The barbs get sharper between Foster and Kriseman at latest St.Pete mayoral debate
A new poll has the two candidates in a virtual tie.
Hillsborough County Republican Party aims to improve ground game ahead of 2014
The Hillsborough County Republican Party held their monthly meeting Tuesday, and the topic of the evening was developing a ground game for the 2014 election cycle. Featured guest Brian Swanson, the political director for the Republican Party of Florida, was on hand to explain the tactics. “This is going to be another one of those…
Mitch Perry Report 8.21.13: Alex Sink’s indecision
Plus: How much did the RNC bring into Tampa?
The Gaily News: Pinellas County Commission passes gender identity protections
Kseniya Ryzhova and Yulia Gushchina, part of the Russian quartet who won the women’s 4x400m relay at last week's World Championships, deny they were protesting Russia's new anti-gay legislation with a kiss on the podium. The Pinellas County Commission extended legal protections for transgender individuals at its Tuesday night meeting. In a 6-to-1 vote, the…
Host Committee says 2012 RNC brought back more than $214 million to Tampa Bay area
The study said the total economic impact was over $404 million
Breaking Bad: Three key characters (who are not Walt)
A look at Jesse, Lydia and Skyler and how their roles are crucial to the show’s plot.
The Bucs go back to school
Josh Freeman still has much to learn. Plus: The Rays close in on the Sux.
USA Today names Cigar City Brewing one of the top craft beer brands in U.S.
And the accolades keep on coming for Joey Redner and his staff.
Alan Clendenin says he’s unfazed by Braswell debacle
The Florida Democratic Party’s state vice chair says the public isn’t paying attention to 2014 yet.
New Music Tuesday! (August 20): Travis, Braids, John Mayer, No Age, Superchunk & more
Releases out this week; audio & video included.
New St.Pete Poll is bad news for Kathleen Ford and the Lens
The poll shows Bill Foster barely edging out Rick Kriseman in next week’s primary
Mitch Perry Report 8.20.13- Tampa ground zero again for ObamaCare wars
It was almost exactly four years ago that Tampa became one of the focal points of the Tea Party rage against Obamacare. At the time, a town hall meeting held by Congresswoman Kathy Castor at the Children’s Board in Ybor City got out of control after conservatives in the room shouted down the Tampa-based Democrat…
Rick Scott, civil libertarian?
The governor says he has concerns about the “navigators” in ObamaCare.
New kids on tap at the 97X Craft Beer Experience
3 Daughters Brewing debuts beer in St. Pete.
HART plans more services with same number of buses
There are no plans for light-rail in the agency’s 10-year plan.
Florida GOP pounces after Allie Braswell drops out of CFO race
The Democrat has filed for bankruptcy three times since the mid-1990s.
Adventures in virginity: birth of an affection fetish
Maybe all those alcoholic fathers from the ’50s were right; if you baby a boy, he’ll turn out to be a sissy, just like me.
Mitch Perry Report 8.19.13: Biopic weekend
The Butler battles Jobs. Plus: Egypt, The Lens and more …
Pablo Francisco impresses
Kevin Tall PABLO IMPRESSES. This picture was, surprisingly, not taken during one of Francisco's many sex jokes. Pablo Francisco and co. brought the funny to the Tampa Improv this weekend. Kandace Saunders served as MC for Pablo and tour mates Sean Savoy and Steve Kramer and many a laugh was had. The audience learned that…
Supporters & critics of The Lens debate on CBS radio
The Lens goes before St. Pete voters in nine days.
D.C. lawmakers split on whether to cut funding to Egypt
Senators seemed to be turning against continuing such financial aid to the longtime U.S. ally
Volunteers use phone drive to build support for immigration reform
On Saturday morning the organizations Mi Familia Vota and MIRA USA organized a phone banking session intended to reach out to the Hispanic community and encourage them to contact their local members of Congress in support of immigration reform. Twelve volunteers were tasked with calling registered voters and asking whether they support what they referred…
On Vacation
Dan turns his column over to a pair of guest advisers.
Paranoia is not out to get you
Not even Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman can save this suspense-free cliché.
The man on the stoop
Of happy endings and happily every after.
Ain’t that a Kick in the Ass?
Comic book sequel Kick-Ass 2 leans on laughs and action to cover the lack of plot.
How do you define Tampa Bay through a cocktail?
Bartenders compete at the Birchwood to capture Tampa Bay in a glass.
Mitch Perry Report 8.16.13 – Bud Selig’s empty threats
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig's comments yesterday that he may assign someone within the league to get involved in the Tampa Bay Rays stadium situation is rather amusing. According to Barry Bloom of MLB.com, Rays owner Stu Sternberg is bummed out because he had hoped to have a deal worked out with the city…
Off with the off-ramps!
And other radical ideas for reshaping St. Pete.
Congressman Dennis Ross speaks out at Brandon Chamber of Commerce event
House Representative Dennis Ross spent Thursday afternoon at a Brandon Chamber of Commerce luncheon, answering questions and previewing his goal's for Congress following the end of the summer recess. Ross represents Florida's 15th district, which is comprised of Brandon, Plant City, Lakeland and Bartow. Ross opened by giving his opinion on the Affordable Care Act,…
Portable electronics, personal flair
Protect your tech and keep it stylish.
Cycle Brewing opens
Doug Dozark’s brewery on Central in St. Petersburg opened Thursday.
Julia Mandell named full-time Tampa city attorney
Mandell had been serving as the interim city attorney since May.
Racial issues highlighted in South St. Pete mayoral debate
Kriseman discussed the divide between those on the north and south sides of Central Avenue.
Underage players
The next generation of Tampa Bay music-makers are getting an early start.
Mitch Perry Report 8.15.13 – Newt Gingrich calls the GOP out for excessive negativity
While Washington (and Tallahassee) Republicans like Marco Rubio continue to rail against Obamacare, Democrats have countered that they have little to offer when it comes to an alternative to the Affordable Care Act, that is designed to bring healthcare for tens of millions of Americans (and hundreds of thousands of Floridians) who currently go uninsured.…
Breweries keep booming
Tampa Bay’s on tap to add at least seven in coming months.
Review: Icona Pop, K.Flay and Sirah bring the party to Czar at the Ritz
A look back at the Sun., Aug. 18 show.
Review: Tallhart brings it home to Crowbar, Ybor City
A look back at the Sat., Aug. 10 show.
The Lens = Public Art?
Public art will be a big part of the Lens project — if it ever gets built.
Build the Pier or Stop the Lens?
Our handy comparison chart lays out the facts about St. Pete’s proposed pier.
Review: Adam Ant Invasion at Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg
A look back at the Fri., Aug. 9 show.
Better at Bodega
From Cubans to Churrasco, don’t miss St. Pete’s Bodega on Central.
St. Petersburg’s Pier wars
With a final vote imminent, a look at the forces that shaped the battle over the St. Pete Pier.
St. Pete City Council candidates stay vanilla at Tiger Bay Forum, with one exception
The genteel candidates forum comes 13 days before the primary election.
Save Fun-Lan!
Tampa’s historic drive-in needs to get in Honda’s game.
That’s life
Tampa’s iconic Donatello serves old-fashioned Italian at a price.
Summer tomatoes
A recipe proving that tomatoes can turn a classic dessert into a savory delight.
