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Massive seaweed blob heading for Florida could contain flesh-eating bacteria, says study
Researchers have called the sargassum chonk the ‘perfect pathogen storm’
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Clearwater’s Big Storm Brewing named ‘Florida Distillery of the Year’ at international spirits competition
Its newest award joins a slew of other spirits-related accolades.
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Ybor City art gallery raising money for exhibit that pushes back on state censorship
‘Summer School’ stands beside banned books, drag queen storytime and more.
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After 15 years, St. Pete Beach’s Sea Hags Bar & Grill will close
The waterfront restaurant is known for its “Old Florida charm,” live music and seafood-forward menu.
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Veteran Tampa journalist says USF censored his antisemitism comments over fear of DeSantis
Mike Deeson made the comments on an episode of the school’s ‘Activism Lab’ podcast.
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Tampa’s Sunset Music Festival announces new safety measures for guests
Anyone who needs assistance this weekend can text ‘33607.’
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Free beer returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay this summer
The free beers will be available at Twisted Tails Pretzels.
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The best live music coming to Tampa Bay over Memorial Day weekend
Tampa Bay’s best live music from May 25-June 2, 2023.
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Hillsborough County ends precautionary water boil
“The notice was lifted today after bacteriological samples showed the water meets quality standards.”
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Weeki Wachee and mermaid culture are the stars of new Netflix docuseries ‘MerPeople’
The four-part docuseries puts a spotlight on former, current and aspiring mermaids in Florida.
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New St. Pete restaurant and lounge, The Catalyst, will open out of the former Chief’s Creole Cafe space
Co-owner Jason Bryant is aiming to soft open next week.
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Florida man loses arm to 10-foot alligator while peeing behind a bar
The gator bit off his right arm just above the elbow.
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Tampa City Council approves Mayor Castor’s department heads, but asks for better communication
The most pushback came in reappointing Communications Director Adam Smith.
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Tampa Bay’s new pro women’s soccer team wants you to pick the name
Fans can also suggest team colors, crest and even get dibs on season tickets.
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Bar and restaurant Dirty Shirley will open out of 2nd & Second’s former St. Pete space
The new concept is named after the popular, nostalgic cocktail.
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Tampa Bay’s Caladesi Island State Park is once again among nation’s best beaches, according to Dr. Beach
This year, only two Florida spots made the cut.
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New Tampa’s Gorkhali Kitchen readies itself for a post-Michelin Bib future
Chefs and restauranteurs head back to the grind after last week’s Michelin ceremony.
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USF students arrested over diversity protest enter not guilty plea
Three students, one alumni, and one campus worker have come to be known as the ‘Tampa 5.’
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Ebbe, a new fine dining concept by Michelin-starred Chef Ebbe Vollmer, will open in downtown Tampa
It will dish out seasonal fare from “fantastic Florida to essential Scandinavia.”
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Ybor City developer Darryl Shaw would like to build a 5,000-seat stadium for his new pro women’s soccer team
He’ll host a Friday press conference to talk more about all of it.