As spring break season arrives, Florida's beaches are gearing up for an influx of visitors looking to enjoy the state's warm weather and white sand.

Former Clearwater High and FSU basketball standout Luke Loucks, an NBA assistant for the past half-decade, is expected to replace Leonard Hamilton as Seminoles coach, according to various published reports.

Tampa Bay's original breastaurant isn't going anywhere. Why it matters: Following a recent Bloomberg report that a Hooters chain was preparing to file for bankruptcy, the ownership groups managing the original restaurant in Clearwater and more locations across Tampa Bay and South Florida sought to assure diners they're sticking around.

Pasco Blues Festival: Grab your lawn chairs and blankets for a day of blues artists and a tasty festival food. Memphis Lightning, Alex Lopez and Wayne Baker Brooks will take over the stage at Heritage Park, 5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd., Land O' Lakes. Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, March 8. $10 at Eventbrite.

Tampa is one of the most vibrant and unique cities in Florida, and it’s widely known for its authentic culture, delicious cuisine, and close proximity to some of the best beaches in the world. Roughly an hour and 30 minutes west of Orlando,

Two life-changing lottery tickets were sold at 7-Eleven stores in Florida — just miles apart. The lucky players, who live in the Tampa Bay area, bought scratch-off tickets worth $1 million, according to the Florida Lottery.

Tampa Riverfest is a citywide celebration along the Hillsborough River on May 2 and 3, showcasing the best of Tampa’s waterfront. Featuring live entertainment, food vendors, cultural performances, and more, this event is a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

Josh Bradley is Creative Loafing Tampa's resident live music freak. He started freelancing with the paper in 2020 at the age of 18, and has since covered, announced, and previewed numerous live shows in Tampa Bay. Check the music section in print and online every week for the latest in local live music.

Companies in Tampa Bay received 347 SBA loans in the fourth quarter of 2024. These loans, worth a combined $186 million, will support more than 3,600 jobs.

The University of South Florida will welcome thousands of Tampa Bay community members to Bulls Family Fest on March 1, a free, interactive event that gets children of all ages interested in higher education and engaged with USF early in their lives.