Vol. 37, No. 19
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs law scrubbing 'climate change' from Florida policy
“We’re restoring sanity in our approach to energy and rejecting the agenda of the radical green zealots."
By Jim Turner and News Service of Florida
Cannabis is about to be ‘re-scheduled’ by the feds. What does that mean for Florida's push for recreational pot?
Critics say that decision can’t obscure the concerns that have surfaced in recent years stemming from its high potency.
By Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix
Federal judge blocks part of Florida law banning noncitizens from helping register voters
The groups Hispanic Federation and Poder Latinx and individual plaintiffs filed the challenge in May 2023.
By Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida
Florida Gov. DeSantis approves $466K state-run pregnancy website
The group Progress Florida called the measure “anti-abortion propaganda on the public dime.”
By News Service of Florida
Florida officials remove 10-foot alligator from homeowner's pool
Finding a scaly intruder in the pool isn't that uncommon, especially this time of year.
By Colin Wolf
After DeSantis scrubs 'climate change' from state law, Florida begins rolling back renewable-energy goals
Utilities in recent years have dramatically expanded construction of solar-energy facilities as technology has improved and costs have decreased.
Everything we know about DreamWorks Land, opening next month at Universal Orlando
DreamWorks Land opens on June 14 at Universal Studios Florida.
By Chelsea Zukowski
HCC Ybor’s new juried members show is now open at Gallery114
And mark your calendar for next month’s public art festival.
By Ray Roa
St. Pete Pride kicks off with Mx St. Pete Pride Pageant this weekend
Alyssa Edwards from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ is a guest judge.
Cameron Dilley, the last WMNF Tampa co-founder on the air, signs off on Friday
'This represents the final passing of a baton to the next generation.'
By Eric Snider
Billy Strings-approved banjo virtuoso Victor Furtado plays free Safety Harbor concert on Friday
He also holds a Steve Martin Prize For Excellence In Banjo and Bluegrass.
Psychobilly OG Reverend Horton Heat plays St. Pete on Friday
The stars have aligned again.
Doom Flamingo, featuring Umphrey’s McGee bassist Ryan Stasik, plays St. Pete on Friday
The band's music is a bit of rock, smooth funk, and prog-rock balladry, too.
Florida Orchestra's 'Elgar’s Enigma' weekend kicks off Thursday
Programming on both sides of the Bay revolves around the English composer's caricatures.
By Josh Bradley
Australian songwriter Leah Senior plays St. Pete show in June
She spent last fall on the road with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.
By Ray Roa and Josh Bradley
Tampa’s streetcar concert series wraps season with gig from indie-rock band Whataboutmomma
The rolling concert will return for the 2023-24 season this fall.
Alex Harris helps usher in a new era for Tampa’s Uptown Music & Arts Festival
Uptown goes downtown this weekend.
Blues singer-songwriter John Lee Wyatt plays free concert at Dunedin Brewery this week
Leisure Chief drummer Derek Engstrom will be there, too.
Local alt-pop quintet Nightbreakers bring new single and more to St. Pete on Friday
Remember when they opened 97X Next Big Thing?
New “Queen of the Blues” Shemekia Copeland brings powerful latest album to Skipper’s Smokehouse on Friday
Done come too far, indeed.
Jazz singer Synia Carroll will celebrate new album during intimate St. Pete gig this week
The 10-track ‘Water Is My Song’ released on May 17.
Hometown symphonic metal heroes Kamelot return to downtown St. Petersburg this weekend
The stacked Saturday show is at Jannus Live.
Review: Bad Bunny rides back into Tampa as the "Most Wanted' man at Amalie Arena
The King of Latin Trap made his grand return on horseback, adorned in a freshly minted, cowboy-approved ensemble.
By Isaiah Stephens
Rock and roll unicorn Todd Rundgren finally returns to downtown Clearwater on Saturday
Don’t take Mr. “Hello It’s Me” for granted, now.
Tampa’s Shuffle will host a ‘Hitchhiker’s Guide’ inspired Towel Day shindig this Saturday
Don’t panic: The Holy Terror headlines the fun.
Powerpop band Earthgirl plays Tampa's Deviant Libation at stacked weekend gig
Bad, Bad Things, TV Breakup Scene and New Aesthetics are on the bill, too.
‘Trance Arena Rock’ outfit Perpetual Groove brings new single ‘Sea of Freaks’ to Tampa
Bluegrass-fusion group Tire Fire opens this Friday night gig.
St. Pete Youth Farm unveils new outdoor kitchen at its inaugural 'Community Meal’ this week
The youth-run farm is getting ready for its fifth anniversary next month.
By Kyla Fields
Specialty roaster Look Alive cements itself in St. Pete's bustling coffee scene
Kelly Packard launched her small business in February and hosted an opening party last month.
By Mahika Kukday
Chef’s Table, a new tasting menu experience from Lolita’s Wine Market, debuts in St. Pete this weekend
The fine dining concept will operate out of Lolita’s former downtown St. Pete space.
St. Pete's new 'Chef's Table,' a Tampa Starbucks votes to unionize, and more local food news
Pinellas Ale Works and Lowry Parcade celebrate their respective anniversaries, too.
Popular fast-food chain Cook Out is coming to Tampa
The two new Tampa outposts will be among Cook Outs first locations in Florida.
Popular Tampa taco truck Esther's opens new location
"It's difficult to make tortillas, and not everyone likes to do it. But for us, that's the difference."
Bonsai and Brews at Caledonia Brewing
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Largo man with world-famous ‘Titanic’ VHS museum must find new home for more than 3,500 tapes
By Selene SanFelice
Outback founder and Chef Chris Ponte plan waterfront restaurant in Tampa
By Riley Benson
Jason Momoa's cover band, Oof Tatata, plays St. Pete this weekend
If Andrew Warren wins, DeSantis could cite ancient lawsuits to keep him out of the state attorney’s office
By Leah Foreman
A historic Tampa home that was once the site of a horrendous axe-related homicide in the early 1960s is now for sale…
It's not your imagination, Tampa Bay is currently saturated with fried chicken. Sure, we've always had our share of classic fried chicken…
A Florida house sitting on a massive piece of land with a fully-functional airport, a treehouse and a cow ranch is now…
Lonnie Holley’s “Without Skin” packs a wallop. The immediate impression is one of entrapment—a pile of bare wooden chairs brutally trussed up…
By David Warner
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