Holiday pop-up bars 'Miracle' and 'Sippin Santa' coming to St. Pete, Tampa...
Tis the season for holiday-themed pop-up bars, and Tampa Bay has a few of them starting at the end of the month. Miracle Cocktails, a company that focuses on Christmas-themed pop-ups in bars all over...
View ArticlePopular Tampa convenience store Duckweed is coming to Davis Islands
Duckweed Urban Market is expanding across Tampa, and opening a new location on Davis Islands. This health-conscious corner store chain will debut a new outpost on the corner of Biscayne Avenue and E...
View ArticleTrump says Florida Gov. DeSantis is an 'average governor,' takes credit for...
Former President Donald Trump is hearing footsteps. That's the only explanation for a long-winded rant he posted to his personal social media platform Truth Social following Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis'...
View ArticleHART terminated several high-ranking employees this week
Following a tough year at the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority, the agency terminated several high-ranking employees on Wednesday. The terminated employees include four department...
View ArticleSt. Petersburg Opera Company kicks off two weekends of ‘Pinocchio’ on Saturday
Tampa Bay fans of the classic fantasy “Pinocchio” now have the chance to experience the story as a family-friendly opera. St. Petersburg Opera Company opens “Pinocchio” at Opera Central for two...
View Article30 Tampa Bay restaurants open for dine-in or takeout for Thanksgiving
So, you don’t feel like cooking—and that’s perfectly fine. But maybe you have some out-of-town relatives that you need to impress with Tampa Bay’s waterfront views, or you’re just looking for a casual...
View ArticleGulfport’s ‘On The Edge’ town hall series starts on Monday
For the civic minded citizens of Gulfport, check out Gulfport On The Edge town hall series. This series of meetings (sponsored by Gulfport City Councilmember, April Thanos and run by volunteers) is...
View ArticleTampa's popular Winter Village returns to Curtis Hixon this month
Baby it's (kinda) cold outside. Winter Village is returning to the Tampa Riverwalk and Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. This event, featuring an outdoor ice skating rink, curling, a café and more, is...
View ArticleChristmas music comes to Tampa Bay when Mannheim Steamroller rolls into...
Mahaffey Theater has got your back this week if Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s upcoming gigs in Tampa will be too much for you, or if you are, for some reason, already in the holiday spirit. Mannheim...
View ArticleWillie Nelson, Tanya Tucker among headliners for 2023 Florida Strawberry...
The Red Headed Stranger is no stranger to the Florida Strawberry Festival stage, and he's headed back to Plant City next year. The festival—set for March 2-12, 2023—announced its concert headliners...
View ArticleIt's time to cook, Mr. White
Okay, so maybe that isn’t actually a quote from "Breaking Bad," but given running back Rachaad White’s stellar performance in the Bucs’ 21-16 victory over the Seahawks Sunday morning in the first NFL...
View ArticleNetflix dating show 'Love is Blind' is looking for Tampa contestants
If you're tired of swiping on dating apps and would prefer your dating life to be filmed from inside a pod, the popular dating show "Love is Blind" is now looking to cast new singles for its upcoming...
View ArticleLa Sétima Club, Ybor City's new natural wine bar and lounge, soft opens next...
Tampa's seasoned “La Setima” vs “La Septima” argument is about as old as Ybor City itself, but the owners of a brand new wine bar have clearly chosen a side. La Sétima Club, a new natural wine bar and...
View ArticleNikki Fried calls for federal probe to investigate Trump's involvement in...
Outgoing state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried wants the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate a claim by former President Donald Trump that he sent federal agents to South Florida to keep...
View ArticleFlorida judge says Martha's Vineyard migrant flights lawsuit needs changes
A Leon County circuit judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit filed by a South Florida senator challenging the use of state funds to transport migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts,...
View ArticleSubpoena seeks documents from consultant and Judicial Watch attorney in...
Plaintiffs challenging the constitutionality of Florida’s new congressional redistricting plan will subpoena documents from a consultant and a lawyer who played roles in Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to...
View ArticleCitizens, Florida's property insurance of last resort, now estimates...
The state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. on Tuesday substantially increased its estimated costs from Hurricane Ian, with the tab now expected to reach $3.8 billion. Citizens last month...
View ArticlePopular barber chain Floyd's 99 plans to open five new locations in Tampa Bay...
Floyd's 99 Barbershop, a Colorado-based hair salon chain known for hipster haircuts, pop star wallpaper and loud music, is coming to Tampa Bay. The company already has a strong presence in Orlando,...
View ArticleNew speedboat tour Bay Rocket launching in downtown Tampa this week
Got a need for speed? Yacht StarShip recently announced the debut of Bay Rocket, a 2,800-horsepower speedboat thrill ride that will begin operation on Friday, Nov. 18 running from 11 a.m.-sunset every...
View Article'Morally we cannot continue to stand by:' Tampa's Blended Festival is not...
Tampa's Blended Festival had ambitious plans for a two-day music and wine festival this weekend in downtown's Perry Harvey Sr. Park, but those plans apparently won't see the light of day. "Morally, we...
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