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Alarm about the potential threat to the labor economy and even human civilization itself from artificial intelligence sharpened over the weekend and may lead to even more anxiety for Floridians about AI and, specifically data centers, which power that technology. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei triggered the escalation Saturday by publishing a 3,800-word essay warning that AI models […] The post Florida residents are raising the alarms over data centers and AI. Where do Byron Donalds and David Jolly stand? appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa.

Tampa has long had its own style of dance (read: jook), but it won’t have a dancer in the ring this weekend when the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals arrive downtown. Instead, Florida will be represented by the likes of Orlando-based Motiv Crew founder and director Marlee Hightower, Motiv Crew member Fantaye, and […] The post Red Bull Dance Your Style US final among best events coming to Tampa Bay this week [September 17-24] appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa.

After a little more than six years, La La’s Sangria Bar abruptly closed its doors last weekend. The Channelside District watering hole took to social media on Sunday, Sept. 13, to announce that both La La’s Sangria Bar and the La La’s Sports Lounge would officially close that evening. “With heavy hearts we’re saying goodbye,” […] The post Tampa‘s La La’s Sangria Bar closes in Channelside District appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa.

Seven weeks before the Nov. 3 election, Florida organizations are taking stands on Amendment 3, which, if approved by 60 % of the voters, would substantially reduce homestead property taxes while simultaneously reducing revenues for local government services. The Republican Party of Florida on Monday went on the record as supporting the proposal. “Floridians work […] The post Florida Republicans officially endorse property tax-cutting Amendment 3 appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa.

The New York Times released its annual “America’s Best Restaurants” list today, and local seafood favorite The Tides Seafood Market & Provisions was the only Tampa Bay restaurant to make the cut. Tin Tin in Miami was the only other Florida restaurant featured. Located at 305 Main St., The Tides is no stranger to praise. […] The post Safety Harbor’s The Tides Market listed among ‘America’s Best Restaurants’ by New York Times appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa.