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‘The Democratic Party in Florida is dead’: Centrist Sen. Jason Pizzo switches...
The superminority status of the Florida Democratic Party in the state Legislature just got smaller on Thursday when Democratic Senate Leader Jason Pizzo stunningly announced that he was leaving the...
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Iconic Korean supermarket H Mart files permits to build in Tampa
Asian food lovers may no longer have to drive to New Tampa’s Lotte Market to get their megamarket fix. America’s favorite Korean grocery store, H Mart, has filed work permits to start building out a...
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Pickle & Pint, Largo's new indoor pickleball courts, cafe and bar, opens any day
Pickleball is still booming in Tampa Bay, but players are tired of dilling with Florida weather. Pickle & Pint want to be part of the craze and the solution. Located at 13200 S Belcher Rd. in...
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Creative Loafing and Channelside Brewing release new Beermosa lager at...
A new brew is bubbling up in Tampa Bay. The "Brunched" beermosa—a sweet, crisp lovechild of hoppy craft beer and citrusy mimosas—makes its debut on Saturday, April 26 at Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's...
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Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs are performing in Clearwater this summer
Tom Petty’s right-hand man Mike Campbell just announced a new run of shows with his band The Dirty Knobs, which will finally bring the Heartbreaker home to Florida for some gigs this summer. Tickets...
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Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand will make Tampa debut this fall
Come on home, because Franz Ferdinand has announced a new run of U.S. shows, which will take bring to Tampa Bay this fall. Last year marked 20 years since the Scottish rock outfit released its indie,...
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'Nothing official yet': Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn responds to reports...
The worst kept secret in Tampa politics finally got some air. Long rumored to be mulling a third term, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn reportedly shared plans to do just that this week. “Officials at Saint...
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Tarpon Springs Book Festival among indie bookstore celebrations across Tampa Bay
Indie bookstores are in a new gilded age, and the local shops are the center of attention on Indie Bookstore Day, which happens on the last Saturday of April. There are a bunch of ‘em in the Bay area,...
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St. Pete Deuces district will be chock-full of art for May's Tampa Bay Chalk...
Sidewalks of St. Pete’s historic Deuces neighborhood will turn into a watery wonderland next month thanks to the Tampa Bay Chalk Festival. Twenty-five artists will tackle the theme “Our Watery...
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H Mart coming to Tampa, Shaq's Big Chicken, new Bayshore rooftop bar, and...
Openings Iconic Korean supermarket H Mart files permits to build in Tampa America’s favorite Korean grocery store, H Mart, has filed work permits to start building out a store at 3908 W Hillsborough...
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TECO hike rates get backing, despite objections from Florida Rising and others
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Public Service Commission should stand behind its decision to approve base-rate increases for Tampa Electric Co. after objections were raised by consumer representatives, the...
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The kids ain’t all right; the kids are scared—and furious
Thoughts and prayers. On Thursday, April 17, a 20-year-old boy, a student, walked around FSU’s sunny campus, firing a handgun. Two dead; six injured.
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Judge OKs ongoing fight against Florida law that bans ‘cultivated’ meat
TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge Friday cleared the way for a California-based company to continue pursuing a challenge to a 2024 state law that bans the sale and manufacturing of “cultivated” meat in...
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Florida House vote: Teens need parental consent to get STI treatment, but not...
Although older teens could work unlimited hours, they wouldn’t be able to get treatment for sexually transmitted infections on their own under two bills the Florida House approved Friday. House...
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Florida House approves bill preventing anonymous complaints against cops
A proposal to require any complaint against a law enforcement officer to be signed by the person filing the complaint — thus lifting their anonymity — was approved by the Florida House Thursday, but...
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Tampa Monitor: City Council hears report on developing in city’s ‘Coastal...
Six months ago I recommitted to posting a preview post every week and have kept that commitment. In order to make it, I needed to set some guardrails for myself as far as time. So I skipped over going...
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The Bucs had a fine draft despite the weird start
The Buccaneers had everything lined up last Thursday night in the first round of the NFL Draft. All of everyone’s favorite defensive targets for Tampa Bay were there, and all the team had to do was...
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Tampa Bay podcast blooms into to nonprofit focused on enhancing ocean...
Veronica Morejon never intended to create Breach the Surface, an initiative that supports science teachers in public schools. “I was doing a research project on microplastic pollution at the St....
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Adult Therapy brings wine and craft workshops to St. Pete's Historic Uptown
St. Petersburg has no shortage of charming corners to sip a glass of wine, but the newly opened Adult Therapy in Historic Uptown offers more than just a pour. The curated wine shop, which quietly...
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Cheeky’s Fish & Raw Bar opens next week in St. Pete
Cheeky’s Fish & Raw Bar, the latest addition to St. Petersburg’s Central Avenue dining scene, will officially open its doors on Wednesday, May 7. The restaurant is the latest project from Tampa...
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Tampa resident organizes ‘Stand up for the First Amendment’ live event
Shuffle has never been shy to express its freedom of speech. Just look at past President’s Days when the Tampa Heights bar celebrates by offering to add 20% to the bill of anyone who comes in wearing...
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Poll: Majority of Florida Hispanic voters hold negative view of President...
A majority of Florida Hispanic voters believe the country is headed in the wrong direction and blame Donald Trump’s administration for that negative trajectory, according to a poll released on Monday....
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Florida judge recommends against drilling near the Apalachicola River
A Tallahassee administrative judge on Monday recommended the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) deny a permit to drill for oil and gas in the Apalachicola River Basin in Northwest...
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Temple Terrace celebrates 100 years with River Jam festival
That 1920s orange grove has sure grown up. Newspaper ads from May 1925 offer 10-acre plots complete with 100 avocado trees, with a house for $2,200.
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Riverfest brings tacos, lanterns, yoga, weiner dogs and more to Tampa's...
The Tampa Riverwalk always has great views, but this weekend they’ll include glowing hot air balloons, racing wiener dogs, parading lanterns and dancing water skiers. Here are some highlights of...
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