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‘The mayor is saying that the people don’t deserve to vote’: Tampa city council reacts to Castor’s charter change vetoes
Council has a chance to override the mayor at its Jan. 19 meeting.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
‘Big John,’ the world’s largest triceratops fossil, is coming to Tampa
The Pagidipati family purchased Big John at auction in 2021 for a record $7.7 million.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars’ good luck charm, Tedeschi Trucks Band, plays Tampa Bay twice this week
Night one in Clearwater is almost sold-out.
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Barry Manilow brings the ‘Copacabana’ back to Tampa this weekend
It’s been 50 years since the release of his eponymous debut album.
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Tampa music scene staple Mike Ingold launches guitar fabrication company with free concert
He’s tapped a dynamic cross section of the local rock scene to play on Friday.
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DeSantis appoints conservative activist to move Sarasota’s New College away from teaching concepts like CRT, diversity, equity and inclusion
He appointed Christopher Rufo and five others to the school’s Board of Trustees.
Posted inMusic
Tampa’s Gasparilla Music Festival can’t use Kiley Garden, but remains ‘optimistic there will be a GMF 2023’
Of note is that GMF has yet to announce dates for the 2023 edition of its festival.
Posted inFood & Drink
Florida’s first Torchy’s Tacos opens in St. Petersburg next month
The Austin-based chain offers Tex-Mex-style tacos, burritos, queso and more.
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The Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’ tour is coming back to Tampa this spring
We knew this tour would be back.
Posted inFood & Drink
After 19 years, South Tampa’s Elmer’s Sports Cafe will close
Its last day open is Sunday, Jan. 29.
Posted inFood & Drink
Tampa’s La Teresita lands on Food & Wine’s list of ‘Best Diners in Every State’
Yoder’s in Sarasota did, too.
Posted inFood & Drink
Tampa’s first Peach Cobbler Factory opens this weekend
This chain boasts a loaded menu of ice cream, cinnamon rolls, and a dozen flavors of cobbler.
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76th Annual Fiesta Day, a celebration of all-things Ybor, returns to Tampa this February
This free event is chock full of local vendors, food, cigars and entertainment.
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Tampa activists will protest anti-trans law at the office of Florida Board of Medicine doctor
The protest takes place January 7 in South Tampa
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Nina West’s ‘Drag Queen Christmas’ comes to Clearwater
The show’s become the ire of conservative protestors.
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St. Petersburg health committee tables reproductive rights resolution until next year
Despite hitting roadblocks to more robust protections, Tampa passed a similar ordinance last August.
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New Port Richey police chief defends cops who made Holocaust joke and prayed with Proud Boys
The chief read off a list of disturbing police incidents, and defended all of them.
Posted inMusic
World-pop favorite Thievery Corporation plays sold-out St. Pete show this weekend
Their sound marries Middle Eastern styles with jazz, hip-hop with reggae, and more.
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‘I think he would be happy with this decision’: Tampa’s Joe Haskins Bicycle Shop closes this weekend
The name and legacy of a family that kept Tampa’s blue collar bicyclists on the road for more than six decades won’t fade soon.