Green Community Calendar weekend events
Urban farming workshops, outdoor activities, fresh markets and more.
Rockets at High Noon: Notch calls out Bethesda
A video game maker offers an alternative resolution in a legal dispute.
Two favorites together at last: Craft beer ice cream!
Get a sugar high and a buzz in the same scoop.
A review in photos: Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival
Jeff O'Kelley Straight Line Stitch The 2011 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival is over, much to the dismay of Tampa area metal fans. While this year's event was extraordinarily hot, the lack of rain came as a welcome surprise. The day-long event opened to the public at 1:15 p.m. with Catalysis kicking things off on…
Tampa teen Jared Cano charged in plot to blow up Freedom High School
Tampa Police stop a “catastrophic event the likes of which the city of Tampa has never seen.”
Found on Etsy: Lazercatz!
People love cats. And people love lasers. I see no better way to begin my Loaf blogging experience than by showing you some small furry creatures with colorful lights exiting their eyeballs. Lazercatz are still cool, right? They're still a thing? First up, Cereal Killers. Rayyoungchu is a fab artist out of Huntington Beach and…
DIY Green: Non-toxic mosquito repellent plug-in
A “hacked” version of a mosquito repellent plug-in that utilizes an orange peel.
Joe Biden to headline Florida Democratic Party Convention in October
During last Monday night's Hillsborough County DEC meeting, Alan Clendenin, a Democratic National Committeeman and Hillsborough State Committeeman, hinted that President Obama might be a surprise guest at the Florida Democratic Party Convention that takes place in October in Orlando. Though theoretically that might still be the case, it was announced this morning that the…
Mitch Perry Report 8.17.11 – St. Pete City Council debate
Happy August 17 everyone. If memory serves, it was on this night some 13 years ago where Bill Clinton 'fessed up about his indiscretions with a certain White House intern. Fun times. On to today's report. We headline our story on last night's debate at St. Pete's City Hall between the 3 candidates running for…
Ron Paul says mainstream media is frightened of him
In our post about the Iowa Straw Poll that we wrote on Sunday, we noted at the top that though Michelle Bachmann did a "full Ginsberg" in appearing on all five Sunday morning television shows, the man who fell just 152 votes short, Texas Congressman Ron Paul, got absolutely no coverage on Sunday. Yesterday one…
Dustup at CL photo shoot is revisted at St. Pete City Council debate
There are three men running in St. Pete's District 1 primary race taking place on August 30th, and after that, there will be two, who will continue to debate and compete against each other up to the November 1 general election. Last night at a League of Women Voters's debate at City Hall, there was…
This week in food and drink
CCB’s fruity beer event, crawfish shindig, cooking classes and more wine tastings than you can shake a stick at.
Sunscreen bets big with Casino Night
It’s all about Vegas, babies, at the Push Ultra Lounge fundraiser on Aug. 18.
Mark your calendars: Les Miz tix and CraftArt submissions
This just in from the Straz: Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s new 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables will go on sale Sunday, Aug. 21, at noon. The all-new production features different staging and elaborately reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. Regularly priced tickets start at $38.50 and may be purchased by calling…
IKEA pledges to use 100% renewable energy in UK stores
And big plans for clean energy initiatives in US stores.
Cocktail Ice 101: The four basic types and how to use them
Not all bar ice is created (or used) equal.
CD review: Dolly Parton, Better Day
Dolly Parton wears many hats, or in her case, many wigs. The singer, songwriter, actress and entrepreneur has never shied away from trying different things and successfully mastering them. The same can be said for the different genres she's tackled. She cut her teeth on traditional country music and through her long, illustrious career has…
Bill Nelson gets a piece of a Florida Tea Partier’s mind
You might recall the announcement last week by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that the federal government would provide $100 million plan to buy conservation easements and help with wetland restoration in four Florida counties. The move was aimed at better protecting Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades. Florida Democratic U.S. Senator Bill Nelson was effusive in…
Concert review: Shawn Colvin at the Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
A look back at the singer-songwriter’s Friday show in Clearwater.
Beckner again says recent controversial blog post sign of what’s to come from Republicans next year
Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner says that a controversial blog post written by a conservative blogger earlier this month is only a hint of the tone that he believes Republicans in the county will use against him over the course of the next year. Beckner spoke briefly on Monday night to the Hillsborough County Democratic…
New music Tuesday! (August 16)
New releases out this week by Sly Stone, The Cool Kids, Jeff Bridges, Yellow Ostrich & more (w/audio & video)
Autumn beer offering: Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest (plus recipe)
Leinenkugel’s releases their German Marzen-style beer and shares a tasty recipe pairing.
Tampa’s first ‘Green After Dark’ event: Sat., 8/20
Come out and show support for over 30 local green businesses in the Tampa Bay area.
Stop the coronation? Eddie Adams says he too, will again enter GOP race for Florida CD-11
Eddie Adams Jr. Mark Sharpe's entry into the GOP race for Congress next year had media representatives from TV, radio, newspapers and the Internet reporting on a potential Sharpe-Kathy Castor throwdown next year that, depending on how the district is redrawn, could be something rarely observed in Tampa Bay politics – a competitive Congressional race.…
Now accepting entries for the 2011 Reel Terror Film Festival
Low-budget creep-a-thon or magnum opus, we want to see it.
Tampa dentist gives back to community with discount and donations to food drive
Offering deeply discounted dental services with proceeds benefiting the Metropolitan Ministries food bank.
Allen West admits the obvious: why not him for U.S. Senate in Florida?
Allen West There is no doubt to us at CL that with the most recent poll showing Colonel Mike McCalister leading in the GOP race for U.S. Senate in 2012, and the majority (53 percent) not backing anyone yet), there is obvious room for an additional candidate or two to enter this race, still more…
GOP intelligentsia not happy with Perry – still looking for “The One”
Some of Florida's Republicans apparently have had no qualms in jumping off their support for Tim Pawlenty and transferring it on to Rick Perry. Though T-Paw never showed much promise in national polls, some of the Florida House's up and comers found common cause with the former Minnesota Governor, but with his depature, some literally…
Astroglide personal massager and lube: review and giveaway
Astroglide personal massager & lube It's no secret that I appreciate a good vibrator. Having managed to break a few with overzealous use, I am constantly on the search for an indestructible product that delivers a strong vibration. So, when I was asked to review Astroglide's personal massager, I was more than enthusiastic. Like a…
Tampa House Democrat Janet Cruz to host job fair
Janet Cruz The unemployment rate in the Tampa Bay area was listed last month at 11.1 percent, up .5 percent from the month before. Economists who had been saying that Florida was slowly "recovering," aren't really saying that anymore, and getting a job of any sort remains the biggest story in the U.S. Hoping to…
Hillsborough Dems call for Sharpe to step down from BOCC now
Hillsborough DEC Chair Chris Mitchell While Kathy Castor is remaining low key on today's big announcement that Mark Sharpe will run against her for Congress in Florida's 11th District (if he gets through a GOP primary), the Hillsborough County Democratic Party is not. Sharpe told reporters today that he will continue to remain in his…
Florida Publix and Winn-Dixie stores recall E. coli contaminated ground beef
See the list of affected products here.
Mark Sharpe says he IS running for Congress
Mark Sharpe at Buddy Brew Hillsborough County Commissioner Mark Sharpe today confirmed what up until a week ago had been considered a sure thing – he will run for the Republican nomination for Congress in Florida's District 11 next year, the Congressional seat that has been a safe home for Democrats ever since it was…
The Glee Project Recap: “Generosity”
Kevin McHale (left) judging this week's HW Challenge "Generosity" was the theme this week on The Glee Project. If you’re confused as to how one can test generosity in a singing competition, you’re not alone. Yeah, the Glee cast is like a big family, but how does one convey generosity by singing a song? The…
#MusicMonday, Vol. 45
What the CL Music Team is jamming this fine Monday, from Echo & The Bunneymen to Givers and more
BPA-free plastic bags in boxed wines
Some plastic bags inside wine boxes contain BPA, a synthetic chemical that has been linked to a range of human health problems.
Kathy Castor returns from a trip to Israel
A first-hand look at protests by Israelis against their government.
Burger 21: Bodacious burgers, charitable giving and a new location
Burger 21 debuts their selected burger, shake and charity on the 21st of each month.
Hillsborough County wants to school you on how they do their business
Hillsborough County government has had its share of scandals over the years, at times sapping the public's confidence in their ability to govern. County Attorney Renee Lee was one of the latest casualties to be sent packing earlier this year for her lunch meetings with former County Commissioner Kevin White – who unceremoniously was sent…
Mitch Perry Report 8.15.11
Hope y'all had a great weekend. We saw a couple of films, went to some nice restaurants, and tried to get into watching the PGA Championship's playoff last night. But let's be honest, you can count us as one of those casual golf fans whose interest in the damned thing drops considerably if Tiger Woods…
Times endorses Charlie Gerdes in St. Pete District 1 election
Two weeks from tomorrow, interested voters living in St. Petersburg's District 1 along the city's western edge will be the only residents in the city to vote before November on a local race. The choice is among the three men to succeed Herb Polson, who announced earlier this year that he would not run for…
Is Mark Sharpe in or out? We’ll find out soon
Most folks in local politics that CL spoke with last week in preparation for an article that we're working on thought that Hillsborough County Commissioner Mark Sharpe would announce on Monday that he's running for the GOP nomination for Congress in Florida's 11th District, in a match-up against Democratic incumbent Kathy Castor. That's what CL…
Steve Coogan takes us on The Trip
The film succeeds with natural humor, a bittersweet edge and breathtaking scenery.
Concert review: Bryan Adams rocks bare bones style at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Bryan Adams is a survivor. His videos were staples of 1980's-era MTV and his many hit singles dominated radio airwaves all over the globe in that same decade. While many of his contemporaries who scored similar successes have long since been forgotten, the Canadian-born rocker is still out there doing his thing and, based on…
Perry in, Pawlenty out after Iowa
Though wounded after coming in a disappointing third in Saturday's Ames Straw Poll in Iowa, Tim Pawlenty told his supporters last night in an e-mail that he was very "proud of the work my campaign has done," and said that Saturday was important to show progress in his campaign, "and we did just that." But…
Bachmann does full Ginsburg on Sunday
Long before Michelle Bachmann was declared the winner of the Ames Iowa Straw Poll Saturday night, she was already booked on all five of the Sunday morning public affairs programs on the 4 broadcast and one cable news shows, entering territory that has been known to be called the "Full Ginsburg," named after William Ginsberg,…
Wearable Art 7: Photos from the runway
Artists use humans as movable canvases once again in Dunedin.
30 Minutes or Less delivers
Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer and star Jesse Eisenberg re-team for an uproarious action-comedy.
Glee: The 3D Concert Movie is a teenage dream
The Gleek’s will go crazy for this concert movie event.
Super Threads: CL’s resident nerds dish about superhero fashion (VIDEO)
A sneak peek next summer’s hottest superhero costumes.
Healthier school lunch options (that kids will actually eat)
Foods they’ll love that you won’t feel guilty for giving them.
Final Destination 5 Shocker!
It’s the horror sequel that doesn’t suck.
DIY Green: Turn glass bottles into mini oil lamps
Great as a table centerpiece and handy when the power goes out.
CL on the Road Review: Lollapalooza 2011, Chicago
A look back at last weekend’s 20th annual fest, with photos.
Mixed Messages: Birds I View
Kevin Tighe Aug. 4, 2011: Union Avenue in Dunedin
A delightful raspberry buttermilk pie born below the Mason-Dixon line
A little South in your mouth.
Concert review: The Wholetones with Spark Notes at Hideaway Cafe, St. Petersburg
Photos from Facebook I know it's cliche, but last Friday night at The Hideaway Cafe and Recording Studio, I got yet another lesson in not judging a band by its appearance, which is something I have always struggled with. It was your typical busy night in downtown St. Petersburg — Rays game goers milling about…
Our destructive consumer culture
Human society is consuming 30 percent more material than is sustainable from the world’s resources.
The Gaily News: No gay wedding for Bert and Ernie
After much speculation over whether Bert and Ernie would marry now that gay nuptials are legal in New York, "Sesame Street" officials say there won't be a gay wedding on the show because the two aren't gay, just longtime best friends and roommates. Despite the circulation of an online petition calling for the pair to…
Mitch Perry Report 8.12.11 – did anyone win GOP debate?
Happy Friday the 12th you today… In the news, we watched last night's GOP debate from Iowa, and weren't that impressed. New news that the city of Tampa is cracking down on the public feeding of the homeless in downtown. And while Tampa does nothing to deal with its upcoming issues with water, another city…
The Buckhorn administration cracks down on public feeding of the homeless in Tampa
A year and a half ago I was looking to cover some aspect of the homeless in Tampa. This was long before the debate about panhandling reached a fever pitch, but if you live in any modern city in America, you can always do stories about the homeless. Though we've always had those living on…
The Iowa GOP debate highlights and lowlights
To quote Emma Stone as she stares at the six-pack that Ryan Gosling is carrying when he takes off his shirt in the new comedy Crazy, Stupid Love, "Seriously?" That expression had to be uttered in millions of households last night during the middle of the GOP Fox News-Washington Examiner televised debate, when moderator Bret…
Burgers, beer, babes and … vegan cupcakes?
Two new, very different eateries open in South Tampa.
Ybor City’s awesome. Want me to prove it?
Ybor City is a bit of an acquired taste. While some people prefer foie gras, others are partial to grilled cheese. That doesn't mean that fattened duck liver is inherently better than buttery, toasty, cheddary goodness – it just means that some people have a certain idea or standard of what a "quality experience" is.…
Another U.S. town takes the plunge on “Toilet to Tap”
The city of Tampa has some issues with water, and will continue to in the future. Some CL readers may recall the cover story we wrote back in January of 2010 on an idea by Tampa City Council man Charlie Miranda that would propose that the city adopt indirect potable reuse (IPR), which critics derisively…
Picking the best wine to pair with your fresh Florida scallops
Dive, grab, cook, pair
CL Style Issue: Wear 2 Go
Fashion goes on location, from St. Pete Shuffle to the Tampa Museum of Art.
Mitch Perry Report 8.11.11 – Mittens return
Good morning everybody. Well, as we wrote about back on Monday, the 2012 Republican race for president resumes tonight in Iowa, with a much anticipated two hour debate on the Fox News Channel. Among the participants include the front runner in the race, Mitt Romney, a/k/a The Invisible Man in recent months. Although there's more…
Mitt Romney returns to the race that he’s leading in
The race for the Republican nomination in 2012 truly begins anew this evening, with a two-hour debate from Iowa to be aired by the Fox News Channel, followed by the Ames Straw Poll on Saturday. And without further ado, can we introduce you to the man who is considered the front-runner for the nomination, a…
Green Community Calendar weekend events
Biking, hiking, kayaking, garden workshops and more.
Tampa purchasing director says city can’t wait for feds to start spending on convention security
The city of Tampa isn't certain when they'll receive the $50 million plus in taxpayer money for security that they've requested from the feds for the Republican National Convention, but that doesn't mean they're going to wait to start spending on security for the event, still more than 54 weeks from happening. The Tampa Tribune's…
Tampa Bay restaurant servers show their flair
Waitstaff assert their individual style — even when in uniform.
Ybor City Architecture: Our Stories
Museum Exhibit Opening & Juried Art Exhibition Friday, October 21, 2011, 5-9 p.m. Mediterranean-style Garden of the Ybor City Museum State Park 1818 East 9th Avenue, Tampa, FL (813) 247-6323 ybormuseum.org Ybor City's rich cultural heritage is reflected in the interesting buildings that line the streets of the historic district. The Ybor City Architecture: Our…
Indie Style: CL guide to independent fashion retailers
Buy local and look fabulous at these Tampa Bay stores.
Kimberly Hendrix storms The Castle
k. hendrix designs rule the legendary Ybor club, with photos by Brian James.
Dali Hernandez gowns at the Gulfport Casino
The House of Dali gets into the swing of things, with photos by Chip Weiner.
Top 10 thrifts for secondhand threads
Recommended re-sells in Tampa Bay.
MISRED Outfitters does the St. Pete Shuffle
Holding court at the shuffleboard courts, with photos by Todd Bates.
PURE talent
Designer duds in pop-up boutiques, coming to a store near you.
Blogging in style
Tampa Bay’s fashion bloggers on bargains, bling and Florida girls.
The Disco Dolls do The Independent
Leigh Anne Balzekas’ designs go to a Seminole Heights hot spot, with photos by Todd Bates.
Hero Worship: Superheroes and suits of flowers at Mindy Solomon
The St. Pete gallery explores the guises of masculinity.
Fall trends: the good, the bad and the ugly
Ro Martinez breaks down the do’s and don’ts for next season.
Life Style: Caught on camera at local events
Tampa Bay dresses up (or down) to go out and about.
Civil citations: Preventing the lifetime stigma of a first-time arrest
Program helps young offenders keep their records clean, their paths clear
Bi-frustrated
Bisexual and afraid of rejection — will I ever find love?
5 things to do this weekend
Fire Sale at Cafe Hey; Back to School Fair; Wearable Art 7; Vino, Java and Jazz; and Spirit of ’45
Talk is chic: Our featured designers and entrepreneurs
Words from gurus showcased in the 2011 Style Issue.
Tampa Bay dresses up (or down): Art After Dark
Locals with style at events shot by DrunkCameraGuy.
SoHo style: Urban Body at SideBern’s
A pairing of two fashionable South Howard favorites.
Ivanka Ska at the Tampa Museum of Art
The House of Ska marries art and fashion, with photos by Todd Bates.
Stageworks: “It’s the beginning of a theater!”
Anna Brennen and company in their brand new home.
Stylish upcoming events
Mark your calendar for these fashionable affairs.
Inside Scientology author scores with Haiti expose
Janet Reitman Several years ago, a former World Bank official named William Easterly wrote a book criticizing what he said was the sheer he ineffectiveness of Western organizations to mitigate global poverty, and was promptly canned from his gig at the agency. He followed that up with the more popular book called The White Man's…
Tampa Bay Dresses Up (or down): AntiWarpt Pre Party
Photos of attendees at the July 29 Shuffleboard Club bash.
Phonapalooza: new smartphones, ahoy!
Droid Life Leaked Droid Bionic Ooh, iPhone5, Droid Bionic, Nexus Prime, oh my! You might also remember Windows Phone7, and Blackberry, or even Palm (which is now just another cog at HP.) What are these words, you ask? These are the probably the greatest toys, um I mean tools of the twenty-first century. As we…
BOTB ’11: YOU choose the best in food and drink in Tampa Bay
Don’t let Taco Bell win again.
Tampa Bay Estuary Program’s Invasive Species poetry contest winners announced
“Clever verse from humorous to serious described nasty invasives.”
Help U.K. indie labels hurt by London Riots (UPDATE: arrests made)
Widespread rioting and looting throughout England attracted global attention these past few days. While musicians often pontificate about socio-economic strife faced by others, these riots have victimized the music industry itself. A three-story warehouse owned by Sony DADC burnt down Monday night. While Sony is under the huge major label umbrella, indie distributor PIAS used…
Rick Scott about to be sued again, this time regarding new policy on school textbooks
A group out of Boca Raton said today that they will file a lawsuit on Thursday in Palm Beach County against the state of Florida, the state's Department of Education, and Governor Rick Scott, challenging the new law passed earlier this year by the Legislature regarding the selection of Florida public school textbooks. That new…
Craig Miller blasts Nelson (but forgets about Marco Rubio) for taking August off
Craig Miller Yesterday in this space we showed a videotape that Marco Rubio's team supplied showing him answering a question from a constituent. The first question was why the heck was Rubio and the rest of the Senate taking the month of August off, while the American financial situation appears to be teetering on the…
Sweet recipe inspirations for National S’mores Day
Heather Katsoulis via Flickr Seeing as today, August 10th, is National S'mores Day (yes, they're so fabulous that they get their own holiday), it's a great excuse to indulge in this ooey, gooey, graham and chocolaty treat. Think about it: When was the last time you've had a s'more (unless you went camping last weekend)?…
Free, four-part ‘Smart Planning for a Green Future’ webinar series
Beginning Thursday, August 11th.
While public approval for Tea Party drops, their power grows
Some political pundits are predicting that 2012 will be yet another so called "wave" election, as the American public continues to be frustrated and act fickle at the polls. If so, it would be the fourth straight time that's happened in national elections, with a big anti-George W.Bush fervor allowing the Democrats to take over…
Photo of the week: Can’t stop staring at Shaq and Hoopz
I cannot look away. Make it stop. …. Wait, let me look at it again! A ha ha!The story for the above photo of height-crossed-lovers Shaquille O’Neal and Nicole ‘Hoopz’ Alexander can be found at Mail Online.
This week in food and drink
Vino, Java & Jazz, Farmageddon event, Wingfest, tastings and more.
El Ten Eleven rocks Crowbar + more of this week’s best upcoming concerts.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 Off With Their Heads w/Dead To Me/The Riot Before "I've been watching myself turning from bad to worse / I've been locked up in the basement putting bad habits first," frontman/songwriter Ryan Young sings hoarsely on "Drive," the lead-off track from Off With Their Heads' 2010 album and Epitaph Records debut, In…
Anti-Beckner blog post: A “new low” in Hillsborough?
Commissioner says post endangers his partner, a police officer.
The Help goes south
The best-selling novel makes a weak transition to the screen.
Tampa Bay Live: 2011 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival
Megadeth’s Dave Ellefson discusses the traveling metal fest that hits Tampa on Saturday.
Documentary I Love Trash explores dumpster diving and questions our consumer society
One man’s trash truly can be another man’s treasure.
NOW condemns Newsweek’s Bachmann cover
National Organization for Women denounces “misogynistic” treatment.
Antiwarpt in Review, Part 3: After Party at Ella’s with London Souls (video)
This footage was shot Sunday, July 31, at Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe in Tampa, and features NYC power rock trio The London Souls wailing, grooving and rocking out their track, "Under Control" to a crowd of onlookers chowing down on cornbread, ribs, bread pudding and other Soul Food Sunday treats.
Arts Microgrants make more local dreams come true
aerial photography by James Branaman, branaman.photoshelter.com Local nonprofit Hampton Arts Management is once again giving hope to innovative area artists with ambitious ideas and upcoming projects — ones on a smaller scale that don't usually attract funding from philanthropists. These projects accent the cultural arts scene in new and inventive ways and help shape it…
Party Like A Rock Star at Tech Jam 2011
TBTF Tech Jam 2011 ~ A Decade of Rock Tampa Bay Tech Jam 2011 ~ A Decade of RockAugust 18 ~ doors open at 5:30pm ~ The Ritz, Ybor City If you want to rock like a technophile (and let’s face it: who doesn’t?), don’t miss the tenth annual Tech Jam August 18 at the…
