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Health insurance for artists, wishes for kids, on tap. By Stephanie Powers and Alexandria Jones

he St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is hosting a free Health Insurance Workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 12 to help get the creative community covered. The interactive workshop starts at 1 p.m. via Zoom, and encourages participants to ask questions about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as well as private health insurance. ACA open enrollment is from Nov. 1-Jan. 15 thanks to an extension of the original cutoff date, Dec. 5. Some of the topics to be covered include cost of deductibles and copays, pre-existing medical conditions, and coverage for partners or dependents. Though the class is free, pre-registration is required. St. Petersburg Arts Alliance Health Insurance Workshop. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. stpeteartsalliance.com Dishes and Wishes returns to in-person fundraising The last time the Make-A-Wish Southern Florida chapter’s Dishes and Wishes fundraising event was in person was 2019. In 2020, it pivoted to a virtual cooking class event, but Make-A-Wish Regional Director Lisa Andrews told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay that during the virtual event, they raised 90% of what the organization did in 2019. “We had meals delivered to our guests, and they tuned in to YouTube and watched a livestream of a chef helping them prepare it,” said Andrews. The goal for this year’s event is to raise $300,000 to grant 30 wishes. Right now, the priority is to grant wishes to the children who want to travel;

currently, there are 96 kids waiting for their wish to be granted. Andrews said those families were given the option of choosing another wish or waiting until their wish can be granted. “We’re trying to raise money to clear our pipeline of kids who’ve been waiting because their travel wishes were put on hold,” said Andrews. She said other types of wishes like golf carts or virtual celebrity meet-and-greets can be done a lot quicker, but some kids would much rather meet their celeb faves in person. “We’re being very flexible and not rushing anyone,” Andrews added. Due to COVID, 2021’s guest list is capped at 300 people. There’s sampling, live music, plus a silent auction, live auction, or wish auction, where people can adopt any child’s wish of their choice. The One Cause phone app is an easier option for those who want to keep track of their auction bids instead of spending the entire night pacing back and forth between tables. “Everyone who registers for the event, we get their cell phone and email address then send them a link,” said Andrews. “They’ll get alerts on their phones when they’ve been outbid by someone else.” “It’ll be such a fun environment. It’s like a big cocktail party,” said Andrews, who added that she wants this year’s Dishes and Wishes to introduce people back and let them know Make-A-Wish is still granting wishes to deserving kids and families. “We believe wishes aren’t just nice, they’re necessary.” Next Friday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Tampa Armature Works. 1910 N Ola Ave., Tampa. $150 & up. wish.org/sfla

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Tampa’s Christopher Columbus statue is a disgrace.

hristopher Columbus’ horrendous legacy casts a shadow over Indigenous people to this day. The bloodthirsty admiral, who accidentally stumbled upon the Americas in 1492, was directly responsible for the destruction of Indigenous people and cultures—mainly the Arawak and Taino—in what is now known as the Caribbean. Columbus and his crew raped, pillaged, enslaved and terrorized their way through those who rightfully lived there, ruining countless lives while attempting to eradicate their cultures. Detailed evidence of his deadly campaign can be found in the journal of a witness to his atrocities, Father Bartolomé de Las Casas. According to Las Casas, Columbus subjected the Indigenous people to, “repeated injuries, violent torments, and unjust butcheries.” Despite this monstrous history, an entire “Columbus Statue Park” is dedicated to him in affluent South Tampa. The monument was constructed with the sponsorship of the Ybor City Rotary Club and erected there on Columbus Day, October 12, 1953. It depicts him with a sword in one hand and an oar in the other. The monument glorifies Columbus and the blood that was drawn by his sword. It pridefully displays a man who slaughtered innocent women, children and men with his crew. Columbus didn’t actually discover the United States, and had nothing to do with Tampa. More than anything, he was just a lost colonizer who went on a killing spree. Whatever mental gymnastics people might make to dressup Columbus’ history, it’s a disgrace that a statue on Tampa city property still celebrates such a man. “There is no statue of Adolf Hitler, not a single statue to Jeffrey Dahmer or Ted Bundy,” Sheridan Murphy, who’s been protesting the statue since 1991, tells Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. “So, it is clear that a monument to genocide against Indigenous peoples is something Tampa celebrates and honors.”

In October of last year, Murphy sent a letter to city council and Mayor Jane Castor demanding the statue be removed. Councilman Bill Carlson, who represents District 4 where the statue resides, says he looked into courses of action for the statue, including moving it to a more appropriate location. “I had a conversation with the Mayor about options for what to do with the statue,” Carlson tells CL. “It’s the mayor’s decision on what happens next.” While other cities across the country have had Columbus statues removed out of respect for Indigenous people, Tampa’s response to the demand for its removal was to protect the statue. The city devoted Tampa Police Department (TPD) officers to guard it day and night. That approach is in stark contrast to St. Petersburg’s removal of its Columbus statue over two years ago. TPD told CL its squad cars were also posted there to catch speeders on Bayshore, but could not provide any information as to how many speeders were caught while they were posted. At the same time, TPD refused to pursue a driver who plowed into a Native American protester during a BLM protest and instead charged the protester with a felony. That charge was later dropped by the State Attorney’s Office. During an Indigenousled protest against the statue last October, TPD bicycle police surrounded the monument to protect it from protesters who had marked it with red handprints, symbolizing blood. St. Pete Cop Watch, a local activist group, found that the bicycle officers hid their identities during the protest. Despite the outcry against the statue, Tampa seems to be adamant about leaving it standing there. CL asked the city’s communication director about councilman Carlson’s conversation with Mayor Castor regarding other options for the statue besides it being on Bayshore Boulevard, but has not yet received a response. Because their demands fell on deaf ears, the Florida Indigenous Alliance has planned

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“There is no statue of Adolf Hitler, not a single statue to Jeffrey Dahmer or Ted Bundy.”

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‘A MONUMENT TO GENOCIDE’: TPD defends Tampa’s Columbus statue from protesters who put fake blood on it in 2020. another protest against the statue this weekend on Oct. 10 during the “Indigenous People’s Day of Rage” to once again demand it be removed. Last year Rodney Kite-Powell, curator at the Tampa Bay History Center, told CL that the City of Tampa should at the very least place a marker at the park with more context on “the incredible death brought by Columbus.” Tampa has shown in the past that the city is not above fixing problematic landmarks and righting historical wrongs. The Riverwalk in downtown Tampa includes numerous monuments to Native Americans. In 2017, a Confederate statue at the Hillsborough County Courthouse was removed and relocated to a cemetery in Brandon. In the 1920s, South Tampa had an entire neighborhood called Swastika until Adolf Hitler came around and the city was forced to rename it. And, in 1986,

the City of Tampa renamed Buffalo Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue (though we still have a Columbus Drive that should also be changed). In a time when Native People still face heavy discrimination and an ongoing genocide in America, the pain that comes with a city defending such a monument weighs heavy. Natives have suffered more deaths from COVID19 than any other group, are statistically more likely to be shot by police than any other race, and when Native people (mainly women) wind up missing or murdered at alarming rates, the media pays little attention. Yet here in Tampa, the ask to remove the Columbus statue is still ignored, despite the demands of people who have suffered countless tragedies at the hands of the dangerously ignorant.

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St. Pete’s District 6 City Council race heats up. By McKenna Schueler

n November voters will select between two candidates facing off for the District 6 seat on St. Petersburg City Council: First-term incumbent Gina Driscoll and political newcomer Mhariel Summers, who most recently served as District Secretary for Democratic State Rep. Michele Rayner. With less than 50 days until the general election, Driscoll has snagged endorsements from several of her colleagues on City Council, including Darden Rice, Ed Montinari, and Robert Blackmon (who is currently running for Mayor). “Gina Driscoll has built a reputation for inclusive, collaborative leadership to move St Petersburg forward. That’s why I’m endorsing her re-election to City Council,” Rice said in a news release. “From affordable housing and food security to COVID response and infrastructure investment, Gina is always looking out for our residents and creating a stronger city. I would encourage all St. Pete voters to learn more about her advocacy for our city.” But Summers, who filed to run one week before the end of the qualifying period in June, has also gotten two key endorsements from Driscoll’s colleagues on council. In just the last month, Deborah FiggsSanders of District 5, and most recently Lisa Wheeler-Bowman of District 7 both rolled out their own endorsements for Summers, a Black millennial candidate whose platform is centered around advancing economic opportunity and visible equity for her district. “Right now our citizens are looking for answers on affordable housing and public safety. I’m endorsing Mhariel Summers for District 6 because I believe our city needs leaders who can compassionately and comprehensively grasp the opportunities that lay ahead,” said Wheeler-Bowman, in an endorsement provided exclusively to Creative Loafing Tampa Bay ahead of a news release. “Mhariel understands the challenges that the most vulnerable residents face and will be an asset in moving our community forward as a Council Member.” It’s notable that two of Driscoll’s colleagues have endorsed her challenger, particularly since Summers’ campaign has thus far received little fanfare or media attention. The District 6 race did not appear on the primary ballot in August, but will be on the ballot for voters across the city for the general election. CL recently sat down with Summers to discuss her campaign and, more specifically, what drove her to challenge council member Driscoll, a first-term City Council member, for the District 6 seat.

Trust the process Running for city office, Summers admitted, wasn’t part of her original plan. Raised in St. Pete and a graduate of the Pinellas County school system, Summers began working straight out of high school, first in sales. She worked for Walmart, T-Mobile, and eventually got a good gig working for Aaron’s, a rent-toown furniture store. Then, Summers’ partner, a woman she had been with at the time, was accepted into a program at the University of Colorado in Boulder. It was 2013. Both were in their 20s. With the opportunity for Summers to transfer to an Aaron’s store there, they figured, “We’re young. Why not?” The two moved to Denver, Colorado, less than 50 miles from UC Boulder. And within just

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two years at the Denver store, Summers landed a store manager position. “I’m 24 years-old on a salary of about $62,000 a year, and I’m feeling like, I did it,” Summers recalled. She was happy. She’d made it—even without a college education. But then, there was Black Lives Matter. The high-profile police murders of Black people across the United States that not only made it into the news cycle, but shined a spotlight on the intersections of police violence, racial injustice, the war on drugs, and class struggle. The deaths of people like Eric Garner in New York City. Mike Brown in Ferguson. Freddie Gray in Baltimore. And Sandra Bland in Texas. Summers argued with folks on social media about the killings. But she knew it wasn’t enough. “It was at that period of my life where I realized that, you know, my opinion alone wouldn’t help me make a difference in these things that are so important to me,” said Summers.

Get schooled In 2016, she moved back home. Back to her roots. Born at Blake Medical Center in Manatee County, Summers grew up in St. Pete. She comes from a middle-class background, born to two parents who she described to CL as blue-collar, hard-working people, “Not activists or anything.” With their support, Summers decided to go back to school, first studying at St. Petersburg College, then transferring to the University of South Florida (USF) St. Pete. There, she majored in Political Science, with a minor in entrepreneurship. “Understanding the system was the reason I went back to school,” said Summers. “You know, is the system broken? Or is it that we’re not utilizing it properly?” While studying, she interned at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum. She worked with One Community, an initiative for advancing economic growth in south continued on page 15

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continued from page 13 St. Pete. Her primary source of income at the time came from working back of house at Ruth’s Chris Steak House as a chef. Studying political science wasn’t what she saw as her pathway to elected office. But she did want to learn more about the local political landscape while continuing to find ways to become more active in the community. In the last several years, Summers interned for Democratic State Senator Darryl Rouson, and worked on the campaigns of Phillip Levine for Governor in 2018, then Charlie Crist’s re-election campaign in 2020 as their Black Engagement Coordinator. Most recently, Summers worked as District Secretary for Michele Rayner, a Democratic State Representative and civil rights attorney who’s currently running for Crist’s U.S. House seat for 2022. Last year, Rayner became the first openly queer Black woman elected to the Florida legislature—a historic victory. Summers wants to follow Rayner’s lead, and that of other community leaders, for whom she has a deep respect. “I’m running to be a true champion for equity on our City Council,” Summers told CL. About 40% of residents in her district, she said, are Black. And people south of Central Avenue, she added—particularly in the area’s poorer neighborhoods—they don’t want to elect people to office who don’t make a difference. While people north of Central started talking more seriously about issues such as equity and racial discrimination in the wake of George Floyd, people further to the South have been talking about these issues for decades, said Summers.

But Summers believes her years of advocacy alongside community leaders, particularly key stakeholders in St. Pete’s Black community, make her uniquely qualified to help advance growth that is inclusive and equitable. She wants to address the racial and economic disparities in her district—and ensure that the city’s growth and economic recovery from COVID-19, extends to all residents of St. Pete, particularly those on the south side. To accomplish this, District 6 needs an elected city official who won’t take directives from developers or special interests, Summers said, but from the people. According to campaign finance records, Driscoll has received more than $100,000 in campaign contribution this year—including thousands of dollars from real estate developers, and single donations ranging from $500-$1,000 from organizations that have endorsed her campaign, such as the Florida Realtors, Ruth’s List Florida, Emily’s List, and Florida NOW. Summers, on the other hand, has received just under $8,000 in monetary contributions to date, including a $400 donation from the Pinellas Stonewall PAC. Although the race is nonpartisan, both Driscoll and Summers are registered Democrats. Candidly, Summers told CL she identifies as a centrist, moderate, and “capitalist at heart.” She believes the city needs a leader who will do their own due diligence in trying to understand the plight of marginalized people, and invest in their needs. That’s where she believes those who’ve endorsed her campaign—like council members Figgs-Sanders, Wheeler-Bowman, and Pinellas County commissioner Rene Flowers—see her potential, as leaders who have worked with Summers directly in the community. “[They know] that my heart is with our people who are vulnerable, who need someone to advocate on their behalf,” she told CL. It was important to Summers to seek input from key stakeholders in the city before tossing her hat in the ring. People she’d worked for and with. Elected officials, business leaders, organization heads. Those she trusted to be frank, and offer informed guidance on whether she had a shot—and if she was the right person to take it. She recalls the feedback she received as overwhelmingly positive. “That kind of reinforced, like, my confidence for deciding to do this now,” said Summers. “But ultimately,” she added, “Our current Councilwoman did not deserve to walk back into office unchallenged.”

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“Is the system broken? Or is it that we’re not utilizing it properly?”

Similar, and different First elected to city office in 2017, incumbent Gina Driscoll is running on a platform that seeks to address unaffordable housing, creating a stronger support system for small businesses, increased mobility and educational options, and environmental protection, according to her website. Like Summers, she touts her presence in the community, as a board member of the St. Pete Downtown Neighborhood Association and Downtown Business Association, and a member of various other community groups. She’s also backed by organized labor, with endorsements from the AFL-CIO’s West Central Florida Labor Council, the St. Petersburg Association of Firefighters Local 747, and the Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association. U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist and Sen. Rouson, both of whom Summers previously worked under, have also endorsed Driscoll’s re-election campaign.

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slike a parliamentary party in a presidential system that relies on norms and good faith to operate. If it were one of several parties in a parliamentary system—alongside Greens, Socialists, traditional Democrats, traditional conservatives, Libertarians, etc.—that had to form a coalition to govern, however, that wouldn’t be the case. Multiparty democracies foster compromise and inclusivity. And ruling coalitions have few constraints on their ability to govern, which makes them more responsive and accountable to voters. There’s a way to move in that direction. The Fair Representation Act, a bill introduced each session by Democratic Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia, would establish multi-member congressional districts drawn by independent redistricting commission, with members elected by ranked-choice voting. Long story short, it would lead to more proportional representation in the House. That, along with ranked-choice voting in presidential and Senate elections—you can’t do away with the Constitution’s two-senators-per-state edict—the elimination of the filibuster, and the obviation of the Electoral College through the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, would go a long way toward making our democracy more (small d) democratic. It would also upend the prevailing power structure, so it’s unlikely to happen anytime soon. Maybe we’ll consider it when 75% of the country wants to secede. Subscribe to Informed Dissent at billman. substack.com.

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n a survey taken this summer by the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, 83% of Trump voters agreed with this statement: “There are many radical, immoral people trying to ruin things; our society ought to stop them.” More than four in five Trump voters also believed that “Our country needs a powerful leader in order to destroy the radical and immoral currents prevailing in our society today” (i.e., a strongman), while 44% agreed that the country would be “better off if whoever is President could take needed actions without being constrained by Congress or the courts,” and 52% voiced support for red states leaving the union. Scary, right? Before liberals jump on their high horse, consider this: 65% of Biden voters think “radical, immoral people” are trying to ruin the country; 62% agreed with the strongman statement; 46% said the president shouldn’t be constrained by the co-equal branches of government; and 41% favored secession. I’m not a both-sides kind of guy. The Republican Party has been heading in a radical, anti-democratic direction since the Gingrich revolution, its trajectory hastened by conservative racial anxiety during the Obama presidency, which segued into the nativist populism of Donald Trump. As leading political scientists recognized, the GOP has morphed from a centerright coalition into an “ideologically polarized, internally unified, vehemently oppositional, and politically strategic” party better suited to parliamentary systems than presidential ones. But in politics as in physics, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. The more norms Republicans break, the less apt Democrats are to play by the old rules. It’s long been obvious that ours isn’t a representative democracy. Republican presidential candidates won the popular vote once since 1992 but held the White House for 12 of those 29 years. Joe Biden won 7 million more votes than Trump, but because of the Electoral College, Trump came within 50,000 well-placed votes of maintaining his office. Democratic senators represent about 56% of the U.S. population, but because Wyoming and North Dakota have the same representation as California and New York, the fate of the Democratic agenda rests on the—choose your own adventure—legitimate concerns about the debt/taxes/inflation and/or mercurial whims of moderates from West Virginia and Arizona. Because those moderates have given their Republican colleagues a veto over non-budgetary

water and sewer systems, and investing in roads and bridges; majorities of Trump voters back paid family leave, universal pre-K, increased rural broadband internet, and raising taxes on those making more than $400,000 a year. More than 40% of Trump voters even support free community college and legislation to ban right-to-work laws. What divides us isn’t political but cultural— a sense that the other side is destroying the country and our side has to stop them. Every fight becomes existential. That sentiment erodes rationality, nurtures conspiratorial beliefs, and creates space for demagogues. In the Washington Post, the conservative Henry Olsen writes, “We have resolved such moments before. We have done this peacefully, aside from the Civil War, because shrewd leaders such as Thomas Jefferson defused conflicts by persuading large numbers of the other side’s partisans to defect to new coalitions.” It would be nice if we didn’t have to look back 220 years for a peaceful resolution. For that matter, it would be nice if the Republican Party weren’t so reminiscent of the 1850s Southern Democrats. Indeed, that’s where Olsen’s analysis falls short: Persuasion fails when differences are bound up in identity, not policies. Since the Civil Rights Act, American politics has become less about what we believe and more about team allegiance. But Republicans also reveal the solution to the crisis they caused. The GOP has eroded democratic guardrails by gaming the system to its advantage—in other words, by functioning

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★★★★ 1700 W Fig St., Tampa. 813-519-4552 Snacks, appetizers $5 - $18; entrées $19 - $27; desserts $4 - $12; beer, wine & cocktails $3 - $14. willastampa.com.

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The happiest of meals awaits in Tampa’s North Hyde Park. By Jon Palmer Claridge sliced lengthwise. A conga line of homemade deep, crisp golden potato chips coated with delicious “noochy” (vegan yeast) circles the beef just begging to be combined. The filet of seared New Zealand Ora King salmon lives up to its comparison to Japanese wagyu beef. The high fat content gives it a silky smooth mouthfeel under a miso glaze. It’s

Other temptations are a cobbler, brownie, cookie, pot de créme or a root beer float with orange cream (yum!). The staff is friendly and attentive and the attractive open space sports curved blond rattan cane chairs. They surround painted coral-colored molded wrought iron bases that harken back to an earlier time. But the overall impression is crisp, clean-lines, modern and welcoming—with huge contemporary abstract paintings flanking an equally oversized mirror. There’re also a section with upholstered booths and a handsome, multi-tiered backlit bar showcasing an impressive array of spir-

t’s always interesting to see the transformation of a neighborhood. Hyde Park has been a desirable residential Tampa address since the late 19th century. The 1980s saw the rise of Hyde Park Village around the iconic circle fountain. And now, in the 21st century, development has come to North Hyde Park or “NoHo.” Where there once was a lumberyard at W Fig Street and N Rome Avenue, is now Havana Square’s inspiring industrial style apartments leaving “the bland behind.” Just to the east is the urban chic of NoHo Flats with a salt water pool, private cabanas and a dog park. It’s here, on the southwest corner with free ginormous designated parking, that Nate Siegel and Merrin Jenkins built Willa’s, a welcoming, family-friendly gathering place for the neighborhood named for Jenkins great-greatgrandmother. Chef Zakari Davila’s menu is an eclectic mix built around comforting freerange rotisserie chicken with salsa verde, steak frites, and a unique potato chip omelette with herby mascarpone. It’s also got plenty of veggie/vegan options. Head bartender, Tampa poet and CL cover personality, Ronnie Wyche, Jr., has curated a menu of craft cocktails and selective wine choices for every palate. Plus they serve their own 3-day cold brew tonic and ginger beer on tap. I can’t resist trying the triple-filtered ginger beer, which turns out to be terrific. It’s the anchor of Willa’s version of a Moscow mule called “Gingers Rule.” I skip the spirits to focus on the mixer. The glass is milky, instead of clear like a commercial product. The fresh ginger dominates with lemon oil and lime acid as part of the mix. It’s assertive and ambrosial. The food menu offers a series of mix-andmatch snacks (olives, pickles, almonds, chips, etc.); try them all if you’ve got a crowd. We begin with two well-conceived and executed starters. The whipped ricotta on sourdough toast is elevated by a magical alchemy of Florida honey plus roasted hazelnuts; the result is a taste treat where the whole transcends the sum of its parts. Another lovely French-inflected starter is hand-chopped beef sirloin tartare tossed with minced shallots in Dijonaise and pressed neatly into an oval mold. It’s garnished with micro green leaves and a fan of diminutive cornichons

The porchetta-spiced, panko-crusted pork schnitzel is pounded thin and fried to a beautiful golden brown. With a spritz of fresh lemon and a dip in the cup of tangy, whole grain mustard sauce, it transports you to Vienna. And the lightly dressed pile of large mixed greens is the perfect tart accompaniment. Pastry chef Benjamin Copeland’s carrot cake is delightful. The cake is moist with balanced spices. The traditional cream cheese frosting has been displaced by white chocolate buttercream which is too cold to deliver the creamy texture that lurks within. This is a conundrum for a restaurant kitchen which

OH LÀ LÀ ! Another lovely French-inflected starter is Willa’s hand-chopped beef sirloin tartare. plated with roasted purple and orange carrots, snap peas, and edamame that retain al dente crunch. The veggies are dotted with black and white sesame seeds and distinctive heat, which might challenge tender palates. On our visit, they also displayed a heavy hand on the salt.

can’t hold a cake at room temperature. My suggestion is to order this cake with your appetizer to allow the buttercream time to warm to decadent lushness. An extra touch is a thin topping of caramel with an outer ring of matching mini malt balls for added crunch.

its. The century-old 4,700 square foot space also includes the separate Willa’s Provisions, a 12-seat cafe with baked goods, King State coffee plus grab-and-go items to nosh. It’s a great shortcut to your car after the happiest of meals.

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ammamia Gelato Italiano in St. Petersburg’s Grand Central District has been serving its handcrafted gelatos and sorbets since Sept. 17, but that’s not all it has on the menu. While you can reach for classic flavors like mint and chocolate (After Hours), pistachio and even coffee, you can also choose from the space’s vegan and gluten-free pastries, waffles, coffee, gelato cakes and even crepes. The dessert space’s brand originated in Naples, Italy and has franchise locations worldwide. According to the St. Pete shop’s website, all of its base ingredients are non-GMO, and the toppings aren’t ever frozen. To try all the frozen flavors, you can visit the gelato shop from Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 1691 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. @mammamiagelatostpete on Instagram

Kahwa Coffee). The Foxtail location took over the old Mini Doughnut Factory space, and it’s the chain’s first location in Tampa Bay, which is no stranger to local coffee shops and roasters. While St. Pete has its own coffee scene, crossing the bridge will take you to Tampa’s best offerings, including Spaddy’s, King State, Buddy Brew and Blind Tiger Cafe, which have become local favorites over the years. Foxtail’s opening also comes two years after the company named a new COO in wake of 2018 sexual harassment allegations against former COO David Sievers. If you want to try Foxtail

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Open The Battery Its spring opening turned into an early fall one, but a new concept from the people behind Seminole Heights’ C House is now open at Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa’s Water Street district. The Battery soft opened on Sept. 16 and has been serving menu items like a Berkshire chop, charcuterie boards and fine bourbon ever since. Other offerings include steak and potatoes, wings and stuffed jalapeños, and the lobster mac and cheese. The Battery places an emphasis on “fine bourbon” and “exquisite wine,” but also has a full-service bar. So, if you’re not in a whiskey mood, you can swing for different cocktails like “Hello, Gorgeous!” made with tea-infused vodka (sourced from The Main Ingredient), St. Germain’s elderflower liqueur, honey, lemon juice and a rosewater spritz. The 4,000-square-foot stand-alone location (nope, not a shipping container like other Wharf concepts) comes with a private dining room and outdoor seating. The space also boasts garage doors that open up to a view of Sparkman Wharf. The Battery at downtown Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf is open for dinner seven nights a week from 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Delivery isn’t a thing, but there is a to-go window for takeaway nights. 615 Channelside Dr., Tampa. @thebatterytpa on Instagram Foxtail Coffee Co. Orlando’s Foxtail Coffee Co. opened its St. Petersburg location last week near Historic Round Lake Park. Foxtail’s opening means it joins the Sunshine City’s lineup of small coffee shops that have turned themselves into local chains (see: Black Crow, Craft Kafe,

Kingsford Fire Grille Tampa’s new Kingsford Fire Grille is totally branded in partnership with the 101-year-old Kingsford charcoal company. Former Salt Rock Grill Executive Chef Louis Scaramuzzi heads the Grille’s kitchen which is focused on elevated backyard barbeque bites (chargrilled oysters, grilled fish, DIY s’mores) and, of course, smoked meats (Kansas City-style ribs, brisket, pork, chicken). The 8,000-square-foot spot has plenty of dining options: inside, an outside patio, and even by the grill pit where diners can watch the meaty action go down. The full bar includes smoked oak-barrel-aged bourbon cocktails and craft beer plus non-alcoholic sips like Grilled Peach Limeade. A press release also wants to assure football fans that the NFL Sunday Ticket is played at the “upscale sports bar.” 204 Westshore Plaza, Tampa. kingsfordfiregrille.com—Stephanie Powers

COME TO MAMMAMIA: This new Grand Central gelato shop has vegan flavors. for yourself, order online and take it to go, or plant yourself in its indoor or outdoor seating and use the free WiFi while you sip your brew. The offerings are what you’d expect: espresso options like lattes, cappuccinos or Americanos, cold brew and hot options like drip, french press or pour over. You can get your matcha tea fix or choose from Foxtail’s other dozen options like earl grey or “Blue Lagoon” (yes it’s blue, yes we’re excited to try it). Snacks include a breakfast sando, one of the pastries or even the quiche. If you want to take some home, you can grab a bag of beans and bottled cold brew. 730 4th St. N, St. Petersburg. foxtailcoffee.com

Coming soon Duckweed Urban Grocery The Duck’s grown a lot over the last few years, and it’s not stopping yet. Last month, the local grocer said its North Hyde Park could open “in just a few weeks.” Official offerings are TBA, but Duckweed is known for its health-conscious selections that cater to diets of every kind—including vegan and keto. The other locations also offer beer, wine, pet products, ready-to-eat items and other grocery necessities. The opening marks the grocer’s fourth location since the small space opened up next to The Hub at 305 E Polk St. nine years ago. That location now resides on the first floor

of the Element apartments at 803 N Tampa St., and its second and third locations live at 111 12th St. in Channelside and 512 Bridge St. in the Westshore Marina District. In 2018, Farmacy Vegan Kitchen + Bakery opened up inside the grocer’s first location and has made itself available inside the other two as well. No official word has been given on whether or not Farmacy will be opening up inside the Noho Square store, but Duckweed was hopeful in the comments on its announcement post. “We will need your amazing food for our customers!!,” the grocer wrote alongside tags to Farmacy, Skratch Kitchen Tampa, Clementine Chef and Mickey’s Subs. 500 N. Rome Ave., Tampa. @ duckweedgrocery on Instagram Mangosteen Whether you’re looking for tacos, tapas or yakitori, Mangosteen will have you covered when it comes to the 600 Block in Downtown St. Petersburg in the coming weeks. The concept is set to open right next to Boutique and Pacific Counter, according to I Love the Burg. Its original opening date was back in August, according to the local publication, but its Instagram now has the opening happening in October. The menu will also feature extensive sushi offerings, as well as tropical cocktails, which you’ll be able to enjoy on indoor and outdoor seating from the looks of the rendering (pictured above).Mangosteen is currently hiring for all positions. 656 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. mangosteenstpete.com Closing Hideaway Cafe After 13 years, arguably one of the best—if not thee best—small venues in St. Petersburg is closing. Hideaway Cafe owner John Kelly took to Facebook last week, saying the venue’s lease was not renewed by the landlord, and its “days are numbered,” with just a few months remaining. “If you’re a fan and have supported original music and all of the truly incredible artists in this room and on this stage, if you’ve enjoyed coming in to say hey to our awesome servers, sound techs, door and kitchen crew or have some special memory that ties you to the Hideaway Cafe, now would be the time to come and take it all in while you still can,” wrote Kelly. The popular living-room style listening room doubled as a recording studio and as well as a small 80-person venue, serving beer and food. Like many Tampa Bay venues, during the past year Hideaway struggled with COVID-19 slowdowns, though Kelly kept the doors open through most of it. As of now, he says there’s no exact closing date, though he does have some ideas for what’s next. “I’ll continue to update you as things unfold so there’s only one narrative out there. I have no idea what the landlord’s intentions are, but I certainly want to exit on good terms so we can keep our entity in tact and figure out what our next move will be.” 1756 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. hideawaycafe.biz

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Air Raid Lemonade | $7.95 Taking frozen drinks back to the 1940’s. Rosie’s specialty blend of vodka, liqueurs, and citrus juice. A perfect refresher for viewing the airshow. Add a Twist and enhance your Flavor. Strawberry, Mango, Peach, Pomegranate or Blackberry Riveter New Fashioned | $12.95 Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Honey, Chocolate & Orange Bitters

Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better | $8.95 Damrak Gin, Lemon, Sparkling Wine, Violette Liqueur Churchill’s Sidecar | $10.95 Cognac, Blackberry, Lemon, Rose Flower Liqueur Rosie’s Pink G&T | $8.95 Gin Lane Victorian Pink Gin, Rosemary, Tonic Water From Back in Thyme | $10.95 Jack Daniels Rye, Lemon, Apricot, Ginger Beer, Thyme

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A Shot of Penicillin | $9.95 Monkey Shoulder Whiskey, Lemon, Ginger Cucumbersome Mule | $10.95 Cucumber mint vodka, lime juice, ginger beer, cucumber bitters Citrus Got Real | $9.95 Lemon vodka, ginger liquor, sour mix. Whole Latte Love | $10.95 Stoli Vanilla vodka, Khalua, espresso & a splash of Irish cream.

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BRUNCH Egg Sammie | $9.00 Fried Egg, cheddar, peppered bacon, greens, tomatoes on toasted croissant. Corned Beef Hash | $9.00 Beer braised corned beef, potatoes, carmy onions, cream. Served with 2 fried eggs and toast.

Rosie’s Salad Small $4.95 | Large $9 | W/Chicken $10.95 Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, potato sticks. Fried Chicken Salad | $9 Crispy fried beer brined chicken breast, sliced avocado, shredded Monterey jack cheese, chopped, bacon, cucumbers, heirloom cherry tomatoes, mixed greens. Steak Salad | Small $13.95 | Large $17.95 8oz center-cut sirloin, Blue cheese crumbles, Avocado, Tomato,House Pickled onions with a balsamic glaze drizzle.

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Catalina Chicken | $12.00 Grilled Herb marinated 6oz chicken breast, goat cheese, spinach, capers, sundried tomatoes, lemon butter. Mustang Steak | $22.95 Pineapple soy marinated 8 oz. Center-cut sirloin, chargrilled, topped with garlic butter. Chargrilled Sirloin | $20.95 8oz of center cut sirloin With Riveters house-made seasoning, grilled to perfection. Fresh Catch | $13.50 Local caught, fresh fish grilled, blackened, or fried, lemon butter. Pork Chop | $11.95 Grilled pork chop, mustard mushroom cream. Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf | $12.50 Pepper bacon wrapped meatloaf, mushroom beer gravy, fried onion straws.

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Manatees among animals benefiting from CMA upgrades. By Ken Storey

en years ago, Clearwater Marine Aquarium was overwhelmed by visitors after being thrust into the spotlight by the international stardom of its rescue dolphin Winter. As attendance and awareness of the Gulf Coast aquarium rose, so did the need to update many of the habitats at the facility. An $80 million upgrade and expansion to the waterfront aquarium was launched. Now, as the aquarium celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Hollywood film that made it famous and as it readies for its 50th anniversary next year, it’s approaching the culmination of those plans. A massive new dolphin complex gives Winter, Hope, and their less-known roommates the space needed to thrive while allowing for easier viewing and interactions by guests. This multi-level habitat is triple the size of the former dolphin home. It holds a whopping 1.5 million gallons of natural seawater, pulled and filtered from the nearby Clearwater Bay. Despite opening in the

heat of the pandemic last summer, the new facility soon proved its worth, thanks in part to its spacious and well-ventilated outdoor viewing areas. The aquarium rolled out its next major addition with a massive exhibition space. The first exhibit to use that space was Whales: Living With Giants. This 20,000 square foot interactive experience educated guests on the important research the aquarium is helping lead along Florida’s coast. This research led to the discovery of a newly documented whale species, the Gulf of Mexico Bryde’s whale (Rice’s whale), that is critically endangered and risks extinction within our lifetimes. Guests can witness the beauty of whales in the wild thanks to a VR experience. Starting October 1, this space will be home to Legends From the Deep, like Whales, this exhibit will offer guests a chance to explore the sea via motion platform 360-degree stereoscopic VR. Legends From the Deep will run through the end of January.

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Now the aquarium has announced its next big project, a large manatee rehabilitation habitat in the former dolphin exhibit. The transformation of the former dolphin habitat into a cutting-edge manatee rehab and research facility is expected to cost $10 million. “Right here, where Winter’s legacy began, a new legacy will emerge as Clearwater Marine Aquarium furthers our commitment to saving Florida’s iconic species, the manatee,” explained Aquarium CEO Frank Dame. This new facility is the evolution of a manatee rehabilitation center the aquarium announced in July. That facility is part of a complex that was readying to open in late summer 2019 when a pod of pilot whales were stranded in shallow water at Redington Beach. Already a leader in whale research, the aquarium found itself once again in the spotlight as it looked at another difficult rehabilitation, having to care for two of the five whales at a facility that had opened just days prior to the whales arriving. All five whales were eventually released, and the facility began treating other marine animals in need. A documentary on the successful rescue and rehabilitation effort has its world premiere at the aquarium this month. Guests to the aquarium to catch a screening of the film in a brand-new, 300-seat theater. Daily

screenings of Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2 are also occurring in the theater as part of the ten-year anniversary of the debut of the original film. The theater is designed to also host lectures and other in-person events. The ongoing Unusual Mortality Event among manatees occurring on the East Coast of Florida has overwhelmed many manatee rescue facilities, so the Tarpon Springs rehab center will focus on ensuring as many manatees as possible are saved. Rescue manatees with injuries that prevent them from returning to the wild will find a new permanent home in the recently announced manatee exhibit. The facility at the aquarium will also offer twelve more “beds” for manatees in need. The natural-looking manatee exhibit will feature multi-level viewing windows, faux cypress trees, and opportunities for children to explore to exhibit via kid-focused viewing windows. Clearwater Marine Aquarium still has a big challenge ahead as it begins fundraisers efforts for the new facility, but the past decade has shown this is one nonprofit that thrives under pressure. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is open daily. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets ahead of time to ensure access while the aquarium continues with limited capacity for social distancing.

MANATEE, DOWN: CMA’s next big project is a large manatee rehabilitation habitat in the former dolphin exhibit.

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Disney World’s year-and-a-half long 50th anniversary is on. By Ken Storey

fter days of festivities, Walt Disney World officially launched its 50th Anniversary celebration last week with a ceremony at the Magic Kingdom. The half-century anniversary will be observed for the next 18 months. During that time, the park will see new thrill rides open, its most ambitious hotel yet welcome its first guests, and unique entertainment at all four parks. The pandemic caused many of Disney’s projects to be postponed, but even with the unprecedented past year and a half, the Mouse was still able to pull off an impressive celebration. All four parks get some of the 50 gold statues of Disney characters. The statues feature a wide swath of Disney’s catalog, including more recent ones from films released exclusively on Disney+. The entire resort has iridescent gold banners and signage honoring the event.

New MagicBands, now with built-in special effects, are among the highlights on the retail side of things. Hundreds of new merchandise items have debuted as part of the event. Many reference the resort’s previous logos and attractions, while others try for a cleaner, more mature approach to theme park apparel. While not directly tied to the 50th Anniversary, the introduction of Disney Genie during it can’t be overlooked. The introduction of AI-powered touring plans, recommended and provided by Disney via their apps, means guests will interact with Disney Parks in ways not even imagined five decades ago. Disney has decided to kill off the term FastPass and replace it with Lighting Lane. The new Lighting Lane access will be granted via the Genie app, where guests can choose to purchase bundles or, for select attractions, can opt for a la carte Lighting Lane access. The

rollout of Disney Genie and Genie+ is likely among the items introduced during this anniversary that will have the most significant impacts on how average guests tour Disney theme parks. With strong attendance and recent investments, Animal Kingdom was last in line when it came time to build new experiences. After the park’s first major nighttime show, “Rivers of Light,” was a flop, Disney quickly closed it, and the custom-built amphitheater has sat unused since then. Drawing inspiration from Chinese kite festivals, a new daytime show in the theater will fill the air with kites inspired by Disney’s extensive library of animal-focused films, from “The Lion King” to “The Jungle Book.” Early previews of the show, which included an accident with one of the jetskis, were met with confusion and criticism by many viewers. An updated version of the “Finding Nemo” musical and new projection mapping on the Tree of Life round out the latest entertainment offerings. Hollywood Studios just saw its biggest investment since the park’s opening in 1989 with the

double whammy of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Mickey Mouse’s very first dark ride. The park will be getting a new sit-down restaurant in Toy Story Land, the first major addition to the land since it opened in 2018. Hollywood Studios will likely get some attention thanks to the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel experience that’s adjacent to the park. This new highly themed multi-day experience will open in March with reservations opening later this month. Epcot’s transformation can’t be directly credited to the 50th, and it will continue even once the celebration ends in late 2022 or early 2023. Still, many of the most critical elements of the reimagined world’s fair-inspired park are debuting during the anniversary celebration. That includes retiring the use of the term “Future World.” As of this morning, Future World is now a thing of the past. Instead, Epcot now officially goes from two main themed areas to four. World Showcase remains intact, but Future World has been sliced into three small lands; World Discovery, World Celebration, and World Nature. continued on page 32

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The park’s flagship gift shop and Club Cool, with its free flights of sodas from around the world, recently debuted in a new location. The two stores have a streamlined aesthetic with muted natural tones and original artwork. Nearby, the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster, or story coaster as Disney refers to it, is in its final preparation. With the third installment of the Guardians franchise readying to start filming next month in Georgia, the long-awaited filming for the video segments of the attraction should take place relatively soon. Disney has confirmed the coaster will open next year. Next door, the Play Pavilion has visible construction outside of it, but Disney has not shared details on when this kid-focused pavilion will open. Some have speculated it may now be delayed until after the 50th celebration wraps up. Epcot was already known for its food, but the park kicked it up a notch when it debuted two new food offerings ahead of today’s anniversary. The long-awaited Space 220 restaurant opened in the Mission: Space Pavilion. In the rear of the park, a creperie opened in the fantastical expansion to the France pavilion. With a new trackless dark ride, a full-service restaurant, and an expansive entrance plaza, the France expansion represents the most significant expansion to World Showcase in more than three decades. The star of the France expansion is, of course, “Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure.” This trackless dark ride and much of the expansion area is a clone of an attraction that opened at Disney Studios Park Paris in 2014. Despite it being seven years old, for those who were able to preview it during soft openings ahead of today’s official opening, most seemed to acknowledge it was a much-needed addition to the adult-focused theme park. After closing its beloved “Illuminations” in 2019, Epcot also saw a new nighttime show, Harmonious, debut two nights ago. The show uses large digital screens that are permanently placed in the World Showcase lagoon. The screens have been a source of disagreement among some Disney purists who don’t like their industrial look and size, which blocks the World Showcase skyline vistas the lagoon previously offered. The show itself opened to mixed reviews, with its heavy use of Disney franchises signaling a new focus for the nearly 40-year-old theme park, which has struggled to remain relevant as more guests express disinterest in educational offerings. Updated lighting on Spaceship Earth and the monorails provided impressive, futuristicinspired lighting around the area formerly known as Future World.

Epcot has plenty of new offerings, but the real star of the 50th is the Magic Kingdom. Last night the festivities were kicked off with a performance by Christina Aguilera. Disney CEO Bob Chapek and outgoing Disney Chairman Bob Iger then officially launched the 50th anniversary with a rededication of the park. A new nighttime spectacular, Disney Enchantment, began as well. The impressive new firework show includes the first use of projection mapping along Main Street in the park and has multiple new launch areas to help give the fireworks the effect of encircling the castle. Minor improvements throughout the park have begun debuting, and one of the park’s opening day attractions, Jungle Cruise, saw the most extensive update in its history. A new thrill ride based on the TRON franchise was to debut during the 50th, but with pandemic-related delays, it is unclear if that is still the case. Disney has so far not given an update on the new timeline for the coaster. To correspond with the new TRON attraction, Tomorrowland has seen most of the 1990s updates removed, giving the area a feel more in line with how it felt in the 1970s when it debuted. It’s thought the Princess and the Frog update to Splash Mountain won’t occur until after the 50th, but during the celebration, we should soon learn more about this upcoming reimagining. Outside of the Magic Kingdom, the festivities continue with a new 50th-anniversary tag and special effects added to the Electrical Water Pageant. The Contemporary opened Steakhouse 71. Replacing The Wave, Steakhouse 71 is filled with nods to the 1970s and has numerous photos from Disney World’s early days. Just outside the steakhouse, the hotel also recently unveiled an updated lobby, which features even more references to its ‘70s roots. Special limited edition food and beverage offerings can be found throughout the resort with many locations offering exclusive menu items. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Disney celebration without plenty of marketing. Orlando International Airport is decked out with ads for the event, and Southwest debuted a plane filled 50th-anniversary décor. Disney will also be constructing the world’s largest digital art display during the celebration. This massive video screen will transform the intersection of International Drive and Sand Lake Road while injecting Disney’s presence into an area typically associated with Universal. Special 50th-anniversary programming will be featured on ABC, Disney Parks Blog, and Disney+ throughout the day.

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It was ugly, but Tampa Bay got it done. By Carter Brantley

n one of the weirdest, ugliest games of the year, played on the road in the pouring rain and with some really poor play in all aspects of the game, the Bucs managed to pull out a 19-17 victory last Sunday against the New England Patriots. If you asked me at halftime who I thought was going to win, I thought the Patriots had it all the way. The Bucs looked nervous and beat up. They were without Rob Gronkowski on offense—plus Jamel Dean, Sean Murphy-Bunting, and Jason Pierre-Paul out for the defense—to begin the game even started. Then cornerback Carlton Davis III went down in the first half with a quad injury. Add to that losing Antoine Winfield, Jr. in the fourth quarter to a concussion, and you have a team that scuffled to the finish line. But the Bucs won. Ryan Succop nailed a 49-yard field goal to take the lead with a little under two minutes to go, and Patriots’ kicker Nick Folk missed a 56-yarder with a under a minute left to seal the game for the Bucs. Now let’s get into just how bad the Bucs played. Because it was really sloppy. Tampa Bay didn’t have any turnovers, but it only scored one touchdown in what seemed like 20 trips to the red zone (it was actually 4). I know Gronk is an important target down there for Brady, but my goodness did Mike Evans and

Chris Godwin fall off a cliff? Were they just invisible out there? Neither seemed to be able to make a difference inside the 20-yard line when the Bucs so desperately needed it, as Tampa Bay’s lone TD came off a Ronald Jones II rush. So yeah. Offensively the Bucs were horrible. But defensively they at least showed that pass rush that was so good at the end of last season. They got after New England’s rookie QB Mac Jones, managing to record 4 sacks despite not having JPP. Joe Tryon-Shoyinka had his best game as a pro, racking up a pair of sacks and 3 QB hits. But the secondary looked as banged up as it actually was on paper, as the unit allowed Jones to complete 19 straight passes in the second half, the longest streak by a rookie QB in the last 30 years. Given, the Bucs’ secondary might have done that at full strength, too, but it is a genuine concern. Jones may have played well, but he wasn’t throwing to anyone special. It is one of those things that doesn’t seem like it’s going to get fixed anytime soon, and the Bucs— despite picking up Richard Sherman—can’t get away with it against actual offenses with real playmakers out on the perimeter. Tampa Bay, now 3-1, is back at home this weekend when the Buccaneers take on the Miami Dolphins (1-3) for a 1 p.m. tilt at Raymond James Stadium.

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Grateful Dead Tribute shows Major condolences to all of you deadheads (Dead & Co. canceled its Florida dates, including an Oct. 7 stop in Tampa). On the bright side, two of Florida’s best tribute acts fill the void with a pair of shows four miles apart, helping the hurt heal at little faster. We’re not sure if Miami’s Unlimited Devotion (playing New World Brewery) or Tampa’s Uncle John’s Band (at Skipper’s Smokehouse) will bring in a John Mayer replacement, but either way you’ll get to hear “Fire on the Mountain” at these Tampa gigs. New World requires either a negative COVID-19 test within 72-hours of the show or proof of vaccination; Skipper’s has no protocols advertised—pick your poison. C Rock the Park Tampa: Pandapaws w/ Swamp Gypsy/Easy Button It’s October, in Florida, which means Rock The Park might have a chance of not getting rained out (fingers crossed, though, because it is still technically hurricane season). This month, Rock The Park’s usual home, Curtis Hixon, is booked, so the monthly show is rocking at Water Works Park, on the other side of I-275. If you wind up at the Curt, just grab a drink and walk less than a mile north on the Riverwalk until you hear the pop-punk sounds of Easy Button or the soulful rock croon of Pandapaws. (Water Works Park, Tampa) C Snow Tha Product Latinx rapper Snow Tha Product brings major talent to this banger. The first generation MexicanAmerican who played Ybor City’s Loud on 7th last year just received her first Latin Grammy nomination on the strength of

Orchestra does a Billy Joel tribute, with a post-show ‘80s sing-along. Tickets are $10 until the day of the show, when the cost will go up to $15. The show benefits Feeding Tampa Bay, with the donation goal being $1,500 (that’s, like 100-150 people, you got this, Tampa Bay). This isn’t the orchestra’s first benefit show, though. In February, it brought in $1,100 during a Harry Chapin tribute, also at New World. And at 7:30 p.m., while you wait for the set honoring the Piano Man to begin, check out Zambian-born singer-songwriter Mwiza over at the venue’s biergarten. (New World Brewery music hall, Tampa)—Josh Bradley

rhymes that are as fast as they are slick. Even though the 34-year-old just left Atlantic Records in 2018, Sno (real name Claudia Alexandra Madriz Meza) on the rise, independently, like the bad ass she is. (Jannus Live, St. Petersburg)

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Brooks & Dunn w/Travis Tritt/Elvie Shane If you've karaoked on either side of the Mason-Dixon since the mid-’90s, you know at least one Brooks & Dunn hit (most likely “Neon Moon” though some of you are more likely to do the “Boot Scootin’ Boogie”) The Nashville duo is in town with “American Idol” contestant Elvie Shane opening. A COVID-19 health check is required by the “event organizer” upon entry, which means show a negative test (taken 72-hours prior to the show) or your vaccination card. The evening’s other opener, Travis Tritt, quoted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a statement where he said vaccination mandates are a “form of discrimination” but, alas, the injustice didn’t shake Tritt’s principles enough to make him drop off the show, so he’s still on the bill. (MidFlorida Credit Amphitheatre, Tampa) Control This w/Victims of Circumstance/Monument Skank to the beat when Orlando’s Control This! brings Jamaican-style ska, rocksteady and reggae to downtown Tampa. Hometowner Monument (FKA Help! Police!) stays on theme with a stage full of horns and offbeat rhythms, and Victims of Circumstance adds a little more punk into the cocktail (think a little Less Than Jake, or Blink-182 before they got into aliens and making money) being served onstage at this West River venue where admission is 21 and up. (Hooch and Hive, Tampa) C Feeding Tampa Bay: Billy Joel Tribute w/Same Day Delivery Orchestra BOTBwinning cover band Same Day Delivery

C Mark Knight Fabulous things happen during the first Friday of the month, especially at St. Petersburg’s Edge Collective Marketplace parties. This month, promoter L8 Night Flights brings in dance music major player—Grammy-nominated DJ Mark Knight of Toolroom Records. Knight’s “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” is the anthem we need right now, gospel choir and all. Though the party starts at 7 p.m. Knight doesn’t go on until 10 p.m. so rest up. If you don’t feel like crossing the bridge to get your EDM fix, Ybor’s The Ritz has its usual packed weekend with Jantsen Friday night and Mr. Carmack on Saturday. (Edge Collective Marketplace, St. Petersburg) C Trae Pierce & The T-Stones It’s been a minute since Grammy Award-winning bassist Trae Pierce and his band the T-Stones graced Tampa Bay with its funky blues, so this show will be extra sweet. ICYMI, Pierce started his funk journey with The Ohio Players, and moved on to the Blind Boys of Alabama with whom he won a few gold megaphones (read: Grammy awards). Things are still funky with Pierce whose catalog features a little blues, rock and hip-hop; his new single “Be Anything” even adds a little country. (Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa)

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C Low Season w/The Inhalers/Tiger 54 When looking for outside shows to attend, don’t forget about St. Pete Side Lot, at 2133 2nd Ave S in the Warehouse Arts District, with 5,000 square feet all perfect for social distancing. This weekend brings punk outfit Low Season to the venue, with an awesome new single “I’m Being Erased” in its pocket. “I used to sing these songs, and all the kids would sing along,” the catchy existential tune goes (ironically, it makes me really want to sing along). Don’t throw in the towel yet, Low Season! You still have it, and age is just a social construct anyways. (St. Pete Side Lot, St. Petersburg) Peachy w/Odium Rot/Reeves/Funeral Plans/Riffed Peachy has several videos, but this is the hardcore band’s first live show. Going off of the band’s online releases, it’s

gonna be loud. And intense. And not for young ears. The foursome is naturally shooting a music video at the gig, and has called for fans to, “Come to the show and get lit with us, and do some crazy shit we can put in the video!!” No trashing New World though, we just got it back. Promoter Healthy Phoenix keeps the rest of the lineup diverse thanks to death metal from Tampa’s Odium Rot, Reeves repping hip-hop, Funeral Plans with “chill metalcore,” and some rock from Riffed. (New World Brewery music hall, Tampa)

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C Manchester Orchestra w/Foxing Andy Hull and Robert McDowell have yet to take their band’s new album, The Million Masks Of God, on the road, but this weekend fans finally get a chance to hear what the Manchester Orchestra principals co-produced with Catherine Marks (PJ Harvey, The Killers) and Ethan Gruska (Phoebe Bridgers). If you’re smart (and into guitar solos from guitarist Eric Hudson), then you’ll want to be at Jannus early for the opening set by Foxing whose new album Draw Down The Moon is the band’s boldest yet. (Jannus Live, St. Petersburg)—Ray Roa

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C Alice Cooper w/Ace Frehley Unlike his former bandmates, original Kiss (stylized “KISS”) guitarist Ace Frehley is not pumping the brakes on his rock and roll lifestyle anytime soon. Last year, he released Origins Vol. 2, a mainly-covers album. Alice Cooper’s got a pretty good thing going, too. At age 73, he also tours frequently, with a little help from cheesy special effects and costume changes, as well as his backing band, featuring guitar hero Nita Strauss. (MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater, Tampa)—Josh Bradley

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C Thievery Corporation w/Jesse Royal Though technically a duo, Theivery tours with a stage full of musicians to fill out the layered sounds orbiting all over the world (be ready for bossa nova, hip-hop, reggae, acid jazz, and classical Indian). (Jannus Landing, St. Petersburg)

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C The Monkees Farewell Tour Cheeky drummer-singer Micky Dolenz, and wearer of wool caps-slash-country rock pioneer Michael Nesmith are the only Monkees left, and they’re still going strong, but they'reready to call it quits on. There’s no better time to catch them. (Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater)—Josh Bradley

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No Comps: New concerts coming to Tampa Bay

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Patti Smith is coming to Tampa Bay this winter. The iconic singer-songwriter, activist, poet and author will appear at Sarasota’s Marie Selby Botanical Gardens on Feb. 15, according to the St. Pete Catalyst. The lecture and performance from Smith is happening in celebration of the opening for a photography exhibition featuring work from Robert Mapplethorpe—“Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith: Flowers,

Riot Ten w/YDG/Lizzy Jane Friday, Oct. 22. 10 p.m. $15. The Ritz, Ybor City Fern Fest: Glass House Point/Rohna/ The Paper Airport/Taverns/Mortal Sons/Driveaway/Discord Theory/ Speakeasy/more Sunday, Oct. 24. 2 p.m. Donation requested. New World Brewery, Tampa Calcium Friday, Nov. 19. 10 p.m. Free. The Ritz, Ybor City Desorden Publico w/King Chango/Kike Barrios Friday, Dec. 17. 7 p.m. $40-$80. Orpheum, Ybor City Paul Oakenfold Saturday, Dec. 18. 7 p.m. $32. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg Polo G Saturday, Dec. 18. 8 p.m. $25-$181. MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa

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Poetry, and Light”—which also features poetry and lyrics from Smith. Mapplethorpe died in 1989, but Smith wrote about her collaborative relationship with him in a 2018 memoir, “Just Kids.” Information on how to see Patti Smith at Sarasota’s Marie Selby Botanical Gardens on Feb. 15, 2022 is not yet available. See more of Josh Bradley’s weekly new concert roundup below.—Ray Roa

Wolves in the Throne Room w/Full Of Hell/UADA Wednesday, Feb. 2. 7 p.m. $22$40. Orpheum, Ybor City Nile w/Incantation/Sanguisugabogg/I Am Sunday, Feb. 6. 6 p.m. $25-$50. Orpheum, Ybor City Tool w/Blonde Redhead Wednesday, Feb. 9. 7:30 p.m. $61.25-$1,500. Amalie Arena, Tampa LSDREAM w/Mystic Grizzly/NotLö Friday, Feb. 11. 10 p.m. $20. The Ritz, Ybor City Joe Bonamassa Friday, Feb. 18 and Saturday, Feb. 19. 8 p.m. $87-$257. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater Architects Saturday, Oct. 1. 8 p.m. $34.50. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg

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Dear Yboracle, for the first time in my career, I am faced with a very impactful decision. My choice will be to select one of two paths, each with promise for my future, but in different ways; one route leads to a life full of high-powered business, travel, and personal growth as I expand my skill set into another, advanced realm, along with a massive pay bump. The other route is more familiar and mindful, including bike rides to work in a building I’ve worked in previously and will nurture a thriving creative life with time for myself and my family. The first job pulls me in mostly because of the financial aspect, remote work setting, and the respect it commands, but it will certainly pull me further into the corporate world, which feels negative based on experiences I’ve already had in that environment. The second job is extremely flexible in an academic setting. It will still summon respect because a lot of the work is in a mentorship role for students across the university. It, however, is a slight dip in pay and does feel familiar. I’m afraid that by sticking to what is familiar, I’m failing to grow and evolve, although my gut tells me that this job will allow for my life to still be mine and not owned by an overbearing corporate entity. I am excited to walk down this new path, but at the moment, I am frozen in perplexity. Which is best?—Which Way To Go?

always going to be more in the private sector than academia. But that’s not the only benefit. With The Empress, Justice, and the Ace of Swords, you will be in a leadership position that you will dominate. You are going to be able to tap into skills you didn’t even know you had, think in ways you never considered before, and you’re going to be great at it. The Justice card also suggests you’ll be able to lead in a way that reflects your values. There’s no “selling-out” here. Now, it’s going to be a grind. Nine of Wands reversed means a lot of effort but with that comes great personal growth—like you said. And you’ll love it. The Queen of Cups has a heart bursting with love and diplomacy, and in this job, you’ll get to feel that loving power. Unfortunately, job two also would also be incredible for you.

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The biggest drawback with job two is that you’re not going to have much freedom. Eight of Swords is restrictive and can feel confining, which makes sense in terms of academia. Whether financial or bureaucratic, there’ll be more limits on the scope of your work, but that’s the only downside. With both The Star and Temperance, there is a profound sense of harmony with this job. It’s going to give back to you energetically, and with Ten of Cups, it’s going to allow you to strike a true work-life balance. The Three of Cups is also a card for friendship, which might mean that your co-workers at this job would also “get you,” and that leads to even more harmony. You mention a mentorship aspect in job two, and with The Hermit, you’re going to find that deeply spiritually fulfilling. You’ll learn more about yourself through it and really take to guiding those under you. When it comes to choosing, I want to reiterate that both options will be an improvement on your current job. And, frankly, I don’t think this is a Sliding Door situation where one decision

leads to a happy life and the other leads to a depressing one. Both jobs are incredible, and I think it comes down to what you need right now in your life. If you’re earlier in your career, maybe you do want a job that allows you to step into a leadership position and really stretches your mind, and pays you well. If you’re later in your career, maybe you want a job that is nothing but harmony, that allows you to have balance and guide those just starting out. Or, if you’re burned out, choose harmony. Or, if you’re sick of always working for others, choose leadership. Both of these jobs will be fulfilling for you in different ways, and there’s no morally superior option. You’re not selling out if you choose job one, just as you’re not boxing yourself in if you choose job two. Either choice is going to be a wonderful choice for you. I’m sorry if the cards didn’t provide much direction, but I hope whatever job you choose, you’ll love it. And remember, if you hate it, you can always quit—though I don’t think you’ll need to.

Current situation: Three of Swords Job one: Queen of Cups, The Empress, Nine of Wands reversed, Ten of Pentacles, Justice, Ace of Swords Job two: Eight of Swords, Three of Cups, The Star, Ten of Cups, Temperance, The Hermit Dear WWTG, before a reading, I tell my clients that tarot rarely tells us something we didn’t already know. We know we hate our jobs or that this relationship isn’t great for us, and the cards just lay out the options in frightening honesty. We usually know what answer we want to hear, what we should do, and the difference between the two. However, for you, there’s no “right choice” here. Fortunately/unfortunately, both of these jobs are incredible and overwhelmingly positive in different ways. (Which seems like a cop-out answer, I know. I’m sorry.) The good news is either job is going to be better than your current one. For your current situation, we have the Three of Swords, a card of heartsickness and grief. Your current job situation is depressing you and robbing you of joy. Both job one and job two are going to be massive improvements on that. So let’s dive in. For this first job, you’ll definitely make more money. Ten of Pentacles tells us that, plus, there’s

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I’m a cis woman. I had a quasi-relationship with a man last year that only lasted a couple of months. The sex was great, and sexting was always a big part of our connection. Since the breakup, we’ve fluctuated between staying in touch and radio silence, sometimes going months without speaking. During our periods of contact, though, sexting always makes a comeback. It’s hot until the frustration of not actually being able to have sex with him sets in. (We live in different countries now.) My issue is, if it weren’t for the sexting (which he really pushes), I don’t think he would converse with me about life in general. And there are other ways I feel this dynamic is detrimental to my post-breakup life. For example, he is really into cuckolding. He wants to hear about the dates I go on, the other men I have sex with, how they fucked me, etc. It’s fun to tease him and make him jealous by texting him, especially while I’m out with other men, but I wind up feeling like my attention is divided between him and whoever I’m with, sometimes to a point where I can’t come with others because of how distracted I am (by him) and how disconnected I feel (from them).—My Ex’s Sexy Sexts Are Getting Exhausting, Sorta

something that communicates the same thing while being sex positive. Any suggestions?—Positively Exploring Rhetorical Variety I’ve always liked “perv,” an affectionate diminutive for “pervert,” and I consider it sex positive in the same spirit that “slut,” having been reclaimed, is considered sex positive by people who cheerfully and defiantly self-identify as sluts. And since pretty much any word that communicates the same thing “perv” does in one catchy/percussive syllable has similarly negative connotations— deev for deviant, dej for degenerate, debbies for

If you feel like your ex is just using you for sexts and you don’t enjoy being used like that, MESSAGES, stop sexting with your ex. Maybe you’ll hear from him again after the sexting stops—maybe he’ll reach out now and then just to catch up—but even if you never hear from him again, that could be for the best. I mean, if you have a hard time resisting his sext requests and sexting with him leaves you feeling frustrated (because you can’t fuck him) and prevents you from being in the moment (with the guys you are fucking), you should probably block his number. But if you enjoy sexting with your ex—you did say it’s fun for you, too—and you can reset your expectations to avoid disappointment (if you stop expecting more from him than just sexts), go ahead and sext with him. But don’t do it when you’re with someone else. Go out on dates, enjoy your dates, fuck your dates. And the next time you’re home alone and bored, MESSAGES, text your ex and tell him you’re out on a date. You’ll get all the same enjoyment out of making him jealous—and he’ll get all the same enjoyment from his cuckold fantasies—without you being distracted during your actual dates. After many years of a fulfilling sex life, I’ve begun to embrace the perv side of my sexuality and couldn’t be happier! But I’m looking for a better term than “perv.” While accurate, that term seems to carry negative connotations. I’m looking for

those years masturbating solely for your prostate’s sake, TWAT, which means you still got something out of all those wet orgasms. It’s the same thing you’re getting out of the dry orgasms you’re enjoying now: pleasure.

If masturbating about your arrogant, unfunny, and perhaps incompetent surgeon (three follow-up surgeries?!?) hasn’t done the trick… maybe it’s time to try masturbating about something and/or someone else? (Or, even better, maybe talk with a therapist about this?)

After reading the question asked by “The System Called Reciprocity,” the lesbian who wanted a man to do chores around the house in exchange for a handjobs or blowjobs, I had to write in. I’m not sure where she’s located, but if she’s on the South side of Chicago, I would be down for some light housework! Feel free to connect me to any of your readers for a deal like this!—Helping Out The Dykes And Making Nice

You recently told a healthy and active 72-yearold man practicing orgasm denial that “multiple studies have shown a link between frequent ejaculation and a lower incidence of prostate cancer.” I’m a healthy and active 78-year-old man who began masturbating at age 10. I continue to masturbate as frequently as my body will allow,

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office visits. I know logically that he’s arrogant, overly impressed with his own sense of humor, and just generally not my type. I haven’t seen him in a year, but I still think about him all the time. Can you help?—Can’t Understand This

debauchers/debauchees—this perv thinks you should embrace the term “perv,” PERV, instead of trying to come up with something new. Where can I buy e-stim devices and urethral electrode sounds in the Detroit area?— Sounding You Out You’ll find a nice selection of e-stim devices and urethral sounds—electrode and otherwise— at all Crowley’s Department Store locations in the greater Detroit area. You’ve said that one way to get over a crush is to masturbate about it until it passes. I’m going on 2.5 years. I had surgery in 2019, and I’m still obsessed with my surgeon. I think it’s trauma bonding, as I had complications and had to have three follow-up surgeries, plus a ton of

I don’t know where TSCR lives either, HOTDAMN, but even if I knew where she was, I’m not allowed to put my readers in touch with each other. (My lawyer has forbidden me to play matchmaker.) That said, HOTDAMN, there’s nothing I can do to prevent my readers from reaching out to each other in the comments. So long as ALPHA—the straight guy who likes to demean and degrade thicc gay boys he finds on Grindr—is upfront with these guys and tells them he’s straight and tells them he has no intention of ever hooking up with them IRL, then what he’s doing is OK, I guess. But if he’s not disclosing all those facts about himself, Dan, then he’s pretending to be something he’s not and that is not OK! Straight guys leading gay guys on for attention is repulsive. We’ve got enough problems out there without you giving straight guys permission to fuck with our heads!—Too Pissed For Acronyms

which is about every other day. Yet, I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and underwent a procedure that reamed out most of my prostate tissue. I am now back to masturbating, but not ejaculating. Still, a dry orgasm is better than no orgasm at all. So, studies may show one thing, but life can show you something completely different.—Totally Wrong About That I’m sorry to hear about your prostate tissues, TWAT, and I’m glad to hear you’re able to enjoy the orgasms you’re still capable of having. But I gotta say—for the record—that I didn’t claim frequent ejaculation prevents prostate cancer. I cited studies showing a lower incidence of prostate cancer in men who masturbate regularly. “Lower incidence” ≠ “zero incidence.” You drew the short straw here, TWAT, and I’m sorry about that. But I can’t imagine you spent all

Grindr and other hookup apps are full of guys leading each other on—sometimes intentionally (not interested in hooking up IRL), sometimes unintentionally (circumstances and/ or guy trouble can derail a wanted hookup). Everyone who gets on Grindr knows or soon realizes that not every chat or exchange of pics leads to sex. Like author and Grindr user Alexander Cheves said in that column: “We all enter Grindr chats willingly, and we should do so knowing that anyone we talk to may have no plans of following through with their promises to meet.” And in ALPHA’s case, I don’t think he’s leading anyone on. He seeks out gay guys who fantasize about masculine, domineering, and unavailable straight jocks. He may be fucking with some guys’ heads, TPFA, but he’s only fucking with the heads of guys who get off on having their heads fucked with in exactly this way and by exactly his type. I mean, who better to fulfill the hot unavailable straight jock fantasy than the hot unavailable straight jock? Contact mail@savagelove.net, follow @ FakeDanSavage on Twitter, and bookmark savage.love

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