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Photos: ‘Wearable Art’ 19 fashion show blurs lines at Dunedin Fine Art Center

Dunedin Fine Art Center's infamous “Wearable Art” event was back last Saturday and took on the theme, “Blurred,” which is apropos since…

By Ray Roa, Dave Decker

Image: Photos: ‘Wearable Art’ 19 fashion show blurs lines at Dunedin Fine Art Center
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Tampa will erase infamous pro-police 'Bock The Blub' mural with help from FDOT

As part of the Florida Department of Transportation's mandate to erase all street murals—aimed mostly at rainbow crosswalks—Tampa's pro-cop "Bock the Blub"…

By Selene San Felice

Tampa's 'Bock the Blub' mural outside police headquarters in Tampa, Florida on Aug. 7. 2021.
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Tampa's Sun-Ray Cinema is a destination for fans of blockbuster movies and offbeat classics, too [PHOTOS]

Despite its enormous size, ever-increasing population, and the obvious fact that it has become a sprawling city, there are still many hidden,…

By Gabe Echazabal, Dave Decker

Image: Tampa's Sun-Ray Cinema is a destination for fans of blockbuster movies and offbeat classics, too [PHOTOS]
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Music Week: 10 of the best concerts coming to Tampa Bay between Aug. 23-28

Tampa Bay's live music weekend has a raincoat on, and plenty of solid shows from traveling acts and homegrown heroes. Here are…

By Ray Roa, Josh Bradley

WMNF Save Our Sound-Waves: Mestaurant w/Lychee Camp/Shelby Sol & Jinx/Pet Lizard Thursday, Aug. 28. 8 p.m. $10. Crowbar, Ybor City
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August 21, 2025

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