Vol. 35, No. 19
As Tampa Bay closes out Historic Preservation Month, it's important to talk about sense of place
“Within the story of a city, you want to see the layers of history, the layers of development."
By Ray Roa
Florida Dems want to divest pensions from investments linked to Russia
Of Florida’s $195 billion in pension investments, the amount tied to Russia is relatively small.
By News Service of Florida
Biden: Florida Sen. Rick Scott's plan would put social security 'on the chopping block every five years'
“You know what they're likely to do, use them as hostages every five years to get their way and other things,” Biden said.
By Jim Turner and News Service of Florida
Incoming Florida House Dem leader Ramon Alexander won’t seek re-election amid sexual-harassment allegations
Alexander issued a three-paragraph statement Thursday about his decision to forego re-election to the House.
By Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida
Lincoln Project's new ‘Crazy Ones’ ad spotlights Florida's Ron DeSantis, Rick Scott, Matt Gaetz
'They hate the rules and have no respect for you.'
By A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs juvenile expunction bill
“It serves no purpose to have children go into adulthood with a criminal record."
A win for voting-rights groups, judge issues temporary injunction against Florida's redistricting map
The DeSantis administration is expected to quickly take the case to the 1st District Court of Appeal.
Florida Gov. DeSantis appoints Cord Byrd as Secretary of State
Secretary of State Laurel Lee, who is rumored to be eyeing a congressional bid, will step down Monday.
By Renzo Downey and Florida Politics
Florida witnessed record tourism numbers so far this year
The new total was up 1.35 percent from the first quarter of 2019, before the pandemic started.
Voting-rights groups want to fast track Florida's battle over congressional districts
The case centers on District 5, which, after a 2015 Florida Supreme Court decision, has stretched from Jacksonville to west of Tallahassee.
By Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida
'God help us all': Florida Gov. DeSantis' controversial pick for Secretary of State draws criticism from Dems
“He is unqualified in both his credentials and his temperament..."
'He’s going to do a really, really good job': Florida Gov. DeSantis defends QAnon-adjacent Secretary of State appointment
DeSantis will have a "strong" ally overseeing election administration.
Florida Gov. DeSantis says state will takeover Disney's self-governing district
Lawmakers last month, at DeSantis’ request, voted to dissolve Reedy Creek as of June 2023.
Judge lifts stay on injunction against Florida's new congressional maps
Monday’s decision to lift the stay could lead to supervisors beginning to use the map that Smith ordered.
Florida gas prices reach $4.50 per gallon average
The most-expensive gas in Florida is in Palm Beach and Broward Counties.
'Always check your pool': Florida family finds 500-pound gator in swimming pool
Charlotte County deputies and a local trapper contained the rogue reptile, but what's next for the big guy?
By Max Steele
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis slams Biden over relaxed Cuba policy changes
Changes include approving flights to Cuban airports besides Havana.
Florida property insurance companies seek rate hikes as high as nearly 50 percent
The proposals are the latest evidence of problems in the state’s property-insurance system.
'They’re doing to him what they did to Trump': Nikki Fried says media ‘created’ Ron DeSantis
Fried concedes she is “behind him in the polls."
Florida is looking for people to help dispose of bear carcasses, and other bear-related duties
Applicants are expected to have flexible work schedules and vehicles that can tow small trailers.
Pasco BLM activist found not guilty after being wrongly accused of battery on a police officer
The state only had one witness in its prosecution of Marlowe Jones—a cop who kept changing his story.
By Justin Garcia
'The mayor has left a trail of dishonesty': Jane Castor's latest claims about Tampa's 'crime free' housing program under scrutiny
Under federal investigation for the second time, Castor says media is wrong about ‘crime free’ but the facts say otherwise
Tampa's ‘Love is Love’ community wedding to unite 50 couples during Pride Month
Couples will have the opportunity to celebrate their union in front of the community and supporters during the ceremony officiated by Clerk Cindy Stuart.
By Sofía García Vargas
'Reckless Ron': Airplane banner slamming Florida Gov. DeSantis flies in downtown Tampa before Lightning game
Notably, the banner flew the same day President Joe Biden ordered the nation's flags to fly at half-mast.
By Colin Wolf
Tampa police body camera footage adds new details of innocent Black woman’s violent arrest
The woman was detained when police pulled her fiance over in July 2021.
Following 14th Pulitzer, Tampa Bay Times leaders will discuss future of the paper on Friday
It was once the best-selling daily newspaper in the southeast but now publishes only twice a week.
Never forget that people wanted to demolish the historic Tampa Theatre, too
And a few other Tampa Bay buildings that escaped the wrecking ball.
Oracle of Ybor: Feeling hopeless, I asked the cards about the US Supreme Court’s abortion rights leak
Lately, I’ve been feeling what might be called ‘overwhelming despair.’
By Caroline DeBruhl
Savage Love: Freysexuals don't want to have sex with someone they have strong feelings for
Basically, love is erotic kryptonite to the freysexual.
By Dan Savage
Extremism has become so acceptable on the right that it’s no longer extreme
Informed Dissent.
By Jeffrey C. Billman
Busch Gardens launches new Summer Celebration, with the return of free beer and weekend fireworks
The park's all-new party officially kicks off Friday May 27.
By Molly Ryan
‘Kid Gorgeous’ comedian John Mulaney adds Tampa show to US tour
He's here in summer 2022.
Sam Raimi’s scary good ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ casts a crazy spell
It's the rare MCU entry that almost requires knowledge of everything that’s come before.
By John W. Allman
Local cyclists hosting South Tampa 'Share the road' ride for National Bike Month this weekend
Walkers are welcome too.
St. Pete sculptor Frank Strunk III opens 'Nox Lex et Motus' exhibition during the Saturday Art Walk
His studio is in the Warehouse Arts District.
Tampa Museum of Art to host 'Juneteenth Cultural Celebration' next month
Other community organizations will host "Freedom Day" celebrations across Tampa Bay.
Asian American Pacific Islander festival comes to Tampa's Water Works this weekend
The festival will feature cultural performances, information-resource tables, food trucks and more to celebrate AAPI culture and heritage.
Preserve The 'Burg Expo and Café con Tampa talk about things to do as Historic Preservation Month comes to an end
Oxford Exchange on Friday and the St. Pete Shuffleboard Club on Saturday.
Review: Jobsite's 'Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui' is a very funny, fast-as-the-wind production with a message worth remembering
It's on in downtown Tampa through June 5.
By Jon Palmer Claridge
Tampa band Glove tapped to open three dates of Jack White’s summer tour
We’ve got our fingers crossed for some local dates after that.
Review: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts bring tweaked nostalgia schtick to Tampa’s Hard Rock Live
You just don't know what you was missin' last night
By Josh Bradley
Kentucky rapper Jack Harlow is coming to Tampa this fall
City Girls opens for him at Yuengling Center.
36 live music concerts and events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
Including Laney Jones, who plays Tampa on Wednesday.
By Ray Roa and Josh Bradley
Tampa emo pioneer Pohgoh signs to Spartan Records, announces first show of 2022
Obituary at Brass Mug among list of best new concerts coming to Tampa Bay
Less Than Jake, Seven Kingdoms and more, too.
L.A. songwriter Charlie Hickey will open Phoebe Bridgers' Tampa show
His debut album comes out three days before the show.
Kendrick Lamar's summer tour coming to Tampa
The Pulitzer-winning rapper released 'Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers' today.
Country superstar Lady A, Kip Moore lead lineup for Tampa Pig Jig 2022
The music and BBQ festival happens on Oct. 22 in downtown Tampa.
Carrie Underwood brings 'Denim & Rhinestones' tour to Tampa this winter
Jimmie Allen opens at Amalie Arena.
A few ghosts Phoebe Bridgers should visit before her sold-out Tampa show next week
A 'Punisher' walking tour through Oaklawn, Showmen's Rest and the Cuban Club.
By Gabrielle Reeder
Swedish band Ghost will bring new tour to Tampa this fall
Tampa is the only Florida stop.
Afro-Cuban funk phenom Cimafunk will close world tour in Tampa this fall
His March set at Gasparilla Music Festival was life changing.
Phoebe Bridgers just released 200 more tickets to her Tampa show next week
Join 4,000 of your closest friends at the Cuban Club.
Tampa's free 'Streetcar Live' series welcomes Whale Feral to Ybor City this weekend
It leaves Centennial Park at 6 p.m. and is a preview of a more robust schedule coming this fall.
St. Pete brewery and taproom The Brutalist hosts its grand-opening party this weekend
The self-described “pinnacle of community brewing” took over Flying Boat Brewery in January of 2022.
By Kyla Fields
Asian fusion pop-up Good Fortune Baby to sling dumplings at two upcoming Tampa events
Get plant-based oyster mushroom siopao buns and more at Bloom and Emo Night Tampa.
South St. Pete’s storied Atwater’s Cafeteria is looking for a tenant to continue the family legacy
Eric Atwater’s parents opened their restaurant in 1977, and now he’s looking for someone to takeover the space.
La Segunda acquires Tampa's Faedo Family Bakery, Twisted Indian opens in St. Pete, and more foodie news
And tickets for this summer’s 5th annual Bolts Brew Fest at the Amalie Arena just went on sale.
Cuban sandwich festival returns to Tampa, Margarita Wars lineup released, plus more local foodie news
And Tampa Bay's first Crisp & Green is set to debut this summer, in a yet-to-be-determined location.
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DeSantis signs bill rolling back Florida's child labor laws
Keel Farms’ month-long blueberry festival kicks off this weekend
Dunedin Brewery’s three-day Spring Beer Jam music festival kicks off Thursday
Overweight Temple Terrace gator named 'Coca-Cola' finds new home at reptile farm
An expansive island retreat that looks like it belongs in Swiss Family Robinson is now on the market just south of Tampa Bay.…
As he began a hunger strike last week, University of South Florida student Will Mleczko told fellow activists that he would continue…
By Ray Roa, Dave Decker
Major key alert! The former home of Grammy-winning producer DJ Khaled is once again up for grabs. Khaled, whose legal name is…
The home of "The Suntan King" has finally found a new owner. Hawaiian Tropic sun tan lotion founder Ron Rice passed away…
By CL Staff
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