Vol. 36, No. 22
As the 2023 hurricane season kicks off, a tropical disturbance heads toward Florida
The system appeared to have “only marginally favorable” conditions for additional development, according to the center.
By News Service of Florida
In Florida, 'culture war' measures come to the classroom
The department is slated on June 9 to hold a series of online rule-development workshops that would help implement the new laws.
By Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida
'I felt like Batman, for real': Florida MMA fighter captures 10-foot gator near elementary school
We're in the full swing of alligator mating season in Florida.
By Chloe Greenberg
Proposal to legalize recreational pot in Florida now has enough signatures for 2024 ballot
While the proposal has topped the signature threshold, it still must clear another major hurdle — Florida Supreme Court approval.
Amid debate, New College of Florida replaces mascot with a tree
The new mascot includes a reference to the school’s longtime mascot, the Null Set.
DeSantis signs bill allowing Florida landlords to charge tenants a monthly non-refundable fee in lieu of a security deposit
The bill (HB 133), which lawmakers approved in April, was one of 12 measures that DeSantis signed Friday.
YMCA unveils plans to redevelop six acres in Tampa Heights
A luxury-lifestyle hotel and new 110,000 square foot YMCA are included.
By Ray Roa
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay working with law enforcement after influencer jumps into alligator exhibit
“Another wild Karen, crikey,” Pursifull says while guests can be heard asking him to exit the exhibit.
By Colin Wolf
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor selects Lee Bercaw as next police chief
Bercaw’s been leading TPD as interim chief for the last six months.
St. Pete advances updated sidewalk activity ordinance, but critics say it could hurt free speech
Protests, houseless people and more could be affected.
By Arielle Stevenson
Riverview call center workers plan one-day strike Monday, demanding better working conditions, better pay
They’re organizing for better working conditions, better pay, respect, protection from layoffs, and safety in the workplace.
By McKenna Schueler
Oracle of Ybor: Some people get married because they think they’re supposed to
By Caroline DeBruhl
We didn’t find the springs at St. Pete’s Frenchman’s Creek, but we did see a miracle in a marginal place
City Wilds: Creekshed Project.
By Amanda Hagood
The ‘Ghost Files’ YouTube show is coming to Clearwater's haunted Capitol Theatre just before Halloween
There's also a post-screening Q&A, too.
By Gracey Davis
Tampa Bay’s ‘Wordplay’ crossword puzzle gala will help people with aphasia find their voice
Voices of Hope for Aphasia hosts its inaugural game night in Clearwater on Thursday, June 8.
By Jennifer Ring
Review: Manuela Martelli’s 'Chile 76' carves a subtle, captivating character-study
The narrative follows the life of an upper-class woman in her secretive resistance during troubling times.
By Aditya Sudhakaran
Review: 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' aims to one-up its predecessor in almost every way imaginable
The formal radicalism of the 2018 feature is here cranked up to psychedelic levels.
By Andrew Wyatt
Fueled By Ramen pop-punk darling Waterparks plays St. Pete this weekend
Hunny opens at Jannus Live.
By Josh Bradley
Trio featuring 20-year-old guitar phenom Taz’ Niederauer plays Dunedin this weekend
Former Dumpstaphunk drummer Nikki Glaspie will be there, too.
Tampa musician hosts 'Recycled Tunes' birthday benefit concert on Sunday
Folks that bring a gently-used instrument to the show will receive a ticket to 2024’s Gasparilla Music Festival, too.
By Kyla Fields
Chris Jericho's rock band Fozzy opens for Ugly Kid Joe in St. Pete this weekend
Ugly Kid Joe played Club Detroit back in '95.
Beloved St. Pete songwriter Geri X might unveil new music at Sunday show
There's no cover if you RSVP.
Rappers Bones and Xavier Wulf play sold-out St. Pete show on Tuesday
Sneaker Pimps' Chris Corner brings Iamx solo project to Tampa on Tuesday
It's the band's only Florida show.
Shawn Mendes opener Ruel brings '4th Wall' tour to Tampa on Tuesday
The record was inspired by three separate ideas the 20-year-old Aussie had during COVID lockdowns.
Gainesville indie-folk duo Suddenly celebrates new EP with Ybor City listening room concert
The band is supported by two Jordans at The Attic on June 8.
DK Farm’s nighttime event ‘Goats, Golf & Good Times’ soft launches in Largo this weekend
Craft brews, mini golf and goats—what more could you want?
St. Pete Beach’s Grove + Surf Coffee celebrates its third anniversary this weekend
Drink specials and discounts will ensue.
Dunedin’s Madison Avenue Pizza relaunches 'Pizza Skiff' delivery service this summer
‘The Pizza Skiff’ delivers hot food from Indian Rocks Beach to Anclote River Park.
Largo’s Vicki Gibson found safety in gay bars—now she runs one of her own
The Lady’s Room is arguably the only dedicated lesbian bar open in Florida.
Popular bar 5 Bucks Drinkery opens its second location in Pinellas Park this month
Folks can expect stiff, yet affordable drinks starting on Thursday, June 15.
Fatburger returns to Tampa Bay, Sea Hags Bar & Grill says goodbye, and more local foodie news
And Madison Avenue Pizza relaunches its boat delivery service, just in time for summer.
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After 15 years, St. Pete Beach’s Sea Hags Bar & Grill will close
On Friday night inside the pub at the American Legion Seminole Post 111 in Old Seminole Heights, bands—House of I, Kick Veronica,…
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By CL Staff
Sierra Ferrell and her crew roll in a Prevost entertainer coach, which over the next few weeks takes her to South Florida…
Big Papi has sold his big mansion. According to the Wall Street Journal, retired Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz sold his 10,178-square-foot house,…
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