This Iconic Florida Steakhouse’s Baked Potato Is Ridiculously Good
There is a moment at Bern’s Steak House when the famous baked potato arrives and the table naturally goes quiet. Not because anyone said a word, but because everyone understands what just happened. In Florida dining circles, Bern’s is a true landmark, known worldwide for its steaks. Yet somehow,...
Karma Juice Bar spins off with upcoming Bakery and Kitchen
The bakery takes over the historic building at 2955 Central Ave. It was the longtime home of Craftsman House art gallery and cafe, which closed last month. The post Karma Juice Bar spins off with upcoming Bakery and Kitchen appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Tampa chef’s James Beard nod breaks drought for local food scene
A Tampa chef was among the James Beard Awards semifinalists announced Wednesday. Why it matters: The nod to Michelin-starred Rocca owner and executive chef Bryce Bonsack in the Best Chef: South category ends a five-year drought of Beard Awards recognition of Tampa Bay's food scene. State of play: The Beards...
The Morgan apartments face foreclosure; tenants union wants St. Pete to acquire property
News Channel 8 has previously reported on how the complex owed the city hundreds of thousands of dollars, was accused of violating safety codes, and more.
16-year-old dies after shooting in Tampa: TPD
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— A 16-year-old is dead after a shooting early Thursday morning, the Tampa Police Department announced. Officers responded to the 8200 block of North 12th Street around 2 a.m. regarding a shooting and found a 16-year-old girl. According to TPD, detectives believe all parties involved in the incident...
Ahead of Largo show, Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton recalls the best gigs he ever saw
While much of this Largo gig will lean on new material, if you can indulge in that first, there have been some ‘Aero cuts played near the end of the show. Consider it an electric build-up to what longtime Blue Army members are really there for, and remember that “Love In An Elevator” was brand-new once upon a time. ...
10-Week-Old Infant Injured; Deputies Arrest Oldsmar Man Following Altercation
OLDSMAR — A Pinellas County man was arrested Wednesday afternoon following an incident that investigators say involved an infant being thrown from a stroller during a confrontation in Oldsmar. According to a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit, deputies arrested Alex Miller Wells, 35, of Oldsmar, on...
Facebook still buzzing about viral ‘bunkbed motel’ linked to Scientology
CLEARWATER, Fla. — For weeks social media users in Pinellas County have had videos showing bunkbeds in an empty motel in Clearwater popping into their feeds and many are saying it's the Church of Scientology. Marc Jason is a media personality in the county and hosts the Pinellas Podcast...
Prominent Tampa financial adviser, philanthropist dead at 57
Stephen Segundo was larger than life, his friends say. That’s why it’s so impossible for his large network to imagine a world without him in it. The Tampa financial adviser and community leader died Jan. 9 from medical complications after a short battle with Leukemia. He's survived by his wife Joanna and their two...
The St. Pete Science Festival is one of the best free, family-friendly events of...
If your kid has been asking “why is the sky blue” 47 times a day, or you are an adult who still loves a good science demo, congratulations. The St. Pete Science Festival is back in 2026, and it is once again one of the smartest ways to spend a Saturday without spending a dime.

















