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As Idalia approaches Tampa Bay, here’s where to find sandbags, shelter, closing info and more
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay will update this site as more information becomes available.
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With preseason over, the Tampa Bay Bucs roster is finally starting to shake out
They head to Minnesota to begin the season against those pesky Vikings.
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Jobsite Theater’s 25th season kicks off next month in downtown Tampa
A few fall theater happenings for your calendar.
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Tampa Bay’s murals find new ways to break ground
More than a decade after its inception, Tampa Bay’s mural scene continues to grow and improve.
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After complaints about homeless riders, PSTA votes to start charging fares on the SunRunner
Fares will now be implemented a month ahead of schedule.
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Florida Republican files bill that bans venues from canceling shows over political views or social media posts
This isn’t the first time Rudman has filed a bill that directly impacts his own interests.
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Clearwater Brewing Company announces immediate closure
The Clearwater Harbor-adjacent building and its brewing equipment are for sale.
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Q&A: Comedian Rio Paris talks missing family and being more vulnerable than ever for three-night Tampa Bay stand
Paris headlines a weekend of shows in Palm Harbor, his only Bay area shows of 2023.
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RIP, Publix hurricane cakes
The Lakeland-based grocer says it does not want to “make light” of natural disasters.
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New Busch Gardens ticket policy allows guests to reschedule if it’s too hot
Specifically if the heat index reaches 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Saigon Night Market’s Mid-Autumn Festival heads to Pinellas Park next month
This weekend-long party features lion dances and a pho eating contest.
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Lana Del Rey will bring new album and tour to Tampa next month
Not because she loves the notes or sounds that sound like Florida.
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Trask and Bakerfield: Tampa Bay Bucs’ position battles seemingly get some clarity
Fire those cannons (although maybe not as enthusiastically as usual; it is the preseason).
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La Gaceta: Tampa mayor’s proposed tax increase is actually 30%
You have to also consider increased property values.
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Busch Gardens Tampa announces new Howl-O-Scream haunted houses, scare zones and shows
Spooky season is here.
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Sprouts will open new Tampa location near University Mall next month
If you’re keeping track, the new Uptown location will be the 15th Sprouts in the Tampa Bay region and store No. 44 in Florida.
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Tampa Bay’s best live music happening Aug. 17-24
Including more good stuff at Far Forest.
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Aldi acquires Winn-Dixie supermarkets, details plans to convert some Florida stores
The company did not say exactly which locations may get converted to Aldis.
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Every major Florida theme park saw drops in attendance last quarter. Why?
Pinpointing the reasons for a slower busy season at the theme parks isn’t an exact science.
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Members of Diggin In the Crates Crew, MC Serch, headed to Ybor City this month
Ol’ Dirty Sundays is on one.