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Tampa activists will protest anti-trans law at the office of Florida Board of...
In the wake of Florida passing anti-trans legislation, local activists are rising up to demand that the decision be reversed. In November—weeks before news of state leaders misrepresenting researching...
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Ambitious Tampa Bay cooks find success in Metropolitan Ministries’ culinary...
For recent graduate Qubilaha “Sweets” Henry, enrolling in Metropolitan Ministries’ Culinary Arts program was all about doing something different for herself. Prior to that, she hadn’t worked in years,...
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Tampa Police Department’s worst moments of 2022
This year, the Tampa Police Department (TPD) gained international attention when former Police Chief Mary O’Connor was forced to resign after using her badge to get out of a traffic stop on a golf...
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Physical Plant looks into our 'Hot Future' at pre-New Years Eve concert in Tampa
Some kids get lost in their parents’ records collections, then grow up to pick up instruments and channel all that influence into their own bands. Physical Plant falls into that camp, and says,...
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Fresh off new single, Tampa songwriter Will Quinlan plays songwriter showcase...
On his latest single, “Blind Leads Blind (All the Light We Can’t See),” Tampa songwriter Will Quinlan continues to frolic through melancholy meditations about the quiet moments of self-doubt we...
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Kardashian-famous reality TV star Brody Jenner hosts Tampa New Year's Eve...
You probably can’t have “Sex With Brody” on New Year's Eve, but the reality TV star is hosting a poolside party where Justin David Blau (aka 3Lau) spins house, dubstep and more. If Blau’s tastes are a...
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Federal judge refuses to dismiss charges against former Florida gubernatorial...
A federal judge has refused to dismiss charges of lying to the FBI and wire fraud against former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, while also short-circuiting a Gillum contention that...
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Perry's Porch, a new open-air restaurant, will debut at the St. Pete Pier...
The folks behind some of St. Pete's best bars are opening a new concept that will surely boast one of the most scenic waterfront views in all of The Burg.' Perry's Porch is a new restaurant that will...
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Chlorinefields headlines heavyweight local New Year's Eve concert at St. Pete...
One of the local rock scene’s greatest gifts of 2022 is Chlorinefields, which headlines this New Year's Eve concert inside The Nest at St. Pete Brewing Co. Creative Loafing Tampa Bay contributor...
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Codes is headlining a secret, New Year's Eve warehouse rave in Tampa
There’s not even an address for this New Year's Eve warehouse rave happening somewhere in between Tampa International Airport and Raymond James Stadium (promoter @funguypresents said it will share the...
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Iconic diner Munch's is closing, Perry’s Porch heads to the St. Pete Pier,...
Closings Munch’s Restaurant & Sundries A popular and longstanding no-frills diner experience in St. Pete will soon come to an end.Munch's Restaurant and Sundries—which has operated in south St....
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Expat Tampa rapper Dynasty comes home for New Year's Eve concert on the...
One of Tampa’s all-time greatest hip-hop exports, Dynasty, returns to the real Bay area for New Years Eve where she takes to one of Tampa’s most gorgeous settings—Straz Center’s Riverwalk stage....
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Boston jam scene giant Lettuce plays New Year's Eve concert in St. Pete
Lettuce’s discography reads like a new year manifestation word cloud: Rage!, Crush, Elevate, Resonate, and even Outta Here. Expect the Boston jam-scene favorite to run through the lot of its output at...
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Tampa's Born Free pub stages ear-splitting pre-New Year's Eve concert
For those who want their ears to bleed as they enter 2023, Born Free welcomes Rhode Island grindcore outfit Moisturizer, ready to send local fans of speed metal and punk into the new year with one...
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5th annual Tampa Taco Fest returns to Al Lopez Park this February
Get those Tums, Pepto Bismol and wet wipes ready, because the Tampa Taco Fest is making its yearly pilgrimage to Al Lopez Park. Taking place on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 at 4810 N Himes Ave. in Tampa,...
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Have Gun, Will Travel premieres 'Our Fair City' video before New Year's Day...
In a new video for “Our Fair City,” long-running Bay area Americana favorite Have Gun, Will Travel pays tribute to its hometown, Bradenton, where officials gave the band a key to the city a year ago....
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Bay area beat fanatic Slopfunkdust anchors solid January lineup for Rock the...
Downtown Tampa’s free monthly concert series comes into the new year swinging on Thursday, Jan. 5 when it lands back at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Powerhouse Americana-blues and pop songwriter...
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18 live music events and concerts happening over New Year's weekend
It's time to see 2022 out the door, but not before taking in this last round of the best live music events and concerts happening in Tampa Bay from Thursday, Dec. 29-Thursday, Jan. 5.Thursday, Dec. 29...
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76th Annual Fiesta Day, a celebration of all-things Ybor, returns to Tampa...
Once a year, the heart of Ybor City shuts down so Tampeños can celebrate the immigrant heritage and culture of the historic district. 2023's Fiesta Day happens on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 6...
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Grammy-nominated local jazz composer Chuck Owen plays two Tampa Bay shows...
Tampa Bay’s resident Grammy nominee Chuck Owen is living up to his word that once he retired from his position as USF’s director of jazz studies, he would continue being creative. On Sunday, Jan. 8,...
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