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Gasparilla Music Festival is moving to Water Street Tampa in April 2026

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Gasparilla Music Festival is moving to Water Street Tampa in April 2026

Tickets are on sale today, with lineup information coming in a few weeks.

by Ray Roa December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

AJR plays a free concert in Tampa tomorrow

AJR plays a free concert in Tampa tomorrow

Ordinaryish people unite.

by Josh Bradley December 16, 2025December 17, 2025

Charges dropped against Tampa photojournalist arrested covering Miami ICE protest

Charges dropped against Tampa photojournalist arrested covering Miami ICE protest

Dave Decker faced charges of trespassing and resisting arrest despite showing press credentials.

by Selene San Felice December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

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In Tampa, Ingoglia proposes legislation to remove elected officials for ‘financial abuse’

In Tampa, Ingoglia proposes legislation to remove elected officials for ‘financial abuse’

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

DeSantis’ proposed budget would change how Florida cancer centers get funds

DeSantis’ proposed budget would change how Florida cancer centers get funds

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Josh Groban, Jennifer Hudson co-headline tour in Tampa this summer

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Josh Groban, Jennifer Hudson co-headline tour in Tampa this summer

by Josh Bradley December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Sermons Fest brings another hip-hop showcase to Tampa this weekend

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Sermons Fest brings another hip-hop showcase to Tampa this weekend

by Ray Roa December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Water Street Tampa owners want to build a 3,500-capacity venue across from Benchmark International Arena

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Water Street Tampa owners want to build a 3,500-capacity venue across from Benchmark International Arena

by Ray Roa December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

GOP gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner pleads his case to Tampa Bay Trump supporters

GOP gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner pleads his case to Tampa Bay Trump supporters

by Selene San Felice December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

ReliaQuest Bowl will be historic this New Year’s Eve in Tampa

Arts & Entertainment

ReliaQuest Bowl will be historic this New Year’s Eve in Tampa

by Selene San Felice December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

MOSI’s giant dome screens a deep-sea experience next weekend

Arts & Entertainment

MOSI’s giant dome screens a deep-sea experience next weekend

by Selene San Felice December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

News & Views

Activists fight Mosaic’s ‘moot’ argument over radioactive byproduct in Polk County roads

Activists fight Mosaic’s ‘moot’ argument over radioactive byproduct in Polk County roads

Florida lifts investment ban on Ben & Jerry’s former parent company

Florida lifts investment ban on Ben & Jerry’s former parent company

Arts & Entertainment

Swap the presents you ‘loved’ at a re-gift party in St. Pete next weekend

Swap the presents you ‘loved’ at a re-gift party in St. Pete next weekend

‘Bad Santas’ can compete in bar Olympics next weekend in St. Pete

‘Bad Santas’ can compete in bar Olympics next weekend in St. Pete

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Food & Drink

Mythos Greek Bistro opens on St. Pete’s Central Ave.

Mythos Greek Bistro opens on St. Pete’s Central Ave.

Santoro’s Pizzeria owners open Giancarlo’s Cafe & Spirits nearby in Hyde Park

Santoro’s Pizzeria owners open Giancarlo’s Cafe & Spirits nearby in Hyde Park

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Music

Joan Jett, Riley Green, and many more coming to Plant City for 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival

Joan Jett, Riley Green, and many more coming to Plant City for 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening December 11-18

Tampa Bay’s best live music happening December 11-18

Water Street Tampa owners want to build a 3,500-capacity venue across from Benchmark International Arena

Water Street Tampa owners want to build a 3,500-capacity venue across from Benchmark International ArenaDecember 18, 2025

The 15 best New Year's Eve parties around Tampa Bay

The 15 best New Year's Eve parties around Tampa BayDecember 15, 2025

AJR plays a free concert in Tampa tomorrow

AJR plays a free concert in Tampa tomorrowDecember 16, 2025

'One Tree Hill' stars play music from the show in St. Pete on Dec. 18

'One Tree Hill' stars play music from the show in St. Pete on Dec. 18December 10, 2025

Latest Photos

ZooTampa shares photos of the baby monkey born last weekend

ZooTampa shares photos of the baby monkey born last weekend

Tampa Bay’s best Christmas lights for holiday season 2025

Tampa Bay’s best Christmas lights for holiday season 2025

Photos: Here’s the ICE protest that got 31 people arrested outside Miami’s Krome detention center

Photos: Here’s the ICE protest that got 31 people arrested outside Miami’s Krome detention center

Photos: Pinellas arts community celebrates final Arts Annual at Pinewood Cultural Park in Largo

Photos: Pinellas arts community celebrates final Arts Annual at Pinewood Cultural Park in Largo

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Tampa Bay’s best medical marijuana dispensaries and doctors according to CL readers

Tampa Bay’s best medical marijuana dispensaries and doctors according to CL readers

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‘SPACEcraft’ art containers encourage Tampa Bay to get outside and unwind

‘SPACEcraft’ art containers encourage Tampa Bay to get outside and unwind

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Green Book of Tampa Bay founders share more than 100 local Black-owned businesses you can support right now

Green Book of Tampa Bay founders share more than 100 local Black-owned businesses you can support right now

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Tampa’s Hard Rock Event Center is getting in on the local live music restart, too

Tampa’s Hard Rock Event Center is getting in on the local live music restart, too

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