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William Shatner to play heavy metal concert at a St. Petersburg bar
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Tuesday, October 20
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Tampa Bay food & drink events happening October 22-29, including WEDU visit from five-time James Beard winning author
WEDU PBS's "Man on Fire" BBQ & book celebration with Steven Raichlen tops a new list of food & drinks coming to Tampa Bay between Oct. 22-29.Food & Drink at Creative Loafing Tampa
Ray Roa and Josh Bradley · Food & Drink
Local press Creative Loafing Tampa
Clearwater GreekFest offers food, church tours, dancing and more this weekend
At nearly 60 years old, the Clearwater GreekFest is one of the oldest cultural celebrations in the Tampa Bay area. It returns this weekend, Oct. 23-25, 2026.Food & Drink at Creative Loafing Tampa
Ray Roa · Food & Drink
Local press Creative Loafing Tampa
New Mexican restaurant La Victoria opens in downtown Tampa
The absence of margaritas isn’t going to stop downtown Tampa’s latest coastal Mexican restaurant from opening. La Victoria, located at 105 W Tyler St. in the former Melting Pot Social spot, announced on social media Monday afternoon that…Food & Drink at Creative Loafing Tampa
Colin Wolf · Food & Drink
Local press I Love the Burg
The 20th annual St. Pete Autumn Harvest Fest returns with hay rides and bounce houses
The City of St. Petersburg is welcoming the season with the 20th annual Autumn Harvest Festival at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve this Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 3…at I Love the Burg
Andrew Harlan
Local press That's So Tampa
Wright’s Gourmet House’s new bakery at Oxford Exchange debuts today
Wright’s Gourmet House is a South Tampa legend, and now you can get them on the go any time you like in Hyde Park. Tuesday, October 20 marks the debut…at That's So Tampa
Bob Carskadon
Monday, October 19
Local press That's So Tampa
The huge Taste of Latino Food Festival returns to Ybor City with more than 100 vendors
Editor’s note: The Taste of Latino Food Festival has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 25, after its original date (October 11) was rained out. The Taste of Latino Food Festival…at That's So Tampa
Andrew Harlan
Local press I Love the Burg
St. Pete voters guide: Mayoral race, referendums and amendments and more on the ballot
It’s time to vote, St. Pete! This midterm, there’s a lot on the ballot, from Governor all the way down to City Council. Here at I Love the Burg, we…at I Love the Burg
Alexa Hehl
Local press I Love the Burg
Palehorse debuts first solo exhibition in 10 years, alongside a skull-and-bones group exhibit
One of St. Pete’s most recognizable artists is looking back on 20 years of work, while more than 30 artists explore skulls, skeletons, and transformation in the galleries at the…at I Love the Burg
Courtney Dodson
Local press I Love the Burg
Eugenie Bondurant hosts a horror film fest for Halloween in St. Pete
Looking for something a little strange to do this Halloween weekend? The STrange PETERSBURG Horror Film Festival is bringing a night of local film and spooky festivities back to the…at I Love the Burg
Kindall Edwards
Local press That's So Tampa
Tix now on sale for We Belong Here, headlined by Disclosure, Deadmau5, Illenium
St. Pete’s loss is Tampa’s gain. The We Belong Here music festival, which made its Tampa Bay Area debut in St. Pete last year, is moving to Tampa for 2026,…at That's So Tampa
Bob Carskadon
Local press Tampa Bay Times
Top events in Tampa Bay for the week of Oct. 19
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Local press That's So Tampa
Roosters, a beautiful new cigar and coffee lounge, opens in West Tampa Area
Tampa’s long-standing history of making cigars dates back to the very origins of Ybor City, when Vicente Martinez-Ybor moved his cigar-making operations from Cuba to Florida. Now, there is a…at That's So Tampa
Samuel Spencer
Local press I Love the Burg
The big John’s Pass Seafood Festival returns for its 45th year
The 45th Annual John’s Pass Seafood Festival is taking over Madeira Beach for three straight days of food, drink, and fun, taking place this Friday-Sunday, October 23-25. The beloved annual…at I Love the Burg
Bob Carskadon
Friday, October 16
Local press I Love the Burg
An affordable 40-unit townhome community is coming to St. Pete
St. Pete’s housing crunch is about to get a boost, thanks to the new community from Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside. Pelican Place, a 40-unit townhome development designed for…at I Love the Burg
Bob Carskadon
Local press I Love the Burg
The best fall festivals and Halloween events in Pinellas County
Looking for the best fall festivals and Halloween events in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and across Pinellas County? From pumpkin patches and hayrides to fall festivals and Halloween parties, there are…at I Love the Burg
ilovetheburg
Local press That's So Tampa
A new podcast about starting over just launched, and every Tampa entrepreneur should hear it
Every so often, you come across something that arrives exactly when you need it. For me, that’s Yarrow of Tomorrow, a new podcast that premiered this week, hosted by award-winning…at That's So Tampa
Kelly Wallace
Local press Creative Loafing Tampa
Tampa dive bar The Hub hosts ‘Paw-loween’ fundraiser for Mercy Full Project
Downtown Tampa dive bar The Hub hosts a Sunday afternoon benefit for Mercy Full Project, a nonprofit working on animal rescue, pet food assistance and community projects.Food & Drink at Creative Loafing Tampa
Ray Roa · Food & Drink
Local press That's So Tampa
Banana Ball is coming to Tampa Bay: Savannah Bananas to play two games at The Trop in 2027
The wildest show on turf is coming to Tampa Bay. The Savannah Bananas released their 2027 schedule, which includes two games in St. Pete against the Loco Beach Coconuts, both…at That's So Tampa
Bob Carskadon
Local press I Love the Burg
The Savannah Bananas are coming to St. Pete for two games at The Trop next spring
The wildest show on turf is coming to The Trop. The Savannah Bananas released their 2027 schedule, which includes two games in St. Pete against the Loco Beach Coconuts, both…at I Love the Burg
Bob Carskadon
Local press That's So Tampa
Lace up and kick off fall with this huge (and free) run club on the riverfront this week
Our favorite run club in Tampa is back, and just in time to kick off the fall season and cooler temps. Champs Run Club Powered by On is taking over…at That's So Tampa
Bob Carskadon
Thursday, October 15
Local press That's So Tampa
Luxury brands Cartier and Brunello Cucinelli are coming to Tampa’s Hyde Park Village
Hyde Park Village has had a banner year for adding high-profile retail, and two more international stars are on the way. The neighborhood today announced that Italian luxury fashion house…at That's So Tampa
Bob Carskadon
Local press I Love the Burg
The PAVA Cool Art organization is hosting a massive holiday arts fest this December
PAVA’s Cool Art show has been a St. Pete summer staple for decades, and now the team behind the beloved show is launching a holiday arts experience. The inaugural Cool…at I Love the Burg
Bob Carskadon
Local press I Love the Burg
The Vinoy launches a monthly, waterfront market at the historic resort
The fall is bringing together two of St. Pete’s favorite things: history and local markets. The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club announced the launch of The Vinoy Sunday Market, a…at I Love the Burg
Bob Carskadon
Local press That's So Tampa
Festival de Cempasúchil in Plant City is one of Florida’s most beautiful events
The fields of Plant City are glowing in shades of gold and orange as Festival de Cempasúchil returns to Sánchez Farms Santa Maria, located at 1390 South Forbes Road. Open…at That's So Tampa
Andrew Harlan
Local press Tampa Bay Times
From the archives: The Tampa Theatre opened 100 years ago
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By Dirk Shadd, Times staff · Things to Do
Local press I Love the Burg
St. Pete Pier’s blockbuster movie series under the stars returns for the season
As fall arrives, so too do outdoor events in St. Pete. This weekend marks the return of a family-friendly favorite, as Flicks and Food Trucks returns to the St. Pete…at I Love the Burg
Bob Carskadon
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- 1 RoccaTampa · Italian Eat score, 92
- 2 Bern's Steak HouseTampa · Steakhouse Eat score, 88
- 2 LilacTampa · Mediterranean Eat score, 88
- 4 EbbeTampa · Contemporary Nordic Eat score, 86
- 4 KōsenTampa · Sushi Eat score, 86
- 4 KoyaTampa · Contemporary Japanese Eat score, 86
- 7 Rooster and the TillTampa Eat score, 81
- 8 The Tides MarketSafety Harbor · Seafood Eat score, 80
- 9 Mise en PlaceTampa Eat score, 78
- 9 The PearlTampa · Seafood Eat score, 78
The full 100 → 56 ranked
- 1 Punch RoomTampa Drink score, 80
- 2 Webb’s City CellarSaint Petersburg Drink score, 63
The full 100 → 2 ranked
- 1 The Tampa EDITIONTampa Stay score, 85
- 2 JW Marriott Tampa Water StreetTampa Stay score, 83
- 3 JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & SpaClearwater Beach Stay score, 78
- 4 Palihouse Hyde Park VillageTampa Stay score, 76
- 5 Hotel HayaTampa Stay score, 72
- 5 ROOST TampaTampa Stay score, 72
- 7 The CURRENT Hotel, Autograph CollectionTampa Stay score, 69
The full 100 → 7 ranked
- 1 The Spa at The Tampa EDITIONTampa Do score, 86
The full 100 → 1 ranked
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