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Florida blues giants Selwyn Birchwood and Damon Fowler stage annual 'Songs...
One of Tampa Bay live music fans’ favorite traditions is an annual acoustic “songs and stories” gig from two of our most prolific bluesmen, Selwyn Birchwood and Damon Fowler, who play St. Petersburg's...
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In the midst of triple-album project, Texas rock band Blue October heads to...
Texas rock band Blue October—which plays Jannus Live in St. Petersburg on Thursday, Dec. 8—is currently in the midst of one of its biggest projects ever. The group behind “I Hope You’re Happy” is in...
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Florida Gov. DeSantis wants to limit protests at State Capitol
Citing a potential infringement of free-speech rights and other constitutional liberties, dozens of people gathered to challenge a rule proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration that would...
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97X's Next Big Thing and all the best concerts happening in Tampa Bay this...
Another strong week of Tampa Bay live music is anchored by local shows, plus 97X's Next Big Thing happening over two days at Tampa's old Gary amphitheatre. Have a look at some of the best live music...
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Fate of suspended Hillsborough County state attorney Andrew Warren now in...
A three-day trial over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ suspension of a twice-elected Hillsborough County state attorney wrapped on Thursday, but a federal judge presiding over the lawsuit said it could be weeks...
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New 'Florida!' guidebook perfectly documents the offbeat, quirky and crazy...
It was feet and retirees that brought Gabrielle Calise to Florida. “My parents were podiatrists,” she told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. Mom needed a new job, which meant the family had to move out of...
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Q&A: Florida man Billy Collins dishes on the long and short of his new book...
Billy Collins is a former U.S. Poet Laureate, a New York Times best seller, and now a bona fide Florida man. In November, the writer and Winter Park resident released his new book, “Musical Tables,”...
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Florida Strawberry Festival's lineup now includes Ludacris, The Jacksons and...
The final lineup update for Plant City's 2022 Florida Strawberry Festival was released this morning, and it's absolutely ludicrous. The fest, located at 303 BerryFest Pl., in Plant City, will now...
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Tampa police chief put on leave after flashing badge to get out of traffic stop
This afternoon, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announced that Police Chief Mary O'Connor is now on administrative leave pending an investigation into a recent traffic stop. The announcement comes less than a...
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Stone Soup Company’s owner retires and sells company back to employees
While Ybor City's Stone Soup Company is still slinging hot Cuban sandwiches like it does every day, the local business has recently underwent a massive internal change. On Nov. 28, Stone Soup owner...
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Ponte Modern American is now open, Sweetgreen debuts this month, and more...
Openings Ponte Modern American After a year and a half of anticipation, Chef Ponte's newest—and perhaps fanciest—concept to date has finally opened its doors.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis denies report of 'U-Turn' on Disney's special governing...
A spokeswoman for Gov. Ron DeSantis called “fake news” on reports that Republican lawmakers are working on legislation to scale back a law rushed through earlier this year stripping Walt Disney of its...
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Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor resigns amid investigation over flashing...
Tampa’s Police Chief Mary O’Connor has resigned after less than a year on the job. O’Connor submitted her resignation less than a week after public records requests by Creative Loafing Tampa Bay...
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis faces yet another lawsuit over Martha's Vineyard...
Accusing Gov. Ron DeSantis of an “attempt to legalize state-sponsored harassment,” immigrant-advocacy groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging an “unauthorized alien” relocation program approved by...
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Antonio Brown is promoting his music while running from the Tampa Police...
Last Thursday, the Tampa Police Department (TPD) issued an arrest warrant for Antonio Brown stemming from a November domestic battery charge. And, while the former Tampa Bay Buccaneer wide...
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Vaccinations among Florida students is at a 10-year low, says Department of...
Last school year marked a more than 10-year low for Florida’s kindergarten and seventh-grade students completing all doses of required immunizations, according to a recent report from the state...
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New gourmet toast and juice bar, Toastique, coming to Water Street Tampa
From burgers to artisan ice cream and high-end Japanese food, the ever-growing Water Street Tampa development is known for its wide variety of eats. And its latest concept, Toastique, will soon be...
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Florida Supreme Court will decide whether police are victims when they shoot...
The Florida Supreme Court will consider arguments Wednesday in Tallahassee in a case that considers whether the identities of police officers who kill civilians in violent encounters can be withheld...
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HART CEO narrowly avoids suspension after Tampa Mayor Jane Castor defends her
In a tie vote, Hillsborough's public transit board narrowly decided against suspending the CEO who's under investigation over allegations of a toxic workplace and misconduct of a top executive....
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Tampa-based attractions companies show off new tech, trends at IAAPA Expo 2022
Nearly three years into a pandemic that may feel over but isn’t quite, the attractions industry is not only surviving but thriving. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, theme park business...
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