

Finally, a transgender character is more than the sum of their parts: Naming True at Urbanite
A refreshing take on a transgender character.
Well, that Confederate monument is going to stay put in downtown Tampa (for now)
But apparently they’re going to chisel a monument to “diversity” behind it, so there’s that.
La Double Vie: A playlist about duality — listen
It all started at the Florida Avalon Theatre.
CL Premiere: Tampa Bay’s own Mojo Gurus gets Gone and hits the road in “Fifty Miles” from forthcoming new LP
A new album arrives on June 30.
Weekly Tune-Up: The Killers, 2 Chainz, Big Boi and more lead this new music mixtape —stream/download
Southern rap and the return of alt-favorites The Killers highlight this Weekly Tune-Up.
Beatriz at Dinner is a clash between haves and have nots
Ugly white privilege has met its match, at least for the moment.
Sh*t Happened 6/21/17: The united colors of Kenetton
Super-proud of that, BTW.
ICYMI: Free milkshake? Yup, at Wayback Burgers tomorrow
The all-day offer kicks off the first day of summer.
Bad vibes permeate into The Farm: Theft at Bonnaroo 2017
Not all vibes were good this year on The Farm. Here we look at theft at this year’s Bonnaroo.
Running Smoothie gets physical with a brick-and-mortar location
The market-vendor-turned-Clearwater-storefront’s “soft grand opening” is scheduled for next month.
City Wilds: Gardening with Mr. Clowers
Recovering what we forgot, one okra at a time.
Leslie Odom Jr. says he’d “100 percent” host the Tonys if they asked him to
“A dream of mine,” he says.
Today in rock history; Duran Duran’s John Taylor is born, Newport ‘69 pays Jimi lots of money, Dylan goes lives and the Beatles’ butchergate
Turns out folks don’t like to look at dead babies.
Skyway show unites: Major museums open their doors to the talent in their backyard
How many bridges do you have to cross to see all three?
Sh*t Happened 6/20/17: New Gandy traffic pattern, nurse kind of loosey-goosey with the drugs, Tropical Storm Bret
Also: Teenage girl goes full Sinatra.
Chef returns to Lakewood Ranch eatery after two years at Chicago’s Alinea
Polo Grill and Bar tapped Jaryd Hearn as its new executive chef a few months ago.
The Other Place: Making sense of a fractured consciousness
In this journey through a splintered psyche, form and content brilliantly coincide.
CL Premiere: Swearingen and Kelli shares “Leaving Yourself” from new LP — read our Q&A
Self-produced LP from the Treasure Island duo is due on July 21.
Americana-rama: John Moreland, Mumford & Sons both announce Tampa shows
Hiss Golden Messenger is opening the Mumford show. Tickets for both go on sale June 23.
We tried it: Nipple jewelry
Hey, it won’t win us a Pulitzer, but it’s fun to read.
Today in live music; Juneteenth at WMNF Community Radio
A different kind of Independence Day.
Today in rock history; Oingo Boingo and its “Little Girls,” Ann Wilson is born, plus Carole King and the Four Tops storm the charts
You know, before Danny Elfman did every movie, like, ever.
Sh*t Happened 6/19/17: Jobs and crime, baby
The circle of life.
Bringing down the house: The St. Petersburg City Theatre’s fight for survival
Is the 92-year-old St. Petersburg community theatre facing its final curtain?
Father’s Day: A useless primer on gift giving
A couple weeks ago some readers got a chuckle out of my rant on stupid “Life Hacks.” My editor enjoyed my “grumpy voice” so much that she sent me a gift: a book called 101 Things That Piss Me Off, by Rachel Ballinger. I did ask her for inspiration. She said, “Since you’re so crabby, write me a piece on…
Tonight in live music; Beach House Sundays return with EDX, Nashville emo rockers Free Throw hits Crowbar, DJ Pump hosts Ol’ Dirty Sundays, and more
Don’t end your weekend quite yet — Beach House Sunday is calling.
Brooklyn’s Fruit & Flowers ready Drug Tax EP, sign to Tampa’s Cigar City Management — watch “Subway Surfer” now
The second hardest working band in NYC now has a Cigar City connection.
Kriseman qualifies for ballot, celebrates with a stump speech and delicious craft beer
As of Thursday afternoon, St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman is qualified for the August ballot, where he will be up for reelection. Kriseman faces a seven-way contest in the quest to keep his seat, and though he has quite a few significant accomplishments (the Pier, the Rays, the new police station, wage theft ordinance, Cross-Bey…
Playlist: Listen to every song U2 plays at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on June 14
Nothing from ‘Zooropa,’ unfortunately.
Weekend Platter: Pig & Swig Festival, limited bottle release and more
Five food and drink events worthy of your weekend.
The Studio@620 presents Tunnelvision in honor of Pride Month
Tim Cain’s queer rock opera debuts in St. Pete.
Brunch bunch: 30 go-to spots for weekend brunch around the bay
Here’s where to find a mighty good in-between meal.
Adventures in Weekending: 10 things to do in Pinellas Park this weekend
Romper parties, literary salons and sour fests… must be the weekend in Pinellas Park.
Joshua Cruz’s “Poison Lips” video might be the Bay area’s sexiest R&B clip to date — watch
The Tampa songwriter hooked up with filmmaker Roberto Rivera for an ode to mistakes, temptations and lust.
Sh*t Happened 6/16/17: Briefly
Three quick ughs and one short awesome.
The Handmaids Tale finale: OK, ladies, now let’s get in formation
In the epic season finale, Offred leads a quiet revolution — and leaves some speculation for what happens next.
The Mini Lights will scare the f*ck out of you (we think) (VIDEO)
The most disappointing thing about the trailer you're about to see is that it's a proof-of-concept trailer, which means there's no actual film yet. But the Vitale Brothers — yes, the muralists — have half the money they need to make the film, according to Johnny Vitale. "My brother and I were traveling doing our…
Jeff Clemens launches “Flip Florida Blue” initiative with some ‘tude
What is there to lose, really?
Carrollwood Melting Pot has a fresh look, grand reopening planned for July
Anyone up for fondue?
MasterChef in tweets: Wine rooms aren’t always what they appear to be
But Tampa’s still in it, baby.
Today in rock history; Joy Division, Nirvana and Duran Duran all release debut LPs — listen
John Waite puts the ‘Brakes’ on his sophomore album, too.
Sh*t Happened 6/15/17: Florida cities lead tech job growth, despite notable presence of hateful morons
The melting pot that is America’s Wang.
The Food Issue
Giving sandwiches a hand.
Food Issue 2017: Healthy… right?
OK, OK. They’re healthy-ish.
Food Issue 2017: The 10 essential Cubans in Tampa Bay
Who makes the best version of Tampa’s iconic sandwich? Start here.
Food Issue 2017: Our food critic’s favorite sandwiches of 2016-17
Plus, an homage to the sandwich’s most important ingredient.
Food Issue 2017: Sweet additions
Everything from chutney and spreads to slaw and sliced fruit.
Food Issue 2017: The 50 best sandwiches in Tampa Bay
Yeah, we’re full.
Food Issue 2017: Perfect combos
We’re not sure these could get any more delicious.
Food Issue 2017: Deli
Deli-style sandwich settings are the best kinds of sandwich settings.
Food Issue 2017: Steak
Where the ultimate cut of beef makes itself at home.
Food Issue 2017: Seafood
Whether you like it fried, grilled, diced or blackened, we got you.
Food Issue 2017: Grilled cheese, please
Need we say more?
Food Issue 2017: Classics go veg
Familiar favorites made vegan-friendly, which is good news for your vegetarian friend, too.
Food Issue 2017: Classics
There’s nothing wrong with kickin’ it old-school.
Food Issue 2017: Unlikely combos
Toppings, one protein and other unconventional accoutrements you gotta taste for yourself.
Food Issue 2017: What makes a really good sandwich?
We asked some sandwich sages around town. Here’s what they said.
Food Issue 2017: The Meet the Chefs Roundtable
In a discussion with the chefs of Meet the Chefs, we cover everything from egos to egg rolls to 18-hour workdays.
Next stop: stop TB Next
Is the newly approved transportation program just TBX with a makeover?
On the Sauce: Until Two Amaro Comes Today
An all-around really good cocktail fit for weekend day-drinking, or that after-work wind-down.
#BecauseGluten: I ate a sandwich and cried
This CL editor has some spectacular sandwich bread-related fantasies.
Food Issue 2017: The chefs of CL’s Meet the Chefs sum up their cooking styles, musically
“Shake It Off,” “Chicken Fried” and even “The Imperial March.”






