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At St. Pete's Two Graces the magical atmosphere matches the cuisine
Chef Marlin Kaplan and Lisa Masterson offer safe harbor. The idea of “grace” is a concept much needed in today’s rough and tumble world. We need the comfort that the name implies.…
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Creative Pinellas and American Stage launch free ‘First Mondays’ reading...
The series starts March 7 and continues every first Monday of the month. St. Pete’s American Stage Theatre Company is calling on literature lovers with its brand new reading series, “First Mondays.”...
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Union reps and construction experts decry Tampa city staff for dodging 'City...
One construction expert even called for the attorney general to get involved. Shawn McDonnell, President of the West Central Florida Labor Council, spoke at city council today to address the union's...
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Prepare to be gobsmacked by ‘The Batman,’ a bleak, brutal and possibly...
'In short, it’s the perfect allegory for these crazy fuck-all times we’re living.' If you would have told me way back in 1989 that by the time I was in my early-50’s, there would be eight stand-alone...
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La Segunda Bakery & Cafe will open its St. Petersburg location on March 21
There's a bread-breaking ceremony at 10 a.m. The air in St. Petersburg's Crescent Heights neighborhood is about to smell like fresh-baked Cuban bread.…
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Auto-tune rap pioneer T-Pain is bringing his 'Road To Wiscansin' tour to...
He'll park his 'Nappy Boy Gaming' center bus outside The Ritz in Ybor City. T-Pain wants to buy you a drink and play games with you this summer when the auto-tune rap pioneer brings his "Road To...
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Oracle of Ybor: Screw those ER nurses, and maybe make friends with your boss
Chase that waxing gibbous. Dear Oracle, after two years of being an ER nurse during the pandemic, I hit a point where I couldn’t take it anymore and last week quit my ER job.…
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Florida's controversial 15-week abortion ban heads to DeSantis' desk
Senators approved the measure (HB 5) in a 23-15 party-line vote. Florida doctors could soon be prohibited from performing abortions past 15 weeks of pregnancy, after the Republican-controlled Senate...
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Florida Senate passes DeSantis-backed immigration bill
The issue has become a wedge among Hispanics and faith groups, many of which operate shelters. The Florida Senate late Thursday approved a measure aimed at boosting immigration enforcement that...
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‘Hamilton,’‘Wicked’ and ‘Hadestown’ are coming to Tampa as part of Straz...
The eight-show Broadway package will also feature two returning plays. Tampa's Straz Center for the Performing Arts announced its 2022-2023 Bank of America Broadway lineup, and there's a lot to be...
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Pinellas Park farmers and flea market is also an Asian food paradise
The rapidly-expanding market celebrates Asian culture, regional produce, and small-batch merchants. With Tampa Bay flea markets closing at a rapid rate, Pinellas Parks's farmers market is a breath of...
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Olde Florida Brewing Company opens its first taproom in Largo
The new craft brewery is now open 6 days a week at 1158 7th St. NW. Largo’s newest brewery welcomed a crowd of thirsty patrons last weekend when Olde Florida Brewing Company soft opened just in time...
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Tampa’s Powerstories Theatre hosts second annual Voices of Truth Festival...
The series runs from March 15-20. Powerstories Theatre is sharing its second annual Voices of Truth Theatre Festival with Tampa Bay next weekend. Coming back after its inaugural run last year, The...
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Emo is hugely popular in Tampa Bay, but DJs and record sellers have to...
At the end, ‘fans take precedence.’ Tampa Bay is more emotional than ever thanks in part to a highly confessional and soul-bearing genre that is a staple in the community. But constant access to...
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We need to talk about why Disney’ World's new Star Wars: Galactic...
Backlash for the $4,000-$6,000 hotel stay hit a fever pitch when members of the media were invited to cover it. Let’s talk about the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, and let’s talk about why the hotel...
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St. Augustine-based Mayday Handcrafted Ice Cream opens in Ybor City next week
Lucky guests can score free scoops of ice cream at its grand opening on March 16. The ice cream competition is heating up in the heart of Ybor City. Mayday Handcrafted Ice Cream celebrates its...
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Florida witnessed a 70 percent jump in white supremacist incidents in 2021,...
Though the Sunshine State doesn't necessarily lead the country in these reports, Florida still ranked among the top. Florida clearly has a right wing extremist problem. According to an annual study...
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Tampa’s ‘Meatyard Ybor’ could include more than 50 affordable art workspaces...
It's named in honor of Jerry Meatyard who was a painter and sculptor in the historic district. Plans are still in the site review phase, but an Ybor City warehouse could eventually be home to...
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Tampa City Councilmen suggest mayor's staff is behind pressure campaign for...
Council is set to either confirm or deny Mary O'Connor as TPD police chief on March 17. With a fast approaching March 17 vote to approve or deny Tampa Mayor Jane Castor's selection for police chief,...
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Tampa Republican Jackie Toledo announces congressional campaign
“Capitalism and individual freedoms are under attack,” Toledo said in a prepared statement Monday. State Rep. Jackie Toledo, R-Tampa, announced Monday that she will run for Congress this year instead...
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