Food & Drink

Tampa’s Pegasus Lounge closes, a big list of Thanksgiving options, and more local restaurant news

Plus, Tampa Bay Burger Week is here, Bern’s gets some national love, vegan ‘Friendsgiving’ heads to Ybor and more.

by Colin Wolf November 22, 2024July 2, 2025

A man with a full beard, black bandana, and a plaid shirt smiles while standing in the foreground at a night event, with two other men visible behind him, and palm fronds dimly lit to the left.

Music

A trio of emcees, and three big ass birds, will be in Ybor City for ‘Drunken Turkey Fry’

There’s no cover, but it’s $10 for a plate.

by Josh Bradley November 21, 2024May 6, 2025

Music

Sauce Pocket brings psychedelic space-funk and dub to two-night Dunedin stand

There’s no-cover for both shows, too.

by Josh Bradley November 21, 2024March 31, 2025

News & Views

Pinellas commissioners push Rays stadium vote to December, adding uncertainty to landmark deal

The body voted 6-1 to postpone a crucial bond decision, citing storm recovery and new leadership.

by Arielle Stevenson November 20, 2024July 29, 2025

Food & Drink

After 23 years, Tampa’s Pegasus Lounge is closing its doors

Bible has owned the popular dive bar since 2001, including the 16 years spent at the old location near Busch Gardens and USF.

by Colin Wolf November 19, 2024August 1, 2025

A large Christmas tree decorated with numerous twinkling white lights and oversized red and green ornament globes, viewed at night while artificial snow falls.

Arts & Entertainment

Ybor City’s annual Christmas tree lighting celebration returns this holiday season

The annual event started in 2010, and is held every November in Ybor City.

by Riley Benson November 19, 2024July 19, 2025

Food & Drink

Tampa’s Bern’s Steak House ranked among OpenTable’s ‘Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2024’

As a whole, Florida wasn’t well-represented on this year’s list.

by Colin Wolf November 19, 2024August 5, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

The Tampa Bay Rays are finally gonna play outdoor home games in Tampa

With The Trop out of order, the team will play at Steinbrenner Field in 2025.

by Ray Roa November 14, 2024July 31, 2025

Music

Portland neo-folk band Bridge City Sinners return to Tampa Bay this weekend

Its new album gives voice to how a lot of people have felt over the last two weeks.

by Josh Bradley November 14, 2024May 6, 2025

Music

Review: Tampa’s Swamp Princess brings Grammy-nominated album to humid, inspiring, hometown show

A superstar is born.

by Kyla Fields November 14, 2024June 1, 2025

Food & Drink

St. Pete’s Bar Mezzo debuts, Sea Salt set to close, and more Tampa Bay food news

Plus, Tampa’s Guac N’ Cheese opens new location in downtown St. Petersburg.

by Colin Wolf November 8, 2024July 4, 2025

Music

Interview: Before Clearwater show, Daryl Hall talks about his ‘D,’ working with Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart and more

The ‘Daryl’s House band will back him at the BayCare Sound.

by Gabe Echazabal November 7, 2024June 27, 2025

Music

Tampa rapper gone global, Doechii, plays sold-out homecoming concert on Tuesday

She’s an alum of Blake High School.

by Josh Bradley November 6, 2024June 17, 2025

Food & Drink

After nearly a decade, St. Pete’s Sea Salt will close this December

Sea Salt will remain open through is last day of service.

by Colin Wolf November 5, 2024July 26, 2025

News & Views

Tampa Bay ballot guide: Voting recommendations for the 2024 general election

No matter where you live, the general election ballot is a beast.

by Ray Roa November 5, 2024June 4, 2025

Food & Drink

New all-you-can-eat sushi spot debuts in Tampa, Five Branches Brewing says goodbye, and more local food news

Plus, ‘Mountain-sized pizza’ is headed to Tampa, and Vegan Foodie Fest is going down this weekend,

by Colin Wolf November 1, 2024May 16, 2025

Music

They Might Be Giants will bring 2025 tour to St. Petersburg

Kiss me, sons of God.

by Josh Bradley October 29, 2024February 20, 2025

News & Views

Tampa Bay ballot guide 2024: Our recommendations for Florida Senate and State Representatives

There is hope for some kind of headway against a reckless and often feckless GOP.

by Ray Roa October 24, 2024November 5, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Skyway 2024: The spirit of collaboration powers Tampa Bay’s multi-venue celebration of art

Five museums and seven curators showcase the work of 63 local artists and art collectives.

by David Warner October 23, 2024June 14, 2025

Food & Drink

Westshore Italian restaurant Vela is now closed, citing damage from recent hurricanes

Vela is now the second Tampa restaurant in recent weeks to shutter following impacts from Hurricanes Helena and Milton.

by Colin Wolf October 21, 2024July 27, 2025

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Slideshow

Tampa’s Pegasus Lounge closes, a big list of Thanksgiving options, and more local restaurant news

A trio of emcees, and three big ass birds, will be in Ybor City for ‘Drunken Turkey Fry’

Sauce Pocket brings psychedelic space-funk and dub to two-night Dunedin stand

Pinellas commissioners push Rays stadium vote to December, adding uncertainty to landmark deal

After 23 years, Tampa’s Pegasus Lounge is closing its doors

Ybor City’s annual Christmas tree lighting celebration returns this holiday season

Tampa’s Bern’s Steak House ranked among OpenTable’s ‘Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2024’

The Tampa Bay Rays are finally gonna play outdoor home games in Tampa

Portland neo-folk band Bridge City Sinners return to Tampa Bay this weekend

Review: Tampa’s Swamp Princess brings Grammy-nominated album to humid, inspiring, hometown show

St. Pete’s Bar Mezzo debuts, Sea Salt set to close, and more Tampa Bay food news

Interview: Before Clearwater show, Daryl Hall talks about his ‘D,’ working with Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart and more

Tampa rapper gone global, Doechii, plays sold-out homecoming concert on Tuesday

After nearly a decade, St. Pete’s Sea Salt will close this December

Tampa Bay ballot guide: Voting recommendations for the 2024 general election

New all-you-can-eat sushi spot debuts in Tampa, Five Branches Brewing says goodbye, and more local food news

They Might Be Giants will bring 2025 tour to St. Petersburg

Tampa Bay ballot guide 2024: Our recommendations for Florida Senate and State Representatives

Skyway 2024: The spirit of collaboration powers Tampa Bay’s multi-venue celebration of art

Westshore Italian restaurant Vela is now closed, citing damage from recent hurricanes