Posted inNews & Views Meet Ashley Brundage, a Tampa transgender woman who qualified to run for state House Brundage calls those NPA voters “the secret sauce to our win.” by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 17, 2024July 18, 2025
Posted inMusic Review: In Tampa, Justin Timberlake gets sexy for the 40-somethings, and showcases timeless hits There are gonna be a lot of sore backs on Saturday morning. by Ray Roa June 15, 2024July 22, 2025
Posted inMusic George Clinton, D.L. Hughley and Joe Torry coming to Tampa for Omega Psi Phi global conclave Rickey Smiley will also help paint Tampa purple and gold this month. by Ray Roa June 14, 2024June 28, 2025
Posted inMusic Tampa Bay music scene powerhouse Brendon Porter stages farewell, and release, show this weekend He’s worked with some of the Bay area’s best acts. by Ray Roa June 14, 2024February 14, 2025
Posted inMusic Q&A: Ahead of Clearwater Smooth Jazz Jam, Sheila E. talks new album and Ringo Starr memories A glamorous life, indeed. by Josh Bradley June 13, 2024May 31, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Beloved St. Pete cafe, The Chelsea, closes this week It opened in early 2021. by Ray Roa June 12, 2024May 4, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Federal judge rules that Florida’s trans healthcare ban and restrictions are unconstitutional by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix June 12, 2024June 19, 2024
Posted inMusic There’s an ‘Austin Powers’-themed rave going down in Ybor City this weekend Yeah, baby! by Josh Bradley June 7, 2024February 13, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Nominations are now open for Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s Best of the Bay 2024 awards The month-long nomination period opened today and runs through Thursday, July 5. by Colin Wolf June 6, 2024July 17, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Eric Andre brings comedic chaos to Tampa this week Let’s hit this ranch. by Kyla Fields June 5, 2024September 2, 2024
Posted inNews & Views ‘Trump-era immigration policies’: Florida Immigrant Coalition slams Biden’s border closure plan The policy is similar to what former President Donald Trump attempted to do in 2018, before being shut down by the courts. by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 5, 2024May 2, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Free beer returns to Busch Gardens Tampa this summer The free beers will be available at Orang Café in the Jungala area of the park. by Colin Wolf June 4, 2024May 18, 2025
Posted inNews & Views New experiences await longtime Tampa Bay food and theater critic, Jon Palmer Claridge ‘Serving you has been the privilege of my life.’ by Jon Palmer Claridge June 3, 2024June 15, 2025
Posted inNews & Views ‘To the monsters, we’re the monsters’: Reflections of a Tampa Bay LGBTQ+ pastor Jakob Hero-Shaw is the pastor of Tampa’s Metropolitan Community Church. by Rev. Jakob Hero-Shaw May 31, 2024July 23, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Florida Gov. DeSantis calls Trump’s conviction in porn star hush money trial a ‘mockery of our judicial system’ Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on July 11. by News Service of Florida May 31, 2024September 5, 2024
Posted inNews & Views New Queer Expression headquarters lets St. Pete grassroots organization expand inclusive programming The St. Pete-based group has many events and fundraisers planned for Pride month. by Kyla Fields May 30, 2024June 13, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Gulfport’s Golden Dinosaurs gears up for annual ‘Chick-Fil-Nay’ Pride month fundraiser A dollar from every “cruelty free” chicken sandwich will be donated to Metro Inclusive Health. by Kyla Fields May 29, 2024December 8, 2024
Posted inNews & Views Once again, Florida lawmakers ignore attempts to fight wage theft The AG’s Office, the only state enforcement mechanism for Florida’s minimum wage, recovered unpaid wages for exactly one person last year. by McKenna Schueler May 29, 2024May 15, 2025
Posted inMusic Nicki Minaj is coming to Tampa this fall Nicki Minaj’s current tour now holds the record for highest grossing rap tour by a woman. by Colin Wolf May 29, 2024February 27, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Breakfast spot Bacon Bitch abruptly closes downtown St. Pete location Bye, bitch. by Kyla Fields May 24, 2024August 5, 2025