John Goldsby: “It’s expected nowadays that you know how to play Brazilian music, or funk, or hip-hop, or metal. A lot of younger bass players can do it all“

Bassist, bandleader, composer, teacher, clinician, and author John Goldsby is a dream interviewee, and not just because he’s an interesting guy with a wealth of experience. A journalist to the core,…

Bill Cosby eyeing return to comedy after prison release, spokesman says: ‘He wants to return to the stage’

Bill Cosby is hoping to get back into the comedy industry after he was released from prison on Wednesday after serving two years of a three- to 10-year sentence. The…

28 LGBTQ-owned brands and businesses to support in 2021

Over the years, you’ve probably seen companies embrace Pride Month through advertising campaigns — including rainbow flag logos and even limited-edition items like Skittles’ colorless candy. But it wasn’t always…

Barbs and praise for Tampa Bay stores that still require masks

ST. PETERSBURG — The sign on the door at Sans Market is hard to miss: “Masks still required.” One couple appeared to do so on a recent Saturday at the…

Westwood’s ULAH to open women’s apparel store LUNA in fall 2021

LUNA by ULAH, a women’s version of the Westwood clothing store that opened in 2016, is moving in two doors down from ULAH by fall 2021. Co-owners Joey Mendez (center)…

Stores hope weather won’t dampen fun

With rain in the forecast for the bulk of Independence Day weekend and the price of meat at an “all-time high,” many vendors are at a loss for what to expect…