I love this store. If you want to find vintage radio, stereo, PA, musical instruments, records,…read moreeven 50s televisions, check out Green Shift. It should be a stop on any journey to Tampa. The owner, Don, is friendly and willing to work with you on about anything. There are lots of comics, which I know nothing about, so I will just say there are a lot. Mike Lakeland, FL

Green Shift Comics - Tampa's Hidden Gem for Comics & Guitars!…read more If you're a comic fan--or just want to check out some cool guitars--Green Shift Comics is a must-visit. This shop is a goldmine of comics. Whether you're hunting for the latest releases or a hard-to-find classic, Green Shift has it all. What truly sets it apart is the passionate and knowledgeable owner, Todd. He goes above and beyond for customers, offering sage advice and expert guidance. Having visited both before and after he bought the store, I can say his reorganization and attention to detail transformed it into an inviting, well-curated space. In an era where comic shops can feel sterile or corporate, Green Shift radiates personality and heart. Do yourself a favor and check them out--you won't be disappointed. 5 out of 5 stars!

I travel to Tampa quite regularly for work and always check in with a couple comic shops on every…read moretrip. I hadn't heard of Nerd Out before and dropped by. What a store! The staff was personable, informed, and engaged. The store was packed with collectibles, comics, back issues, toys, just what you expect from a shop. In the time I spent there shopping three regular customers came in and we ended up in exactly the kind of nerd out discussion you would expect from the name. I also found something I've been looking for for two years! Great staff, great selection, great customers, great store.

The Owner of the store ignored us when we entered and when we asked about where to find the book we…read morecame for he was not helpful. The organization of the store is horrible too with some comics being inaccessible due to shelf stacking. Also the owner made weird comments to his friend that made us uncomfortable enough to just leave without getting anything. Overall Id rather drive 35 minutes to a better store than this one.

The building is beautiful; you pass thru an unusual (in a good way) bookstore, candle pour bar,…read morecoffee bar, tea bar, a gift shop with very unique items, & then into the restaurant. Paintings adorn the walls inside, but you can also dine in the "outside patio" with a glass ceiling overhead & lots of plants around. Our server, Cami, was pleasant & gave us time to peruse the menu. The option of breakfast served all day was a surprise. We decided to try three appetizers: the whipped feta, buttermilk fried chicken & fried Brussel sprouts. A glass of sangria & iced tea for beverages. Everything was delicious & exceeded our expectations. Cami checked on us regularly asking if we'd like to order anything else. Would definitely put the Oxford Exchange at the top of our restaurant list when going across the bridge to Tampa. Already thinking about the French toast for the next visit.

Oh my goodness, where do I begin? Oxford Exchange was such a great experience from start to finish…read more It's way more than just a restaurant -- it's a bookstore, coffee bar, candle-making area, champagne bar (perfect for a girls' day or bachelorette outing), and a cute gift shop with little trinkets and goodies. The entire space has a lively but still relaxed atmosphere that makes you want to stay and explore. We stopped in for breakfast and everything was excellent. Our table ordered the Brussels sprouts, avocado toast, French toast, a pot of tea, and an Old Fashioned, and the total came to about $87. The French toast was honestly some of the best I've ever had. Service was friendly and attentive, and the staff made the experience even better. After breakfast, we walked around and checked out the rest of the property, including the upstairs seating area and additional spaces. There's so much to see here that it feels like an experience more than just a meal. One tip: definitely make a reservation ahead of time because it stayed packed the entire time we were there. Can't wait to come back!

I've had a terrible experience with Symphonic Distribution. My upcoming Sunday album contains 20…read moretracks, all titled Sunday, each built from 4 bars of Handel's Passacaglia--a public-domain piece with 68 bars total. Before releasing the album, I submitted each track as a single. Symphonic approved 17 of them without issue. But then, out of nowhere, they rejected one track, saying I "can't change the title from Passacaglia to Sunday." That makes absolutely no sense, why approve 17 tracks with the same 4-bar structure but reject one for the same reason? When I followed their own instructions and replied to the rejection email to request clarification, I never heard back. It's been 19 days. When I tagged them on X (formerly Twitter) 3 times to draw attention to the issue, instead of resolving it, Symphonic suspended my entire artist account, locking me out and cutting off access to my earnings, without a single explanation email. This is unprofessional, inconsistent, and completely unfair to artists who depend on their income. I'm now filing a complaint with the BBB because this has crossed the line into withholding funds. If you're an independent musician, think twice before trusting Symphonic with your catalog or royalties. And they'll be hearing from my lawyer, too, soon.

Their site is hard to log in on and I was frozen out twice. Their legal folks demanded that I…read morechange my browser and clear all of my cookies etc. which was essentially putting me to work. It's 2024 and EVERYTHING SHOULD WORK effortlessly. I've demanded my money back. Stay away from these people.

Creative Loafing has some great events throughout the year, but they don't stand behind their…read morefailures. We had a party of 4 that attended Brunched 2025 (our 4th year with VIP tickets). This is our favorite Creative Loafing event. We enjoy tasting all the different Bloody Mary's and the love that so many restaurants put into their sample foods. It typically takes an hour to make our first round through each of the booths. We then go through again to our favorites and place our votes. BUT...not this year!!!! The event was held in a different location, a smaller location. There were only a few booths with food and/or drinks, and the rest were completely unrelated to "Brunch". I can't even count how many people I raved about this event to....people that ALSO bought VIP tickets....OMG I'm sooooo embarrassed!!!!! We found the lady that said she was in charge of the event and shared our extreme disappointment and also embarrassment that we felt. We explained that it wasn't worth the cost of gas and parking to attend, much less the cost of 4 VIP tickets. She agreed that the event wasn't what it should have been. I asked for a refund. She took down my information and said she would give us 4 VIP tickets to Margarita Wars and some over 30 event they were doing. That was the last I've heard... I tried sending emails through the Creative Loafing website. I tried calling several different phone numbers listed. I've left numerous messages over the past few months and sent numerous emails....with NO response! I feel as though Creative Loafing is actually becoming a scam. They charge really high fees and at any moment, at any event, they can just take your money and run, and give you a sub-par event. I know in the past they have stood behind their events, but the past few months have proven otherwise to me. BUYER BEWARE! YOUR EVENT COULD BE THE NEXT VICTIM!

They have wonderful loft that actually match their name. It is giant space. This space has host…read moremany event. Include the recent USF "Kinda Sorta". This event show the BFA thesis of the 15 artists art, painting, and drawing. Creating Loafing has connect the community with the many events. Some time they host it at the event space. Some time they host at other place like bar, museum or park. I give them a five stars due to their man and women who work there are well connected for the event organizing. Somehow they are well connected with the local restaurants. Their food and drink section offer a lot of choice. Other than the food, they have art and entertainment. It include comedy, theater, sport and visual art. I hope they are constantly create new items.

SUBAP! (short for Suburban Apologist, I assume meant ironically?) is a a music, arts and…read moreentertainment publication in Tampa Florida. The first issue emerged in 2015 and includes funky art and design, coverage of Tampa's music scene, Seminole Heights, and the publication's roots including its lineage and heritage back to REAX, a 40 issue publication which flowed from a similar artistic and rollicking spring. Contributors include various movers, shakers, artists, photographers and journalistas. Funk irreverant, fannish, fadish, flaming, furious, passionate, and flamboyant, SUBAP! is an emergent periodical tapping the burgeoning music and arts scene in Tampa. Hopefully they will delve into fashion as well. I like to look good. Free. It is worth every penny. The website is subap.com and the events page is subapcal.com (as in cal for calender).

The best store I've found on the east coast by far! Amazingly curated selection I never thought Id…read moresee in Tampa. Great prices, no online tomfoolery. The owner knows his stuff and will practically shop for you! A must visit.

From the owner: Opened in 2016, Steelworker Records is 1000 sq ft of new & used vinyl, tapes & CDs; as well as…read moreturntables & other audio accessories. We have been in the music business for over 20 years and use that knowledge to curate one of the best record selections in the Southeast. A store dedicated to the adventurous side of record buying. Where finding something new and babbling about your old time favorites go hand in hand. Obscure gems nestled alongside the big names one expects. Steelworker is a place to experiment and delve deep into the world of music. Metal, hip-hop, experimental, jazz, 70's hard rock, punk, psych, noise, soundtracks and everything in between.

Stopped by here during our weekend trip and it was one of my best record store experiences to date…read more Keith was beyond helpful, super informative and seems like a great guy. He helped us with our selections and answers every question we had, you can tell he is very passionate about his business. The store is smaller but has a huge selection and great prices. We bought a record here that was in better condition than the previous shop we visited, and for under half the price of the other place. Cannot recommend enough

Clean, super friendly staff who offered to help me find anything I needed. I didn't find anything…read morethis time but looking forward to coming back and checking again! Seemed like a lot of older records.