

In Clearwater, Amanda Shires will make new friends and share wild new LP with Capitol Theatre
The Grammy-winning fiddler and songwriter plays on November 11.
R. Kelly’s Tampa show won’t be muted by USF faculty protest
The polarizing 90s R&B icon plays on Saturday.
Rick Scott and Bill Nelson may be headed for a recount
Florida mandates a recount in elections with less than a half-percent margin.
The Mercury Program details A Data Learn the Language reissue, dishes on future of the band
A Q&A with guitarist Tom Reno.
CrossFit for newbies
St. Pete amateur athlete Resie Waechter gives tips on the basics of intense functional fitness.
Unpacking the 2018 midterm elections
The blue wave met the red tide.
Tampa diners have a new courtyard hangout to frequent for food trucks
Holy Hog Barbecue and Pipo’s now offer lunch at Tabellas.
Gulfport animal and environmental activist found dead in home
Among other things, Terry Foster led the charge to make the town straw-free.
Grace Jones released Living My Life on this day in 1982
Let’s put the nipple to the bottle, kids.
St. Petersburg restaurant The Peabody beckons with a totally winning menu
Sit back and relax.
Tampa sculptor has reimagined the Great Hall in this St. Petersburg museum
He will unveil his vision for the Museum of Fine Art’s Great Hall on Nov. 29.
South Carolina brewery Westbrook invades Tampa’s Angry Chair Brewing
Expect pours a plenty.
Tampa Bay live music Wednesday includes Amy Ray, Ed Sheeran and more
WQYK’s Guitar Pull is in St. Petersburg, too.
Tampa Bay Lightning agitates Milan Lucic, dismantles Edmonton, in 5-2 victory at Amalie Arena
There’s been at least one Blue Wave in Florida tonight.
Creative Loafing Tampa is liveblogging the Florida midterm elections
Things could get ugly… erm, uglier.
EDC Orlando 2018 schedule conflicts and how to navigate them at Tinker Field
Because Bassnectar vs. Martin Garrix is not an easy choice.
Tampa production of Lauren Gunderson’s The Revolutionists almost saved by fantastic theater company
Our critic likes the acting, directing, sets and costumes — but says this production is far better than the play.
Here’s what you need to know about the three water-themed art exhibits in Tampa and St. Petersburg
Both sides of Tampa Bay have art exhibits focusing on water — don’t miss any of them.
Water Street Tampa breaks ground on first residential building this week
The dual tower of rental homes is slated to open in late 2020.
St. Petersburg arts district names gallery after benefactors Katee Tully and Helen Levine
The Warehouse Arts District’s ArtsXchange credits their support for the area’s burgeoning art growth.
Tampa’s forthcoming Boozy Pig carries on a family tradition
They have the meats.
Hillsborough County challenges Tampa Bay to hike public lands
The hiking spree starts this month and runs through March 31.
Tickets for Les Miserables at Tampa’s Straz Center go on sale Sunday, Nov. 11
Master of the house, doling out the charm… go ahead, you know you want to.
Here’s the full artist lineup for Creative Pinellas’ Arts Annual fundraiser in Largo
The first-ever fundraiser includes work from a variety of media.
Tampa neighborhood Seminole Heights gets Illsol mural tonight
The husband-and-wife team partnered with Stella Artois for “The Art of the Chalice” mural.
Ybor City barber Johnny Lopera will be remembered at November 10 fundraiser and memorial
He was killed in a motorcycle accident on Saturday.
Red tide washes ashore in Gulfport
Some residents suspected raw sewage, but all signs point to Karenia brevis.
Tampa Bay Tuesday live music led by Smoking Popes, Municipal Waste and more
U.S. Navy Band Commodores are also in town on Election Day.
Rod Stewart released Tonight I’m Yours on this day in 1981
It was much better than ‘Foolish Behaviour.’
CBD cocktail at Dunedin-based Sea Sea Riders named one of America’s best
The winning drink is a spin on the classic French 75.
Tampa couple utilizes child to rob old folks
Watch the video to see if you recognize the getaway car.
Tell us your favorite Tampa Bay albums of 2018
Because there’s no way we’ve heard more than you have.
In Tampa, Rene’s Mexican Kitchen fulfills calling for Taco Bus founder
Chef Rene Valenzuela’s passion on wheels opened nearly a month ago.
Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell tour hits Tampa on June 2
Megadeth opens the show. Here’s how to get tickets.
St. Petersburg experimental artist Infinite Third premieres Fr33dback remix of “Channel(s)”
The composer is also launching a nonprofit to honor the memory of his father, Billy Mays.
South American steakhouse Renzo’s expands to downtown St. Petersburg
The new location is taking over the former home of Z Grille.
Tampa Bay restaurants get in on White Truffle Festival with menu specials
Do the truffle shuffle.
St. Petersburg seafood restaurant Trophy Fish brings it to a boil
The Grand Central eatery’s first low country boil was a communal good time.
Suspiria casts a bewitching and gory spell
Don’t hate us for believing this remake of Dario Argento’s horror classic is superior to the original.
Tampa Bay live music Monday sees Terell Stafford at USF, Billy Gibbons in Clearwater and more
Wine & Rhyme is at Anise, too.
Tampa Bay residents can get free rides to vote on Election Day
Uber, Lyft, Hillsborough and Pinellas bus systems all offer free and discounted options.
Siouxsie and the Banshees released A Kiss In the Dreamhouse on this day in 1982
Elton John, Bryan Adams and the Grateful Dead released landmark LPs on this day, too.
Loyalty program for Uber drivers launches in Tampa, Orlando
Uber Pro is in the piloting stage.
Tampa Bay radio station WUSF invites listeners to a post-midterm listening session
Hear the radio, IRL, with members of your community.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 in overtime
Watch Bolts rookie Mathieu Joseph finally score his first NHL goal.
Do men marry bitches or what?
Love, Confidential: Answering your sex and love questions.
Is Cuba trapped in the past?
A Tampa Bay writer explains why Cuba is a revolution in slow motion.
Tampa Am 2018 brings best amateur skateboarders, music and art to Tampa and Ybor City
The Skatepark of Tampa event can be a life-changer.
Tampa Bay Times cuts 16 newsroom jobs
It’s also “actively hiring for mission critical jobs” as part of an ongoing business realignment.
Tampa emcee Rahim Samad teams up with Brand Nubian’s Sadat X on “Plus Degrees”
Listen to the track now.
Tampa Bay live music Sunday led by Moon Hooch, Ether and more
Korn’s Jonathan Davis is in town. Elizabeth A. Baker and John Nowicki hold it down for the locals.
I’m falling for the wrong guy — is it because I’m having sex with him?
Love, Confidential: Sex and love questions in Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay live music Saturday includes Jessie Reyez, Spork, 95.7 FM Beats by the Bay and more
Twenty One Pilots sold out Amalie, too.
St. Petersburg’s Williams Park to host “We Won’t Be Erased” transgender support rally on Sunday
Equality Florida is organizing the show of solidarity.
Pinellas cops arrest passed-out woman in Dunkin Donuts for drugs, child neglect
Raising a baby can be tiring, but come on.
Tampa rapper Gat$ honors “Nelly” in new video, gets booked for Rolling Loud in Los Angeles
He plays a hometown show at Anise Global Gastrobar on November 5.
Tampa songwriter John Nowicki details the “drug-addled redneck,” true love and and oddball country on his new LP
His band, The Holy Terror, officially releases it on Sunday.
Vote, then grab free coffee from either Nature’s Food Patch store in Pinellas
An additional purchase is required.
6 Tampa Bay food and drink festivals not to miss this weekend
Go stuff yourself.
Marianne Faithfull released Broken English on this day in 1979
It’s her best album, hands down.
Only a racist has no problems with this anti-Gillum robocall
NBC says the call refers to the Florida gubernatorial candidate as a “negro” and a “monkey.”
There are shiny new appliances inside Tampa’s Epicurean Theatre
The culinary classroom has upgraded its kitchen gadgets.
Tampa Bay Lightning turns in gutsy, 4-1 home loss to Nashville Predators
The score does not reflect the effort.
Tampa gig poster guru Conrad Garner will give away 50 prints at Friday show opening
‘Breaking Patterns’ happens at the Epicurean in SoHo.
Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr readies St. Petersburg for concert at Mahaffey Theater
Talking with the new wave icon before the November 9 concert.
St. Petersburg’s Bungalowfest returns to Historic Kenwood this Saturday
It’s the beloved architectural tour’s 20th anniversary.
ODESZA’s Harrison Mills talks new SUNDARA destination festival, expanding Foreign Family and more
He knows it’s expensive, but the band is all in, too.
ZooTampa veterinarian under investigation for manatee cruelty
The Tampa man is charged with, among other things, killing two manatees.
More cities in Tampa Bay benefit from latest Grubhub expansion
Palm Harbor, New Port Richey and Spring Hill can now get on-demand delivery.
Florida woman dresses baby up as Publix sub
Because of course.
Solidarity Shabbat: Stand With Pittsburgh in St. Petersburg
The interfaith memorial vigil happens Thursday night, with others in Pinellas and Pasco through Saturday.
The Beatles’ George Harrison released his solo debut, Wonderwall Music on this day in 1968
It was loved and loathed.
Kenwood’s Organic Produce is the zero-waste store coming to St. Petersburg
The founders aim to take the city’s eco-minded identity to the next level.
Poet’s Notebook: We will burst into blood again
Florida Poet Laureate Peter Meinke responds in verse to our nation’s latest tragedies.
Tampa Bay Lightning announce new watch parties at TradeWinds Resort on St. Petersburg Beach
And a few in Tampa, Clearwater and Lakewood, too.
Pinellas and Hillsborough Democrats outnumber Republicans in latest early and mail-in voting tally
Statewide, Republicans hold a 63,537 lead.
Drink, draw and watch John Carpenter’s Halloween in St. Petersburg on Thursday
Artist Mega Supremo will be there, along with a free Kozuba cocktail for everyone.
Tampa’s Sacred Pepper wants you to dream up its next cocktail
There can be only one winner.
140 jobs available at Sprouts Clearwater, opening in January
Tampa Bay’s fifth store has full- and part-time positions open.
The 2018 Florida Amendments, Tampa Bay referenda, what they actually mean and what we recommend
Get schooled — these things affect you and your community.
Every candidate Creative Loafing Tampa Bay recommends for the 2018 Florida midterm ballot
Know what you’re getting into.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s Florida 2018 midterms voting guide
Sneak me into the booth, fam.
Pascal’s Artisan Bistro serves a fine breakfast in Davis Islands
But lunch service needs some work.
Gainesville rock band The Mercury Program talks love for Tampa, new reissue and tour
Tom Reno & Co. land at Crowbar on November 8.
Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum stops in Tampa Bay, explains why it’s about “we” on November 6
CL talks to the Tallahassee mayor about chasing that “W.”






