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Michelle Rayner’s legislative aid Upton Fisher puts in bid for his former boss House seat
Fisher, a Navy vet, wants to keep fighting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ conservative agenda in Tampa Bay.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Tampa Bay Sun FC will host the USL Super League final at home this weekend
The development comes after Ft. Lauderdale United FC upset league leaders Carolina.
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Tampa Monitor: Timeline of construction of city fire station No. 24 again irks councilmembers
The conversation isn’t over, the item will be returning on June 26th for another scheduled update.
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Federal court clears way for City of Naples to restrict ‘Pridefest’ drag show
City officials want the show held indoors and open to adults-only.
Posted inFood & Drink
Four Green Fields is renovating its Curtis Hixon location, Foxtail enters Largo, and more Tampa Bay food news
Plus a new Vietnamese spot in Gulfport, another Raising Cane’s and a review of Slim Charmer in St. Pete.
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‘Make Big Sugar’s Profits Healthy’: Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ contains ugly favor for Florida polluter
The feds already prop up our sugar industry with expensive government subsidies.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Tampa Fringe 2025: Victoria Rose Ríos’ theatrical quinceañera tackles identity, girlhood and grief this month
And yes, there will be coquito.
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Tampa Fringe 2025: Miami drag performer Yoko Oso returns from the dead for ‘Queen Interrupted’
It’s a story of sex, drag, and rock and roll in South Florida.
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Tampa Fringe 2025: ‘Bangs, Bobs & Banter’ lets audiences listen in on the best salon gossip
All tea, no fade.
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Tampa drivers for Breakthru Beverages among those on strike this week
According to the Teamsters, the open-ended strike involves roughly 170 Breakthru employees across Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Pensacola and Tallahassee.
Posted inMusic
Tampa Bay’s best live music happening June 5-12
Including Wu-Tang Clan, Metallica, Illuminati Hotties, Emo Night Tampa anniversary parties and more.
Posted inMusic
Tampa art nonprofit Tempus Projects needs supporters to make it rain at Prince Party fundraiser
DJ Gabe Echazabal plays selector on Saturday.
Posted inFood & Drink
Tampa Irish pub Four Green Fields is closing its Curtis Hixon Park location—temporarily
UPDATE: In a follow-up post two hours later, the pub apologized for any confusion, adding that the closure is temporary
Posted inMusic
Emo Night Tampa kicks off two-night 10th anniversary celebration on Friday
The American Legion goes first, then Crowbar on Saturday.
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Florida pop punk heroes A Day to Remember and Yellowcard come to Tampa this Fall
The rebirth of pop punk is in full swing.
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PSTA gets $4.8M to bring Cross Bay Ferry back in 2026, possibly with two boats
HART handed over its federal treasure chest.
Posted inMusic
Show from legendary Detroit rap group Slum Village among best new concerts coming to Tampa
Dionne Warwick, Christian Nodal, Mobb Deep and more are also headed to town.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Stageworks Theatre brings Billie Holiday back to Tampa for an intimate cabaret play
She’ll be seeing you.