Posted inMusic Ahead of St. Pete reunion, Acid Bath’s Mike Sanchez says the best gig he ever saw was ZZ Top on the Fourth of July But good luck getting a ticket. by Josh Bradley June 26, 2025August 1, 2025
Posted inMusic Durand Bernarr headlines St. Pete Pride’s ‘Friday Night Concert’ Jannus Live hosts the queer R&B singer-songwriter. by Josh Bradley June 26, 2025July 8, 2025
Posted inMusic St. Pete’s Glass House Point opens for Stop Light Observations in Ybor City on Friday It’s possibly the band’s first 2025 show. by Josh Bradley June 26, 2025July 10, 2025
Posted inMusic Fil Pate hosts a WitchGrass Weekend Bluegrass Festival in St. Pete on Friday No witchcraft or tickets required. by Josh Bradley June 26, 2025July 22, 2025
Posted inMusic Noise-rock veteran Today is the Day plays Tampa on Friday Homegrown acts Gurm, Blood Of The Earth and Path of Increased Indifference open. by Ray Roa June 26, 2025July 25, 2025
Posted inMusic Adrian Younge returns to Tampa Bay on Friday with 10-piece orchestra Local favorite Soft Cuff opens the Bayboro Brewing show. by Josh Bradley June 25, 2025July 12, 2025
Posted inNews & Views USF will rename mental health institute to honor Tampa Bay’s Sen. Darryl Rouson after all Rouson sponsored one of the two bills (SB 1620) DeSantis signed on Wednesday. by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida June 25, 2025July 2, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Grindhaus Brew Lab’s Summerween has books, brews and BBQ this weekend Wendy Dalrymple fans can get her newest femme-horor book signed. by Marleigh Brown June 25, 2025August 4, 2025
Posted inNews & Views St. Pete’s LGBTQ+ liaison Eric Vaughan works to make the Sunshine City more inclusive And, yes, there is plenty of work to do. by Ray Roa June 25, 2025July 29, 2025
Posted inMusic Before Tampa concert, Nerdcore pioneer MC Chris reflects on 20 years of touring Tampa-based nerdcore rapper Swell Rell opens at Orpheum this week. by Jessica Battisti June 25, 2025July 29, 2025
Posted inNews & Views DeSantis rushes ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to detain undocumented immigrants in the Everglades Critics called it a ploy to go viral at taxpayers’ expense. by Christine Sexton, Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix June 24, 2025July 1, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Churned Ice Cream opens brick-and-mortar scoop shop in St. Pete Churn down for what? by Marleigh Brown June 24, 2025August 3, 2025
Posted inNews & Views DeSantis warns of New Yorkers fleeing to Florida if ‘leftist’ Mamdani wins The New York City Democratic mayoral primary happening Tuesday could impact Palm Beach. by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 24, 2025July 3, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Whataburger’s return to Tampa Bay will happen in Wesley Chapel and Largo The Texas chain has filed permits to open in an old Aussie Grill. by Jani Burden June 24, 2025August 5, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink The Studio Public House closing after four years in St. Pete Mike Crippen’s gastropub is looking for a new home. by Marleigh Brown June 23, 2025August 1, 2025
Posted inNews & Views ‘We overreacted:’ DeSantis signs financial relief law for condo owners after Surfside regulations He spoke about it in Clearwater last Monday. by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 23, 2025August 1, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Free prison phone call funding makes the Florida budget for a second time DeSantis vetoed the measure last year. by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 23, 2025June 26, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink ‘Free food from here would be the best NIL deal in the world’: Bucs rookie Shilo Sanders has deep thoughts about this Tampa restaurant The sparkling-water-loving football star ordered a little bit of everything and had a four-top table covered in plates at one point by Jani Burden June 23, 2025August 4, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Florida sheriff with ‘zero tolerance’ for street racing caught speeding in his lambo The video is part of a bigger beef with several allegations of corruption. by Bob Norman and The Florida Trident June 23, 2025August 4, 2025
Posted inNews & Views Op-ed: Tampa mayoral candidate says ‘public dedications should reflect collective effort, not political choreography’ On Wednesday, the City of Tampa will host a special dedication ceremony honoring former Mayor Bob Buckhorn for his public service and impact on the city’s future along the Hillsborough River. by Alan Henderson June 23, 2025August 5, 2025