Posted inMusic Tampa’s Gasparilla Music Festival is postponed, with makeup date forthcoming It was set for Feb. 14-16 at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. by Ray Roa January 9, 2025July 5, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment It’s official, the Tampa Bay Lightning will play outdoor game at Raymond James Stadium next year It’s one of two outdoor NHL games in Florida in 2026. by Ray Roa January 8, 2025July 22, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Once again, Florida leads the nation in Obamacare enrollment Over 4.6 million residents signed up for insurance coverage through the Marketplace by the end of 2024. by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix January 8, 2025February 25, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Fire the cannons, the Bucs are NFC South champs for the fourth time in a row Washington comes to Tampa Bay on Sunday night to kickoff our 2025 playoff run. by Carter Brantley January 6, 2025May 1, 2025
Posted inMusic The best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay, including Alison Krauss and Union Station’s first tour in a decade The legendary bluegrass and country outfit is joined by IIIrd Tyme Out’s Russell Moore. by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley January 3, 2025July 31, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Alan Henderson will file paperwork kicking off a run for Mayor of Tampa The election isn’t until 2027, but the HCC alum is ready to knock on some doors. by Ray Roa January 2, 2025July 21, 2025
Posted inNews & Views ‘So many people rely on that bus’: Activists, officials, react to fare-free bus rides on Hillsborough County’s Route 1 The free service is expected to start on Jan. 5 and last until Jan. 4, 2026. by Ray Roa and Leah Foreman December 30, 2024July 21, 2025
Posted inMusic Tampa Bay’s best live music happening December 26-January Including Ludacris, Samantha Fish, Barely Legal and more. by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley December 24, 2024July 17, 2025
Posted inMusic Ludacris is playing a New Year’s Eve concert in Ybor City Dirty Dancing goes down at the Cuban Club. by Ray Roa December 23, 2024August 3, 2025
Posted inMusic Solo show from B-52s’ Kate Pierson among best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay She’s knocking on the door of the Cap in Clearwater. by Matthew Moyer and Josh Bradley December 23, 2024July 18, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink St. Pete has a new rooftop bar, Brandon gets a ‘breastaurant’ and more Tampa Bay food news Plus. Mata’s Philippine Cuisine says goodbye, Jay Luigi Soho opens, Sweetgreen debuts in St. Pete and more. by Colin Wolf December 20, 2024July 12, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Tampa City Council approves $1.65 million to make HART’s Route 1 free-to-ride The money comes from parking fees that would’ve paid for electric vehicle charging stations. by Leah Foreman December 19, 2024July 23, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Donald Trump says he doesn’t think DeSantis will appoint Lara Trump to U.S. Senate seat “I probably don’t, but I don’t know. Ron’s doing a good job and that’s his choice. Nothing to do with me.” by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix December 17, 2024January 16, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Things are looking pretty darn good for the Bucs Fire those damn cannons. It’s good to be a Bucs fan. by Carter Brantley December 16, 2024May 16, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Hooch and Hive is closing, the Wienermobile is here, Portnoy eats a pizza, and more Tampa Bay food news Plus, Dave’s Hot Chicken heads to Odessa, Palm Harbor gets a Trader Joe’s and more. by Colin Wolf December 13, 2024July 14, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Hurricanes potentially spread more than a hundred invasive species to Florida Species of concern include Cuban treefrogs, alligatorweed, giant applesnail and the Asian swamp eel. by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix December 12, 2024June 2, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Tampa bar and music venue Hooch and Hive to close in 2025 Its last concert is on Friday, Dec. 27. by Ray Roa December 10, 2024July 26, 2025
Posted inMusic ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic will close 2025 tour in Tampa Bay There’s only one other Florida show on the agenda. by Ray Roa December 9, 2024September 16, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Alessi bakery is moving, St. Pete is getting a ’90s-themed restaurant, and more Tampa Bay food news Plus, a new concept from C.W. Gin Joint is on the way, Pin on Cafe relocates, Jimmy’s Tacos heads to St. Pete, and more. by Colin Wolf December 6, 2024August 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Reba McEntire, John Fogerty, Boyz II Men and more added to Plant City’s 2025 Strawberry Festival The popular festival is now in its 90th iteration. by Colin Wolf December 5, 2024July 4, 2025