A high-energy concert performance photograph by Nicole Kibert showing Ted Leo & The Pharmacists play Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on Nov. 1, 2011. Captured in a dynamic low-angle close-up shot, musician Ted Leo sings intensely into a microphone with his mouth wide open while fretting a dark Gibson Les Paul electric guitar. He wears a black graphic t-shirt featuring red and yellow artwork, set against a dark stage background with warm stage spotlighting illuminating his face and guitar neck.

Punk and indie hero Ted Leo is playing free Florida concerts for Bernie Sanders and Angie Nixon

He’s in Ybor City and Gainesville this weekend.

by Ray Roa October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

Bernie Sanders and Angie Nixon’s Florida campaign stops, including one in Ybor City, will be free concerts, too, thanks to the addition of punk and indie-rock songwriter Ted Leo, who plays two rallies with the politicians.

A dramatic stage performance photograph showing Bailey Lord (center) as Charlie Wall in Tampa City Ballet's 'La Séptima'. Captured in a wide shot on a dark theatrical stage, Bailey Lord stands center stage wearing a white suit jacket, matching white trousers, and a white bowtie, holding a small white ball high in his right hand. Multiple white balls appear suspended in mid-air and scattered across the reflective dark stage floor around him, backed by an ensemble of dancers in period attire beneath warm overhead wall-sconce spotlights against a brick-arch backdrop.

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa City Ballet’s ‘La Septima’ is a huge accomplishment, and it takes over the Cuban Club this weekend

Tampeños have three more chances to see it—Oct. 9-10 & 17—and they should.

by David Warner October 9, 2026October 9, 2026

A close-up horror photograph of a weathered, blood-stained porcelain doll displayed as a Halloween prop or haunted house decoration. The doll features pale, cracked white skin, milky white blank eyes, a stitched wound across its forehead, dark red fake blood smeared around its mouth and torso, thin wisps of dark hair, and a worn grey shirt, set against a rustic metal and wood background.

Arts & Entertainment

Ybor City’s extra freaky Tabernacle Of Oddities returns this weekend

It takes over the Cuban Club for two days.

by Ray Roa September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

A medium-shot, indoor photograph of Bob Henriquez appearing on a radio program at WMNF in Tampa, Florida. Henriquez is positioned in front of a professional studio microphone, wearing a maroon polo shirt with a government seal embroidered on the left chest. They are wearing over-ear headphones and are speaking into the microphone, captured in a candid, focused expression. The background shows the dimly lit, wood-paneled interior of the radio studio, with an observation window visible behind them.

News & Views

Hillsborough property appraiser will discuss the ‘State of the Market’ on Wednesday

Bob Henriquez brings experts to Ybor City’s Cuban Club for the fast-paced event.

by Ray Roa June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

A performer with long dreadlocks and face tattoos walks through a crowd at night, wearing a leopard-print coat and layered necklaces, while people around them hold up phones with camera lights on.

Music

Photos: Trippie Redd, Riff Raff and Waka Flocka Flame play Ybor City’s Cuban Club

By Ray Roa / Photos by Dorvell FergusonJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

‘Tabernacle Of Oddities’ brings the best of weird Florida back to Ybor City this weekend

Literally dead.

by Selene San Felice August 25, 2025September 1, 2025

News & Views

Recently-converted Democrat David Jolly among those coming to Tampa town hall on immigration

The candidate for governor is at the Cuban Club on Tuesday.

by Ray Roa August 18, 2025September 1, 2025

Music

The ‘710 Dab Day’ music and cannabis festival returns to Ybor City this weekend

Bass-heavy, kind of livetronic duo Know Good headlines.

by Ray Roa July 10, 2025August 1, 2025

Music

Before WMNF Tampa’s Tropical Heatwave, Sue Foley pays homage to Telecaster master Albert Collins

‘It was like a lightning bolt: it could melt your face, peel paint off the walls, and stop time.’

by Josh Bradley May 7, 2025June 23, 2025

Music

The most crushed-on cast member from ‘Jersey Shore’ is doing another Tampa DJ set this weekend

Cabs ah heeeeaaah!

by Selene San Felice April 16, 2025July 24, 2025

Music

Tampa’s ‘Pride at Night’ Saturday concert includes bands and drag queens, too

Chug a Red Bull and vodka and get your life together.

by Selene San Felice March 27, 2025July 22, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

The 2025 Tampa Pride diversity parade and street festival goes down Saturday

Festivities start bright and early.

by Ray Roa March 27, 2025June 17, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Three-day Cigar City Tattoo Fest returns to Ybor City this weekend

The festival has not been staged for more than a decade.

by Julia Saad February 11, 2025June 27, 2025

Music

Ludacris is playing a New Year’s Eve concert in Ybor City

Dirty Dancing goes down at the Cuban Club.

by Ray Roa December 23, 2024August 3, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Bay markets like Indie Flea are ready for all your holiday gift-giving needs

Plus Christmasween, Shopapalooza and more.

by Ray Roa November 27, 2024June 29, 2025

News & Views

Tampa Tiger Bay hosts Hillsborough candidate forum on Friday

Primary election day is Tuesday, Aug. 20, with early voting happening now.

by Ray Roa August 15, 2024March 27, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

‘Tabernacle Of Oddities,’ Ybor City’s celebration of weird Florida, includes services by Church of Satan

Supplicants must register by Aug. 17.

by Ray Roa August 14, 2024August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

Tampa’s first-couple of competitive eating will appear at Ybor City ‘Burger Bash’

Chef Erik Youngs has tapped Nick Wehry and Miki Sudo to help raise money for the Voodoo Chef Foundation this weekend.

by Ray Roa July 31, 2024April 13, 2025

Music

Manic Focus headlines ‘710 Dab Day’ festival at Ybor City’s Cuban Club

Get wubby this weekend.

by Ray Roa July 11, 2024July 6, 2025

Music

Tropical Heatwave, Ybor City’s beloved exotic evening of eclectic entertainment, stages a comeback

WMNF brings close to 20 bands take over the Cuban Club this weekend.

by Ray Roa May 1, 2024July 20, 2025

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The Cuban Club

Punk and indie hero Ted Leo is playing free Florida concerts for Bernie Sanders and Angie Nixon

Tampa City Ballet’s ‘La Septima’ is a huge accomplishment, and it takes over the Cuban Club this weekend

Ybor City’s extra freaky Tabernacle Of Oddities returns this weekend

Hillsborough property appraiser will discuss the ‘State of the Market’ on Wednesday

Photos: Trippie Redd, Riff Raff and Waka Flocka Flame play Ybor City’s Cuban Club

‘Tabernacle Of Oddities’ brings the best of weird Florida back to Ybor City this weekend

Recently-converted Democrat David Jolly among those coming to Tampa town hall on immigration

The ‘710 Dab Day’ music and cannabis festival returns to Ybor City this weekend

Before WMNF Tampa’s Tropical Heatwave, Sue Foley pays homage to Telecaster master Albert Collins

The most crushed-on cast member from ‘Jersey Shore’ is doing another Tampa DJ set this weekend

Tampa’s ‘Pride at Night’ Saturday concert includes bands and drag queens, too

The 2025 Tampa Pride diversity parade and street festival goes down Saturday

Three-day Cigar City Tattoo Fest returns to Ybor City this weekend

Ludacris is playing a New Year’s Eve concert in Ybor City

Tampa Bay markets like Indie Flea are ready for all your holiday gift-giving needs

Tampa Tiger Bay hosts Hillsborough candidate forum on Friday

‘Tabernacle Of Oddities,’ Ybor City’s celebration of weird Florida, includes services by Church of Satan

Tampa’s first-couple of competitive eating will appear at Ybor City ‘Burger Bash’

Manic Focus headlines ‘710 Dab Day’ festival at Ybor City’s Cuban Club

Tropical Heatwave, Ybor City’s beloved exotic evening of eclectic entertainment, stages a comeback

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