As Florida’s COVID-19 cases spike, Universal Orlando resumes indoor mask mandate

The resort joins Walt Disney World, which already is requiring masks for everyone age 2 or older, in indoor areas.

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics December 22, 2021June 27, 2025

Food & Drink

St. Pete’s Ringside Cafe is moving in February, but owners are still looking for a new location

And there are only rumors when it comes to Ringside’s replacement.

by Kyla Fields December 22, 2021July 12, 2025

News & Views

Mayor Castor promised a nationwide search for Tampa’s next police chief, it appears she’s doing it on her own

Five months after Dugan announced his retirement, the city has no clue if she’s even talked to any candidates.

by Justin Garcia December 22, 2021July 29, 2025

Music

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s most read music stories of 2021

You still love Clapton.

by Ray Roa and Josh Bradley December 22, 2021August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

St. Petersburg’s Mahaffey Theater will host Brunched 2022

Calling all mimosa lovers!

by Kyla Fields December 22, 2021August 17, 2023

News & Views

Plant City Farm & Flea Market offers free weekend spaces for vendors until February

The flea market is offering the free vending spaces to help vendors left behind by the closing of Fun-Lan.

by Justin Garcia December 22, 2021May 1, 2025

Music

8 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay over Christmas weekend

Rock around the Omicron.

by Ray Roa and Stephanie Powers December 22, 2021July 24, 2025

Food & Drink

‘Diners Drive-Ins and Dives’-famous modern Chinese restaurant Blackbrick will open in Tampa this spring

Chef Richard Hales scrapped Bird & Bone to open this concept in the old Pop ‘N Sons diner.

by Kyla Fields December 21, 2021June 13, 2025

News & Views

Tampa’s Tiger Bay Club hosts key players in the justice system to discuss how they collaborate to fix problems

‘If people have questions about how they’re working on these issues, we want them to come and hold their feet to the fire on these things.’

by Justin Garcia December 21, 2021August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Tampa’s King of the Coop will give away 2,250 chicken tendies on Christmas Eve

That’s 250 boxes across three locations.

by Ray Roa December 21, 2021June 24, 2025

Music

‘Weird Al’ Yankovic will bring intimate, deep cuts tour to Clearwater next fall

Comedian Emo Philips opens the show.

by Josh Bradley December 21, 2021July 11, 2025

Music

Pop star Kesha will play Tampa’s Seminole Hard Rock Event Center this spring

Tickets start at $60.

by Kyla Fields December 20, 2021February 8, 2025

News & Views

Tampa Police Department’s worst moments of 2021

And the city still can’t get a citizen’s review board with teeth.

by Justin Garcia December 20, 2021August 4, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

St. Pete Women’s Collective to honor closure of its ‘Venus’ studio with a farewell event next month

Venus’ final sidewalk sale and art show will happen on Saturday, Jan. 22.

by Kyla Fields December 20, 2021September 2, 2024

News & Views

Florida man compares himself to Rosa Parks after getting banned from airline for wearing thong as a mask

“Everything else that has sparked change has started from everyday people, ” said Jenna. “Rosa Parks was nobody famous. She changed the course of history.”

by Colin Wolf December 20, 2021September 19, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

The Bucs didn’t lose because of injuries

Despite a stellar defensive performance, Tampa Bay still can’t beat New Orleans in the regular season.

by Carter Brantley December 20, 2021December 22, 2024

Food & Drink

At St. Pete’s Lingr, balance and surprise are hallmarks of a revelatory meal from chef Jeffrey Jew

Evocative new restaurant from the Bravo and Food Network celebrity chef is a must-visit.

by Jon Palmer Claridge December 17, 2021July 22, 2025

Food & Drink

Tampa Taco & Margarita Festival heads to the Raymond James Stadium next year

Mark your calendars for March 12.

by Kyla Fields December 17, 2021April 12, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

‘Selling Tampa,’ Netflix’s no. 1 US TV show, hosts premiere party on Davis Islands

by Alexandria Jones December 17, 2021May 30, 2025

Food & Drink

The South Tampa location of Babushka’s Russian restaurant is now open

The soft opening is now, and the full menu will be available next week.

by Stephanie Powers December 16, 2021July 28, 2025

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As Florida’s COVID-19 cases spike, Universal Orlando resumes indoor mask mandate

St. Pete’s Ringside Cafe is moving in February, but owners are still looking for a new location

Mayor Castor promised a nationwide search for Tampa’s next police chief, it appears she’s doing it on her own

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s most read music stories of 2021

Plant City Farm & Flea Market offers free weekend spaces for vendors until February

8 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay over Christmas weekend

‘Diners Drive-Ins and Dives’-famous modern Chinese restaurant Blackbrick will open in Tampa this spring

Tampa’s Tiger Bay Club hosts key players in the justice system to discuss how they collaborate to fix problems

Tampa’s King of the Coop will give away 2,250 chicken tendies on Christmas Eve

‘Weird Al’ Yankovic will bring intimate, deep cuts tour to Clearwater next fall

Pop star Kesha will play Tampa’s Seminole Hard Rock Event Center this spring

Tampa Police Department’s worst moments of 2021

St. Pete Women’s Collective to honor closure of its ‘Venus’ studio with a farewell event next month

Florida man compares himself to Rosa Parks after getting banned from airline for wearing thong as a mask

The Bucs didn’t lose because of injuries

At St. Pete’s Lingr, balance and surprise are hallmarks of a revelatory meal from chef Jeffrey Jew

Tampa Taco & Margarita Festival heads to the Raymond James Stadium next year

‘Selling Tampa,’ Netflix’s no. 1 US TV show, hosts premiere party on Davis Islands

The South Tampa location of Babushka’s Russian restaurant is now open

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