

He’s melting: Get your Donald Trump candle here
It’s not magic — he won’t actually melt into a puddle of wax — but gratifying all the same.
Tampa’s Halftime Festival postpones May 5 concert, organizers blame Snoop Dogg’s agent
UPDATE: Tampa Sports Authority says Halftime Music Festival is postponed indefinitely.
What you read: The top 10 arts + entertainment articles for April
From sex to artists, it’s all in there.
Mum’s the word: Moms can bring a kid for free to the Tampa Bay History Center on Mother’s Day
There’s also a scavenger hunt highlighting local women who have done great things.
Sunscreen Film Festival: Leaving My Father’s Faith, The Organizer and St Pete Unfiltered
Three documentaries that serve as the conscience of cinema.
Universal CityWalkers can now stuff their face holes at Voodoo Doughnut Orlando
Tampa Bay, this may call for a road trip.
Tonight in live music; Queens of the Stone Age’s sold-out show, Sinbad with Victor Wooten, Brian Jonestown Massacre, more
Dan Signor and Bobby Treacherous are out there, too.
Today in rock history; Link Wray is born, New Order’s Power-ful new era and more
“From Me To You” is the Beatles’ first No 1, and The Stone Roses debut.
Quaker Steak & Lube offers popular dishes of menus past for limited time
Plus, the franchise’s cocktails were refreshed by a mixology-savvy Orlando resident.
Brian Wilson is getting surgery, so his May 18 Pet Sounds show at Ruth Eckerd Hall has been postponed
UPDATE: The show has been rescheduled for November 10.
What is love? Bavaro’s is behind the latest mural in Seminole Heights
Local artist Bianca Burrows has helped the restaurant create #LoveWallTampa.
Death Cab for Cutie’s fall tour hits three Florida cities, but it doesn’t come to Tampa Bay
St. Augustine, Miami and Orlando all get shows, but we don’t.
Democrat Amy Kedron announces run for Pinellas County Commission
She’s vying for the District 6 seat.
Wild Honey: Offbeat, phone-sex rom-com
Is this the party to whom I am speaking? What are you wearing?
It’ll cost you $0 to see Third Eye Blind play the grand opening of Tampa’s Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
The 90s rock band plays on May 12 with other acts slated for May 13 performances.
Tampa Beat Weekend taps multi-platinum, Grammy-winning producer Chase N. Cashe for masterclass
Miami’s Y Diz also part of a weekend that includes a beat battle and closing concert.
Florida musicians: Show us your Gibson guitars
The guitar maker filed for bankruptcy protection on May 1.
We found the splurgiest of the splurgy Memorial Day vacation packages for you
Does it include an artisanal cheese platter? You’re damn right.
TMZ: Avicii used a broken wine bottle to commit suicide
In a recent statement, the family of the DJ/producer and global superstar suggested that he took his own life.
Sh*t Happened 5/1/18: Free beer returns to Busch Gardens, Polk teachers pull a Wicked Stepmother
The Monday that was. (Yesterday, that is.)
Tonight in live music; Melody Artisans of Crooked Thumb, the Tampa Bay Symphony
Nice, laid-back little Tuesday.
Today in rock history; LL Cool J rocks ‘Yo! Unplugged Rap,’ Rolling Stones troll press conference and more
Dylan with Cash at the Ryman and Little Walter is born, too.
So how’s that new book coming: Does this novel make my butt look big?
What you see isn’t what your reader sees. Or, in Jon Kile’s case, what his wife sees.
Expert witness: Herb Snitzer
The exhibit at St. Pete’s Museum of Fine Arts reflects a lifetime of bearing witness.
Summertime suds: Complimentary brews make a comeback at Busch Gardens
Other additions to the Tampa theme park also pay homage to its beer garden history.
Wakamolé Truly Mexican to celebrate its grand opening — on wheels, that is
Whatcha doin’ on Cinco de Mayo?
State Attorney will handle Gulfport police sergeant shoplifting case
Wal-Mart says Gulfport Sergeant Matt Parks and his wife shoplifted.
American Football’s Florida tour includes an August 10 show in Ybor City
…and You Blew It! is opening all dates including Orlando and Ft. Lauderdale.
Kids with straight A’s can get a free shake from Boulevard Burgers
The St. Pete Beach restaurant’s limited-time offer runs May 1 to 31.
Live Nation $20 All-In Deal: G-Eazy, Lauryn Hill, Steely Dan, Pentatontix and more included in one-week special
About two dozen shows in all.
Today in rock history; 1978’s Rock Against Racism, plus albums from Wings, Cheap Trick and The Cure
Because “Keep Britain White” is just an idiotic thing to say.
Sh*t Happened 4/30/18: Pasco crimes, Boston sports teams are infuriating
Grumble grumble grumble.
Alternative medicine: Amateur healers abound (first in a series)
Follow us down the rabbit hole that is alternative medicine. It won’t always be good for you, but at least it’ll be interesting.
Today in live music; Beach 2 Bay Fest, Rabbit In the Moon, Los Reyesz Bong Death, Supervillains and more
Fat Jim Morrison, David Foster and more all in action, too.
George Clinton to kick off last year of touring with Cinco de Mayo show in Clearwater
The Parliament-Funkadelic frontman/producer is retiring from the road in May 2019.
Jobsite’s 1984 opens tonight (VIDEO)
It’s not at all based on a now-story, is it? Nope nope nope nope nope.
BookStories: The nose knows in Leanne Shapton’s Swimming Studies
14 memorable odors and an additional 14 of my own.
Seven questions with Gilbert King
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author talks about his new book, ‘Beneath a Ruthless Sun.’
Lakeland teen headed to national entrepreneurial competition
He’s got an app for that.
Tampa restaurateur Jeff Gigante working on new modern Italian eatery
Brunetti Pizza’s Jason Brunetti helps lead Forbici, set for Hyde Park Village.
It’s 2018, and the yodeling Wal-Mart kid just released a single on Atlantic
Mason Ramsey is 11 years old and has already performed at Coachella. Listen to “Famous” now.
Janelle Monáe shares bodacious new LP, comes out as pansexual ahead of St. Pete show
She’ll be in town with St. Beauty on July 26.
Today in rock history; Porno For Pyros arrives plus happy birthday to The B-52s’ Kate Pierson and Kiss’ Ace Frehley
Sly and the Family Stone releases ‘Dance to the Music,’ too.
Tonight in live music; Todd Rundgren, Minnesota, Orquesta Infinidad, Yomil Y El Dany and more
Yes, an EDM festival at the skating rink. Plus 10,00 Maniacs, Alan Parsons and more.
Weekend Platter: Taste of Science, Greg Rapp’s birthday and more
Food and drink shindigs to keep you busy throughout the weekend.
Sh*t Happened 4/27/18: Church-led sex ed in Pinellas, Bolts to battle Bruins, more kids doing it wrong
Yesterday’s Tampa Bay news, unrolled.
Florida-based Lime Fresh Mexican Grill campaigns for lime emoji
The fruit has been absent from the world’s universal emoji glossary for far too long.
Seven questions with Tyler Gillespie
Florida man, in poetry.
Shoot a booty block? St. Pete Arts Alliance awards grant for that exact reason
One of this year’s artist grants highlights a should-be-better-known sport in St. Pete.
It’s in the bag: Local art, environmental forethought and la vida playa!
A new Sunset Beach shop won’t use plastic bags.
Poet’s Notebook: That’s how the light gets in
We use poetry at times when nothing else can show our heart.
CL’s 30th Anniversary: 30 years, 30 milestones
On our anniversary, we look back on three decades of change in Tampa Bay.
CL’s 30th Anniversary: 30 years, 30 milestones — 2009-2018
For CL's 30th anniversary, instead of taking a look at our own history, we decided to highlight some of the major positive changes that have happened in Tampa Bay over the last three decades. Here are some of the pivotal events of our third 10 years. 2009 Datz opens in South Tampa Datz’s indulgent, Instagramable…
CL’s 30th Anniversary: 30 years, 30 milestones — 1999-2008
The Bolts take the Stanley Cup, Studio@620 opens, Cigar City Brewing is founded and more.
“Godfather of Craft Beer” brews his first Florida beer — in Lakeland
The new Alcatraz Brewing tapped Don Barkley to spearhead its 2X IPA.
CL’s 30th Anniversary: 30 years, 30 milestones — 1988-1998
Skatepark of Tampa and New World Brewery open, the Devil Rays come to the ‘Burg, Tampa Bay Water forms and more.
Ink and flowers: Avery Moore’s latest project, Daisy Chain, is all Moore and all Florida
“Kind of trashy, but also pretty and sweet.”
Tonight in live music; The Soft Moon with Boy Harsher, WLCM2KNXVLL two-year anniversary and more
Florida Orchestra doubleheader and Eli Arbor, too.
Sh*t Happened 4/26/18: Legislature bets on voters for gambling, when raccoons attack
Animals are the worst.
Today in rock history; X gives us Los Angeles, Giorgio Moroder is born and more
Scorsese releases ‘The Last Waltz,’ and ‘American Recordings’ introduces Cash to a new generation.
Top awards go to local high school students during statewide culinary battle
The ProStart Culinary Team Competition pitted 50 Florida schools against each other.
Release date nearing for Coppertail Brewing’s tribute to Ybor City
It’s a traditional farmhouse-style ale called Septima Saison.
On the Sauce: Blueberry G&T
It’s back to basics with this refreshing, vibrant reimagined classic.
#BecauseGluten: Passive aggressive much, Sun Basket?
The meal-delivery service isn’t intended for celiacs or people who have severe gluten intolerance.
Ciccio Restaurant Group is back at it again with Taco Dirty, coming to SoHo
Seriously, the team behind this Tampa-based family of eateries just doesn’t sleep.






