Undead in Tampa: Goth culture

St. Pete hospital under fire for Netflix doc; how DeSantis’ campaign is going; new feature coming to The Dalí Museum

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View on the web Go to our homepage Subscribe to the Times Friday, June 23, 2023 Forward this to a friend Subscribe to more newsletters Read today's e-Newspaper So close to the weekend! We’ll climb into the upper 80s to low 90s today with some scattered thunderstorms.   Among the stories you need to know: A St. Petersburg hospital has come under fire after the release of a Netflix film; we check in on how Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign is going; and The Dalí Museum will soon debut a new feature. Plus, peruse two decades of St. Pete Pride photos. [LUIS SANTANA | Times (2017)] In the Tampa Bay area’s largest city, the spirit of Goth is alive Goth brunches. Goth theme nights. A world-famous Gothic nightclub.    Tampa has long been a home for the pale and spooky.   But to understand how the city became such a hub for this flourishing subculture, a glimpse back at local history is needed.   Gabrielle Calise breaks down everything to know. AROUND THE BAY Firestorm of criticism: Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg is facing backlash over the new Netflix doc "Take Care of Maya."   Sweet and savory 🍿🧇: A gourmet popcorn company is coming to St. Petersburg's Grand Central District. Nearby, look out for the launch of a Sarasota cafe specializing in Liege-style waffles.   Artspace Tampa: After years of planning, the Tampa Arts Alliance's project to provide affordable live/work spaces to artists now has a home in Ybor City — thanks to this developer.   Temporary closure: A power outage at Tampa International Airport on Wednesday disrupted operations and caused some delays, leading officials to close one airside Thursday night for electrical repairs.   Are we there yet? Hillsborough County commissioners authorized two more studies on a proposed 10-mile extension of the Selmon Expressway while wondering aloud if they could accelerate the timeline.   Jack Harris makes pitch: The recently fired morning radio host shared his proposal for a Tampa Walk of Fame at the City Council workshop Thursday.   Combating climate change: Tampa is the latest local government to lay out a path toward renewable energy with its new Climate Action and Equity Plan. Learn more in a Q&A with the city's sustainability and resilience officer.   Next big draw: The Pasco County Commission approved land-use changes to bring new waterfront businesses and a 200-room hotel to SunWest Park. BRIGHT SPOT [Times (2003)] Look back on 2 decades of St. Pete Pride On Saturday, the biggest Pride celebration in the Southeast returns to the Sunshine City waterfront. St. Petersburg's Pride Parade dates back to 2003, when the event was just a "Pride Promenade." We dove into our photo archives to revisit Pride throughout the years.   Stepped-up security: St. Pete Pride will have increased security for this year's parade, among other precautions. POLITICS [Tribune News Service] A month into his White House bid, here's how DeSantis has fared on the campaign trail Donald Trump said Ron DeSantis' presidential run would be a "disaster" after a glitchy launch on Twitter. Has it really been that bad? Jay Cridlin rounds up some of the highlights, trends and key moments.   Raising ethical questions: DeSantis has Republicans and Democrats wondering whether he values the traditional separation between his role as Florida's governor and his role as a presidential candidate.   White House ambitions? U.S. Sen. Rick Scott and his political team are denying a New York Times report that he's eyeing a presidential bid in 2024.   Latest on Andrew Warren case: The Florida Supreme Court rejected the former Hillsborough County state attorney's request to be reinstated after DeSantis removed him from office last year. Why is that?   Federal lawsuit: On Thursday in Tampa, DeSantis said he is suing the Biden administration over college accreditations.   Court strikes down Florida ban: A federal judge decided that state rules championed by DeSantis restricting Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care violates federal law. SPORTS Frustrating day: Thursday wasn't the Rays' day. Shane McClanahan was taken out in the fourth inning after his fastball velocity dropped. Yandy Diaz and Luke Raley required medical attention. And the Rays blew a pair of two-run leads against the Royals.    Rays bench Wander Franco: The star shortstop is out of the lineup until at least Saturday for not "being the best teammate," manager Kevin Cash said. This could be a teachable moment for him, if he chooses to view it that way, columnist John Romano writes.   New round of balloting: Diaz and Randy Arozarena advanced to the runoff election to earn starting spots on the American League All-Star team.   Lessons from Tampa Bay: The Royals' Matt Quatraro hopes what he learned while with the Rays will help him turn a young Kansas City team into a sustainable winner. Here's what Cash said about his former bench coach. OPINION AND COMMENTARY Pick your fighter: As we wait patiently for the "Barbie" movie, columnist Stephanie Hayes imagines some dolls straight out of Tampa Bay. Ybor Barbie. Gulfport Barbie. SoHo Barbie. Which one are you?   What goes around comes around? The DeSantis campaign broke the deepfake taboo when it published AI images of Trump embracing Dr. Anthony Fauci. So, the Times Editorial Board writes, the governor shouldn't be surprised if that move comes back to bite him. TODAY'S TALKER [DIRK SHADD | Times] Have you seen that new dome at The Dalí? A 39-foot-tall structure sits in the downtown St. Petersburg museum's Avant-garden. Sometime this summer, it will open with "Dalí Alive 360°" — an immersive experience showcasing famous works by the Spanish surrealist. Today's DayStarter was compiled by Alexandra Urban, Meaghan Habuda and Amy Gehrt. Did someone forward this to you? Get DayStarter in your own inbox next time. It's free to subscribe. Sign up here. 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