

Florida’s youth could turn the tide on guns — and elections.
That is, if recent events are any indication.
Leap of faith: The first brewery in Valrico is taking shape
It’s called Bullfrog Creek Brewing Co.
Six months later: After Irma, searching for the living tree (part eight in a series)
The most tenuous things remain.
White lies matter: Hope Hicks resigns
The 29-year-old White House Communications Director departs after admitting to telling some untruths for her boss, Donald J. Trump.
Poll suggests Pinellas County residents oppose the death penalty
By a more than two-to-one margin, most said they prefer that those convicted of heinous crimes face life in prison. But there’s a catch.
Peep Show: Woman-on-man anal sex
When your boyfriend wants you to have anal sex with him.
Only 5 of more than 20 headlining acts acknowledged a newspaper’s inquiry about the Strawberry Festival’s gun policy
Attendees with concealed carry permits can have ‘em — but the talent has been mum about it.
Seven questions: Lissa Hatcher
Get inside the creative process of the artist for this year’s Gasparilla Arts Month cover
Tonight in live music; Willie Nelson’s sold-out Ruth Eckerd Show, Phillip Phillips at Palladium and more
Wax Wednesday returns to Ella’s, too!
Today in rock history; U2’s War, Rickie Lee Jones debuts and more
Brian Jones is born and John Hughes gives us ‘Pretty In Pink,’ too.
Dick’s Sporting Goods will stop selling assault-style rifles
The retailer will also stop selling high-capacity magazines and raise the minimum age for buying all guns to 21.
Tampa Bay Brewing Company officially becomes TBBC, which is significantly shorter
A refreshed brand identity has been in the works for more than a year.
Six months later: Dude, where’s my park? (part seven in a series)
Long Key State Park may be long, but it’s narrow. That was a problem.
CL Premiere: John C. O’Leary ponders the loss of self on Crispr highlight “Spirit Guardian” — listen
The jazz pianist celebrates the release of the album on March 24 at Studio@620.
Cirque du Soleil Volta bandleader Benjamin Harrison brings M83’s score to life in Tampa
The production runs through March 18.
“Thoughts and Prayers” — and action
Religious leaders speak out on “thoughts and prayers.”
The Refinery to merge with its Seminole Heights sibling, Fodder & Shine
Don’t freak out, though.
Florida Man arrested for incoherent tweet threatening David Jolly
And that’s how you get your guns taken away, kids.
Tonight in live music; Big Business at Crowbar, Dixie Dregs at The Cap and more
Chick Corea leads a free music industry panel and jam session, too.
Today in rock history; PJ Harvey brings us Her Love, Dead Can Dance debuts and more
Queen ‘Works’ and Little Richard sings “Sally,” too.
He’s All Yours: Jason Mraz on post-major label life, his upcoming tour and co-existing cats
He plays St. Pete’s Mahaffey Theater on March 17.
Sh*t Happened 2/27/18: State legislature shoots down AR-15 ban, panther sighting, arena football still a thing
Let’s do the Time Warp again.
Love, Simon and his Homo (Sapiens) agenda
One-of-a-kind teenage drama of love and misery with upbeat pop soundtrack.
Would-be opponent to Richard Corcoran calls for his resignation over Broward Sheriff remarks
In a letter using Corcoran’s own words about Sheriff Scott Israel, Democrat Tammy Garcia called the house speaker “incompetent and derelict” in his duties.
Six months later: The Keys goes to the dogs (part six in a series)
Impacted by the storm, Islamorada’s White Gate Court has changed, but in a good way.
New ownership brings a revamped look, menu to Casual Clam
The St. Pete favorite has been around for more than 20 years.
Seven questions: Tim Gibbons
After 28 years at the Hyde Park Art Studio, Tim Gibbons will retire so he has more time to bring in the Funk.
Sh*t Happened 2/26/18: Yeah, mostly gun stuff
Had enough yet?
Tonight in live music; John Beasley’s Monk’estra, Rock and Soul at The Hub and more
Dana Louise & the Glorious Birds are at Straz Center, too.
Today in rock history; Happy birthday to Johnny Cash, Jimmy Page “Satisfies” and more
Judas Priest and The Six Pistols chime in, too.
Tonight in live music; Woolbright, Posh Wavy Lox, Chris Barron and more
Last day of Clearwater Sea-Blues, too.
Clearwater Sea-Blues kickoff, Cadillac Bombers and Heights Unites lead a list of 13 killer concerts for your Saturday
Plus 25 more just in case you’re “extra.”
Hundreds of students rally in downtown Tampa for stronger gun laws
Kids from schools across the region get vocal on lawmakers’ lack of action on guns post Parkland.
Six months later: A tree grows at Robbie’s (part five of a series)
Robbie’s of Islamorada is a traveler’s icon. The granddaughter of the founder talks to us about rebuilding, landscaping and what the islands need most.
Interview: Bradenton native R.LUM.R breaks down the realities of Spotify stardom, remembers his Florida days and more
He plays Safety Harbor’s Primavera Festival on March 24.
Think you know Lakeland’s food scene? You haven’t been to Bubble Bar Cafe
The recently launched cafe carries a fun, imaginative menu of Instagramable treats.
Seven questions: Meet Fresh Squeezed II artist Jack Fields
Last year, the Morean mounted a Florida-centric art exhibit, appropriately titled Fresh Squeezed. This year, they've brought it back and we've reached out to the artists to learn more about them. Meet Jack Fields, whose work involves puppets, film and all kinds of good stuff. As you're about to read, he also has a sly…
Adventures in Weekending: 10 ways to support Tampa Bay artists this weekend
You love local, you say? So do we. Vote for local art with your feet this weekend.
Here’s how music shaped Deleted Reality, a new TV series created in Tampa Bay
The film series that confronts the mental health stigma.
Sh*t Happened 2/23/18: Can we please just not?
Cut it out.
Tonight in live music; Los Lobos rocks The Attic, Mofro sells out Jannus, AJJ at Orpheum and more
Plus a butt-ton of free/cheap shows, too.
Today in rock history; Eminem releases The Slim Shady LP, The Selecter gives us Pressure and more
Otis Redding remembered, and Queen’s 10-minute No. 1 hit.
Weekend Platter: Italian & French Reds, Return of the Brunch and more
How to kick back with food and drink until Monday.
Annihilation is a blast of LSD-laced brain candy seeking higher consciousness
Alex Garland’s follow-up to is a visually-astounding trip for adults starved for grown-up entertainment.
Statue of Florida civil rights leader Mary McLeod Bethune is now likely to replace one of a Confederate leader in DC
Lawmakers helped seal the deal earlier this week.
Take a drive by: HeadSpace
Going inside isn’t important. It won’t even help.
Ale yeah: CL’s top 20 recommendations for Tampa Bay Beer Week
Start mapping out a plan for the annual celebration of local beer.
Florida Sen. Oscar Braynon II unloads on Rick Scott, GOP colleagues on guns
After a face-to-face meeting about preventing more mass shootings, he said he wasn’t even sure the governor knew who he was.
Poet’s Notebook: Froggy days
A visitor with a fabled past gets what’s coming to him: a poem.
Six months later: Mango salsa and manatee (part four in a series)
Economic hardship in the Keys isn’t always from Irma.
Tonight in live music; Mondo Diablo goes tiki at Blue Goose, Crowbar’s Beer Garden Sessions and more
St. Pete Jazz Fest rolls, WLCM2KNXVLL takes the Bends.
Today in rock history; OMD’s debut album, Grammys screws up its first heavy metal award and more
R.I.P. Andy Warhol, too.
Eat & do good: Your next Chipotle order could support Feeding Tampa Bay
On Thursday, 10 of the popular Mexican chain’s locations plan to donate some of their sales.
Last Man Out: Murder, mayhem and Greek lemon chicken soup in Tarpon Springs, FL
Izzy Adams’ debut novel, Last Man Out, has it all.
On the Sauce: Strawberry-Lychee Margarita
An even better reason to observe Thursday as National Margarita Day.
Lucky to be here: Seminole Heights celebrates community with a music & arts fest
Heights Unites brings more than a dozen local acts to rock Brew Bus on Feb. 24.
Rumbelievable: Tampa Bay has its own rum punch called The Red Lady
Founder Jarred Carter first mixed the blend of Caribbean rum and island fruits and berries in 2008.
#BecauseGluten: Pizza!
It’s not the same when gluten-free, but still pretty damn good.
Tastes of the towns: Go for the clams, stay for the clams at Seafood Shack
Local seafood? Try hyper-local at the Cortez bar and grill.






