Vol. 36, No. 5
Inside Florida Gov. DeSantis' record $114.8 billion budget proposal
The budget for the current year, which started July 1, totaled $109.9 billion.
By Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida
AP African American studies class changed after criticism from Florida Gov. DeSantis
Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson called the revisions “censoring Black and queer history.”
By Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida
Proposal to legalize recreational pot in Florida clears first big hurdle
The “Smart & Safe Florida” political committee had submitted 294,037 valid petition signatures.
By Dara Kam and News Service of Florida
Florida lawmakers want to force home sellers to disclose previous flood damage
The bills, filed for the legislative session that will start March 7, come after Hurricane Ian caused widespread flood damage.
By News Service of Florida
A primer on Tampa’s very consequential 2023 municipal election
Election Day is March 7, but you can start to get ready now.
By Ray Roa
Tampa city council gets updated about Hanna Avenue project, but wants more answers
Council voted unanimously for city staff to return on Feb. 16 to respond to lingering questions about the projects
By Justin Garcia
Tampa Bay Times lays off four newsroom staffers
Executive Editor Mark Katches referenced ‘financial challenges in the news business.’
President Joe Biden is coming to Tampa on Thursday
The Feb. 9 appearance is part of a 20-post State of the Union blitz.
Oracle of Ybor: I'm falling in love with a fuckboi
Plus a reading for moving in with your significant other for the first time.
By Caroline DeBruhl
The Florida Aquarium wants you to name a cockroach after your ex
Proceeds will support The Florida Aquarium’s world-class animal care and critical conservation efforts.
By Tyana Rodgers
At Clearwater concert, Neko Case will renew her love affair with Florida
She plays Bilheimer Capitol Theatre on Wednesday.
Big Gigantic is bringing 'Rowdytown' vibes to St. Pete, but the show is sold-out
Go stand outside on Friday, suckas.
By Josh Bradley
More than 40 of the best concerts happening in Tampa Bay from Feb. 3-9
It's a good week to be a live music fan.
Stones Throw indie-rap favorite Homeboy Sandman plays Tampa on Friday
Jimmy Webb, who's written for Art Garfunkel, plays Largo this weekend
He’s also the guy who wrote 'MacArthur Park' for Richard Harris.
Three-day 'Winter Warmer' festival brings nearly two dozen bands to St. Petersburg
The no-cover throwdown runs Friday-Sunday.
Nashville pop band Arlie crashes down in Tampa on Saturday
See its big fat mouth at Orpheum.
ARConnection jazz duo plays two, no-cover, Tampa shows this week
The first one is on Saturday in Seminole Heights.
Tampa Shuffle hosts a Bob Marley birthday celebration and concert on Saturday
Tribal Style and I-Ruption play the tunes.
In celebration of new album, Tampa grindcore band Collapsor plays three shows this week
The run starts with an album release on Saturday.
It's finally time for Tampa Bay to see Katharine McPhee and David Foster
Remember when Foster played Mar-a-Lago?
UK classic rock icon Dave Mason plays Clearwater on Saturday
Be 'Alone Together,' again.
Emo Night Tampa returns with another free dive bar concert on Saturday
This time, Soft Bite tops the bill.
After shows with Taking Back Sunday, Tampa band Hollyglen plays Ybor City
Orlando pop-punk trio Overthinker opens.
With new album in hand, throwback songwriter Dean Johanesen plays free Tampa show
He's in Seminole Heights on Sunday.
Juelz Santana is playing Tampa's Sulphur Springs on Sunday
The LaRon James of hip-hop is at Club Play.
Tampa Bay trumpeter plays 'Favorite Things' jazz matinee this weekend
He's backed by a formidable trio for this Tampa Jazz Club show.
Christian pop-rapper TobyMac is back in Tampa for another two-night stand
It starts on Sunday at Amalie Arena.
John McEuen is back in Tampa Bay, but you'll have to drive to see him play
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band icon is in Sarasota on Monday.
Tampa Bay loves Keb Mo', so he's playing two shows here this week
Get 'Sunny and Warm' on Tuesday and Thursday.
Tennessee alt-country hero Lucero is back in downtown St. Petersburg on Tuesday
The old State Theatre looks different these days.
Dad-rock giant REO Speedwagon is back in Clearwater on Tuesday
It played Ruth Eckerd's final gig before COVID lockdown, and the first one back.
Electro-pop favorite Strfkr makes St. Petersburg debut on Wednesday
The group's at Jannus Live.
Sixers songwriter Stephen Kellogg comes to Clearwater this month
He's at Music4Life Living Arts Center.
St. Pete cafe Bad Mother hosts first latte art throwdown next weekend
And there's an educational, coffee-focused panel the day before.
By Kyla Fields
Popular Texas chain Torchy’s Tacos opens first Florida location in St. Pete
It’s the first location in Florida.
Torchy’s Tacos opens in St. Pete, Rooster & The Till needs a new executive chef, and more Tampa Bay food news
And the inaugural Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival takes place in April.
Winter Warmer: Liquid Pennies w/Spoiled Rat/Chlorinefields/more
@ Cage Brewing
Sun., Feb. 5, 2 p.m.
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After 32 years, Hyde Park Village’s Wine Exchange will be forced to move
'Pawn Stars' will film upcoming season in Tampa Bay
By Colin Wolf
Executive Chef Brian Lampe stepping down from Seminole Heights' Rooster & The Till
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By CL Staff
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