Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

3 days ago | cltampa.com | Mitch Perry

Smart & Safe Florida, the political committee working to get a constitutional amendment legalizing recreational marijuana use for adults before the voters next year, has collected enough petition signatures to trigger a review of its ballot language and financial impact – a significant step toward ultimately getting the amendment before voters in 2026.Smart & Safe Florida has collected more than 377,000 signatures. That’s well above the number required to trigger a state Supreme Court review.

4 days ago | cltampa.com | Ray Roa |Josh Bradley

A legend of American music is coming to Tampa over Fourth of July weekend.In the ‘90s, getting a hold of any recording by Slum Village was a feat in itself.

4 days ago | cltampa.com | Jennifer Ring

Florida’s landscapes, flora, and fauna have inspired its residents and visiting artists for centuries.Now, thanks to a partnership between Creative Pinellas and St. Pete-Clearwater Airport , a sample of contemporary Florida-inspired art greets travelers as they fly in and out of PIE.The partnership isn’t exactly new—the two organizations started working together in 2022, bringing new murals by Bay Area artists Leo Gomez and Laura “Miss Crit” Spencer to PIE Gate 12.But this spring, they...

4 days ago | cltampa.com | Ray Roa

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1 week ago | cltampa.com | Kyla Fields

In a small, retro building located next to its sister concept, lies the nonchalantly-cool Slim Charmer —offering no signage other than a snake decal on its door and an elusive motto that beckons the curious diner.Located in an unassuming building amidst an undeniably-booming stretch of Central Avenue, this newly-opened cocktail bar and tasting room offers an ultra-curated libations list and intimate menu of small plates to match.When guests walk through the door, they’re met with a dark, cool...