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USA Today
01-05-2025
- USA Today
Driver of boat in deadly Florida ferry crash denies fleeing the scene: Reports
Driver of boat in deadly Florida ferry crash denies fleeing the scene: Reports Show Caption Hide Caption One dead, 10 injured after recreational boat smashes into ferry One person is dead and 10 injured after a boat hit a ferry in Clearwater, Florida. Police are searching for the boat's driver. The man driving a recreational boat that crashed into a ferry in the water near Clearwater, Florida, on April 27, killing one and injuring several others, denied that he fled the scene in a letter to investigators from his attorney, according to multiple news outlets. Jeff Knight, identified as a local businessman, stayed at the scene of the crash for several minutes until first responders arrived and tried to provide assistance, his lawyer J. Kevin Hayslett wrote in a letter to investigators that was published by CNN and WTSP. The Clearwater Police Department previously said that the boat "fled the scene." "(A)ny suggestion that Mr. Knight left the scene is wholly unsupported," Hayslett wrote in the letter dated April 29, published by CNN. USA TODAY has reached out to Hayslett and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which is investigating. What happened in the Clearwater ferry boat crash? The collision happened near the Memorial Causeway bridge at about 8:40 p.m. on April 27, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. There were about 45 people on the ferry, many of whom were returning from a day of revelry at the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival on Clearwater Beach. Authorities said a blue and white recreational boat carrying six people hit the ferry with 45 people on board and then drove away from the scene. It was found 3.5 miles away, and officials said the driver was cooperative and took a breathalyzer test in which no alcohol was found present. Ten adults on the ferry had injuries ranging from broken bones to head injuries, officials said at a news conference. The Clearwater Fire Department declared the scene a mass casualty incident because of the number of injuries, six of which were declared trauma alerts with two taken to a hospital by helicopter. Driver did not flee, attorney says Hayslett said Knight complied with Florida law requiring him to try to help. Knight told one of his passengers to call 911 and tied his boat to the ferry to "stabilize it and render aid" and move it closer to shore so first responders would have easier access, Hayslett wrote. Knight also told the captain of the ferry he could transport passengers to a hospital on his boat, an offer that was declined, Hayslett said in the letter. Knight then realized his boat was taking on water and worried it would sink, and decided he needed to get it back to his dock so he could take it out of the water, the letter said. "Only after Clearwater Police Officers were in the water and ambulances had arrived did Mr. Knight leave in order to prevent his boat from sinking with an infant on board," Hayslett wrote. The boat was stopped by law enforcement on the way back to the dock and towed to a boat ramp where the 8-week-old baby was examined by medical personnel, he said. The attorney said in his letter that there is "credible concern" the ferry was not properly displaying its navigational lights, impacting visibility before the crash. Jeff Knight steps down from Jannus Live, Florida music venue Knight is listed in state business records as president of Jannus Live, an outdoor music venue in St. Petersburg, Florida. He also became a minority owner over a decade ago, according to a 2009 report from the Tampa Bay Times. The venue said in a statement on social media on April 30 that Knight was stepping down following the boat crash "and will no longer have any affiliation with the venue." "This decision was made out of respect for the victims of the recent Clearwater Ferry tragedy and to ensure that ongoing developments do not detract from the work of the talented artists, staff, and community partners who have long contributed to the success of Jannus Live," the statement said. Contributing: Christopher Cann, N'dea Yancey-Bragg and Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Top things to do in Tampa Bay this week: Breakaway Music Festival, Green Thumb
Breakaway Music Festival: For EDM and hip-hop fans, this huge music festival that started in Ohio has turned into the nation's largest touring festival. It will touch down in Tampa on Friday and Saturday, April 25-26. Top-tier acts like Fisher, Louis the Child, Knock 2 and ISOXO are among 20 national touring acts and five local DJs performing at Raymond James Stadium. Gates open at 4 p.m. both days. Tickets start at $75. Though single-day tickets for Friday and Saturday are sold out, there are lots of options at Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival: The annual sand sculpting festival continues its run through April 27. There are free activities for all ages, including a children's play area, street performers, artisans, live entertainment, fireworks each Saturday night, sand sculpting classes, speed sand demonstrations and the master sand sculpting competition. It's $14 to see the exhibit of more than a dozen sand sculptures, age 3 and younger free. The exhibit is open Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Located next to Pier 60 at 1 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach. Moments of Truth: This national touring exhibit from the Poynter Institute is an exploration of journalism's past, present and future. This series includes a dynamic pop-up exhibit and workshop series that traces the evolution of storytelling and journalism, highlighting its vital role in defending democracy, combating false information and fostering media literacy. It was launched at the St. Petersburg History Museum April 21-28, and on Thursday, April 24, there's a free panel about the press, past and future, featuring local writers Craig Pittman, Tom Jones and TyLisa Johnson. For information on the tour, see The exhibit is included with museum admission at 355 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Colin Quinn: The comedian and 'Saturday Night Live' alum performs at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $29.50. 727-791-7400. 38th Annual Green Thumb Festival: St. Petersburg's popular annual Arbor Day celebration will have more than 120 garden, plant and flower vendors and exhibitors, as well as a flower show, tool sharpening, a butterfly tent, soil and water testing, mulch and tree giveaways, kids crafts and food trucks onsite. Free. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, April 26-27. Walter Fuller Park and Center, 7891 26th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 727-893-7465. Fifth Annual Bucs Beach Bash: Get ready for football season with performances by country music duo LOCASH, appearances by the Bucs mascot, Bucs cheerleaders, the Bucs Street Team and the Pirate Krewe. On Saturday, enjoy a cornhole tournament, drinks, prizes, a Kids Zone. Thursday through Saturday, April 24-26. TradeWinds Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach. Tampa Bay Home Show: Learn from and see a variety of remodeling, building, restoration and design projects and vendors at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Free admission and a special gift goes to the first 200 attendees each day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27. 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa. American Stage in the Park: Hair: The Tony-winning musical set in the 1960s era of flower power, protests and free love, runs every Wednesday-Sunday through April 27 at Demens Landing Park. The park is at Bayshore Drive and Second Avenue S., St. Petersburg. Tickets are $38-$58, with options for premium areas or reserved chairs at or by calling the box office at 727-823-7529. Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival: Guests can sip and savor their way through flavorful eats and mouthwatering treats each weekend of the event. This weekend also brings a free concert by Southern rockers Blackberry Smoke on Saturday, April 26, and country artists on Sunday, April 27, Mitchell Tenpenny ('Drunk Me') and Graham Barham ('Something to Chase'). The festival runs weekends through May 18. 10165 McKinley Drive, Tampa. Florida Orchestra: Pictures at an Exhibition: A program inspired by art. Ravel's orchestration of Mussorgsky's melodies paints a series of artworks in vivid sound. Fan favorite violinist Stefan Jackiw revels in the cinematic flair of Korngold's lush Violin Concerto. Thursday, April 24, is 'pay what you can' for an 'Inside Pictures at an Exhibition' program at Mahaffey Theater at 7:30 p.m. Shows are Saturday, April 26, 8 p.m. at Mahaffey and Sunday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Ruth Eckerd Hall. $23-$60. Spring King of the Beach Fishing Tournament: One of the oldest and richest kingfish tournaments in the United States celebrates its 32nd year Thursday through Saturday, April 24-26. In addition to the competition, 70 marine-related vendors will draw big crowds to the waterfront park. You can watch as nearly 400 boats will compete during the day of fishing. Things get really interesting when the day's catches are weighed on Saturday, which happens from about 3 to 7 p.m. Madeira Beach Recreational Complex at 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach. Alan Jackson: The country legend is bringing his 'Last Call' tour which he says is a farewell to fans with guest Zach Top. Tickets start at $76.75. 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival Music Festival: The annual festival is a unique blend of African and African American art, culture and history. Saturday performers include Boney James, Eric Darius, Full Force and Brick featuring Jimmy Brown. Sunday performers include Morris Day and the Time, Jeff Bradshaw and Friends, Raheem Devaughn and Eric Roberson. $25 per day or $40 for the whole weekend, children under 12 are free. Gates open at noon Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27. Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa. Dunedin Family FunFest: Enjoy this free, family event with activities, games, inflatables, music, a talent showcase and an outdoor movie in the park. The movie begins at dark and is shown on a large screen. 6-10 p.m. Friday, April 25. Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road. Spheres Bubble Show: As seen on 'America's Got Talent,' this immersive and interactive bubble experience that will blow audiences away. $20. 3-5 p.m. Sunday, April 27. New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa. Historic Civil Rights Trolley Tour: The tour explores the events and venues of the Civil Rights movement in St. Petersburg. From the South Mole Beach and Spa Pool to lunch counter sit-ins and an act of civil disobedience at City Hall, the Museum of History and Star Trolley takes you on a trip through history. $35 members, $45 non-members. 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 26. St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg Registration is required, seats are limited. Playcon Gaming and Comic Convention: A one-stop destination for an experience filled with gaming competitions, panels, cosplay contests and an array of vendors catering to every aspect of the gaming and comic world. $8 presale or $11 at the door. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. Los Vinos de Dalí: Stroll through The Dalí while savoring exquisite wines from around the world, paired with signature bites from top local restaurants. Immerse yourself in live music and surreal entertainment, all while enjoying exclusive gallery access with the iconic masterpieces of Salvador Dalí. This event is 21+ only. Member ticket $160, non-members $180. 7-10 p.m. Saturday, April 26. The Dalí Museum, One Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Wilco: 8 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $56. George Clanton: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Tickets are $28 in advance. Blueberry Festival: Join Keel Farms for its annual festival with fresh blueberry U-pick, a blueberry shortcake-eating contest and family-friendly activities like camel rides. Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Keel Farms, 5202 W Thonotosassa Road, Plant City Dogs in a Pile: 7 p.m. Friday, April 25, at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Tickets are $22.50 in advance. Visit Kayzo: 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Tickets are $30 in advance. Curren$y: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the Orpheum, 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa. Tickets start at $35. John Crist: 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa. Tickets start at $29.75. 813-274-8286. The Dead South: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Tickets are $40 in advance. Napalm Death and The Melvins: 14802 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa. Tickets start at $30. Damien Escobar: 8 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $35. 727-791-7400. Damon Fowler: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, 706 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Lunar Vacation: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at Crowbar, 1812 N. 17th St., Tampa. Tickets start at $20. 'Dr. Dirty' John Valby: 8 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Side Splitters, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Tickets start at $25.50. 813-960-1197. Grace O'Malley: April 25-27, at Side Splitters, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Tickets start at $31. 813-960-1197. Cold with September Mourning and University Drive: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Crowbar, 1812 N. 17th St., Tampa. Tickets start at $25. Back to the Future: The Musical: April 29-May 4, in Carol Morsani Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa. Tickets start at $74. Dial M for Murder: April 25-May 11, at West Coast Players, 21905 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater. Tickets are $23. 727-437-2363. Tim Moffet: 8:30 p.m. April 25-26, at Clearwater Comedy Club, 483 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater. Tickets are $20. 727-435-0327. Pat Travers: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, 706 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Cruisin' The Park Charity Car Show & Community Festival: Come out and enjoy a free event featuring over 250 antique and show vehicles, music, raffles, and demonstrations from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit, Team 79 Krunch Robotics, and East Lake Fire Rescue. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 26. John Chesnut Sr. Park, 2200 E. Lake Road, Palm Harbor. Tarpon Springs Book Festival: This inaugural street fair will bring authors, artists, organizations, and vendors from the Tampa Bay area and beyond together for a day of literacy celebration. Free admission and fun for the whole family. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Downtown Tarpon Springs. Foreigners Journey: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $29. Visit Beacon Dance 2025: 8 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $10. Also compiled by Lee Clark Zumpe, Tampa Bay Newspapers.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Top things to do in Tampa Bay this week Sugar Sand Festival, dog athletes, blues festival
Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival: The annual sand sculpting festival opens Friday, April 11, and runs over three weekends through April 27. There are free activities for all ages, including a children's play area, street performers, artisans, live entertainment, fireworks each Saturday night, sand sculpting classes, speed sand demonstrations and the master sand sculpting competition. It's $14 to see the exhibit of more than a dozen sand sculptures, age 3 and younger free. The exhibit is open Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Located next to Pier 60 at 1 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach. Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge: Some of the nation's top canine athletes representing 10 states will compete in an array of events from high-flying disc routines, head-to-head weave pole racing, large, medium and small dog agility courses, and the fan favorite diving dog competition. Free and open to the public, including well-behaved dogs on leashes. 1 p.m. Friday, April 11; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater. The Florida Orchestra: The Soldier's Tale: This groundbreaking work by Stravinsky tells the story of a soldier who makes a deal with the devil in disguise. Chelsea Gallo conducts. Thursday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. at New Tampa Performing Arts Center; Friday, April 11, 7:30 p.m., at Church of the Ascension in Clearwater; and Saturday, April 12, 2 p.m., Palladium Theater in St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $25. Tampa Bay Blues Kickoff Party: Ronnie Baker Brooks and North Mississippi Allstars; Thursday, April 10, 7:30 p.m., at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $30. Tampa Bay Blues Festival: With Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram, Tab Benoit, JJ Grey & Mofro as headliners, the festival, which debuted in 1995, has become one of the area's top blues gatherings. April 11-13, at Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Petersburg. Single day tickets are $75. A 3-day pass is $180. Kathleen Madigan: One of the premiere stand-up comedians, Madigan returns to the Mahaffey on her Day Drinking Tour. Saturday, April 12, 7 p.m., at the Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $41.50. Chris Tucker: Wednesday, April 9, 8 p.m., in the Hard Rock Event Center at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. Tickets start at $103. Visit or Carin Leon: Thursday, April 10, 8 p.m., at Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Tickets start at $45.75. Visit Opera Tampa: Opera Tampa presents Puccini's 'La Boheme,' which takes you back to Paris in 1830, where penniless, cold and starving characters thrive on tunes that come from the heart. 8 p.m. Friday, April 11, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13. The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. 813-229-7827. The Millennium Tour featuring Trey Songz, Omarion and more: Saturday, April 12, 8 p.m., at the Yuengling Center, 12499 USF Bull Run Drive, Tampa. Tickets start at $69.75. 18th annual Pinellas Pepper Fest: The festival of flavorful explosion includes specialty exhibitors and food trucks that will tantalize your taste buds with special dishes and desserts, fiery sauces, salsas, rubs and more. Try hundreds of samples, from mild to wild, and explore pepper plants, local arts and crafts, gadgets and kitchenware. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13. England Brothers Park, 5010 Dave McKay Way, Pinellas Park. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival: Guests can sip and savor their way through flavorful eats and mouthwatering treats each weekend of the event. This weekend also brings Michael Ray on Saturday, April 12, known for hits like 'Think a Little Less' and 'Whiskey and Rain,' And Sunday, April 13, brings Fuel, the award-nominated multi-platinum rock band and Lit, which came comes out of the post-grunge era of the late '90s with hits like 'My Own Worst Enemy' and 'Miserable'. Runs weekends through May 18. 10165 McKinley Drive, Tampa. Record Store Day: The annual holiday for music fans returns on Saturday, April 12, with special vinyl releases and events at participating record stores. More than 370 special vinyl LP releases are coming to store shelves, featuring hits from Taylor Swift, Gorillaz, Charli XCX, Sting and other prominent artists. You can find a participating store at Tampa Bay Rowdies: The Rowdies home opener will be Saturday, April 12, against Loudoun United FC at Al Lang Stadium in St. Pete. In honor of its 50th anniversary, the team will hold theme nights. Tickets are $20-$81 at Al Lang Stadium, 230 First St. SE, St. Petersburg. Invisible Immigrants: The Tampa Bay History Center is the first museum is in the U.S. to host this exhibit, which had a four-year run in major Spanish cities. 'Invisible Immigrants. Spaniards in the U.S. (1868–1945)' is on display through Aug. 3. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $18.95, students $15.95, age 6 and younger free. 801 Water St., Tampa. The Lion King: Disney's six time Tony Award winning musical featuring stunning backdrops and recognizable music by Elton John and Tim Rice. TBA 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. (813) 229-7827. National Geographic Live: Untold Story of Sharks with Jess Cramp: Dr. Jess Cramp taps into the National Geographic archives to discover the work of 20th-century women leading shark science and storytelling before she dives into her own cutting-edge research and conservation. Swim alongside her under the vibrant waters of the South Pacific to find out what it truly means to save sharks. Starting at $25. 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15. The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa. 813-229-7827. Blueberry Festival: Join Keel Farms for its annual festival with fresh blueberry U-pick, a blueberry shortcake eating contest and family-friendly activities like camel rides. Fridays and Saturdays April 6-7, 13-14, 20 and 27-18. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Keel Farms, 5202 W Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. Trail Fun Run: This is a free walk/run. Join Healthy St. Pete and the St. Pete Running Company the second Saturday of every month. 8-9 a.m. Saturday, April 12. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg. Carmen Ciricillo: April 11-12, 8:30 p.m., at Clearwater Comedy Club, 483 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater. Tickets are $20. 727-435-0327. Art in Bloom: From Thursday, April 10, to Sunday, April 13, visitors are invited to view floral interpretations inspired by masterpieces from the Museum of Fine Arts collection. This event features the stunning creativity of floral designers from across the state and beyond. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. Chicago: Friday, April 11, 8 p.m., at The BayCare Sound at Coachman Park, 255 Drew St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $39. 727-791-7400. Puppy Hamlet: To bark or not to bark? That's never a question in this improv version of Hamlet starring a cast of adoptable puppies. $48 at American Stage Raymond James Theatre, 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg. 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Tampa Bay Rodeo: See a full rodeo and family festival with bull riding, bronco busting, barrel racing, calf roping, team roping and bull dogging at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds. Friday-Saturday, April 11-12. Gates open at 5 p.m., rodeo starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40, $25 for children at the fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Road, Dover. Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival: Indulge in a variety of culinary experiences and dinners at this festival running April 8-12 at various locations. Restaurants on both sides of the bay will have tasting dinners and it will all end up in a Grand Tasting on Saturday, April 12, at 1 p.m. in Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa, where $150 gets you all-inclusive admission with samplings from 40 of Tampa Bay's signature restaurants and complimentary cocktails and wine tastings throughout. Tickets are $150-$300 at American Stage in the Park: Hair: The Tony-winning musical set in the 1960s era of flower power, protests and free love, runs every Wednesday-Sunday through April 27 at Demens Landing Park at Bayshore Drive and Second Avenue S., St. Petersburg. This week features Pets in the Park Night (pets are encouraged to dress up as a flower child on April 12); . Tickets are $38-$58, with options for premium areas or reserved chairs at or by calling the box office at 727-823-7529. The show runs Wednesday-Sunday through April 27. Glow Putt Putt Pop-Up: Sparkman Wharf and Water Street Tampa, Downtown Tampa. In celebration of The Masters, these two venues are transforming into a vibrant, after-dark mini-golf experience. Each location will feature a 9-hole illuminated course, filled with glowing obstacles, fun challenges, and an electrifying atmosphere. $10. 6-10 p.m., April 11-12. Sabor Cubano Fest: Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms, mouthwatering flavors, and rich traditions of Cuba at Sabor Cubano Fest, Tampa Bay's premier celebration of Cuban culture. General admission $7, children under 12 years old admitted free. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 12. Al Lopez Park, 4810 N Himes Ave., Tampa. Lane 8: Saturday, April 12, 7 p.m., at The BayCare Sound at Coachman Park, 255 Drew St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $38.70. 727-791-7400. Mac McAnally: Saturday, April 12, 8 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets start at $43.25. 727-791-7400. Air Supply: Sunday, April 13, 7 p.m., at The BayCare Sound at Coachman Park, 255 Drew St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $30. 727-791-7400. Rumble 100 Car Show: Don't miss out on this fun, family-friendly event. Collector cars in several different categories will be judged and awarded prizes. Food and refreshments will be served. 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12. Hunter Memorial Park, County Road 233, Belleair. Folly Faire: Visit Folly Farm's nursery for a plant sale and ask a master gardener questions. Come and enjoy music, participate in family friendly nature activities and kids crafts. Held the second Saturday of each month. 9 a.m.-noon. Saturday, April 12. Folly Farm Nature Preserve, 1538 Dr. MLK St. N., Safety Harbor. Haiku Palozza at Jack's House: Held at the historic Jack Kerouac House, cohost Tim Huff will give a talk about the history of traditional haiku and will discuss Jack's intense relationship with haiku. There will be a reading of his haikus before an open mic session. Enjoy special Haiku pastries from Chef Shelley. 5169 10th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. $10 on Eventbrite. 3-6 p.m. Sunday, April 13. Mickey Dolenz: Thursday, April 10, 7:30 p.m., at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $69.50. 727-791-7400. Loquat Festival: The only festival of its kind in the U.S. focuses on the loquat tree. It opens at 10 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m. at Sims Park in New Port Richey. The festival will have preserves, trees, brochures, scones, loquat-inspired crafts, lectures, seeds, poetry books and fresh fruit. Saturday, April 12. 6341 Bank St., New Port Richey. Free. For Love or Money: Huey Lewis & Eddie Money Tribute: Thursday, April 10, 7:30 p.m., at the Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. Tickets start at $29.50. 727-587-6793. Matthew and Gunnar Nelson: Ricky Nelson Remembered: Friday, April 11, 8 p.m., at the Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. Tickets are $24.50. 727-587-6793. The Henhouse Prowlers: Sunday, April 13, 7 p.m., at the Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. Tickets are $19.50. 727-587-6793. St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Festival: Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Corey Avenue in St. Pete Beach. Admission is free. Ariella and Nicolaas: Wednesday, April 9, 7:30 p.m., at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $30. Leprous: Thursday, April 10, 7:30 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Tickets are $30 in advance. Anjelah Johnson-Reyes: Friday, April 11, 7 p.m., at the Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $36. Visit For Closure! April 11-May 11, at freeFall Theatre, 6099 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-498-5205. Scotty Wright: Sunday, April 13, 3 p.m., at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $10. Visit Chiodos: Tuesday, April 15, 6 p.m., at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg. This show is sold out. Billy Strings: Wednesday, April 9, 7:30 p.m., at the Yuengling Center, 12499 USF Bull Run Drive, Tampa. Tickets start at $39.50. Trapt: Friday, April 11, 6:30 p.m., at the Brass Mug, 1450 Skipper Road, Tampa. Tickets start at $25. Akaash Singh: April 11-12, at Side Splitters, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Tickets start at $36. Call 813-960-1197 or visit Project Nine: Saturday, April 12, 7 p.m., at the Brass Mug, 1450 Skipper Road, Tampa. Tickets start at $10. Kids Film Series: A Dog's Purpose: Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m., at New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa. Tickets start at $5. The Dollyrots: Sunday, April 13, 6 p.m., at Crowbar, 1812 N. 17th St., Tampa. Tickets start at $17. Visit Eddie Griffin: Sunday, April 13, 8 p.m., in the Hard Rock Event Center at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. Tickets start at $50. Visit or Cheekface: Tuesday, April 15, 7 p.m., at Crowbar, 1812 N. 17th St., Tampa. Tickets start at $22. Visit Art in the Park: Explore a vibrant collection of artworks created and available for purchase by the talented members of the Creative Artists Guild of Dunedin. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, April 13. John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park, 420 Main St., Dunedin. The Market Marie: Shop local with over 85 small business owners every second Saturday. Enjoy live music, delicious food, art, clothing, jewelry, henna, handmade candles, soap, pet treats, home goods and more. 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12. Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Largo Live: Gather up the family, grab your blankets and chairs, and enjoy an evening of live music, games, food trucks, and more every Friday. This month's performer is Samantha Jane Band. On-site parking is available. No personal alcohol is permitted. Pets on a leash are permitted. 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 11. Ulmer Park, 301 W. Bay Drive, Largo. Also compiled by Lee Clark Zumpe, Tampa Bay Newspapers.
