

CL Writing Contest 2018 Top Ten (Poetry): Bombshell
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CL Writing Contest 2018 Top Ten (Poetry): First-person
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CL Writing Contest 2018 Top Ten (Poetry): After ~ Hurricane Irma
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CL Writing Contest 2018 Top Ten (Fiction): Fully Loaded Love, with Optional Extras
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CL Writing Contest 2018 Top Ten (Poetry): Christmas
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CL Writing Contest 2018 Top Ten (Poetry): Below the Belt
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CL Writing Contest 2018 Top Ten (Fiction): Yontif
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CL Writing Contest 2018 Top Ten (Poetry): I Like a Little Trouble in My Life
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CL Writing Contest 2018 Top Ten (Fiction): The Quizzical Beginnings to a Brand New Shiny Shiny Shiny Love
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CL Writing Contest 2018 Top Ten (Fiction): Over and Done
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CL Writing Contest 2018 Top Ten (Fiction): Our Love Set in Rooms
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CL Writing Contest 2018 Top Ten (Fiction): Haunted
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CL Writing Contest 2018 Top Ten (Poetry): Another Crazy in Love
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CL Writing Contest 2018 Top Ten (Poetry): Boombada
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CL Writing Contest 2018 Top Ten (Poetry): The Mower
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CL Writing Contest 2018 Top Ten (Poetry): I Remember
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CL Writing Contest 2018 Top Ten (Fiction): The Opposite of Love
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CL Writing Contest 2018 Top Ten (Fiction): This is the Worst Day of Your Life (A Love Scene)
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CL Writing Contest 2018 Top Ten (Fiction): Grasp
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Locals have a new spring food festival to add to their calendars
Bagels and lox, a kosher wine room and more are planned for the Tampa Bay Jewish Food Festival.
Trump pledge not to roll back LGBT surprises, but equality advocates are wary
Contrary to what many expected, President Trump said that he would continue to enforce a 2014 executive order barring discrimination against LGBT people working for federal contractors.
Buckhorn announces paid leave for City of Tampa employees
In a world where worker-friendly policies seem near extinction… …Where a president thinks women having babies is an inconvenience… …One man is stepping up to offer city workers who become parents up to eight weeks' paid parental leave. So if you work for the city of Tampa and for some reason still think it's a…
CL Premiere: Tampa emcee Louis Junior drops new video for “Nothing More, Nothing Greater” — watch
“I want more – for myself, for those I care about, for anyone getting up and taking a risk to better themselves.”
Nickelback’s only Florida date is at Tampa’s MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on August 1
Tickets go on sale February 11.
The Comedian: Far more sour than sweet
DeNiro as stand-up comic drops the mic and insults us all.
Tonight in live music; Kurt Vile, Boz Scaggs, Sister Hazel boys and more
…and One Trip Little at New World.
Sh*t Happened 2/1/17: Tarpon Springs kid threatens school, exploding iPhone, don’t leave a receipt where you do crime
Here's something to divert your attention from the, well, you know. And if you need further diversion (and like both clicking around the web and noisy, gas-smell-belching things), St. Pete Grand Prix tickets go on sale today. How many days has it been since a Bay area kid was arrested for threatening violence in or…
Say hello: Where to catch the Hello Kitty Cafe mobile truck in Tampa
The roving cafe with super-cute treats rolls into International Plaza (again) next week.
On February 3, everything you buy on Bandcamp will benefit the ACLU
Pile that on top of the millions that individual donors have given over the last week.
Review: Oh what a Knight — Gladys rocks Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall
Strong voice, strange mix on her microphone.
Winged delivery: Duke Riley Flights of Fancy at USF CAM
Pigeon is the new drone.
Tampa gutter calypso bandleader Johnny Cakes and his Horsemen are calling it quits
This is the Apocalypso. Farewell show with Help Police happens on Feb. 4 in Ybor City.
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Florida Holocaust Museum director speaks out
A letter from the Florida Holocaust Museum.
Billy Mays III, aka Infinite Third, announces 22-date Ambient Installation Series
Yoga studios, Kava house, book & record stores, and even pizza parlors will be visited.
Pour decisions: Schedule for Tarpon Springs Wine Walk announced
This year, participants will do the wine walkabout to at least 30 Tarpon Springs merchants.
Ruth Eckerd Hall’s $250,000 gift will go towards the first phase of expansion
All part of the organization’s “Expanding the Experience” fundraising campaign.
Tonight in live music; String Noise at USF, a new Tuesday at Crowbar
Savor the flavor.
Sh*t Happened 1/31/17: More protests, Attorney General fired, Hillsborough PTC cavalcade of corruption continues
"Wow, that was one of the most boring Mondays ever," said no one who can read. It was another day of protests, as students and citizens alike gathered at USF and University of Tampa to voice their opposition to President Trump's recent executive order enacting travel restrictions for citizens of countries that have a lot…
A taste of Disney’s Festival of the Arts: Bottoms Up Moscow Mule
Another boozy highlight of the inaugural celebration that can also be enjoyed at home.
Parquet Courts’ Andrew Savage: “I’m sure as shit going to go to the Grammys”
He’s going toe to toe with Bowie’s art director for “Best recording package.”
Your truest self: An interview with Parquet Courts
On January 17th, CL spoke with Parquet Courts’ Andrew Savage about his paintings, the Grammys, and being his truest self. The next day, Parquet Courts released the music video for “Outside,” a song Savage penned for the band’s latest record, Human Performance. Read our full Q&A below, and check out his Grammy nominated package here.…
St. Pete producer Alma Contra samples sounds of Afghan and Palestinian conflict on new song “Kunduz Strike” — listen
“Being able to exist in a generally stable environment is a remarkable privilege.”
Walmart, the Trop among concerns at St. Pete’s Urban Affairs Summit
The Sunshine City's predominantly African-American south side faces some tough challenges, including poverty, unemployment and five failing schools, Even as other parts of the city experienced a booms has struggled to make gains—and city officials have had a hard time figuring out how to make things better. During the second annual Urban Affairs update at…
St. Pete Council Chair Darden Rice announces breast cancer diagnosis ahead of reelection bid
In her three years as an elected official, St. Pete City Council Chair Darden Rice has had her share of challenges: getting the city to finally commit to curbside recycling, pursuing worker protections like a wage-theft ordinance despite opposition at the state level and fighting the impacts of climate change despite ever-present skeptics. On Monday,…
Hundreds turn out for Ybor protests against Trump travel ban
The hundreds that had gathered Sunday afternoon at Ybor City's Centennial Park had done so on short notice. They sought to show their disapproval of President Donald Trump's orders blocking travel from certain countries that happen to be predominantly Muslim (though not all majority-Muslim countries, or even ones from which terrorists have hailed in recent…
Tonight in live music; Gladys Knight, Udo Dirkschneider sings Accept, more
Balls to the Wall, baby.
Photos: La Santa Cecilia at Crowbar — 01.28.17
Grammy winning Latin rock outfit hits Ybor.
Photos: Green Jelly at The Local 662 — 01.29.17
Cereal Killer in the house.
Sh*t Happened 1/30/17: Gasparilla, extreme vetting protests, if you’re OK with breathing into a Tostitos bag you shouldn’t drive anyway
Good morning! Today's the final day for you to have a say in exactly what you're gonna see thrown up on the Tilt-A-Whirl. Vote for your favorite new over-the-top Florida State Fair food now, or forever hold your gorge, er, peace. After that, refuse to hold your peace regarding what you think America means and…
Where to go and what to get yourself (or your signif) for Valentine’s Day
Heart-shaped desserts and Wine & Chocolate Festival tickets, plus more V-Day ideas.
Gasparilla 2017: Day Parade in photos
Cold, damp weather didn’t keep the crowds away from a Tampa tradition.
Tonight in live music; Boy Harsher, Veiny Hands DJ Applejac and more
Put that jacket on and get out in the world.
Photos: Set and Setting, DAWNS, release new music in St. Pete
An LP and EP at Local 662 and The Bends, respectively.
The Broad Spectrum: The Drynuary thing
Going sober in the new year is easier en masse.
Tonight in live music; Atmosphere, La Santa Cecilia, DAWNS EP release, Dead Kennedys and more
La Santa Cecilia For La Santa Cecilia, a love of bossa nova, cumbia, boleros and straight up rock & roll got them off the street (Los Angeles' Olvera Street to be exact) and onto a Tiny Desk (NPR's) and an award podium (the Grammys, no big deal). The group, fronted by charismatic singer La Marisoul,…
Photos: Mexican metal icons Brujeria hit Orpheum in Ybor City — 01.26.17
The Casualties, too.
As city elections heat up, Kriseman’s St. Pete vision contrasts Trump
Hey, look, St. Pete, another election is happening.
Healthy pour: a proposed state law could make it easier for craft distillers
The Prohibition Era came about at a time when some considered drunkenness a disease. The mandated sobriety that resulted spawned outfits like speakeasies and moonshiners seeking to meet the demands of thirsty Americans, criminal activity that led to onerous rules on liquor producers. Even though Prohibition was repealed in 1933, distillers still have to adhere…
Weekend Platter: Yoga on Tap, Tampa Bay Chocolate Festival and more
Want to avoid the impending pirate invasion? Start with these five weekend picks.
Diners get to be the judge during Urban’s Battle of the Brewers tournament
They crowned Big Top Brewing as the winner of Tuesday night’s beer-pairing battle.
Sh*t Happened 1/27/17: Pinellas pelicans released, downtown Tampa hotel fire, Gainesville Nazi beaten and I’m cool with that
Good morning! Here is your pre-weekend reminder that our new president, Donald Trump, lies. He lies, habitually and glaringly. To the people who support him, to the people who hate him, to the people who work for him. This isn't fake news; this is a fact so well-documented it verges on the wearisome. It's just…
Tonight in live music; Set and Setting LP release, Spyro Gyra, Nikki Talley & more
19 shows to pick from, people.
Adventures in Weekending: MUSE, Cuba + peace
I mean, really, who installs bathroom tile with cement?
Nutrition Factory to focus on healthful, speedy eats in Tampa
Debuting next month, the fast-casual spot will offer nutrient-dense bowls, wraps, juices and shakes.
Dozens of fair wage protesters rail against Trump labor secretary pick Andy Puzder at St. Pete Hardees
For LaShonda Mitchell, a single mother of six, the $17 bottle of Infamil she has to buy for her baby every three days is a lot of money. So, too, is the $18 bottle of eczema lotion, also for her youngest, which she has to buy every two weeks. So to her, it doesn't make…
Sponsored Content: In honor of tonight’s HighBall event, here’s a funny video about making a two-ingredient cocktail
Every once in a while, we gotta toot our own horn. With our first-ever Cocktail Issue out on stands, it's time to celebrate, and yeah, we've got a party planned — tonight's HighBall, in which more than 15 of the Bay area's best bartenders will ply you with their own custom concoctions at St. Pete's…
Listen to Set and Setting’s new LP ‘Reflectionless’ now see it live on January 27
They’re also going to Belgium in May.
Photos: Today’s Hits, The Girlfriend Experience hit The Bends in St. Pete 01.25.17
James Swanberg x Rod Olfo FTW.
Transforming Tampa Bay: Thwarting toll lanes in Tallahassee
The express-lane opposition gets some political support.
Una Voce The Gay Men’s Chorus of Tampa Bay announces 15th anniversary “More Than Ever” campaign
Kickoff concerts happens on February 17-18.
My wife marched for me: A privileged white guy’s story
“You grew up in a rich family and went to private school. What do you have to complain about?”
Tonight in live music; moe., Brujeria, Twisty Chris, WIPA Live and more
There’s some Funken Treasure in here.
Sh*t Happened 1/26/17: Final local circus shows begin, Busch Gardens cancels Grad Nite, the latest school-grounds gun selfie
Not even The Greatest Show on Earth can compete with arguing politics on Facebook. The Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus began its final run of shows ever in the Tampa Bay area. This melancholy story will not make animal rights activists feel guilty. It won't make them feel anything, because it's not a video…
Fuzzed up: Inside Fuzzy’s Temple Terrace before it opens to the public
“Welcome to your new addiction,” read a sign posted to the new taco shop on Wednesday.
And then they roared: The onset of the Trump era and the protests it inspired
It seemed like the literal inverse of what we’d witnessed eight years prior. For this reporter, who was living on Maui at the time, it seemed crucial to be one of the many who woke up before dawn to pack into a bar that had opened early to screen President Obama’s inauguration. The crowd cheered…
The Cocktail Issue: Coffee
Some places are going beyond the classic espresso martini behind the bar.
The Cocktail Issue: Smoke
Got smoke? Local restaurants and bars do.
The Cocktail Issue: Amaro
The centuries-old ingredient that is amaro is seeing a revival.
The Cocktail Issue: A still-growing legion of spirits
An updated guide to Tampa Bay craft distilleries.
The Cocktail Issue: Hard-to-find ingredients
What the heck is falernum?
The Cocktail Issue: Bar-Trending
The drinks locals are mixing now.
The Cocktail Issue: Japanese whisky
Whisky crafted in Japan is catching a real buzz in the U.S.
The Cocktail Issue: Winetails
When I say “winetail” do you think of wine-based margaritas that taste like sugar and lemon candy?
The Cocktail Issue: Bartenders’ Roundtable
Talking to the people who do the drinks — and so much more.






