

In Tampa, Trump asks nearly all-white audience for African-American, Hispanic vote (UPDATED: VIDEO)
Remember those innocent times when Donald Trump telling African-American voters they're all so down and out that they have nothing to lose by voting for him seemed shocking? When was that? Last week? Fast forward a few days to Trump's rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa Wednesday, where he reiterated those comments as…
Drink More Wine: The terror of “tehr-wah”
It’s a simple word for a very complex concept.
Here’s how to get your event listed on CL’s calendar
Introducing our amazing go-to calendar for all Bay area events. Want your event here? Here’s how.
Good Vibrations: Bubbling glass and vibrant beach scenes at Leslie Curran
The last days of summer pulsate in the work of Richard Seidel and Alison Sigethy at Leslie Curran Gallery.
Black Rock: DIY dinners
Cooking your own steak means you can’t complain about the chef.
A Life and Death Struggle: The Aftermath of the Monroeville Rescue
A parvo outbreak among rescued puppies prompts an urgent plea for help at Suncoast Animal League
Good Graeff will be featured tonight on MTV’s Catfish
Candic & Titus are the subjects, but Brooke and Brittany will provide sounds.
Tonight in live music; Miss Sharon Jones! screening, Lil’ Yachty, and a talk about Purple Rain
Go see a flick, talk about an album, or catch one of hip hop’s most-hyped live in the flesh.
Sh*t happened 8/24/16: Zika in Pinellas, Goody Goody opens, Pasco job creation headlines, er, incomplete
Seriously, don't panic. Pinellas County has its first case of locally transmitted Zika. This does not mean mosquitoes in the area are carrying and spreading the infection; this does not mean it's time to panic. All this means for sure right now is that you should take all proper precautions, and that there's definitely one…
On the Sauce: Blackberry Whiskey Sour
Ahem, Thursday is Whiskey Sour Day. Make this twist on a classic.
Worth the risk: Omakase-style chef’s dinner planned in Dunedin
Dunedin’s NINA and Pisces Sushi are collaborating on a secret multicourse meal.
With first locally transmitted zika case in Pinellas, local pols call on Congress
The Florida Department of Health announced the first locally transmitted case of Zika outside Miami-Dade County Tuesday — and it's in Pinellas County. Details are as yet scant about how the disease was contracted — through a mosquito bite of sexual intercourse — but the case brings the number of locally transmitted cases of Zika…
The Inbox: everyone gets a trophy. (August 23, 2016)
With no hurt feelings.
Dark & Sinful: Olympic-sized fail
Of course an Ameribro managed to upstage thousands of years of tradition.
Road Trip: In the Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room
A slice of theme park history rises from the ashes.
CANCELED: Oddball Curiosity & Comedy Fest
“It’s not you, it’s me.” Sure, Oddball. Sure.
Solar advocates champion Amendment 4 in final stretch before primary
It's not exactly a long shot, but backers of an amendment that would make solar power cheaper are trying to make the case for what they're calling a no-brainer constitutional amendment on the statewide primary ballot amid confusion over multiple ballot proposals relating to solar. A group of environmentalists and solar industry leaders gathered at…
Castor, Realtors call for student debt refinance legislation
It seems as though every year there is another news story about the most recent batch of college grads having the highest level of student debt yet. While the same holds true this year, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, is pushing for legislation that would allow students to refinance their student loans. Castor stressed at a…
Tampa composer Sean Hamilton breaks down his new release, LOCI in advance of a tour — listen
“…the electronics are generative and create sonic material in real-time as the piece unfolds…”
Restaurant review: Noble Rice
This Tampa spot continues the Bay area trend toward quality Japanese fare.
What can Tampa Bay fans expect from Steven Tyler’s solo show next Monday?
Tyler promises to feature plenty of Aerosmith songs interspersed with selections from his solo album when he takes the stage for each of his solo appearances.
Sh*t happened 8/23/16: Lochte loses sponsors, Tampa takes on Zika, man makes bad decision
OK, enough about Amy Schumer hating on Tampa, go get your Goody Goody on. But first, let's roll through yesterday: Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte dropped his Speedos. Oh, wait, sorry, it was the other way around. Can't blame us for reading that wrong knowing this dude, amirite? Harsh, bro. You know it's a comparatively slow…
Food labels at center of upcoming St. Pete College forum
In Seminole, an SPC event will discuss food labeling practices, standards and more.
Fall Restaurant Preview 2016: A great fall for Tampa Bay culinarians
More than 10 Bay area restaurants set to open their doors this season.
Trump to Trump all over Florida State Fairgrounds Wednesday
Something orange-ish this way comes.
One for the bartenders
The 200 block of Central Ave. in St. Pete has evolved a lot over the last decade. When it was my stomping grounds for the five years I worked downtown, during the early-to-mid aughts, there were a handful of unassuming bars and restaurants that many of us who worked hospitality in the area pinballed around…
Oh, Goody: Historic hamburger joint reopens in upscale Hyde Park
Despite Goody Goody’s upscale location, expect solid diner food served with a slice of history.
St. Pete hosts the first Fetish Con Awards Show
And the award goes to…
Did Rick Kriseman just give away the location of the Datz/Dr. BBQ collab?
Looks like the location for Datz/Roux owners Suzanne and Roger Perry's Bay area collaboration with Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe has been decided and — if not announced, then "leaked heavily." A widely circulated tweet by St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman featuring a photo of himself and Lampe outs the 'Burg's happening EDGE District just west…
In a Breast Pocket: a major menswear fashion show
Join us on October 13th for a major menswear fashion show benefiting the Shimberg Breast Center at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital! The show, In a Breast Pocket, will feature thirty male models—a mix of professionals and eye-catching locals—walking the runway to help support the cause. Internationally-known artist and fashion designer Michael Vollbracht will lend his…
The Inbox: new music gold from the depths of PR-ville. (August 22, 2016)
New music gold from the depths of PR-ville.
Just Announced: Loretta Lynn, Iska Dhaaf lead this week’s new concert announcements
We're back, and so are promoters and artists booking new shows across the Bay area. Below you'll find a running list of the new ones with links to ticket info and other useful information. Be sure to follow CL Music on Twitter (@CL_music) to stay up to date. See more events at CL's events page.…
Watch The Goonies on the silver screen
Goonies never say die!
Sh*t happened 8/22/16: Baseball Forever flops, mosque fire ruled arson, cupcakes are supposed to have gluten
How was your weekend? Filled with beer and cupcakes, no doubt. No carbs for you this week, because life in 2016 demands that you punish yourself for enjoying things, apparently. FRI, AUG. 19: St. Pete's "Baseball Forever" campaign to keep the Rays in town encouraged every fan to come out to the Trop, but Friday's…
So long, Olympics
I’m going to miss the Olympics. It was always there for me in the past 17 days through thick and thin. Turn on any channel and there was an Olympic champion. Didn’t matter the sport, just that it was on, and the best in the world were always competing. The final days of the games…
Weekly Tune-Up: New Frank Ocean (finally), Dawes, Roosevelt and Phantogram to kick off the work week
Frank Ocean’s Blonde is finally here, but there’s a lot more to be hyped on anyway.
Friday night noise groove w/Mushmind, Ninehorn, and Black Pussy at Crowbar – August 19, 2016
“These guys reeked of fine botanicals and good times…”
Nostalgia lives at tonight’s Tears in the Sahara reunion show, here’s some info.
A good time to drink some PBR, an even better time to break out your old skinny jeans.
An Interview with I Don’t Even Own a Television
I don’t even own a podcast!
Movie review: Indignation has the temerity to just be a good movie (4 of 5 stars)
Solid craft brings an intimate story to life.
Hell or High Water: Three-and-a-half of five stars
Cormac McCarthy lite.
Poll: Would you buy the new Kanye West beer?
Let’s talk about it on Saturday at Beerfest!
Guitar World debuts Tampa artist John Wesley’s “by the light of the sun” — watch
The song is from a forthcoming LP, a way you’ll never be
This weekend in live music; video game rock, Black Pussy, Dixie Chicks, Bud Light (?) and more.
Per usual, there’s something for everyone and their stepbrother this weekend.
Was that $500 city grant to spruce up Dem HQ exterior a big deal? Not really, but sorta
When your political opposition appears to behave politically, ya gotta pounce. It's instinct, and it'll probably serve you well down the road… even if political mailers down the road make mountains out of molehills — or, as is the case this week, a nefarious political scandal out of a $500 grant. Earlier this week, the…
Veterans tell Rubio to dump Trump in Tampa
Will 110,000 signatures dissuade Marco’s vote for Donald?
Paul Manafort resigns from Trump campaign
A traveling shit circus has lost another ringmaster. Paul Manafort, who was appointed Donald Trump's campaign manager in the wake of Corey Lewandowski's resignation, has himself resigned. “This morning Paul Manafort offered, and I accepted, his resignation from the campaign. I am very appreciative for his great work in helping to get us where we…
Adventures in Weekending: Dixie Chicks, turtles and baseball
We’re into the we-could-get-the-big-one part of hurricane season, and also almost-pumpkin-season. Magical times, y’all…
Weekend Platter: Anniversaries, Tampa Bay Lobster Festival and more
Take a brewing class, celebrate Winesmith and Cultured & Craft’s birthdays and more.
Sh*t happened 8/19/16: Clearwater medical cannabis dispensary opens, do the stingray shuffle, goodbye Gawker
It's Friday, and the world continues to change at an unprecedented rate. A drug once demonized as the thing that made jazz musicians crazy is now an accepted medical treatment, and an online innovator is leaving us. One thing, however, will never change: When you're in the ocean in Florida, you need to do the…
Olympics end-of-week wrap-up: U.S. swimmers win gold in lying
Well, well, well. A promotion may be at hand. U.S. gold-medal Olympian Ryan Lochte has been promoted from part-time to full-time douchebag. Reports are emerging from Brazil that while Lochte is safe in his Florida home, the three other swimmers he was with when they claim to have been robbed at gunpoint have admitted to…
Tampa finalist competing on upcoming Food Network Star Kids
Catch the next generation of kid cooks on the Food Network at 8 p.m. Monday.
About that cover…
Michael Chavarria is an Ybor City-based artist and organizer for Tampa’s He(art) movement
Video Premiere: Tampa’s Extra Celestial go to L.A. in clip for “Restart” — watch
The clip chronicles a recent trip to Los Angeles.
Detectives charge one suspect in fatal shooting of Tampa rapper
St. Pete rapper Fayd the God is charged with first degree murder.
Today in live music (Thurs. August 18): Free shows everywhere, and one punk rock bachelor party.
Choices, choices, choices…
Will Quinlan shares “Resurrection Blues” from forthcoming solo LP, listen
…then read our cover story on the Tampa songwriter.
Hillsborough brawls: Two primaries pit popular Dems against one another.
Though this year’s raucous presidential race is getting all the attention, there’s a vote coming up long before November 8 that brings its own share of drama; the Florida primaries on August 30. A local primary election — dramatic? Not usually. Such primaries tend to be on the dull side, and it’s often only the…
Sh*t happened 8/18/16: People treating animals badly, Florida health care treating people badly
It's Thursday, the day that never got a cute nickname because no cool foods begin with that "th" sound. Sorry, Thursday. Hey, remember that worthless cretin who injured Pinky the flamingo so badly she had to be put down? There's a petition calling on Hillsborough County State Attorney Mark Ober to throw the book at…
Attention Oddballs: Humor Ahead Aug. 26
It’s hot outside, but not too hot to enjoy the Oddball comedy festival.
Urban Canning kitchen holds grand opening this weekend
Starting Saturday, the public may stop into The Urban Canning’s St. Pete headquarters.
Do This: Sea life’s beauty at Four Stacks
Four Stacks Brewing set to host the opening reception for The Nautilus Gallery.
Sup, I’m Ray.
A week after finding a desk, the new guy introduces himself
Where there’s a Will: Tampa songwriter Will Quinlan is readying four new LPs
A storied local songwriter leans on friends to help complete four new albums.
Poet’s Notebook: Post master
In celebration of Arthur Fry, and his sticky yellow invention.
Explain Like I’m 5: The solar amendment on Florida’s August ballot
Demystifying a (perhaps deliberately) confusing issue.
Sour batch kids: Green Bench announces massive expansion
The St. Pete brewery will break ground on a new barrel-aging facility and tasting room.
Now Circa Then: Pleasures and problems (three of five stars)
Acting so good it covers the flaws in the production.
Restaurant review: Take your chances, I guess, at Metro Diner
Updated comfort food dishes at Metro Diner St. Pete quickly go downhill.






