Vol. 35, No. 4
Florida House advances bill to shield white people from feeling guilty of past racism
But Democrats and other critics slammed the legislation as an overreach by Republicans.
By Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida
With full legalization a longshot, Florida Dems aim to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana
House Minority Leader Evan Jenne described what he called an “uphill battle” on the issue.
By Ryan Dailey, Jim Turner and News Service of Florida
Florida House moves forward with controversial 'union-busting bill'
Rep. Anthony Rodriguez, R-Miami, crossed party lines to oppose the bill.
By News Service of Florida
Florida court sides with hospital for refusing to treat patient with ivermectin
The Tallahassee-based appeals court made the decision Jan. 14 but did not explain its reasons until Thursday.
By Jim Saunders
Florida lawmakers advance bill to keep churches open during pandemics
"It is born out of the pandemic, but not," sponsor Jason Brodeur, R-Sanford, said when asked if the measure applies only to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Jim Turner and News Service of Florida
Florida will spend $80 million on sea-level rise projects
“This is really just the beginning."
Florida Gov. DeSantis’ Press Secretary suggests Orlando Nazi rally may have been staged
"Do we even known they're Nazis?" Christina Pushaw tweeted.
By Scott Powers and Florida Politics
Small, historically Black Florida town will lose Black congressman under DeSantis redistricting plan
“It is evident that DeSantis is trying to restrict minority representation, specifically African American voters,” Lawson said.
By Steven Walker and Fresh Take Florida
Florida Senate will consider controversial voting proposal that includes DeSantis' election police
“Confidence in the integrity of our elections is essential to maintaining a democratic form of government."
By Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida
To combat sea rise, Florida wants add a new resiliency office directly under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ control
Environmentalists backed the revised proposal but said the state should do more to address climate change.
Florida's plan to recruit out-of-state cops with $5,000 moves forward
“This bill is a small sacrifice to show our appreciation,” Leek said.
Florida Gov. DeSantis still refuses to believe in the existence of racist infrastructure
'They're saying that highways are racially discriminatory. I don't know how a road can be that.'
By A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics
DeSantis wants to know if its legal to drastically alter historically Black Florida district
“Ron DeSantis’ effort to disenfranchise every minority voter north of Orlando is an act that will not go without a fight."
After record Florida manatee deaths, environmental groups sue to upgrade habitat protections
The lawsuit came after the state had 1,100 manatee deaths in 2021, with many of the sea cows dying of starvation.
Florida GOP rejects amendment to allow abortions for victims of rape and incest
“As a survivor of sexual assault, I’m deeply, deeply concerned …"
Tampa Police chief finalist was once charged with battery on an officer during a DUI stop
The mayor's administration has not provided information on how many candidates were considered or interviewed.
By Justin Garcia
'Turtle Ditch,' downtown Tampa's iconic DIY skate spot, is dead
Tampa's underground mini-skatepark that was visited by locals and pros is no more.
Here's where to find a cold weather shelter in Tampa Bay this weekend
Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco county are partnering with local organizations to provide shelter for people most vulnerable to the cold temperatures.
By Sofía García Vargas
Tampa rally calls for release of Leonard Peltier after he caught COVID-19 in prison
Peltier is an Indigenous activist wrongfully imprisoned and incarcerated in Coleman Correctional Institution about an hour north of Tampa.
FDOT destroyed Tampa's historic Lamar House in a matter of hours
FDOT destroyed the building, even though their nearby interstate project doesn't require it, advocates say.
After a year of hard work, Meacham Urban Farm in downtown Tampa is thriving
A year in, Meacham Urban Farm has gained several volunteers and a steady clientele.
Savage Love: I’m a bi-sexual, married woman who wants to learn how to get off on straight sex
Cheat code: do some dirty talk.
By Dan Savage
Good guys don’t ban books, but you only know that if you read books
Informed Dissent.
By Jeffrey C. Billman
Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s fourth theme park, will open summer 2025
NBC Universal plans to invest about $1 billion on capital expenditures for the theme park.
Fred Hearns readies one of Tampa Bay's most ambitious Black history month celebrations
It kicks off when Ben Crump keynotes a reception called 'Embracing Our Cultural Kaleidoscope.'
By Alexandria Jones
Lilian Garcia-Roig's search for belonging leads new round of art exhibitions on display at Hillsborough Community College
Strong shows are set for HCC's Ybor City and Dale Mabry campuses.
By Ray Roa
36 arts and entertainment events happening in Tampa Bay this spring
Tampa Bay's art scene in bloom.
Labyrinth Studios celebrates one year of 'Heightened Senses' in Seminole Heights
It happens on the last Thursday of every month.
Tampa Museum of Art is showcasing work from kids in kindergarten through 8th grade
Young @ Art runs through Feb. 20
South Florida artist Francesco Lo Castro opens 'Myriad Loops' at Fairgrounds St. Pete
It's at the entrance of St. Pete's immersive art experience.
Tampa Heights' Bloom on Franklin block party hosts its first art, music and market party of 2022
Yes, there's a Gasparilla element.
Tampa's Jobsite Theater has an ASL-interpreted performance of 'Romeo & Juliet' this weekend
It's on Sunday at Straz Center.
'Real Women Have Curves,' and Tampa's Powerstories Theatre will prove it next month
After two years of virtual productions, the local theater company returns to live theater.
By Jennifer Ring
St. Pete Opera now has $10 rush tickets for 'Semele,' which opens next week
The discount is available to students and educators.
For the book's 75th anniversary, Tampa's Stageworks Theatre presents 'The Diary of Anne Frank'
The show runs from Feb. 4-20.
Tampa Bay's beloved Indie Flea finds new St. Pete home for February market
Just outside the new Black Radish on Feb. 5.
One-man play 'Mayday: Captain Lerro and the Skyway Bridge' returns to St. Pete for February run at Off-Central Players
It's at St. Pete's newest theater company from Feb. 10-27.
'Cuban Pathways' exhibition opens at Tampa Bay History Center in February
It opens on Feb. 11, and there are online talks, too.
Safety Harbor's 'Art and Seafood on the Waterfront' returns in February
Selwyn Birchwood headlines on Feb. 20.
Muralist Zulu Painter among honorees for St. Pete Arts Alliance's Muse Awards
The party celebrating six of The 'Burg's best happens on March 4.
'Trashy Treasures' art show and sale returns to Dunedin Fine Arts Center in March
A preview party happens on March 4.
Seminole Heights gallery Tempus Projects is accepting submissions for its May 'Karst Grounds' show
The show 'explores the sinister side of the Sunshine State.'
Work from Romare Bearden part of 'Black Portraits' exhibition now showing at MFA St. Pete
We think Feb. 12 would be a good day to check it out.
Sarasota author Cooper Levey-Baker shares excerpt of his new book ‘Dead Fish Wind’
The former 'Creative Loafing' editor will read it in person in St. Pete on Feb. 8.
'Jackass' star Steve-O will bring his trademark mayhem to Tampa this spring
Will we see a return of the "Fart Mask"?
By Brandalynn Nuñez Cepeda
Tom Brady just ruined Gasparilla
The GOAT is retiring according to everyone except him.
By Carter Brantley
He gone.
At least he left a really sweet goodbye note.
Phil Holt's iconic Tampa tattoo shop Red Letter One finds a new home
By Kevin Gallagher
St. Petersburg is a city that has used the power of public art to foster community
There's a good argument that investment in public art actually translates into positive outcomes for residents.
By Melanie Rizzo
Dave Bautista's Tampa tattoo shop, DC Society Ink, is now open
DC Society Ink opened Monday, Jan. 17
By Colin Wolf
St. Petersburg art supply hub Artissin at risk of closure, requests mutual aid
If you love local murals, then you probably want to pitch in.
Review: A chatty Dwight Yoakam barrels through swinging St. Pete show, lauds Florida for ‘getting back to living’ and live music
A superb four-piece band helped him play a barrage of hits and well-chosen cover songs, too.
By Gabe Echazabal
Diplo and Dillon Francis lead Sunset Music Festival's highly-anticipated phase one lineup
This year's festival will be at Raymond James Stadium on Memorial Day weekend, May 27-29.
Indie-pop favorite Current Joys is back in Ybor City this weekend
Show sold-out though.
By Josh Bradley
Tampa heavy metal giant Obituary is playing Orpheum's Ybor location for what could be the last time
The iconic venue is moving soon.
Tampa-Miami band Blonde Gentlemen makes live debut in St. Pete on Friday
Daniel Caballero and Sergio Rubio open for Open Culture at The Bends.
Dwayne Dopsie, child of accordion king Rockin’ Dopsie, brings Zydeco Hellraisers to Tampa on Friday
Living history comes to Skipper's.
Tampa Bay's Whamo house welcome Witch Hiatus for Friday concert
Chlorine Fields and funkadelic soul-punk outfit Pilot Jonezz are on the bill, too.
Alan Parsons Project and ELP's Carl Palmer play Clearwater this weekend
After COVID-related hiccups, the prog-rock heroes are finally playing Tampa Bay.
It Will Flood brings 'Ghostlike & Rambling' to St. Petersburg on Saturday
Blues legend Robert Cray plays downtown Clearwater on Sunday
He's at the Cap.
Deathcore favorite Fit For An Autopsy plays Ybor City next week
Enterprise Earth, Ingested, Signs Of The Swarm, and Great American Ghost open at Crowbar.
Billy Prine will honor his late brother, John, during Clearwater concert next week
He'll play John's songs at The Cap next Thursday.
21 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this week
Bring a mask, OK?
New York indie-rock band Joywave brings 'Cleanse' tour to Tampa next month
It'll probably be the last time the band plays Orpehum's Ybor City location.
Q&A: Alice Cooper talks Ronnie Spector, corporate rock, and hatred of politics ahead of Clearwater show
The shock rock legend returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall on Feb. 7.
The Black Keys and Band of Horses are coming to Tampa this summer
Band of Horses is already set to play Gasparilla Music Festival in February.
By Ray Roa and Josh Bradley
Country music hunk and superstar Luke Bryan is coming to Tampa this fall
Dave Matthews Band books summer concert in Tampa
All is right in the world.
Florida State Fair's all-inclusive Uka-Palooza concert happens this weekend
Basically, it’s a state fair version of WMNF’s annual Uke It Out.
Ybor City’s monthly Emo Night to host Pet Rock, Baseline at Corner Club next month
As always, the show is totally fuh-ree.
Underoath is playing an intimate benefit show in Ybor City this month
The show is a benefit for a friend's medical bills.
Tampa rapper Queen of Ex anchors free Thursday concert at Rock The Park
Taylor Raynor and Hope Darling play, too.
Ohio Americana band Red Wanting Blue plays Skipper's Tampa on Friday
Carly Burruss and Andrew Leahy & The Homestead open.
In demand hip-hop producer and multi-instrumentalist Kaelin Ellis is back in Tampa on Friday
'Robbed' rapper Gat$ opens the show.
Caveman Cult leads evening of barbaric bestial death metal at Sulphur Springs biker bar Born Free Pub
Genocide Pact and Reviled among openers on Friday in Tampa.
Jazz ensemble Katara kicks off busy weekend of free concerts on Friday in Dunedin
The band's Friday show with La Lucha is this weekend's best jazz gig.
Electro collective L8 Night Flights is bringing its party to Tampa this weekend
Avalon Events Center is the latest landing spot.
Soul empress Gladys Knight plays Clearwater this weekend
She celebrates 60 years since the release of her first studio album with her longtime family band, The Pips.
Death metal legend Nile plays Orpheum's Ybor City location one last time this weekend
Incantation, Sanguisugabogg and I Am open the show.
29 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Bring a mask.
By Ray Roa, Josh Bradley and Brandalynn Nuñez Cepeda
4th annual St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival returns to Williams Park this weekend
The festival runs from Friday, Jan. 28 to Sunday, Jan. 30, with tickets starting at just $7.
By Kyla Fields
Dade City’s Kumquat Festival highlights the small, seasonal citrus fruit this weekend
Kumquats have grown in Pasco County since the late 1800s.
Food & Wine names Tampa's Jamison B. Breadhouse as best bread in Florida
The Ybor City bakery makes some of the best bread in America.
Tampa's iconic Kojak’s House of Ribs will open its new Seffner location next week
The 40 year-old restaurant closed its flagship location in the spring of 2021.
St. Pete poke bowl favorite Pacific Counter is opening in downtown Tampa this summer
The third location, currently in design stages, is set to open this summer.
The new Kojak's is finally here, a 2D cafe is coming to St. Pete, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
Pacific Counter is coming to Tampa, too.
By Kyla Fields and Sofía García Vargas
Fast casual Italian chain Fazoli’s opens its first Tampa location next week
Loosen your belts and mark your calendars for Feb. 8, because Fazoli’s is back, baby.
James Beard-nominated chef Ferrell Alvarez will open new Asian concept ‘Dang Dude’ next month in Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf
The gluten-friendly concept is moving into the container once home to 7th & Grove and BT.
Fermented Reality’s Joel Bigham details new Trellis Brewpub, which debuts in Ybor City later this year
Don’t fret, a new Fermented Reality Biergarten is also in the works.
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Tijuana Flats closes four Tampa Bay locations following bankruptcy filing
By Suzanne Townsend
Florida is getting a naked cruise line next year
By Alexandra Sullivan
Gator removed from runway at Tampa's MacDill Air Force Base
Former owner of Tampa's Hall on Franklin closes Orlando food hall
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