It’s been nearly a century since we’ve seen a direct hit, and Irma appears to be heading this way.
We've mindlessly scrolled, doggo-giffed and daydreamed our way through another week. Our reward? Labor Day Weekend, summer's unofficial sendoff…in places where summer actually ends, that is. For us here in the Tampa Bay area, it'll be another six or seven weeks until you can stop worrying about whether you forgot to bring a sweater/scarf/Snuggie with…
And beach. Almost.
We just published CL’s 2017 Fall Arts Preview and we’re working on the next Best of the Bay, due out Sept. 28, so it feels like a good moment to talk about new chapters in the lives of three artists we’ve praised in past issues of both. Jared O’Roark won Best of the Bays in…
So, like, what now?
Expect the Tampa-born restaurant’s fresh, simplistic approach to Italian in a modern setting.
Remember that Peel is kind of a creep, too.
Trump visited Texas, too (cringe warning).
Though he appeared angry at times, the former mayor rallied supporters with familiar themes.
Tasty times at Ella’s Americana Folk Art Café, huh?
A new art gallery makes space for an old trade: sign painting.
The Tampa Bay area has been somewhat lucky when it comes to major storms — but are we prepared if that luck ends?
Unless there’s an early evening rush, it looks like most voters have cast ballots early.
The Stones’ ‘Steel Wheels’ rolls on, too.
In two bike rides through the South Side, the mayor showed why he’s the best person for the job.
Good St. Pete Election Day morning to you all. We have about 12 hours until some of our Facebook friends start bitching (again) that the system is rigged, then go on to sit out the general. If you live in the Sunshine City and have yet to cast a ballot, go on, git! Polls close at…
The return of the guy who brought the ‘Return of the 50 MCs.’
Downtown St. Pete saw the launch of Pin Wok & Bowl, plus other food and drink news.
Paul and Roz Potenza commemorate 9/11 with a reprise of this show.
Here’s what the top two mayoral contenders will be up to as they round out the first of what could be two electoral bouts.
We’re talking laughably blatant efforts to restrict access to the polls among some demographics.
Select Winn-Dixie and Publix stores are now carrying the Clearwater rubs, seasonings and sauces.
The doors of Comfort Craft Café open in September.
It’s part fashion, part visual art, and part performing arts, and it’s totally awesome.
Also, “Gorka” goes back to only being a gross sound.
Aerosmith released “Walk This Way,” too.
Because who “needs” to watch ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ anyway?
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Why are we doing this to ourselves?
Sinkhole benefit at Skipper’s, too.
“One of the better surprises of 2017.”
Elephant Man, Ras Kimono and a mess of metal, Americana, folk, blues, jazz plus rock and roll.
The Tampa quartet celebrates the record release on October 13.
Even if there is no impropriety there, he argues, even the perception of shady dealings can erode public trust.
There’s also a Liquid Brunch in store this weekend, as if that wasn’t already the plan.
Burgers, beer, art, soup… and painted rocks.
The Columbia Restaurant Community Harvest is coming up, as is a Tampa fish fry fundraiser.
“My Sharona” goes — and stays — no. 1, too.
How many shows? So. Many. Shows.
The support of one Barack Obama, of course.
Basically the news-blurb equivalent of the walk of shame.
CL gets schooled — basic photography school at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (part three of four)
I went to see Leap because I knew my kids would enjoy the message. I left with the feeling that the character was also talking to me about my dreams.
Her new single also says, “I don’t trust nobody and nobody trusts me,” so there’s that.
Gubernatorial candidate and Tallahassee Mayor Andre Gillum stopped by USF's Marshall Center Wednesday afternoon as part of his statewide Back to School Tour. The USF College Democrats-sponsored event allowed Gillum to come face to face with the youngest of voters, a bloc that could be crucial for whoever ultimately becomes the Democratic candidate in the…
Wednesday night’s episode was looong, but there was no shortage of surprises — or upset.
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In letters to the St. Pete city clerk and Mayor Rick Kriseman, the “go back to Africa” guy strikes again — and swears he is not racist.
A St. Pete Grateful Dead night?
A brief convo with a lesser-known contender in the St. Pete mayor’s race.
Everyting But The Girl goes “Missing,” too.
It’s about values — and yes, it’s partisan.
Taken from a conversation with Creative Loafing editors on Aug. 17, 2017.
It’s wabbit season in Odessa.
An interesting conversation with an outspoken community activist.
Taken from a conversation with Creative Loafing editors on Aug. 17, 2017.
A list of coming-soon food and drink spots to get you even more pumped about where we live.
Time to dust off your favorite bottle of bourbon.
Here’s the lowdown.
Earlier this week, the boutique wine shop celebrated its grand reopening.
