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On top of homeowner premiums, Florida policyholders could face a new tab...
When State Rep. Dianne Hart heard details about a requirement for flood insurance — part of legislation in the special session on property insurance reforms — she saw right away what would happen: “If...
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South Tampa and Wesley Chapel homes have some of the worst carbon footprints...
It turns out if you live in South Tampa or Wesley Chapel, your household is probably pretty awful for the environment, according to a new report. This morning, the New York Times published an...
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Chicago house legend Gene Farris part of packed weekend at PTL in Ybor City
There’s no shortage of Chicago house music icons, but Gene Farris just resurrected his label Farris Wheel Limited. If names like Roomsa and Lowend make your ears perk up, then you might want to cancel...
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Brunched, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s all-you-can-eat event returns next year
Each year, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay partners with local bars and restaurants to provide guests with some of the best brunch samples and daytime cocktails in the Bay area. 2023’s Brunched will take...
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says there's ‘no need’ for Respect for Marriage Act
Gov. Ron DeSantis is offering critical comments about legislation signed by President Joe Biden protecting all forms of marriage rights for consenting adults. The law codifies some gay marriage rights...
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Florida lawmakers pass legislation to overhaul state's struggling property...
With property insurance described as a “hidden tax” on homeowners, the Florida House on Wednesday gave final approval to a plan aimed at stabilizing the state’s troubled insurance market. The...
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'I think he would be happy with this decision': Tampa's Joe Haskins Bicycle...
Joe Haskins was extremely proud of his name. So much so that in his youth, he wrote “Joe H” on the back of his garage. When his childhood home sold, new owners cut that piece of wood out, mounted it,...
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Florida jamtronic favorite Guavatron plays St. Pete on Friday
A local gig from Guavatron is never a shock, but this gig is the band's last local stop of the year for the West Palm Beach electronic jam band before it plays a New Year’s Eve gig in Jacksonville....
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Smithsonian Folkway firebrand Jake Blount brings compelling 'New Faith' LP to...
If Carolina Chocolate Drops’ Don Flemmons is a Black music historian for fans of Smithsonian Folkways, then Jake Blount is the artist-activist-firebrand for music fans who’re also members of the local...
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Summer Hoop joins trio of Tampa rock favorites for Friday showcase concert
After spending 2021 opening for 97X NBT, and performing on Melissa Etheridge’s cruise, Summer Hoop—formerly of SickHot—took 2022 by storm, dropping singles “Bottom” and “Our Own Sins,” and...
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Birthday bash for Tampa rapper Mike 2wice is also a fundraiser for realtor...
Local realtor Keith Walker has been dealing with kidney problems lately, but friends in the local hip-hop scene have his back on Saturday, Dec. 17 when they throw a benefit concert at Crowbar in Ybor...
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Melody Trucks joins sacred steel disciples The Lee Boys in Tampa this weekend
A lot of people talk about baby Jesus this time of the year, but if you really want to go to church, The Lee Boys can help when they play The Attic at Rock Brothers in Ybor City on Saturday, Dec. 17....
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Tampa rapper Pusha Preme hosts 'Clothes For Kids' benefit concert on Saturday
There might not be a more philanthropic local rapper than Pusha Preme, who's playing the Renaissance hotel at Tampa's International Mall on Saturday, Dec. 17. Proceeds from this show benefit Clothes...
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World-pop favorite Thievery Corporation plays sold-out St. Pete show this...
Rob Garza and Eric Hilton have been defying the norms of standard electronic music since their first album together in 1996. Their material under the Thievery Corporation moniker from that point on...
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Xscape, Bell Biv DeVoe and Dru Hill top '90s R&B mega concert coming to Tampa...
How deep is your love for ‘90s R&B? If it makes you run into the arms of the one who loves you, then you’ll want to be at downtown Tampa's Amalie Arena on Saturday, Dec. 17 where bands like...
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Ocala hard-rock band A Day To Remember plays acoustic St. Pete show on Sunday
Last year, founding A Day To Remember bassist Josh Woodard quit the band in the wake of 2020 sexual assault allegations. While ADTR’s first local gig since 98Rockfest 2017 is going to be acoustic, we...
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A year after launch, Tampa Hope's homeless shelter cottages have yet to be built
After estimating their completion this year, plans to open 100 cottages at East Tampa's Hope homeless shelter are delayed. On Dec. 13, 2021, Tampa city officials and Catholic Charities Diocese of St....
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Yonkers rap heavyweight Jadakiss is coming to Tampa's Ol' Dirty Sundays
It’s the season for holiday music, but fuck that frail shit this weekend. Ol’ Dirty Sundays has always tipped the scales when it comes to its special guests, and it gives hip-hop heads one hell of a...
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The Bucs need a miracle, throwback performance to beat the Bengals
Let’s get the obvious out of the way first; the Bucs are going to be outmanned, outmatched, outplayed, etc. against the Cincinnati Bengals at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday afternoon. We are well...
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Teenage Tampa pop songwriter Malachi Gagnon plays New World this weekend
COVID-19 might just be the best thing that ever happened to Malachi Gagnon, who's playing New World Brewery in Tampa on Sunday, Dec. 18. After only a week of strumming a guitar during lockdown, the...
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