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Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters bring new album to Clearwater on Friday
Pepper Tree Hill is Bud and the band’s 19th album.
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Before return to Clearwater, UB40’s Jimmy Brown recalls the best gig he ever saw
Jamming with the king of reggae.
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Mazzaro’s opens Zagara Gelato across the street from its Italian Market
You deserve a treat after surviving the deli counter.
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Tampa’s Amalie Arena has a new name: Benchmark International Arena
Amalie Oil Company has had naming rights since 2014.
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Body Electric and Tampa Bay watch host a beach cleanup, yoga, meditation and potluck this weekend
Feed your body, soul and community.
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Imagine Museum brings ‘Harley Quinn’ comic creators to ‘Graphic Worlds’ comic book weekend
It’s a party, puddin’.
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St. Petersburg’s Shine Mural Festival is changing dates for 2025
The festival will also skip inviting international artists this year.
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Monster Jam rolls back into Tampa Bay this weekend
Wheelie big trucks.
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Florida Blue among companies proposing double-digit healthcare increases
Insurers nationwide are pursuing rate hikes.
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Mosaic gets draft permits that could be a step toward injecting wastewater underground in Polk County
FDEP will host public meetings in Bartow on Sept. 9-10 to get public comment.
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Interview: Ahead of Tampa show, Aerosmith’s Joe Perry says ‘I’m not done yet’
The guitarist plays Hard Rock Event Center on Wednesday.
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Federal judge pauses construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention facility
The two-week temporary restraining order will halt additional construction as litigation over environmental groups’ request for a preliminary injunction proceeds.
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Sen. Darryl Rouson is open-minded about running for Tampa Bay Florida House seat
Rouson, who turned 70 last month, has served in the Legislature since 2008 but is term-limited from running again for his District 16 state Senate seat in 2026.
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Indian restaurant Curry Leaves celebrates grand opening at Westshore Plaza this weekend
The popular spot is known for its wide variety of curries, biryanis, dosas and more.
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Groups call for repeal of Pinellas-sponsored hurricane recovery law
The law intended to help Florida homeowners after last year’s hurricanes has caused issues for local governments.
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Tampa Monitor: In first 2025 budget workshop, city council and mayor’s staff discuss $30 million increase in salaries, more
There’s also a total of $41 million earmarked for paving in FY26.
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Ingoglia alleges ‘numerous’ cases of local governments scrubbing data before DOGE audits
Florida DOGE has audited St. Petersburg, Manatee, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Tampa is next.
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For 813 Day, Tampa’s Cake Girl bakery is giving away cupcakes and $300 cash
Lucky Tampeños can bring home some cupcakes and bacon (aka cash).
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Sokolowski Trombone Project features USF jazz alum and releases a new album this weekend
It’s a ‘Summer Bloom’ for these ‘bone-heads.
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A.R. Rahman brings Bollywood to Tampa on Friday
You could really say ‘last night was like a movie’ after.