Tampa Bay Newspapers

1 week ago | tbnweekly.com | Helen Freund

ST. PETERSBURG — Trophy fish and an assortment of vintage memorabilia line the walls, from old fishing rods and oars to brass maritime lights, framed photographs and plenty of seagull and pelican replicas. There are bright red plastic cups, reminiscent of family pizza nights from the 1980s. And in the corner, there’s an arcade machine featuring games like Pac-Man and Galaga.

1 week ago | tbnweekly.com | Lee Clark Zumpe

According to Google’s AI overview, since 2007 the world “has undergone significant changes, particularly in technology, society, and the environment.” Golly, I never would have noticed without this state-of-the-art AI model, aka Captain Obvious.

1 week ago | tbnweekly.com | Lee Clark Zumpe

A number of new movies and limited television series will debut this week, including the following titles opening in theaters or premiering via video on demand on various streaming platforms:Genre: Action and thrillerCast: Kerry Washington, Omar Sy, Mark Strong, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Cliff "Method Man" SmithDirector: Joe CarnahanRated: RIn “Shadow Force,” Kyrah (Kerry Washington) and Isaac (Omar Sy) were once the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force.

1 week ago | tbnweekly.com | Lee Clark Zumpe

Michael Franti & SpearheadCLEARWATER — Michael Franti & Spearhead will perform on Friday, May 16, 7 p.m., at The BayCare Sound at Coachman Park, 255 Drew St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $46. Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com. Franti and his band are on the road for the “Welcome to the Family Tour.” For a complete list of tour dates and more information, visit michaelfranti.com.

1 week ago | tbnweekly.com | Jeff Rosenfield

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH — The tension between residents and city officials has existed for several years, starting with the uproar over the post-COVID influx of short-term rental properties in residential neighborhoods that was exacerbated by the back-to-back hurricanes that devastated the city last fall. The lingering acrimony has led to a lot of bad blood and several lawsuits and has taken its toll, with some residents expressing concerns about speaking at public meetings for fear of repercussions.