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St Pete Catalyst
Published August 19Author Matt Lettelleir says success is behind an ‘Open Door’
Hospitality, Matt Lettelleir contends in his new book The Open Door, has all but gone the way of the dodo and the passenger pigeon. As the cost of living goes up, and the hustle for bucks becomes more competitive, the unhurried, personal experience gets lost. Always, Lettelleir…
WMNF 88.5
Published August 18Inside The GayMazing Race with host Mia Duval
Mia Duval joins The Big Gay Radio Show to discuss The GayMazing Race, its inspiration, and their partnership with Project No Labels.
WMNF 88.5
Published August 18SOTD 8/18/26: Hold Tight by Bangarang
The WMNF Song of the Day for August 18, 2026 is “Hold Tight” by Bangarang. TUESDAY LOCALS! Straight out of Tampa, Bangarang is a powerhouse alternative rock band renowned for focused musicianship to create their unique hip-hop, reggae, and progressive rock sound. Originally…
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 18The creative evolution of Kasondra Rose
"Not-So-Starving Artist" is onstage at Tampa's Shimberg Playhouse Aug. 22-24.
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 17Lakewood Trail Connector mural celebrates community
The 400-foot-long, 7-foot-tall mural explores themes of neighborhood, native landscapes and connection.
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 17Psychedelic Furs postpone Sept. 3 concert at Jannus Live
Illness has forced the postponement of several dates on the upcoming Psychedelic Furs tour, including the Sept. 3 show at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg. A rescheduled date has not yet been announced.
That's So Tampa
Published August 17R&B star Steve Lacy is bringing his new album tour to Tampa this October
Tampa Bay indie music fans are being fed this summer! Between the Phoebe Bridgers release party and Turnstile headlining right here in Pinellas Park, there’s yet another music event to […]
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 17Local authors to convene Saturday at FloridaRAMA
"This is not going to stop here. It’s going to evolve and be something that FloridaRAMA continually does."
WMNF 88.5
Published August 17SOTD 8/17/26: Lost Boys by Phoebe Bridgers
Happy 32nd Birthday to Phoebe Bridgers! To celebrate, the WMNF Song of the Day for August 17, 2026 is her song, “Lost Boys”. Phoebe Lucille Bridgers is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. She was born in Pasadena, California. Critics everywhere are celebrating the…
Osprey Observer
Published August 16Tampa Museum Of Art Opens First Ancient Egyptian Exhibition
The Tampa Museum of Art opened Mysteries of the Nile: Ancient Egypt, a landmark exhibition which debuted with an exclusive member preview on June 24, followed by public admission beginning on June 25. Presented by Fifth Third Bank and organized in partnership with the Royal…
Osprey Observer
Published August 16Page To Stage Project Gives New Playwrights A Chance To Shine
Aspiring playwrights with a story to tell have an opportunity to see their work come to life through Brandon Performing Arts’ year-round Page to Stage Project, a program dedicated to discovering, developing and producing original theatrical works. The volunteer-based community…
WMNF 88.5
Published August 15Rudy Tambala on A.R. Kane, Jübl & the Business of Life
There can be no doubt legions of young enterprising musicians have over the years listened intently and repeatedly to Lollita by A. R. Kane. The plaintive, sexy, treated guitar mixed with a persuasive acoustic guitar, the seductive voice, and then — without warning the electric…