Interview: Sebastian Bach is still living loud, and he’s bringing his birthday concert to...
Some rock stars spend their late-50s apologizing for the ’80s. Sebastian Bach is spending his 58th birthday screaming his way through St. Petersburg. On his actual birthday, April 3, Bach brings his Party Never Ends Tour to Ferg’s Live, a fitting venue for a singer who has never been particularly interested in...
Construction on Clearwater’s Drew Street planned for early 2027
After a decade of discussion, construction to address traffic safety on Drew Street in Clearwater is slated to begin early next year, according to the city. Drew Street is a main east-west thoroughfare in Clearwater and has had more than 1,000 crashes in the past 10 years. The construction plan, which the City...
Rising Explorers Program Offers 70 City of Tampa Internships
The City of Tampa’s Rising Explorers summer program has 70 paid internships available that can bring students money, inspiration, and invaluable career insight. Rising Explorers is for 16- to 19-year-olds who are current students at any Hillsborough County High School, public or private. The jobs pay $15 an hour,...
This 1940s Florida Restaurant Serves Some of the Best Shrimp in the South
Tucked along the waterfront at 45 Causeway Blvd in Clearwater, Florida, Bait House Tackle & Tavern has been winning over seafood lovers for decades. This charming dockside fish shack doubles as a tackle shop, giving it a one-of-a-kind personality you just can’t find anywhere else. With a 4.6-star rating...
$32M affordable housing complex in Pinellas replaces dilapidated inn
A $32 million affordable housing complex plans to celebrate its grand opening in Clearwater on Tuesday. Clearwater Gardens, at 1250 Cleveland St., is a four-story apartment building featuring 81 units. Those apartments are reserved for households with incomes that fall between 30% and 80% of the area median income....
Developer targets Oldsmar Flea Market site for apartments
OLDSMAR — A developer has proposed replacing the Oldsmar Flea Market with a 279-unit apartment complex, a project that under the state's Live Local Act would bypass public hearings and City Council approval. Kolter Multifamily, based in Delray Beach, submitted plans to build the complex, dubbed Alton Oldsmar, on...
Pinellas County $6M land purchase tied to $76M housing project
A $6M county land funding decision could advance a 174-unit housing project. Pinellas County commissioners will consider whether to commit up to $6 million in public funds toward a land purchase tied to a planned affordable housing development in south St. Petersburg. The measure would direct Penny for Pinellas...
Powerboats to race on the waves this weekend in Grand Prix
About a month ago, residents and guests saw IndyCar Series vehicles race in St. Petersburg as part of the Firestone Grand Prix. Another sports tradition is returning this weekend. This time it’s on the water. The 6th annual Monster Energy St. Petersburg Powerboat Grand Prix will take place Friday...
Couple Charged After Dog Left in Car During Concert at Clearwater Concert Venue
CLEARWATER — A couple is facing animal cruelty charges after authorities say they left a dog inside a vehicle while attending a concert at The Baycare Sound. According to a Clearwater Police Department arrest affidavit, Leticia Ann Moore, 57, of Odessa, and Umberto Locasto, 58, of Tampa, were arrested on March 21,...
Publix sells 3 winning Florida Lottery tickets worth $33,333.33 each
Seven is universally known as a lucky number, but in one Florida Lottery game − it was all about the 3s. One Publix grocery store in Florida sold three Fantasy 5 tickets, and each won $33,333.33 in the third month of the year. That's a lot of threes. Keep reading for more information about the odds of winning a...
