

Crist, Nelson assist Kriseman with Dem star power
With less than two weeks left till the crowded St, Pete mayoral primary, two popular Democrats rally support for incumbent Rick Kriseman.
Nevel, Cainion seek to tie Charlottesville violence to local instances of what they call institutionalized racism
“It’s time to get uncomfortable because that is what change feels like.”
Hillsborough Commission (again) votes to keep Confederate monument in place — unless the private sector ponies up
Hey, at least they didn’t vote a pro-Confederacy activist onto the county’s diversity council or anything…oh, wait, that’s exactly what they did.
Latvala’s campaign launch adds color — and a dolphin — to the GOP governor’s primary
The Clearwater lawmaker launched his bid with jabs at his toughest opponent, who did not have a dolphin at his rally.
Castor weighs in on DACA, the wall, Charlottesville
While she was there to honor local immigrants, last weekend’s events were front-and-center.
Pucker up: I tasted a pickle pop, and I liked it
Yeah, I guess you could say they’re an acquired taste.
Trouble for TEGNA
The former director of digital for WTSP/10 News has sued the station’s parent company for sex discrimination.
On the Sauce: Celestial Haze (VIDEO)
Get your total solar eclipse on with this stellar elixir.
Today in rock history; Peter Gabriel makes way for Phil Collins, Elvis dies, Madonna is born and more
Red Hot Chili Peppers put out two LPs, too.
Breweries, industry pros unite for first Florida Brewers Conference
The three-day gathering solidified the Sunshine State’s place in the national craft beer conversation.
Total eclipse of the arts: Seven films to get you in a solar mood
You can look directly at these.
Total eclipse of the arts: Seven books for the eclipse
Impress your friends with random facts about the eclipse.
St. Pete promptly takes down small Confederate monument downtown
Hillsborough County, not so much.
The Science Channel’s Street Science in Ybor: Building a better mousetrap car (VIDEO)
Seventh Avenue was closed for several hours this afternoon for a TV test drive.
Chris King, Dem candidate for Florida governor, calls for removal of Confederate monuments on public land
Citing a need to move past divisive symbols and rhetoric, he said such relics have no places in Florida’s public spaces.
In photos: Tampa Bay reacts to Charlottesville — and looks ahead
As groups protest last week’s hate and violence, Florida’s own hateful history looms large.
Review: In Tampa, Future finally rocks a headlining set and proves that he truly is here to stay
…and Post Malone let his hair down.
Son Volt, Slowdive, The Budos Band and more added to St. Pete’s Et Cultura Festival
Add that to Waxahatchee, and EtC is lookin’ mighty fine.
Tonight in live music; Matchbox Twenty with Counting Crows, Vatican at Transitions, the JCC’s jazz guide and more
We can hear “Angels of the Silences” now.
Today in rock history; Zeppelin’s gimmicky last album, The Band’s Rock of Ages, Woodstock begins and more
‘Jefferson Airplane Takes Off,’ too.
Sweet spots: Morean Cupcake Contest has 100 registration slots open
The annual bake-off between novices and pros is part of the arts center’s centennial celebration.
Summer of ’69: Mastry’s Brewing plans weeklong fest for Woodstock anniversary
Limited-release beers are among the highlights of Woodstock Week, running through Sunday.
Confessions of an amateur athlete: I drank the CrossFit Kool-Aid
A triathlete finds community and connection in the Burg.
Eclipse Now!
If the lore holds true, the Aug. 21 solar eclipse is the kind that can “stop wars and start wars.” (Let’s hope it’s not the latter.)
Guess which two Tampa Bay cities are among the two pet-friendliest in the USA?
Duh. Our offices at CL have two — two — doggie staffers, plus a part-time pawsultant.
Playlist: Listen to every song John Mayer played at Tampa’s Amalie Arena on August 13
Hear this guitar face.
A key Jewish lawmaker from Florida calls on colleagues to condemn bigotry
He wrote an open letter to his fellow elected officials in the wake of anti-minority violence in Charlottesville.
We see John Mayer mini doughnut’ed it up in Tampa
Your doughnuts are a wonderland.
Sh*t Happened 8/14/17: Tiki-torch Nazis and other gross misuse of backyard accoutrements
Comic relief: POTUS pronounces it “nozzies.”
Today in rock history; The Who releases Who’s Next, Stiff Records debuts, Al Green Gets Next To You and more
Sonny and Cher go no. 1, too.
Chance the Rapper, Ludacris, Migos and Lil Uzi Vert lead Last Damn Show lineup — here’s how to get tickets
No Jay-Z, but that’s alright.
Last but not least: A trip to the Ringling Museum for Skyway‘s southern tip
A mere 35 mangrove-y miles from downtown St. Pete to the Ringling.
Tampa Bay to the world, post-Charlottesville: Screw you, Nazis!
Also, elections matter.
From Kriseman to Baker to Trump to FDP, diverse voices condemn violence in Charlottesville
The violence continued into Saturday ahead of a “Unite the Right” rally organized by white nationalists.
Nevel, Cainion link recent teen deaths to what they say is police “genocide” of black youth
In the wake of the deaths of three black boys last week, the candidates and other Uhuru-associated activists are criticizing police and the media.
Playlist: Listen to every song Lionel Richie played at Tampa’s Amalie Arena on August 11
Just to be close to him, girl.
Today in live music; Easter Island, Jroc Jones’ Outkast party, The Spuds Planned Parenthood benefit and more
Credit: 0 is playing video game tunes, too.
Playlist: This is the essential Floridian summer mix — stream/download all 140 sweaty minutes now
These songs even work when its raining.
Aug. 15 is The Mill’s first day in Brandon
Inventive dishes and specialty cocktails from the St. Pete eatery hit Hillsborough next week.
“We’ll rise again”: Deuces BBQ closes along 22nd Street South
The down-home restaurant intends to remain a part of the St. Pete food scene.
Latvala gubernatorial bid goes live
Popcorn, please.
Weekend Platter: St. Pete Pub Crawl, Melon & Taco Fest and more
Five ways to do the weekend right — with food and drink in mind.
Adventures in Weekending: 10 things to do in South Pasadena this weekend
You don’t need to go to the beach to enjoy some quintessentially Florida fun.
Sh*t Happened 8/11/17: People people-ing poorly
It can be tough to people correctly if you don’t have the right tools.
Tonight in live music; Lionel Richie and Mariah at Amalie, WMNF’s Morrissey tribute, La Lucha with Jeff Rupert and more
Jitt Brodie birthday bash, Lady and the Bard, plus more.
Today in rock history; Vanity 6 debuts, Chic and the Go-Go’s release sophomore LPs and more
Freaks and nasty girls came out to play.
Blood Violence and Babes: (War)lock your door! Crazy Katherine Heigl is coming for you
Two films never to forget: A sequel from the ‘90s and a stellar twist on a tired subgenre
Fitness unplugged: Turning off and tuning in
Because being physically fit doesn’t always need to be documented via GPS watches and training logs.
There’s not much time left to weigh in on the possible delisting of the Florida panther
After 40 years of conservation efforts — and despite a population barely numbering in the hundreds — feds are considering lifting protections for the big cats.
Top 10 A&E stories for July 2017
Here’s what you couldn’t get enough of last month.
More quiche, Lorraine? Stageworks brings back a tasty audience favorite
Stageworks’ quiche-eating lesbians are back for another round.
Reservations open for Seminole Heights newcomer Mortar & Pestle
With a soft launch set for this weekend, the cafe and bar wants locals to mark their calendars.
Review: Shirley Manson, Debbie Harry are iconic as ever as Garbage and Blondie rock a sold-out Hard Rock Live in Orlando
Truly one of the most exciting double-bills of the summer.
MasterChef in tweets: Desserts 2, Jeff 0
Time to make a comeback.
Today in rock history; Michael Jackson is Off The Wall, The Chili Peppers debut, Ronnie Spector born and more
Madonna released ‘Like A Virgin,’ too.
Tonight in live music; Aaron Carter at Hamburger Mary’s (seriously), Soul! at The Bends, Danny Gokey and more
The Hamburger Mary’s in Brandon, guys.
Sh*t Happened 8/10/17: Pasco Nazis arrested, Davis Islands goes karting, Dunedin just needs to continue being awesome
If it looks like a felonious white supremacist, it might be a felonious white supremacist.
Health education program Food Is Medicine expands to Pinellas
Free health classes, screenings and food access for food deserts are the local program’s focus.
Don’t swap dolphins in the middle of the bay: The case for Kriseman
Roy Peter Clark, vice president and senior scholar at the Poynter Institute (which owns Tampa Bay Times) weighs in on the St. Pete mayor’s race.
Poet’s Notebook: Which piper?
St. Pete needs to follow a leader who will keep it on course.
Intern Issue 2017: Eat like a Pacific Northwest local in your own kitchen (RECIPE)
You’ll need Kim O’Donnel’s latest vegetarian cookbook, PNW Veg, as your guide.
Intern Issue 2017: Music and me and Mom — a son reflects
A single mother and her son found common ground in trips to live shows.
Intern Issue 2017: Against all odds
We didn’t know Lis Casanova’s story until her internship was almost over, and it’s incredible.
Intern Issue 2017: How a 27-year-old learned to love eggs
Our relationship was complicated — a love/hate type of thing.






