After Pinellas County Commission meeting, Rays stadium situation not any clearer
On Tuesday afternoon, the meeting between Tampa Bay Rays management and the Pinellas County Commission ended with an invitation for the Rays and Mayor Bill Foster to meet this Thursday morning. The public offer came from Pinellas County Commission chair Ken Welch. Welch read a letter given to him by Mayor Foster, who left the…
Mayor Buckhorn kicks off the demolition of blighted homes in Sulphur Springs
Surveying the detritus: Mayor Buckhorn inside the home he would soon help demolish Sulphur Springs has long been one of Tampa's most economically struggling neighborhoods, with abandoned, foreclosed homes majorly contributing to the area's problems. Today, Mayor Buckhorn announced the "Nehemiah Project," where 51 such homes in the area will be demolished throughout the next…
New Music Tuesday! (January 29): Tegan and Sara, Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite, Local Natives & more
New releases out this week; audio & video included.
Hillsborough County committeewoman says vote for party chair wasn’t fair
Alan Clendenin spoke to the Hillsborough Democratic Executive Committee Monday night Democratic National Committeeman Alan Clendenin thanked local supporters in Ybor City on Monday night, two days after his bid to become chairman of the Florida Democratic Party came up short to Allison Tant. Clendenin was named vice chair, and said he looked forward to…
Quartet makes decent music
Dustin Hoffman’s delivers an uneven but enjoyable directorial debut.
Local social service agency leaders make their case before Pinellas County Legislative Delegation
The public met the politicians at today's Pinellas Legislative Delegation meeting Every year both the Hillsborough and Pinellas county legislative delegations (and presumably every Florida county) host a meeting prior to the legislative session where lawmakers and the public can review previously submitted pieces of legislation that affect the two counties. On Monday, dozens of…
After GOP commissioners reject domestic partner registry in Hillsborough, LGBT community considers next move
Al Higginbotham More than seven years ago, gays, lesbians and their straight allies rallied and marched in downtown Tamp after the Hillsborough County Commission voted to ban gay pride events. In an attempt to make the commissioners pay for their votes, LGBT advocates tried to pressure business leaders to boycott Tampa's hosting of the Super…
Review: The Helio Sequence with Shabazz Palaces at State Theatre, St. Petersburg
A look back at Thursday night’s show.
State lawmakers discuss Rick Scott’s call to give teachers a $2,500 raise
Dr. Mike Grego Gov. Rick Scott's recent pledge to give every K-12th grade public school teacher in Florida a $2,500 raise has prompted questions from state lawmakers. "The choice is whether it's an across the board thing that that the governor proposed, or performance oriented," Clearwater area state Sen. Jack Latvala said to Pinellas County…
#MusicMonday 83: Yo La Tengo, Pan, Milo Greene, Foxygen & more
What the CL Music Team is spinning this week (video included).
Merl Reagle on ABC’s The List for National Puzzle Day, Jan. 29
Photo Courtesy of The List PUZZLED: Merl Reagle shares his crossword skills with The List's Jake Peterson. The world has been obsessed with puzzles ever since John Spilsbury created the first jigsaw puzzle in London in 1760. From word searches and Suduku to jigsaws and crosswords, we use puzzles for education and recreation. It’s the…
Review: Purity Ring and Young Magic sell out Orpheum, Ybor City
A look back at the Sat., Jan. 19 show.
Mitch Perry Report 1.28.13 – GOP sees the light (and electoral map) on immigration
I trust all of you who ventured near downtown Tampa on Saturday survived Gasparilla, the annual drunkfest that city leaders proudly embrace each year…personally I'm just happy I survived the 2013 influenza, a virulent virus that rocked my world for a few days last week, though hopefully the results weren't too manifest as I continued…
Tampa invaded! Photos from 2013 Gasparilla celebration
The pirate ship José Gasparilla arrives at Channelside in downtown Tampa to start the annual invasion Thousands of people showed up for the annual Gasparilla celebration on Bayshore Boulevard and downtown Tampa. The weather was sunny and dry and perfect for a parade. Gasparilla, named after a legendary pirate who reportedly terrorized Western Florida in…
Washington lawmakers from both sides of the aisle speaking enthusiastically about comprehensive immigration reform
Judging by the comments made by key Republicans on Sunday morning talk-shows, the big surprise coming out of Washington when it comes to immigration reform is if there won't be a major agreement reached sometime this year. Arizona Senator John McCain was one of the leading voices for such reform back in 2006 and 2007,…
NYC Police Chief says problem is with handguns, not assault weapons
Ray Kelly The biggest problem with gun violence in America isn't (in terms of the number of fatalities) the horrific shooting massacres like the ones that occurred last year in Connecticut and Colorado, but in American cities like Chicago, Oakland, and Philadelphia. That's why New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly says that though he…
Editor’s Note: Spring is in the air
And with it comes CL contests, festivals and more …
Allison Tant defeats Alan Clendenin to become the new Florida Democratic Party chair
Allison Tant & Alan Clendenin come together after a divisive campaign In the end, it wasn't all that close after all. Saturday morning in the Central Florida town of Lake Mary, the Florida Democratic Party elected Tallahassee fundraiser Allison Tant to become their new chairperson, defeating Tampa based Democratic National Committeeman Alan Clendenin 587-448. In…
Dalí and TMA: Watercolors
How two museums redefine our experience of urban waterfronts.
Double-crossed
My friend’s been outed against his will. Now what?
Whovians unite! Time Lord Fest in Tampa
Who in the world are the Whovians? A curious inquiry, indeed. If you know that the Tardis is tremendously disproportionate when comparing the view from the outside to its interior, you're likely one yourself. All of Tampa Bay's finest Doctor Who fans will travel through both great distance and time
Hansel and Gretel is no fairy tale
But it is fairly stale.
Ex wife new life: just coffee for me
There are four possible outcomes when meeting an online date for the first time:1. You like each other2. You don't like each other3. You like him but he doesn't like you4. He likes you but you don’t like him It was number four for Gary and me. We met for the first time at a…
Billy Elliot, the Musical: Boys, Brits, ballet and Elton John tunes
PUBLICITY PHOTO THE GLOVES ARE OFF: Billy Elliot star Drew Minard portrays a boy who goes from boxing to ballet. Four Billies, three show times and one national tour for a 10-time 2009 Tony award-winning show — it seems like a lot of math to handle for the average 12-year-old, but for Drew Minard —…
Florida’s abortion obstacle course
Forty years after Roe v. Wade, women seeking abortions still face many hurdles.
Struggling with Hay Fever
Two actors offer comic relief, but Jobsite’s latest sneezes all over Coward’s genteel wit.
Take a bite
St. Petersburg’s freeFall Theatre talks food, Hemingway, love, and death in An Empty Plate in the Café du Grande Boeuf.
Something old, something new
Bay area bartenders reinvent the Old Fashioned.
Vino de España
Spanish wines deliver on taste without breaking the bank.
Buccaneer brews
Gasparilla beers that’ll float your galleon.
Schnitt’s snit
The possible consequences of a lawsuit that’s not merely a laughing matter.
Spring Arts Preview: Hello, friend
The key word in our 2013 Spring Arts Preview is collaboration.
Moving into St. Pete’s burgeoning Warehouse Arts District
A crazy crucible of art and commerce awaits.
Duncan McClellan brings the heat
The artist has played a pivotal role in the growth of St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District.
The WAD Trolley Tour
Take a magical mystery tour through St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District
CL Visions Photo & Video contests now accepting submissions
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Spring Arts Preview: Visual Arts
The best exhibits, art shows and more.
Spring Arts Preview: Theater
These plays are the thing.
Spring Arts Preview: Music
Get tickets now for these must-see concerts.
Spring Arts Preview: Movies
Previews of this spring’s best coming attractions.
Spring Arts Preview: Etc.
The best in comedy, opera, sports and more.
Review: Bad Religion, True North
It’s an old joke, one enduring punk bands like Bad Religion have heard more often than others, in other genres: Have they put out their 18th album, or their one album for the 18th time? Featuring 16 concise, powerful anthems clocking in at just 35 minutes total, an argument could be made that yeah, this…
Maestro, may I have some more?
An edible overture awaits you at the Straz.
Taste of tagine
A colorful and flavorful Moroccan chicken tagine is a must-try.
Vietnamese dining guide
Where to go for authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
