It wouldn't bring Pinky back, no, but handing down a harsher punishment for the man whose cruelty caused the death of the beloved Busch Gardens flamingo would be a satisfying development for many. Plus, it would send the message to potential animal abusers that attacking animals has harsh consequences. On Aug. 2, Joseph Anthony Corrao,…
The Affordable Care Act. (Fine, Obamacare.) The controversial health care reform effort was a major talking point heading into the 2010 midterms and the 2012 presidential election, and to this day some Republicans still like to cast their Democratic (or moderate Republican primary) opponents as Obama-lovin', socialized medicine-peddlin' commie-nazis bent on quadrupling the national debt…
An interview set in the not-too-distant future. Er, past. We got carried away there.
Emotional people need not listen to the new single from The Tallest Man On Earth. Have you ever been in love? Have you ever cried alone because you can't seem to hold on to someone? Well then you best not press play unless you're alone. Swedish singer-songwriter Kristian Matsson recently shared a new song, "Time…
The would-be Dream Team faces some formidable competition this year.
Local synth maestro Fr33dback offers his thoughts and tunes of his own.
Ever wonder if the person who coined the term "Hump day" was the annoyingly upbeat person in the office who cheerfully brought the news that half of your expense report had been denied before asking who wanted to meet at Ruby Tuesdays for Happy Hour? You don't even really have to wonder, do you? Downtown…
Go for broke on the New World patio.
Everything you want in a sangria and a summer drink: crisp, refreshing and delicious.
The notorious indie director’s latest takes on a dog’s life, and others’ as well.
A temporary downside to Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik's shiny billion-dollar effort to revamp Channelside — traffic-stalling road construction, of course — is set to begin at the end of this month. Come August 29th, roads will begin to be shut down as they undergo improvements in conjunction with the redevelopment, which Vinik and…
This and more a part of the grand opening for Kahwa Coffee’s Belleair Bluffs cafe.
Although the primary election is right around the corner, U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy seemed to have his eye on a general election run against Senator Marco Rubio when speaking in Tampa Monday morning. Murphy, a Democratic Congressman from Jupiter, said it's clear why Rubio is running for his own Senate seat, after the first-term Republican…
March 2-5, limited pre-sale opens on Wednesday
This blog post is late. This is the part when I tell you that my editor has been hounding me, and say something snide about her taste in pets – or how she seems to always be on vacation. But she hasn’t harassed me at all and I was the one on “vacation.” In ways…
Freshly booked live music for you to add to your calendar.
An hour of the best new music.
The only thing better than winning a silver medal is a gold medal. The only thing better than a gold medal is, well, a diamond. Chinese diver He Zi expected only a silver medal for her performance in the woman’s 3-meter diving event on Sunday, but she received a diamond to go along with it.…
Good morning. Please be aware that your reactions to today's rundown of yesterday's news may be gauged to determine your ideological compatibility with millions of people who all have minds of their own and think different things. It's simple, really. It's alligator season! The Statewide Alligator Harvest Program began yesterday, which really means it began…
Shana Moulton’s multimedia exhibition explores the preoccupation with and commercialization of health.
At Fabrica, embrace the nirvana-like experience that is pizza and beer next week.
On Aug. 23, Tampa’s restored Goody Goody will open its doors for all to taste.
Get double your bang for your buck — and since this opening reception is free, that’s a whole lotta art for nothing. In the front gallery at The Studio @620, spend some time with work from emerging artists Emily Schadow and Konstantin Chinkov. Schadow’s exhibit, Hashtag, features several large acrylics offering her critique of social…
Welcome to Monday. It might only be a Monday, but don't waste it, OK? FRIDAY, AUG. 12: Justin Mastry, manager of the beloved downtown St. Pete bar, was killed in a freak accident Friday when he was hit by a garbage truck near his home on Treasure Island. Mastry was a friend to local folks…
Models meet photographers, tops meet bottoms, vendors meet customers, and people meet their true selves.
St. Petersburg has officially bred the eighth-fastest man on earth. Sure, it doesn’t sound too impressive when put like that, but when you look at who beat him, eighth doesn’t sound too bad. Gibbs High School graduate Trayvon Bromell lined up for his chance at a gold medal Sunday night in the men’s 100-meter dash.…
Through the offer, Einstein Bros. Bagels aims to raise a million meals for kids in need.
In September, specialty snacks from Chef Inspired Popcorn Company will relocate to Tampa.
97X Craft Beer Experience and CL Beer Fest have 100-plus craft beers in your future.
A trip to the waterpark reminds Amy Beeman of both her youth, and how much has changed.
No Jim James, but all of Ouroboros was still amazing.
As Sen. Marco Rubio and GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump were set to headline the mega-conservative American Renewal Project conference in Orlando Thursday and Friday, LGBT equality advocates were quick to point out the insensitivity. After all, the event fell on the day that marks exactly two months since a gunman killed 49 in a…
Democratic U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson didn't exactly get grilled by his audience at a Tampa town hall meeting Thursday evening, nor did he get roasted. And he was indeed his usual raw self. The Orlando Congressman who's running for Marco Rubio's U.S. Senate seat started off telling the crowd of 75 about how he is…
CL’s weekend food and drink picks include a tap takeover and Italian reds and whites.
The former executive director of Florida Craft Art closes her gallery while its current director heads north to Dunedin.
Thursday night, Urban Deli and Drafts in the Grand Central District was robbed.
Ever whine about back pain in your twenties or early thirties? Ever avoid a meaningful protest or other social change-oriented event because you were hungover/tired/playing Pokemon Go? Well, you should feel bad. People like Dorris “Granny 'D'” Haddock are out there (even if the original herself, straw hat and all, retired to some undisclosed celestial…
The woman, but not much else, makes the movie.
Why isn’t there an otter emoticon?
Hello! Glad you could make it. In order to keep it from raining all weekend, please read this post in its entirety, comment on it, and share it on at least two of your social networks. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost their preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles 17-9. The Eagles drew first blood after…
While Donald Trump waits for the pole vaulting event in order to gauge how high he needs to build the border wall, North Korea’s Supreme Leader is impatiently awaiting his country’s first gold medal. Kim Jong Un demanded his athletes bring home at least five gold medals. So far, the isolated nation has won two…
Disney strangely chooses to rehash one of its more obscure pieces of intellectual property.
In Tampa, assuming you're not a chronic offender, getting busted for a little pinch of bud gets you a fine, similar to a speeding ticket. Cross the Howard Frankland and get busted, assuming a new policy St. Pete officials signed off on Thursday is enacted, and you may have to do community service or get…
This month, Tampa Heights will see Foundation Coffee debut to the neighborhood.
If you build it, they will come… but will they stay?
A tentpole comic flick teases feminism, but sells out in the end. (WARNING: Spoilers.)
Hours before she set foot in 3 Daughters Brewing in St. Petersburg Monday afternoon, politicos on social media noted how odd it was that Republicans Mike and Leigh Harting would host Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Ostensibly, she was in town to hear concerns from small business owners as well as their ideas on how…
It’s education, not military spending, that can “make America great again.”
Durand uses her St. Pete Artist grant to give back to the community.
Come out and enjoy some music at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
Get outta the way, Michael Phelps! Here comes Kiros!
Yesterday, hundreds of thousands of Tampa Bay residents sent their beloved children off to start the school year, some for the very first time. It truly touched my heart to watch it all happen on Facebook from where I sat, atop a pile of disposable income, dressed in free time and nightlife options. Just real…
Parallels manifested as Tampa coffee roaster takes the place of DIY venue
The new beer, Sunshine Suzi, is pouring at Doc B’s Tampa till it’s gone.
Reservations for the first outdoor, fine-dining Gulfport Chefs Table are open.
Ingenious silliness and not much more — but that may be just what you need.
Pisces Sushi & Global Bistro’s downtown Dunedin cuisine is a revelation.
