News & Views

Federal court upholds block on Florida law aimed at preventing children from attending drag shows

The latest ruling stems from Hamburger Mary’s in a First Amendment challenge to the law.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida May 15, 2025May 22, 2025

The latest ruling stems from Hamburger Mary’s in a First Amendment challenge to the law.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ drag show fight heads to the U.S. Supreme Court

Hamburger Mary’s, which said it had run “family friendly” drag shows for 15 years, filed the lawsuit in May.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida October 25, 2023December 29, 2024

Food & Drink

Tampa Bay’s last Hamburger Mary’s to close, hosts final performances this weekend

The Clearwater-based, drag queen-ran restaurant hosts its last events this week.

by Kyla Fields March 7, 2023August 1, 2025

Food & Drink

Big Storm Brewing Co. opens new location in Ybor City this weekend

It occupies the former Hamburger Mary’s space.

by Kyla Fields February 9, 2023July 4, 2025

Food & Drink

Hamburger Mary’s location coming to Brandon

Tampa Bay’s new Mary experience has a hiring fair planned for today and tomorrow.

by Meaghan Habuda February 14, 2017June 19, 2025

Food & Drink

Hamburger Mary’s to open location in St. Pete

The Tyrone area will soon “eat, drink and be Mary” at its own Hamburger Mary’s outpost.

by Carlynn Crosby July 5, 2016July 27, 2025

Food & Drink

Weekend Platter: Brunching around with Z Grille & more

Deals for kids or a diva show with your OJ? You choose from CL’s brunch picks this weekend.

by Angelina Bruno August 27, 2015August 17, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Do This: The Weekend Top 10

Cool indoor art and shopping, laughs from Wendy Williams and Tony Rock, Trashion Fashion, furry-friend-lovin’ drag queens, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Caturday fun and bid happy birthday to Snooty the manatee!

by Julie Garisto July 16, 2015March 27, 2025

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Tampa Pride in photos: Sunny skies and big crowds

Pictures from a proud day in Tampa.

by Chip Weiner March 29, 2015July 10, 2025

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Ask The Locals: Matthew McGee

by Julie Garisto March 18, 2015May 26, 2025

Food & Drink

Sipping soirée: Ybor City gets its first wine festival

The inaugural Ybor City Wine Fest will feature more than 100 wines, local food pairings and more.

by Meaghan Habuda August 21, 2014June 26, 2024

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This week’s top LGBT events

by Tiffany Razzano December 9, 2013June 5, 2022

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This week’s top LGBT events

by Tiffany Razzano December 2, 2013June 5, 2022

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Get out your LGBT Memorial Day weekend calendar

by Tiffany Razzano May 22, 2013May 26, 2025

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Get out your LGBT weekend planner

by Tiffany Razzano March 15, 2013August 3, 2023

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Get out your LGBT weekend planner

by Tiffany Razzano January 18, 2013August 3, 2023

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Get out your LGBT planner this weekend

by Tiffany Razzano November 29, 2012August 3, 2023

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Get out your LGBT planner (video)

by Tiffany Razzano September 28, 2012August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

Za-Gay Guide: Log Cabin Republican Edition

Your handy guide to the Bay area’s LGBT-friendly clubs, bars and restaurants.

by David Warner August 22, 2012August 3, 2023

News & Views

The hate-free chicken sandwich

by Rachel Paulson August 6, 2012June 25, 2025