97X favorite Andrew McMahon headlines 'Shindig' concert in St. Pete on Monday
If you’re an avid supporter of alt-rock station 97X, you know damn well that Andrew McMahon has devoted endless time and energy to supporting them. That's why it's not surprising to see him headlining...
View Article'The governor's authority is not unlimited': Andrew Warren's federal lawsuit...
Suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren took Gov. Ron DeSantis to federal court Wednesday in an attempt to get his job back. After filing a lawsuit in the federal Northern District...
View ArticleSnail Mail's headlining Tampa concert is finally happening on Wednesday
Lindsey Jordan’s fall show opening for Turnstile is very sold-out, but this gig on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at The Ritz Ybor is honestly a better opportunity to see her band Snail Mail in a more intimate...
View ArticleCappy’s Pizza in Seminole Heights has new owners, but you’ll probably...
On April Fool’s Day, nearly 16 years after he opened Cappy’s, Scooter Gabel signed ownership of his Seminole Heights pizza spot over to new owners. But regulars will probably recognize their faces....
View Article28 live music events and concerts happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
The live music weekend starts today, so here's a rundown of the best concerts happening in Tampa Bay over the next seven days, Aug. 18-25. This listing includes hand-picked selections from Creative...
View ArticleReview: ThinkTank Theatre’s 'Exhibits in a Zoo' is an all too painful...
As we enter the doldrums of summer, it’s especially exciting to see two of the region’s newer small professional theaters embrace challenging new plays with keen intelligence and care. Each side of...
View ArticleState of Florida backs Tampa Christian school in lawsuit over pregame prayer
The Florida Department of Education is backing a Tampa Christian school in a legal battle about whether the school should have been allowed to offer a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker before a 2015...
View ArticleDemocrats dog Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for courting ‘MAGA Extremists’
Gov. Ron DeSantis is traveling again in support of high-profile Republican candidates in other states, and the national Democratic Party is increasing awareness of his travel plans. The bluntly-titled...
View ArticleUpscale St. Pete restaurant Two Graces has quietly closed
Known for its unique twist on American cuisine and luscious outdoor garden, St. Pete eatery Two Graces has quietly shut its doors. While its exact closure date cannot be confirmed, confused customers...
View ArticleTampa Bay Strikers have a new head coach, and they need you to try out for...
Ever wanted to become a professional indoor soccer player? Now is your chance. The Tampa Bay Strikers have been making moves since the team's creation last month, announcing its head coach and first...
View ArticleSt. Pete Police Chief says homeless donations, previously hoarded by cops,...
Today at a St. Petersburg City Council meeting, St. Pete Police Chief Anthony Holloway said that funds hoarded by SPPD, which were meant for the homeless, are being transferred to a different city...
View ArticleThe Loft closes in Ybor City, Salty Donut heads to Seminole Heights and more...
Openings Good Fortune Hunger Thirst’s newest concept Good Fortune is now open out of the basement space at Station House that Ichicoro Ane most recently occupied.
View ArticleFederal judge blocks part of Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act,' calling it...
Calling part of the law a “naked viewpoint-based regulation on speech,” a federal judge Thursday blocked restrictions that Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers placed on addressing race-related...
View ArticleFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis' new 'election police' make first arrests
Twenty felons across Florida were being arrested Thursday on allegations that they voted illegally during the 2020 elections, Gov. Ron DeSantis said. The arrests came just days before Tuesday’s...
View ArticleSt. Pete’s push for a tenant’s right-to-counsel takes another small step...
On Thursday, St. Pete’s Youth and Family Services Committee (YFS) heard from the city’s legal department about creating a citywide tenant’s right-to-counsel program (RTC). “This is something we can do...
View ArticleReview: An immaculate cast and sound design carry 'Something Clean' at St....
The Off-Central Players’“Something Clean” is an episodic puzzle unfolding through short vignettes. We gradually come to realize that Charlotte (Debbie Yones) may have always been OCD, but in the...
View ArticleTwitter suspends Florida Republican candidate after he advocates shooting...
A Republican candidate for the House from St. Augustine is spending the final days of the Primary campaign suspended from Twitter after advocating violence against the federal government. Republican...
View ArticleTampa Bay Marco's Pizza location fined $8K for violating child labor laws
After violating child labor laws, a Marco's Pizza franchise in Riverview will have to fork over some cheese. Investigators from the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Wage and Hour Division found that...
View ArticleCreative Loafing Tampa Bay is hiring spring interns
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay is now looking for paid editorial interns to join our team for the fall 2022 semester. Covering everything from local news, food, music and arts, CL interns will work...
View ArticleKevin Smith heads to Tampa Theatre this fall for special 'Clerks III' screening
The newest chapter of the 1994 cult classic indie film “Clerks” is coming to Tampa Theatre this October. “Clerks III: The Convenience Tour” will happen at the theater Oct. 23 and feature a live...
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