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Zayd Ayers Dohrn discusses his childhood on the run, and how he explains the Weather Underground to his own kids
Zayd Ayers Dohrn is a playwright and screenwriter who teaches at Northwestern University, but his childhood was also spent largely on the lam since his parents were Bernardine Dohrn and Bill Ayers, activists and founders of the Weather Underground. His new memoir, “Dangerous,…
Creatives & Arts
SOTD 9/11/26: Semi Tennessee by Dean Johanesen
The WMNF Song of the Day for September 11, 2026 is “Semi Tennessee” by Dean Johanesen. Dean Johanesen has long stood as one of the Tampa Bay area’s most captivating musical treasures, a master craftsman who effortlessly bridges the gap between historical storytelling and modern…
Creatives & Arts
‘Oh Cuore Mia’-inspired Ybor City walking tour among best things to do in Tampa Bay [Sept. 10-17]
Kress Contemporary’s “Oh Cuore Mia: Love Letters to Ybor City” is the gift that keeps on giving, even in its final week. Opened in July—and set to close on Sept. 17—the multimedia exhibition is all about the historic district, specifically how the neighborhood’s history and…
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September is suicide prevention awareness month
In 2026, there were already nearly two thousand suicide deaths registered in Florida; here's how you can help.
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The Florida Orchestra to perform Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack live alongside film screening
One does not simply talk about blockbuster movies in the Y2K era and gloss over the cinema that was Pirates of the Caribbean. Disney really took pirates, a cursed ship, […]
Creatives & Arts
Hillsborough County Democratic Black Caucus holds general election candidate forum next month
Just a couple months from the midterm election, Hillsborough County Democratic Black Caucus will bring people together again for its general election candidate forum. The event invites all statewide and local candidates and residents across the state to First Baptist Church of…
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THE KEHLANI WORLD TOUR: North America
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds · Tampa
Music · R&B · See tickets

I LOVE THE 90's TOUR with Vanilla Ice, Montell Jordan, Tone Loc, 2 Live Crew and more.
Ferg's Pavilion · St. Petersburg
Music · Hip-Hop/Rap · From $56.59

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros
Tropicana Field · Saint Petersburg
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Grupo Frontera - Triste Pero Bien C*bron Tour
Yuengling Center · Tampa
Music · Latin · See tickets

Lil Texas (18 and Over)
The Ritz Ybor · Tampa
Music · Dance/Electronic · See tickets

Dinosaur World Live!
Dinosaur World - Florida · Plant City
Arts & Theatre · Miscellaneous · See tickets

Steinway Piano Series: Stijn De Cock
USF Barness Recital Hall · Tampa
Music · Classical · See tickets

Militarie Gun w/ Softcult
Orpheum Theatre - Tampa · Tampa
Music · Other · See tickets

Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC
Suncoast Credit Union Field · Tampa
Undefined · See tickets

Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros: Rays Hockey Jersey
Tropicana Field · Saint Petersburg
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The Strokes - Reality Awaits North America
Benchmark International Arena · Tampa
Music · Rock · See tickets
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Balm by the numbers
- Median age
- 32.6
- Households
- 1,944
- Persons per household
- 3.7
- Median household income
- $114,659
- Median house value
- $345,300