars, and features bites like a Cubano sandwich and yuca fries.
Photo via Cane & Barrel/Facebook
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Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister is selling his South Tampa waterfront compound for $15.5 million

A sprawling waterfront estate owned by Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister and wife Nikki DeBartolo is now for sale in South Tampa.…

By Colin Wolf

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister is selling his South Tampa waterfront compound for $15 million
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This tall-ass Florida beach house is for sale

A Florida house that most certainly skipped leg day is now on the market. Located just south of St. Augustine at 3560…

By CL Staff

This tall-ass Florida beach house is for sale
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Review: The Eagles take ‘Hotel California’ and more to the limit during triumphant return to Tampa [PHOTOS]

The Eagles’ “Hell Freezes Over” reunion tour launch (three odd decades ago) helped usher in the trend of selling tickets for three…

By Josh Bradley

The Eagles play Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on March 28, 2023.
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Photos: The Acacia Strain goes 'Beast' mode at Tampa Orpheum

Without skipping a beat after relocation, Orpheum has quickly re-established itself as the cradle of metal in Tampa Bay. Last night, Massachusetts deathcore…

By Ray Roa

The Acacia Strain plays Orpheum in Tampa, Florida on March 28, 2023.
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Over 20 Tampa Bay restaurants ranked among Yelp's 'Top 100 Places to Eat in Florida 2023' list

Florida has plenty of great places to eat, and according to Yelpers, some of the best spots are here in Tampa Bay.…

By CL Staff

49. Lenny's Restaurant  
21220 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, (727) 799-0402
"Doesn't look like much from the road but the line around the entrance should be a clue that there is GREAT FOOD inside." Amy M.
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Photos: California rapper Bryce Vine plays St. Pete's Jannus Live

Fresh off the announcement of his Serotonin EP, California pop star and rapper Bryce Vine brought the mood up at Jannus Live in…

By Ray Roa

Bryce Vine plays Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 26, 2023.
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This custom-built Florida houseboat is on the market for $345K

As The Simpsons once pointed out, one of the best things about owning a houseboat is "if you don't like your neighbors…

By CL Staff

This custom-built Florida houseboat is on the market for $345K
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Photos: All the beautiful people we saw at Tampa Pride 2023 in Ybor City

In every way, Tampa Pride 2023 was a hot one thanks to temperatures in the mid-to-high-80s. Not to mention there was also…

By Ray Roa

Photos: All the beautiful people we saw at Tampa Pride 2023 in Ybor City
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Photos: Rick Wakeman turns Clearwater's Capitol Theatre into 'A Gallery of the Imagination'

There might've been a lot of closed eyes in the seats at Clearwater's Bilheimer Capitol Theatre on Saturday night—and not for the reason…

By Ray Roa

Rick Wakeman plays Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, Florida on March 25, 2023.
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Photos: The Winery Dogs and Tampa Bay's own Roxx Revolt & the Velvets play Jannus Live

The Winery Dogs—a supergroup featuring drummer Mike Portnoy, bassist Billy Sheehan and guitarist Richie Kotzen—brought its members' '80s pop and metal roots to…

By Ray Roa

The Winery Dogs play Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 24, 2023.
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The Tampa Bay tours every new resident should do to truly call themselves a local

It may sound lame, but arguably the best way to learn the ins and outs a new town is to just bite…

By Sofía García Vargas, Tyana Rodgers

Pirate Water Taxi
    813-223-7999
     Reach countless attractions in downtown Tampa by riding the Pirate Water Taxi. With daily tours and 14 stops, you’ll be able to get to museums, restaurants, parks and more. Your ticket and wristband will allow you to hop on and off the taxi at any stop for unlimited rides, as well as give you discounts at a number of venues located along the route.
    
    Photo via Pirate Water Taxi/Facebook
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A 600-square-foot cottage on Florida's Rainbow River is on the market for $1.4 million

An extremely tiny home a few paddles away from an extremely popular first magnitude freshwater spring is now for sale in Marion County.…

By CL Staff

A 600-square-foot cottage on Florida's Rainbow River is on the market for $1.4 million
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20 Tampa Bay bars and restaurants competing at Margarita Wars 2023 (4/7)

The area's best bars and restaurants are battling it out for the title of Tampa Bay's Ultimate Margarita on Friday, April 7th,…

By CL Staff

American Social
americansocialbar.com
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Legendary skier Lindsey Vonn is selling her midcentury Florida home for $6 million

Lindsey Vonn, arguably one of the most accomplished woman downhill skiers of all time, is looking to sell her waterfront Florida house.…

By CL Staff

Legendary skier Lindsey Vonn is selling her midcentury Florida home for $6 million
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Photos: Reggae Rise Up stages another successful run at St. Pete's Vinoy Park

Last weekend, Reggae Rise Up (RRU) orchestrated yet another remarkable congregation of reggae and alternative aficionados at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg,…

By Isaiah Stephens

Matisyahu (L) and Hirie play Reggae Rise Up at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 17, 2023.
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Historic Bayshore home, once known as the mysterious 'House of Many Colors,' is back on the market in South Tampa

A South Tampa home that was once covered with 47 different colors of paint, and had locals guessing if the owner either…

By Colin Wolf

Historic Bayshore home, once known as the 'House of Many Colors,' is now for sale in South Tampa
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Review: Rock and jocks come together at Tampa's Innings Music Festival [PHOTOS]

During Japanese Breakfast’s late afternoon set on the first day of the sophomore Innings Fest Tampa, lead singer Michelle Zauner shone a…

By Josh Bradley

Japanese Breakfast plays Innings Festival in Tampa, Florida on March 18, 2023.
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Photos: A look at progress on Tampa’s Elev8 Fun indoor amusement park opening in Citrus Park this summer

Tampa is about to get an indoor amusement park when Elev8 Fun opens in May. The entertainment center concept is currently under…

By Chelsea Zukowski

Elev8 Fun has 18 holes of glow-in-the-dark mini-golf with a Caribbean pirate theme in a clear nod to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Country star Luke Bryan lowers the price on his Florida beach house

Country singer and "American Idol" judge Luke Bryan is still looking to sell his Florida house. Located in Santa Rosa Beach, the…

By CL Staff

Country star Luke Bryan is selling his Florida beach house
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These vintage photos show how much Tampa's streetcar has changed

In 1885, Tampa’s Streetcars became the first in the entire state, and according to Hillsborough County Senior Planner Diego Guerra they crisscrossed…

By Tyana Rodgers

Streetcar in front of 7th Avenue barn, side view featuring safety messages and slogans in Tampa, Florida on April 19, 1927.
Photo by Burgert Brothers via Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System
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Photos: Under surveillance, students call for state attorney to drop charges against USF protesters

Students rallied in downtown Tampa on Wednesday afternoon, demanding the State Attorney for Florida's 13th District (SAO13) drop charges against four University…

By Ray Roa

Students outside the office of the State Attorney for Florida's 13th District in Tampa, Florida on March 15, 2023.
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Review: They Might Be Giants gets weird and celebrates ‘Flood’ in all directions during sold-out St. Pete concert [PHOTOS]

Two nights after the Oscars, the mighty John Flansburgh gave a very hot take on its musical counterpart—the Grammys—after mentioning how his…

By Josh Bradley

John Linnell of They Might Be Giants at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 14, 2022.
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Photos: Everyone we saw when Prince Paul came to Tampa to celebrate 'De la Soul day'

It's not hyperbolic to say that Prince Paul opened the doors of hip-hop for millions of people. The sound and aesthetic that…

By Ray Roa

Photos: Everyone we saw when Prince Paul came to Tampa to celebrate 'De la Soul day'
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Photos: Kenny Loggins kicks off final tour at Sarasota's Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Kenny Loggins kicked off his final concert tour, "This is It" last Friday night, March 10, at Sarasota's Van Wezel Performing Arts…

By Rod Millington

Photos: Kenny Loggins kicks off final tour at Sarasota's Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
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Photos: Everyone we saw at the 2023 Bay Area Renaissance Festival in Dade City

So far, there've been reports of ye olde bare ass and dong popping up at the 2023 Bay Area Renaissance Festival, but…

By Ray Roa

Photos: Everyone we saw at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival in Dade City
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Photos: Steel Panther returns to St. Pete's Jannus Live

From ill-monikered guitar pedals to playing unmasked pandemic concerts, satirical comedy glam-rock band Steel Panther has never steered away from cringey headlines,…

By Ray Roa

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Photos: Classic-rock revivalist Greta van Fleet plays Tampa's Amalie Arena

Love 'em or hate 'em, classic-rock revivalist Greta van Fleet was finally in Tampa last Friday after a few postponements of the…

By Ray Roa

Photos: Classic-rock revivalist Greta van Fleet plays Tampa's Amalie Arena
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