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‘Florida Cocktails’ book talk among best literary events happening in Tampa Bay Aug. 28-Sept. 11
Bookends brings her to Gasparilla Distillery this weekend.
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Gulfport celebrates 25 wacky years at GeckoFest this weekend
You might not save 15% or more on car insurance, but you’ll probably have a blast.
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St. Pete mayor says city won’t be silenced—but also won’t fight for street murals
He promised a ‘more impactful’ replacement the city hasn’t planned yet.
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Randy Wayne White launches his latest Doc Ford novel in St. Pete tonight
Doc has really been through some shit.
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Tampa family opened doors to ICE agents, but the law says they didn’t have to
Lawyers say immigration officers need a judicial warrant to forcibly enter a home.
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Savoir wine club opens on St. Pete’s Central Avenue
You can go any time for a glass, or sign up for a membership that includes themed tastings.
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West Tampa forum will discuss ‘The Black Agenda’ this Wednesday
Organizers say the Black presence in the neighborhood has dropped 50%.
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Spring Hill’s Blaise Ingoglia is running for full Florida CFO term
He just led DOGE audits in Tampa Bay municipalities.
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DeSantis: Judge’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ order ‘is not going to deter us.’
He touted more immigration arrests hours after a judge ordered the facility shut down.
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Expat Tampa rapper Gat$ brings new LP back home for Tampa Beat Weekend
The party actually spans two weekends and kicks off Saturday, Aug. 23.
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Katy Perry plays first big concert at Tampa’s newly-named Benchmark International Arena
Townies have been hot and cold about Amalie Arena’s new name.
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In Ybor City, Florida Democrats prepare to battle DeSantis’ immigration ‘political theater’
Not all attendees were happy to wait until November.
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Ybor City gay bar Southern Nights moves, rebrands as Disco Pony Nightclub
‘Ru Paul’s Drag Race’ stars are coming through.
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Remembering South Tampa brunch staple Pinky’s, closed after nearly two decades
RIP to the legend.
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Legendary Tampa Bay newsman Rob Lorei, who opened doors for countless others, is dead at age 70
Giving the community a microphone, and listening, was Lorei’s specialty,
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Goth rockabilly band Black Valley Moon hosts stacked release party in St. Pete this month
Beware of the night.
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DeSantis put ‘Deportation Depot’ in Baker County. His fans there aren’t happy
In one of Florida’s most conservative counties, the plan has drawn a tangle of reactions to those living within walking distance
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December concert from Wu-Tang Clan co-founder Raekown among best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay
The Chef will have Mobb Deep in tow, too.