Vol. 35, No. 14
Ten years after the debut of St. Pete punk band Wolf-Face, Michael J. Wolf is still a son of a bitch
The band plays a free anniversary show at Daddy Kool Records on Friday.
By Ray Roa
DeSantis signs bill that reduces time of required direct care for Florida's nursing home residents
DeSantis’ office announced the bill signings in a news release after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
By Jim Saunders, Tom Urban and News Service of Florida
New document in Florida redistricting lawsuit asks court to move and 'decide upon a new map as early as the last week in April'
The document says county supervisors of elections need know the details of districts to plan for August primaries.
By News Service of Florida
Desantis signs bill allowing Florida to pay for donor breast milk bank services as an optional Medicaid service
Dubbed 'liquid gold' by advocates, breast milk is considered by the CDC and Prevention as the best source of nutrition for most infants.
By Jacob Ogles and Florida Politics
FWC says it'll probably need to feed manatees again next winter
But officials hope to stop the unique trial feeding program before it becomes a long-term solution.
DeSantis signs bill limiting out-of-state money for amendment initiatives, critics hint at court fight
HB 921 includes a $3,000 limit on contributions from out-of-state donors to committees trying to collect enough petition signatures.
By Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida
New Moody lawsuit argues hospitals, Miami school board are jeopardizing settlements with pharma over the opioid epidemic
Florida officials have begun the rule development process to allow public swim-up pool bars
Poolside bars have long been prohibited in Florida due to a Department of Health rule against serving food or beverages in or near public pools.
By Drew Wilson and Florida Politics
Florida will appeal after federal judge sided with Black and Hispanic advocacy groups over voting law
The groups and The League of Women Voters of Florida say SB90 was an effort to restrict minority voters from accessing the ballot.
Another agency predicts an 'above-normal' Atlantic hurricane season
Four of the hurricanes could have winds topping 111 mph, according to the experts.
Florida's citrus industry is on track for lowest yield since WWII
The overall citrus crop for the current year is on pace to fill 42.6 million boxes.
By Jim Turner and News Service of Florida
Video shows massive alligator with a missing foot crawling under Florida man's truck
"Look at this beast. We got a straight hog."
By Colin Wolf
Disney donated $125K to Florida GOP at the start of the Legislative Session
Disney's contributions to the RPOF accounted for more than half of the company's donations in Florida during the first quarter of 2022.
By Renzo Downey and Florida Politics
In an unusual move, Florida lawmakers will let DeSantis draw the next congressional map
DeSantis vetoed an initial legislative proposal, which consisted of a primary and backup map, on March 29.
University of Florida researchers studying crop that can be used for renewable jet fuel
The federal government has set a goal to ramp up production of biofuel in the coming decades.
Florida Gov. DeSantis backs Jeff Brandes’ call for property insurance Special Session
On Monday, the governor said the need for lawmakers to address current conditions is growing.
Judge says Florida's 24-hour waiting period for abortions is constitutional
The ruling continued high-profile victories for abortion opponents in Florida.
Appeals court rules against Florida bars' lawsuit over COVID-19 shutdown damages
In the lawsuit filed in circuit court, bar owners alleged that the restrictions were arbitrary.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill to bolster child foster care
Foster care legislation has been a priority of Senate President Wilton Simpson.
By Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida
Florida's average cost of gas drops to $4.06 per gallon
The most-expensive gas in Florida is in the West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Naples markets.
Parts of St. Pete's I-375 are under water and closed for the afternoon
FHP says find another way around because the eastbound lanes are closed.
As housing crisis continues, St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch details distribution of $34 million in ARPA funds
He met with housing activists last month, and has another meeting on the books for April 20.
By Arielle Stevenson
'This just might kill me': Residents at East Tampa apartment complex live in black mold and rodent 'nightmare'
The property management company has a history of serious complaints from around Florida.
By Justin Garcia
Savage Love: If you can’t live with the risks of being exposed to STIs, sex parties probably aren’t for you
But folks with gonorrhea of the throat should get a repeat test and abstain from oral in the meantime.
By Dan Savage
The GOP playbook of inventing a problem, then creating a solution that targets a marginalized group is nothing new
Informed Dissent.
By Jeffrey C. Billman
ZooTampa joins emergency efforts to help bombed zoos in Ukraine
“We can’t even imagine what they’re going through..."
By Chelsea Zukowski
Michelle Yeoh steals the show in the visually astounding ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’
And it's playing at Green Light in St. Pete.
By John W. Allman
St. Pete Opera and Cage Brewing’s latest 'POPera' collaboration pays homage to lost drinking songs
These performances will celebrate the release of Cage Brewing’s exclusive “The Phantom of the HOPera” beer.
By Kyla Fields
Dalî museum announces new traveling, immersive 'Dalí Alive' exhibit
Experience Dalí's work like never before.
By Brandalynn Nuñez Cepeda
Tampa Bay Inferno women's tackle football team returns to action this weekend
The home opener game Jacksonville Dixie Blues will take place at Sickles High School.
By Sofía García Vargas
Review: In downtown Clearwater, Jon Anderson lets rock academy shine during nearly three-hour set
Thank God. *ahem* Thank Jon.
By Josh Bradley
UK rock band The Darkness stops in Tampa next week on ‘Motorheart’ tour
The Ritz hosts this night of rock & roll, with Nashville-based The Dead Deads opening.
Post hardcore band Dayseeker headlines Ybor City’s Crowbar next week
Thornhill, Holding Absence and Caskets open the gig.
Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell heads to St. Petersburg on his ‘Brighten’ tour
L.A.-based singer-songwriter Lola Colette supports Cantrell on Tuesday.
28 live music events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Some of the shows are free, too.
Revered indie-rock band The Mountain Goats coming to St. Pete this summer
Country songwriter Izzy Heltai opens the show.
UK rock band Boston Manor brings 'Desperate Times Desperate Pleasures' tour to Tampa this week
Fellow British pop-punk group Trash Boat opens the show.
Banks, Mountain Goats among best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay
Plus, Rob Zombie, Buddy Guy, Collective Soul, Dead Kennedys and more.
Deadmau5, Lil Jon among headliners for Tampa Armature Works' 'XOXO Carnival' happening next month
DJ Snake, Shaggy and the Black Honkeys are on the bill, too.
Country star Martina McBride makes Hard Rock Tampa debut on Thursday
She was just here four months ago.
After two years away, Tampa Bay songwriter Geri X makes her return to the live stage on Thursday
She opens for Brett Newski in Ybor City.
Flautist-songwriter Kateri Farrell plays free Tampa concert on Thursday
She is at Hooch and Hive.
Bon Jovi finally lands back in Tampa on Friday
He's at Amalie Arena where a local band will open the show.
Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder plays Clearwater this weekend
He'll play some of his old band's greatest hits, plus solo stuff, at The Cap.
Dylan devotee Evan French plays free St. Petersburg concert on Friday
His Dylan influence leaks throughout a new record, 'Back To Square One.'
Reggae-rock favorite Mike Love plays outdoor St. Pete concert this weekend
He unfortunately shares a name with that douchebag Beach Boy.
Shamarr Allen warms up for New Orleans Jazz Festival with Friday Tampa concert
He's even played for Barack Obama at Governor's Ball.
'Femuline' pop star Todrick Hall plays Tampa Theater on Friday
Simon Cowell once told Hall he’d 'never amount to anything beyond a Broadway actor.'
Gold-beaked EDM DJ and producer Claptone plays Ybor City this weekend
He’s done remixes of Dua Lipa and Elton John, and has teamed up with the likes of Barry Manilow, Seal, and Nathan Nicholson.
New rock band Push Button Rocket plays Skipper's Smokehouse debut on Saturday
The Tampa band was supposed to play there last January.
Australian metalcore band The Amity Affliction plays Ybor City this weekend
Opening are fellow metalcore groups Archetypes Collide, and less-metal homies The Seafloor Cinema.
Psych-rock and indie-pop reign over St. Petersburg at free Wednesday concert
The Venus and The Jackettes play The Bends on Wednesday.
17 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Including two Clearwater shows from Van Morrison.
By Ray Roa and Josh Bradley
Ahead of Friday concert, Tampa Bay songwriter Blake Daniels shares new video for 'Some Blues'
The project was put together at Tampa's groundbreaking Vū virtual production studio.
The inaugural Bubbles & Brunch Fest happens at the St. Pete Pier this weekend
This is the perfect event for folks who love local markets, brunches and throwback R&B jams.
St. Pete’s Sunken Gardens will host a Cinco de Mayo fiesta next month
Where else can you drink margaritas amongst flamingos?
Easter restaurant specials happening in Tampa Bay
No fried rabbit though.
By Alexandria Jones
Tampa Bay Seafood & Music Festival comes to downtown's Curtis Hixon Park this month
Tickets are still available and cost $10 - $15 per day.
Plant City's Keel Farms joins global effort to brew limited-edition beer in support of Ukraine
'Resolve' will be available today, tomorrow and next Saturday, April 16 during Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival.
Le Clementine Bakeshop will open cafe concept inside St. Pete's Museum of Fine Arts this month
The sought-after pastries just got easier to snag
Citing staff shortage, Brandon’s Vegan Deli closes
Locations in Ybor City, Sarasota and Dunedin are still open.
Nine Spices Hotpot & Korean BBQ opens a second restaurant in Clearwater
This location also has conveyor belts that deliver fresh ingredients directly to you.
Four Decades: PCCA Faculty and Alumni Exhibition
@ Morean Arts Center
Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through March 28
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Cigar City Brewing parent company reportedly lays off at least 12 Tampa employees
Palm Harbor is getting a Trader Joe's
Stone Temple Pilots and Live are coming to Tampa this summer
By Suzanne Townsend
‘Southern Living’ names Columbia Restaurant’s Cuban sandwich best in Florida
The Bay Area Renaissance Festival is a decades-long tradition and celebration of Middle Age life, and for one weekend each year it…
From the long mane of red hair which falls in curls almost to her waist, to the lithe figure parading around the…
By Jon Palmer Claridge
Tampa’s shuttered Born Free Pub and Grill is still looking for a new home, but it found some sanctuary last weekend. About…
"If you've come to hear the Men At Work songs and you don't hear them for awhile, don't fuckin' panic," Colin Hay…
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