Tampa Bay

[Update] Tonight’s gig at JolliMons Island is canceled

It would’ve been the band’s last official gig of 2023 for Tom Hood and the Tropical Sons — which includes yours…

2 years ago

Join me, Tom Hood and the Tropical Sons at JolliMons Island this Tuesday!

Tap to view at full size. After a summer hiatus, Tom Hood and the Tropical Sons (of which I am…

2 years ago

I had no idea there were Michael Jackson-branded sewer pipes

Seen on Central Avenue in Seminole Heights during my daily bike ride.

2 years ago

Hello no-eth my old friend…

I’ve already filled up our portable tanks for our generator with ethanol-free gasoline, in case the power goes out. The…

2 years ago

Hurricane WATCH vs WARNING, explained with tacos

Tap to view at full size Once again, because a hurricane watch has been announced for Tampa Bay for Tropical…

2 years ago

This is the only time I’ll tell you to vote for Ron DeSantis

The 2023 edition of Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay” is now open for votes, and you can select the…

2 years ago

Get outside!

It’s a lovely day — or at least, it’s a lovely day here in Tampa. Get outside!

2 years ago

Once again, another reminder to double-check your work

The place I go to for car maintenance has great service, but they need to work on their spelling.

2 years ago

A snapshot from my daily bike ride

I try to do a 10K bike ride most weekdays and on at least one of the weekend days, and…

3 years ago

A sneak peek at “Big John,” the triceratops at the Glazer Children’s Museum

Anitra is on the board of the Glazer Children’s Museum, the home of the world’s largest triceratops skeleton — lovingly known…

3 years ago