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Tampa farmer-florist Kali Rabaut on what flowers teach us about life, diversity and compatibility
Rabaut, founder of Blue House Florals, also discussed the concept of enoughness.
Woman dies in Florida gator attack at Lake Kissimmee State Park
Officials say alligator attacks such as this one are rare in Florida.
Florida lawmakers once again fall short in efforts to limit THC potency in hemp products
With Congress largely silent on the issue, it has been up to the states to regulate hemp-derived THC products.
Florida asks courts to reconsider ruling against parents of child who wanted to use they-them pronouns at school
Under a school system policy guide at the time, the parents were not informed of the social transition at school.
At Hula Bay in Tampa, DeSantis stands by Florida attorney general defying federal courts
He said the episode raises a ‘larger issue’ of who can enact public policy in the United States.
Tampa Bay’s best live music happening May 8-15
Including WMNF’s Tropical Heatwave, Meatwound album release and more.
Deb Ruby and Melissa Grady play a Mother’s Day concert in Tampa
They provide the soundtrack for shuffleboard and mimosas with mama.
Christian singer and amateur stuntman Bodie plays Ybor City next week
“The Voice” runner-up might get a little messy on a Tuesday.
Expect The Damned to honor the late Brian James when it plays St. Pete this month
The founding guitarist of the U.K. punk export died in March.
Richard Clayderman brings his famous movie medley to Hard Rock Tampa
The 71-year-old French pianist has a ‘Titanic Symphony,’ too.
New York indie-pop band Joywave returns to Tampa Bay this month
A new album, ‘Permanent Pleasure,’ is out now.
Jazz composer Simon Lasky, who got a recent Palladium Creative Fellowship, plays birthday concert in St. Pete
He was supposed to celebrate last year, but Hurricane Milton had other plans.
Replacements and Guns N’ Roses bassist Tommy Stinson plays two Tampa Bay concerts this month
He plays intimate gigs in St. Pete and Lakeland.
Australian rock band Psychedelic Porn Crumpets plays Ybor City this weekend
We’re not making these names up, we swear.
Florida punk bands Permanent Makeup, Dogsmiles and more play a St. Pete arcade on Saturday
Headbang to songs about recycling and play some skee ball.
Tampa band Meatwound releases ‘Macho’ on Saturday, complete with vegan food truck
This Little Pig is boiling out the fryers and wiping down the truck for ‘Macho’ nachos and more.
These formerly incarcerated Florida workers took on lobbyists and won a labor protections fight
Beyond the Bars met with lawmakers to persuade them against the bill, which appeared streamlined for passage.
French DJ Hugel plays Armature Works in Tampa on Saturday
Lève les mains en l’air.
Early Pearl Jam drummer David Abbruzzese helped Tampa Bay band Shy Blossom record its new EP
The band releases it this weekend at Oscura
Billy Idol brings Joan Jett & the Blackhearts to Tampa this weekend
Get your hydrogen peroxide, hair gel, and leather ready.
Rohna headlines Indie Night at St. Pete’s Bayboro Brewing
Maily Rock, Rohna and Miróux will be playing new music.
The Tampa Bay Rowdies take on Charleston at home this weekend
Get in some time at the old Al Lang Stadium while you can.
Author Liz Coursen brings 2D time machines to Tampa for ‘An Illustrated History of the Postcard’
she will use museum-quality postcards to show Florida’s history from ox carts to air conditioning.
Tampa comedians will act out Dalia Colón’s funny foodie stories for ‘Salud and Happy Days’
She’ll share stories from her adventures writing ‘The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook.’
DeSantis says defector Democrats are ‘smuggling their leftism into the Republican Party’
His latest comments also criticized a property tax panel a ‘dog and pony show.’
DeSantis will sign legislation making Florida the second state in the US to ban fluoride
The governor promised to sign the ‘chemtrails’ bill, too.
Ulele owner Richard Gonzmart’s band The Lint Rollers play an ‘Early Bird’ set in Tampa on Friday
It’ll be done before bedtime.
’90s radio legends from Tampa’s Wild-98.7 reunite for no-cover Friday party
Scantman and DJ Coz are definitely gonna play ‘Romeo & Juliet.’
Before WMNF Tampa’s Tropical Heatwave, Sue Foley pays homage to Telecaster master Albert Collins
‘It was like a lightning bolt: it could melt your face, peel paint off the walls, and stop time.’
Ahead of Clearwater gig, Mat Kearney recalls the best gig he ever saw
The Boss is our favorite Jersey boy, too.
TECO rate hikes likely headed to Florida Supreme Court
Base rates make up a major part of customers’ monthly electric bills.
Study finds ‘risky human behavior’ as top cause for Florida alligator attacks
The study says the highest proportion of fatal bites happened as a result of high-risk behaviors like entering alligator-inhabited waters.
Citing new Florida law, attorneys say man convicted of 1995 Tampa murder should not be executed
Lawyers are trying to use newly passed legislation to bolster the argument.
There’s already a lawsuit related to Florida’s brand new law for citizen ballot initiatives
Florida Decides Healthcare has been working for more than a year to get its proposed constitutional amendment on expanding Medicaid.
Corporal punishment among education issues addressed in 2025 Florida legislative session
Last-second bartering yielded two education omnibus bills.
Florida child labor bill with ties to DeSantis fails to pass
The bill with ties to Tampa lawmaker Jay Collins sought to roll back certain child labor protections.
Review: Cynthia Erivo and Florida Orchestra get playful at packed Mahaffey Theater
She’ll do an encore in September.
‘I see my family’: Tampa City Councilman reacts to Trump’s immigration policy
‘I speak of immigrants who are here legally—at least before cruel 2025 decrees.’
Twelve years after opening, Cycle Brewing is closing its downtown St. Pete taproom
The ride isn’t over though. St. Pete’s oldest craft brewer will still make beer.
Tampa Monitor: Reallocation of $18 million in CRA funds among topics for councilmembers this week
‘Decorum and efficiency’ will also be addressed along with rezoning items.
Florida lawmakers approve bill banning students from using cell phones during school day
Elementary and middle school are affected ‘bell to bell,’ but the idea will be tested on some high schoolers.
Florida lawmakers pass restrictions on state employees’ politicking, but DeSantis has already said he’ll veto the proposal
The proposal came after reports that employees in the governor’s office called lobbyists to request donations for a PAC.
Florida state parks, open carry, child labor, and more winners and losers from the 2025 legislative session
Sovereign immunity was a no-go, too.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill making it harder to pass citizen ballot initiatives
The law comes after close votes over abortion access and legal weed.
Oracle of Ybor: What you hear in your friend’s voice might not be depression but defeat
Respectfully, mind your own goddamn business.
Review: In Clearwater, Remi Wolf does yoga in magical, playful set
‘I went to a Remi Wolf concert and it changed my life a little bit.’
Artisan teahouse Noisy Crane Tea is looking for another Tampa Bay home
The local tea spot was previously located at St. Pete’s In between Days.
St. Petersburg Month of Photography kicks off with Ric Savid’s solo show at FMoPA
A photo laureate will be named on May 10.
Starbucks workers speak up for coworker in Clearwater allegedly fired over union activity
The company told CL that no employee ‘has been or will be disciplined or separated for supporting, organizing, or otherwise engaging in lawful union activity.’
Florida attorney general seeks stay after after federal judge blocks state immigration law
The plaintiffs in the case will have until May 14 to respond to the motion.
Lit and music firebrand Lydia Lunch screens her new documentary in Tampa this weekend
She’s pairing it with skinny legend Christian Bale’s “The Machinist”
On anniversary of Florida’s six-week abortion ban, providers say ‘We’re still here’
By the state’s count, there were 19,198 fewer abortions in 2024 than in 2023.
It’s a sad anniversary for fans of Creative Loafing’s crossword, but the spirit of Merl Reagle lives on
‘Language,’ he said, “is a playground that never ends.’
Lawmakers rally around St. Pete’s Sen. Darryl Rouson
His name is attached to USF’s new Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research.
The State Park Preservation Act has one more stop before DeSantis’ desk
The Florida Senate approved it unanimously.
