

From the incoming editor-in-chief
It’s the not-really-new guy.
Tampa teen Matthew Kosto stars in Ghostbusters-meets-Goonies film, Monsters At Large
This looks… pretty cool, actually. Plus, you know… local. It’s kinda what we do here.
Jobsite’s new season has some big deal stuff
Look inside to learn more.
Hitting up the Ocala Culinary Festival? There’s a local connection
Industry pros with ties to the region are repping our restaurant and bar scene.
Rick Kriseman sues Rick Scott over home rule gun issues
Ask the last Rick with whom Kriseman did battle how it ended, Governor.
Today in rock history; Liam Gallagher’s favorite Oasis song is released, Springsteen outshines the Beach Boys in Atlanta and more
Elvis follows that dream to Ocala, and Bob Dylan finally gets a job.
Beirut: Geopolitics and art of the deal in war-torn Lebanon
Beirut is an old-school espionage thriller, so if you’re a fan of John LeCarre novels such as Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and films like Argo and The Year of Living Dangerously, welcome home.
Tonight in live music, Lorde, Mitski and Run The Jewels at Amalie, Revivalists at Jannus and more
Mix Tapes at Orpheum and Ybor Speaks is popping off at Gaspar’s, too.
Mi, Hilo: Descendents’ Milo Aukerman talks misogyny, reviving “Pep Talk,” Pink Lincolns and more before St. Petersburg show
The band plays Jannus Live on April 12.
Tampa Rep: That Stupid Fucking Bird is back for next season
Tampa Rep announces its 2018-19 season.
Terra Gaucha expands to Tampa, adding another churrascaria to the dining mix
The Brazilian-style steakhouse has Jacksonville roots.
Kale-ing it: Hyde Park Village’s latest tenant is Clean Juice
The certified-organic juice bar franchise plans to announce an opening date in summer.
Seven Questions with Barbara Rylko-Bauer
Author of A Polish Doctor in the Nazi Camps, Rylko-Bauer discusses writing her mother’s story, her research and her work in anthropology.
We tried Kickstarted bras — here’s what we found
Spoiler alert: This is definitely not sponsored content.
Sh*t Happened 4/10/18: Rick Scott surprises no one with Senate bid, creepers creep mightily in Pinellas
Oh, and you heard about CL, right?
Today in rock history; Public Enemy unleashes Fear Of A Black Planet, a debut from The Raspberries and more
Brian Setzer born and ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’ goes No. 1.
Xtreme Tacos closes brick-and-mortar restaurant, goes mobile
For now, catch the Tampa taqueria’s full menu at its food truck.
Tonight in live music; songwriters rule at Crooked Thumb and Black Crow Coffee
Jordan Esker, Napoleon the Wilderness and more in action (plus a note on a very important art-related talk happening tonight).
Pre-Fest 6 Lineup: Cursive, Piebald, Radioactivity, RVIVR and more headed to Ybor City
More than two dozen bands announced and even more to come.
Tampa producer Fr33dback gives us a slo-mo-gasm on “Focal Point” — watch
Then listen to him talk synth shopping and more with Cigar City Radio and CL.
Going Big: Before Orlando show, ODESZA’s Harrison Mills details new live production, more
The Seattle-based duo plays CFE Arena on May 17.
Hammerstein Brewing Co. to launch, somewhere, in the Bay area
The founders are finalizing the new brewery’s location.
Renaming the St. Pete library main branch: A letter to President Barack Obama
We can’t ignore our history in St. Petersburg, but we can start to overcome it.
Seven questions with Isabel Bertram
The actress who plays Younger Dede in In the Time of the Butterflies at Stageworks sits down with CL Tampa.
Two restaurants with a focus on bourbon are headed for Dunedin — one even has a rooftop bar
The vibrant community will soon welcome The Rusty Lyon and Whiskey Cartel.
A farewell from our outgoing editor-in-chief
We’ll talk again.
Euclid Media Group acquires Creative Loafing Tampa
Yeah, so that happened.
Florida Governor Rick Scott announces Senate bid
Try not to die of surprise.
Tonight in live music; In Sonitus Lux gets weird at The Bunker, Eyes Set To Kill at Orpheum and more
Creative Loafing Atlanta faves in our neck of the woods.
Today in rock history; Elton John releases 11-17-70, Dylan’s Nashville Skyline and more
Squeeze is ‘Cool For Cats,’ and Carl Perkins born, too.
FMoPA’s International Photography Competition: Have you entered yet?
You have until 5 p.m. this Friday (Apr. 13) night.
Sunday, in song: Ulrey family fundraiser, DMC Battle, Harry Allen lead the live music lineup
Philly brass and TLC, too.
Today in live music; Safety Harbor Songfest, Japanese Breakfast with Snail Mail, Tampa Bay Blues Fest and more
LIMBS, South of Southern plus Emo Night all included in the Saturday lineup.
Seven questions with Will Kuncz
Meet the man behind CL Tampa’s podcast (sorta kinda like “the man behind the curtain,” except there is no curtain).
Will Florida ban elephant rides?
If you’re thinking, wait, that’s actually legal in Florida?, well, us, too.
Monday isn’t National Flavor Tripping Day, but, hey, maybe it should be
#Gather Flavor Tripping invites Tampa to take their taste buds on a wild ride next week.
Today in rock history; Merle Haggard is born (and dies, too), The Birthday Party On Fire and more
The Cult is ‘Electric,’ and Beach Boys banned from D.C.
Sh*t Happened 4/6/2018: St. Pete names library after Obama, truck plays chicken with KFC storefront
Your Friday look at Thursday.
Tonight in live music; Tampa Bay Bluesfest kickoff, Jus Henry album release and more
Bullstock and New Music Festival & Symposium are both at USF, too.
Seven questions with Rob Sanders, author of PRIDE: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag
Talking with the Brandon elementary school teacher whose latest children’s book illuminates a key moment in LGBT history.
Weekend Platter: A Year of Beer, Food Trucks for Autism and more
Ah, a weekend events roundup that doesn’t skimp on boozy or tasty attractions.
Oneness Lives: Finding unity and togetherness at Reggae Rise Up 2018
Even better than peace, positivity and pot.
Here are some of the businesses that back moving the Tampa Bay Rays to Ybor
While they’re not really quite at 100, local leaders say they’ll have plenty of backing from businesses that support a new stadium in Ybor City.
Second Career Cafe from Girl Scouts of West Central Florida opens next month
OK, this “cafe” is really a free workshop preparing young women with job-hunting essentials.
Don’t let the prom dresses fool you — the high school girls in Blockers came to slay
Finally, a movie that’s not ashamed to focus on John Cena’s tears, Gary Cole’s sack and the hilarious consequences of butt-chugging.
St. Pete Council unanimously votes to rename main library after Barack Obama
The move follows Mayor Rick Kriseman’s announcement in February that he’d seek the new name in conjunction with a major renovation.
Making a splash at Manatee Springs
A weekend camping trip has a less-than-graceful ending.
Tonight in live music; Dave Hause at The Attic, ZAO, Rock the Park, Terroir005 and more
Coffee (or cocktails) with The Florida Orchestra, too.
Sh*t Happened 4/5/18: Invasive species targeted, waffles honored, $1 margaritas justifiably derided
Never order a cocktail that costs less than a can of Friskies.
Food for thought: A walk around the brain of Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner
On April 7, one of indie rock’s most promising songwriters headlines a sold-out show in Ybor City.
Interview: Andy McCluskey on the postmodern cool of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
The band plays State Theatre in St. Petersburg on April 13.
What will end up in your glass at Overflow Brewing, St. Pete’s newest brewery?
The possibilities are endless.
From waffle topping to moan-worthy: Jeni’s ice cream flavors to scoop at Publix, like, ASAP
As recommended by the CL staff’s super official taste test.






