Comedy has moved into a golden age. Stand-ups such as Patton Oswalt, Louis C.K., Hannibal Buress, Marc Maron, Bill Burr and Maria Bamford who have been cutting their teeth for years have helped blaze new trails for budding young comics. 

All over television comics like Nick Kroll, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer of Broad City, and Amy Schumer have re-invented the wheel of sketch comedy. Their bits are contemplative, satiric, mildly depraved, cerebral and simple. They boast the virality that contemporary dialogue demands without removing the power of the statement being made. 

With inspiration booming from all ends of the comic spectrum, new voices are making themselves heard in the comedy scene. Noticing a need for a proper stand-up venue in the Burg, the good folks at Sly Bar, Shannon's Web and The Homemade Broadcast took it upon themselves to provide an outlet for local stand-ups to widdle and carve their craft.

Sly Bar's Stand-Up Open Mic Night just finished its 6th Round. Month after month the brightest and the funniest social commentators take the stage in the Grand Central District. With the arts, food, beer, music and coffee scenes blossoming in the sunshine city, it was only a matter of time before St. Pete became a destination for comics.

Here's our list of the 6 best Stand-Ups performing in St. Pete and around the state of Florida.

JB Ball

*Video by JB Ball

JB Ball's mic skills have landed him appearances on MTV, CBS, Comcast, SIRIUS/XM Satellite Radio, and the 2013 film The investigator. Ball was the winner of the 2014 Trial By Laughter Comedy Fest and recently won the title of Florida's Funniest Comic.

His observations are the kind that make you laugh right before engaging you in a deeper debate. Visit his calendar to see where you can catch him next.

Matt Fernandez

*Video by Matt Fernandez

Fernandez was ranked as one of the 15 funniest comedians you should be following on twitter by funnyordie.com. His tweets have even caught the attention of The Ellen Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Fernandez has posed his comic prowess as the Funny Or Die Oddball Comedy Festival, SLO Comedy Festival, Orlando Indie Comedy Festival along with a multitude of universities, clubs and theaters.

This is to say Fernandez is relentless. The commitment to the craft of comedy is present in every second of set. His ubiquity is what makes Fernandez a voice to watch in the future. To find out where you can hear him next, visit his calendar. 

Law Smith

*Video by Cigar City Comedy

Law Smith started his comedy career on a dare. We're grateful he stepped up to the plate. Smith focuses on the odd minutiae of life, from the grammatical decline of society to the the 5 people you'll meet in line at the drug store after midnight. Smith's ability to be colloquial and edgy all at once is something to be admired. He co-hosts the Triple Option podcast and the C.O.O. of Cigar City Comedy.

Find out where you can see Smith next by visiting his calendar. 

Kyle Ruse

*Video by Joe Blo 

Kyle Ruse is a tattoo artist by trade. He has toured his sets all over the country. He's taken his observations to dive bars and tattoo parlors, to convention centers and colleges. His tone and his voice resonate wherever he features his comedy. Keep up with him on twitter for the latest on his upcoming shows. 

David Weingarten

*Video by David Weingarten

David Weingarten is a writer and stand-up from Tampa, Florida. His sets often consist of multiple characters and voices he has fine tuned during his time on the road. You can find out where he'll be next by checking out his calendar. 

Will Kuncz

*Interview w/ Sebastian Coolidge on The Homemade Broadcast

Will Kuncz is the founder of The Homemade Broadcast, a weekly talk show focused on life, arts and music in the city of St. Pete. His segment airs on RadioStPete.com. Will has championed the Comedy Open Mic Nights at Sly Bar and his a working stand-up himself. His program airs every Thursday at 8pm. Will has helped illuminate the talented individuals that call this city home and has introduced the Burg to a variety of exceptional talents.

Follow The Homemade Broadcast on Facebook for updates on new guests and upcoming shows.