Dreaming of a honeymoon in a tent
“…..last night I had a dream about (a friend), J and our Honeymoon! E and I were about to take the plane to come back to Spain (I'm already sad about said flight… I know) and the guys at the JFK airport told us the ash cloud had every single European airport closed and we…
Dreaming of visiting Florida
“So I had a dream that I was visiting Florida and was in the same trailer park-type living area a friend lived in (apparently in my dream this friend lived in a trailer park). My friend and I had nowhere to stay and it was coincidence we ended up being where (my friend) lived. So, when…
CL Style Guide: How old is too old to be wearing denim shorts?
I was at the mall the other day, casually assaulting the sales rack at American Eagle, and ended up with a pair of light denim shorts in my hand. Currently in my mid-20s, I found myself thinking for the first time, "How old is too old to be prancing around in denim shorts?" I consulted…
On the Radar: Prelude to Pride’s Sixth Annual Night of Alternative Theatre shows Sordid Lives at American Stage
Welcome to On the Radar, where we preview upcoming events to mark your calendars for. American Stage’s June After Hours Series includes next Monday's Prelude to Pride: Sixth Annual Night of Alternative Theatre, presented by The Suncoast AIDS Theatre Project. This year’s departure from the mainstream is Del Shores’ Sordid Lives (starring Joey Panek, pictured).…
Interview with Roxana Shirazi, author of The Last Living Slut: Born in Iran, Bred Backstage, starring Nikki Sixx, Axl Rose, Avenged Sevenfold … and “water sports”
I had things to accomplish last weekend. Things that would've taken me far away from the dent in my bed I'd made while curled up in the same spot for hours, engrossing myself in Roxana Shirazi's sexy new memoir, The Last Living Slut: Born in Iran, Bred Backstage, about her forays into rock 'n roll…
On the Radar: take a stand against offshore drilling at Hands Across the Sand
Welcome to On the Radar, where we preview upcoming events to mark your calendars for. Take a stand for our coasts — don’t let another oil spill disaster happen on our shores. This Saturday, people from all over Florida gather at beaches statewide for Hands Across the Sand, joining hands once again to show a…
Equality Florida’s Nadine Smith hands President Obama a letter calling on him to end Florida’s gay adoption ban (video)
Tuesday night President Obama hosted an event at the White House in honor of gay pride month. He told activists that he'll continue to pay for gay rights, including benefits for same-sex partners and repealing the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy on gays in the military. The Associated Press reports that earlier in the day…
Chlorine-free swimming pools: A safe, non-toxic alternative
When my husband Larry and I lived in Northern California, near San Francisco, we didn't have a pool because summers were mostly cool with from the fog coming through the Golden Gate. In fact, when we moved into the last house we lived in in California, it had an above ground pool and we took…
You’d be crazy to try Loko: The danger of alcoholic energy drinks
As we stood saying goodbye on a steamy Florida summer night, I noticed my friend was acting a little erratic, shaking his hands in his pockets. “Dude, you’re looking a little twitchy,” I commented. “Oh, I look twitchy?” he responded. It was the next moment that shook us. As he made his comment, he stepped…
Do It Today: “Resurrection” at The Lobby/Garden Pub in St. Pete
Back for one night … and maybe not one night only, are the gentlemen that make The Longest Running Spoken Word Open Mic in Tampa Bay possible: Khomeni Hopkins, Brian Duncan, Jay Bruzzichesi and David Durney. The guys join forces tonight at The Lobby in St. Pete for their comeback spoken word/poetry show, "Resurrection." Each…
We are families: The LGBT family’s many faces – gay parents, straight children, vice versa and in between
If any of my grandmother's three daughters were going to have a gay son, it was only natural that it would be my mother. My aunts were married young, and pregnant not long afterwards — not unlike my grandmother, who tied the knot at 14. But convention just wasn't for my mother. She had things…
The Pride Issue: LGBT family pictures
Taking a cue from this year's St. Pete Pride theme, "Celebrate Family," the 2010 CL Pride Issue looks at the multiple faces of family in the LGBT community — including the faces below, shot photo-booth style by CL Creative Director Todd Bates. The portraits represent a range of families — work colleagues; parents and children;…
Tampa Latino groups to protest new Arizona immigration law at Rays game on Friday
Ever since Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed SB 1070, the controversial anti-immigration provision that won't go into law until the end of July, there have been protests by Latino groups and their supporters in Arizona and across the country. This Friday night, there will be an "informational protest" in front of Tropicana Field in St.…
Wednesday-music.com indie music profile: Foals
Originally, Oxford University students Yannis Philippakis (guitar) and Jack Bevan (drums) played in the cult math-rock band The Edmund Fitzgerald. The group split after they claimed that things got “too serious.” Soon after, they formed Foals along with Jimmy Smith (guitar) and Walter Gervers (bass) — who, at the time, both played in another local…
Dreaming of falling
“I am 29 years old and ever since I can remember I have had the same dream over and over in almost the same fashion.?When I was younger I would dream that I was flying over the earth with a bright rope tied to my waist. Then for no reason the rope would break and…
Alexandra Caldwell – contributor
Ever since I was a child, writing has been a fundamental part of who I am. Writing feels more natural to me than speaking, and I have often said that I think through my hands. Although my ideas about what kind of writer I want to be has changed throughout the years, when it comes…
Andrew Sheridan – Contributor
Andrew is a born-and-raised Bostonian, and after spending several years working in the restaurant industry, he enrolled as a business student at the University of Massachusetts. There, he quickly discovered his now-cherished love of beer. This passion segued into a thesis on brewing, multiple beer-centered trips across seas, and epicurean journalism. Andrew enjoys cooking, mixing,…
General Stanley McChrystal relieved of command – Petraeus taking over in Afghanistan
The Associated Press was the first out of the shoot to report that General Stanley McCrystal has been relieved of command of the war in Afghanistan – and been replaced by the most famous general in the country, David Petraeus, U.S. Army General and current commander of U.S. Central Command based in Tampa. McChrystal was…
The Gulf wildlife death toll rises while the oil still flows on (video)
It's day 64 of this catastrophe in the Gulf, the leak continues to gush on at an estimated 60,000 barrels a day and there still seems to be no end in sight. The latest reports on the oiled wildlife toll is that the numbers are quickly rising, with either not enough ships able to reach…
Mexican government now interpreting US Constitution
It appears that the circus surrounding the Arizona immigration law has just taken a turn for the crazy: BBC World News reported yesterday that the government of Mexico filed an amicus curiae (“a friend of the court”) brief in US federal court, saying that “the law is unconstitutional and would damage bilateral relations.” The Mexican…
CD review: Hanson, Shout It Out (with video)
Hanson is one of those boy bands you can't believe you were so in love with once upon a time. But once you turn the radio past 94.9FM and a snippet of "MMMbop" squeezes its way back into your heart, you forget all your inhibitions and crank up that jam. Mentally, you're mentally back in middle school, each…
TV Review: Futurama is back! A Spoilerific review of the first two episodes
Futurama is back and I couldn’t be happier. For you fans out there, it's been a long road, with promises and hopes of a new season being teased for nearly three years now. At long last, Comedy Central has pulled the series out of development hell and launched it back onto the airwaves. The first two…
Tallahassee Democrat to charge for online content
The Publisher and Executive Editor of the only daily newspaper in the state capitol, the Tallahassee Democrat, wrote to readers today that they will soon begin charging readers to read their online content. Patrick Dorsey & Bob Gabordi wrote that beginning July 1, they will be offering new "models" for readers to enjoy the paper. …
Internet marketing: Real world know-how vs. what you learned in college
So you want to be in the Internet marketing business? College and actually being in business can be quite different… When it comes to career training, some of the best information you learn will be found while pursuing your degree. However, the learning definitely doesn't stop there. The real world is often full of surprises…
McChrystal crises puts focus on a war that is growing in unpopularity; trying to find the truth in Meek-Greene accusations, and project to get more electric cars in Tampa Bay area kicks off: Mitch Perry Report 6.23.10
All eyes and ears will be focused on Washington at mid-day after President Obama meets up and chews the fat with General Stanley McChystal, leader of the increasingly worrisome war in Afghanistan; The President has reportedly blown off his meeting with a bi-partisan group of Senators (including Florida's George LeMieux) on energy, to talk with…
As Obama meets with McChystal, will more Americans question what U.S. is doing in Afghanistan?
There are opinions floating everywhere on cable news, editorial pages and talk radio about whether or not President Obama should can General Stanley McChrystal for comments that he and his aides made in the now infamous Rolling Stone article that is now available online. Obama is scheduled to meet with the embarrassed leader of the…
PolitiFact ferrets out charges in Meek-Greene debate
Because somebody has to do it, we sat right here staring at our laptop yesterday watching the Kendrick Meek-Jeff Greene debate Democratic Senate debate sponsored by the Palm Beach Post. We wrote up a post about it that you can read here. The rancor heated up quickly and intensely. Both men enjoyed blaming the other…
Sarasota County seeks ban on surfing despite its positive environmental and economic impact on local beaches
Surfing has been added to Sarasota County’s proposal to eliminate watercraft, wind, and kiteboarding sports within the swim buoy’s. While no sport should be eliminated from a public beach, surfing does not even fall into the “airsports” definition. If a restriction is made and limits surfing to outside the swim buoys, a surfer would not…
Restaurant Review: Island Seafood Market in St. Petersburg serves local seafood with a community vibe
There's a truism in the restaurant industry that says if you can survive your first year, your chances of success skyrocket. Look at the failure rates of food businesses and you'll see why that's such a common benchmark. But it's also no guarantee. Island Seafood Market in St. Petersburg's Grand Central district has just hit…
Sex toy review: let Club Vibe host the next party in your pants
“Holy fuck!” Cheska yelped, gripping the arm rest in the theater. We hadn’t made it through the previews and she was already pulling my hand to her chest. She wasn’t blown away by the special effects or startled by the trailers for horror flicks; the surround sound explosions and the bass heavy music were making…
Same old story: Rays lose 2-1 to San Diego
Now stop me if you’ve heard this one: the Tampa Bay Rays lost an easily winnable game to great starting pitching. Their own starter struggled and the winning margin was decided by a single inning’s worth of offensive production. Pop quiz, hot shot: which game am I talking about? Not sure? Neither am I; they’re…
On the Radar: Bjorn Again: The ABBA Experience
Welcome to On the Radar, where we preview upcoming events to mark your calendars for. Just the name alone lets you know Bjorn Again: The ABBA Experience has its tongue firmly in cheek. The satirical yet affectionate and musically faithful stage show about the 1970s hit machine (“Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S.,” “Mamma Mia”) stops at the…
Do It Today: Acoustic Alchemy jams at the State, Giggy at Silver Meteor and dance at the Dali
Originally pioneered in the ‘80s by acoustic guitarists Greg Carmichael and Nick Webb, the longtime smooth and silky British nu-jazz project otherwise known as Acoustic Alchemy was re-arranged in 1999 after Webb’s death and became the fulltime instrumental project of Carmichael (on nylon string guitar) and Miles Gilderdale (on electric and steel string acoustic guitar).…
UPDATE :Obama NOT to speak to Senators on climate change legislation on Wednesday
Liberal commentators in the print and electronic media went nuts last week when they didn't exactly hear what they wanted to from Barack Obama in his Oval Office address regarding energy legislation that the Senate will soon take up. As we've written about in this space recently, there are competing Senate bills out there. The…
Chanhtha Thach – Contributor
After a six year stint in New York City, Chanhtha has recently moved back to her hometown of St. Petersburg, and is now obsessed with uncovering the underground fashion scene in the Tampa Bay area. She's a writer/stylist with exceptional taste and a serious sense of style that's been cultivated over the years while working…
The Ultimate Fighter 11 finale ends in disappointment for Tampa MMA rookies Hammortree, Yager
After rising to almost-stardom from the Tampa mixed martial arts scene James Hammortree and Jamie Yager crashed and burned at The Ultimate Fighter Finale 11 on June 19 at the Pearl inside the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. Both MMA fighters made their UFC debut on this card in spite of being eliminated…
Tampa Bay Lightning 2010-11 schedule announced
The countdown can now officially begin. The National Hockey League announced its 2010-11 regular season schedule today, and for the Tampa Bay Lightning it is highlighted by a visit by the Atlanta Thrashers on Opening Night Saturday October 9th. In a sign that the NHL has a sense of humor, the Lightning will travel to…
Play tourist at the Museum of Science and Industry, where you’ll battle hurricane force winds, a bed of nails and The Ultimate Wave
When I first moved to the Tampa Bay area in 2001, it seemed like everyone I talked to had been to The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) for one reason or another, whether for a fun day with the family or for a school field trip. Not wanting to feel left out any longer,…
Tampa Bay gets ready to fuel at the plug with the Get Ready Tampa Bay project
In the driver’s seat of one of only 21 vehicles of its kind in the world, I was slightly intimidated. Anyone could sign up to drive or ride. I chose to drive. I fumbled around with the ignition, wondering why the car wasn’t turned on. The Progress Energy representative in the passenger seat chuckled and…
Lil Boosie indicted on murder charge; five more charges being investigated
Yeah, his name might sound kind of cute, but you definitely wouldn't want to get on Lil Boosie's (aka Torrence Hatch) bad side. Boosie was indicted in Lousiana by an East Baton Rouge Parish grand jury last Thursday for his purported role in the shooting of Terry Boyd last October. If convicted, Boosie will face…
Florida Democrats again call on Charlie Crist to hold a special session on banning offshore drilling from Florida waters
In recent days, national commentators, looking at recent three way polls on the U.S. Senate race and seeing Charlie Crist ascending, have reported that the Governor is prospering by looking strong during the Gulf oil spill. That's interesting, because while the governor has looked good on television and has been supportive of the federal government's…
A Q&A with Ted Nugent, who brings his “Trample The Weak, Hurdle The Dead” tour to Ruth Eckerd Hall
With their combined musical careers spanning more than three-quarters of a century, guitar legends Ted Nugent and Pat Travers bring a wealth of experience to the stage. Bring these two icons of rock music together and the result is nothing short of a hard rock guitar enthusiast’s wet dream. For several thousand lucky fans, the…
‘Making Green While Living Green’ free cocktail party tonight at NOVA 535, June 22
Mingle with fellow "greenies" over drinks at NOVA 535 in St. Pete tonight during their 'Making Green While Living Green' cocktail party. Whether you're a harcore environmental enthusiast or fairly new to the green scene, you'll be able to meet like-minded folks and learn about an array of green trends and topics. And did I…
Deadly eight-car crash in Clearwater claims the life of local promoter JC Schaffer
Saturday afternoon, I was on US-19, complaining about a huge traffic jam. In the distance, I could see cop cars and ambulances making their way though the steel sea. A helicopter was circling around the scene, as if looking for something. As I got closer, I could see the scene. It was gruesome. I could…
New Radiohead album: “We’re at the finish line”
….said guitarist Ed O'Brien on Adam Buxton's BBC 6 radio show. From MTV… O'Brien says that while he believes the album could be in fans' hands by the end of the year, there are always variables. "Ideally, it would be great if it came out sometime this year. It has got to. I hope so,"…
Get your grill on: Recipes and inspiration for cookout success
Though it's felt like it for quite a few weeks here in Florida, Summer has finally arrived — the season synonymous with sunshine (and sunburns), vacations and, of course, grilling. With the Fourth just around the corner, many of you may either be hosting or attending parties where a grill will almost certainly be utilized…
Tampa Bay food, wine and beer events
Monday, June 21 – Sunday, June 27: Kahwa Coffee If you're one of the rare St. Pete residents who hasn't jumped on the local business bandwagon, Kahwa Coffee is serving up a fresh, piping hot cup of incentive: get a gratis grande order of your favorite java fix (you know, the one you usually get…
CL Sexcast #7: heteroflexible transgender bending
Lian met Brittany back when Lian was still Gillian and Brittany was still mostly straight. When Lian told Brittany that she wanted to be a he, their relationship bloomed. Lian was already passing so successfully as male that gay men often hit on him, mistaking Lian for a boy who didn't need to shave yet.…
Lots of new music releases out this Tuesday, June 22: The Chemical Brothers, Eminem, Herbie Hancock, Ozzy Osbourne, Stars, Uffie, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, The Roots, and more (with audio + video)
This week’s new music releases. To see last week’s breakdown of releases (out June 15), click here; and for releases out June 8, click here. American Hi-Fi, Fight the Frequency (Hi-Fi Killers/The Ascot Club) Laurie Anderson, Homeland (Nonesuch) Authority Zero, Stories Of Survival (Suburban Noize / Viking Funeral) Automatic Loveletter, Truth Or Dare (SIN) Chemical…
Theater Review: Miss Abigail’s Guide is blandly earnest
Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating & Marriage is a tepid affair, a retro look at male-female relations that’s so tame and unimaginative, you have to wonder why anyone would think to stage it in the year 2010. My best guess is that it’s aimed at the elderly — at any audience member old enough…
The gloves come off quickly in first Meek-Greene Democratic Senate debate
The gloves came off quickly this morning in the first debate between Kendrick Meek and Jeff Greene, the two major candidates running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. At times it got personal, when Meek, weary of Greene referring to the most negative blot on his candidacy, his relationship with a corrupt developer who…
LGBT labels: sticky paper or all-encompassing definition?
Labels are curious. We as Americans and as human beings prefer to have a label attached to everything. In ways, we tend to assume that everything needs a label. When we shop, the stores all show us products that are as varied as the American melting pot and nearly as interesting, but they do something…
Fallout from the Stuart Sternberg announcement; General McChrystal a goner for his comments in Rolling Stone? And will light light rail go to Tampa’s airport? Mitch Perry Report 6.22.10
Yesterday was a big day in the slow but inexorable search for a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays as owner Stuart Sternberg finally commented on the ABC's report, which said that the best locations for a new stadium are in North St. Pete or Tampa; As everybody realizes, the war in Afghanistan is…
Republican in House District 52 already going up on the air (video)
The Republican Party of Florida has targeted certain House districts to recapture, and one apparently is HD 52 in St. Petersburg, currently held by Democrat Bill Heller. Jeff Brandes is the new Republican candidate in the race, enlisting after Connie Deneault dropped out suddenly last week. We don't know much about Brandes, but we learn…
General McChrystal in deep doo-doo over Rolling Stone article
It feels like the 1970's all over again in the magazine journalism world, as for the 2nd straight week, Rolling Stone magazine has hit paydirt in a major piece about our government. Last week their article by Tim Dickinson on the failures of the Obama administration before and after the oil spill in the Gulf…
Restaurant News: Recent Bay area restaurant openings
Ceviche has just opened a new location in the spot formerly occupied by Tio Pepe's in Clearwater. The grand opening took place on Saturday, June 19, and donated all proceeds from the $20 cover charge (which included complimentary tapas and sangria) to the Children's Dream Fund. Hopefully, this location can also garner the nighttime crowds…
Now it begins: The Tampa Bay Rays get the ball rolling on ultimately moving out of Tropicana Field
St. Pete Times Editor Neil Brown's has "flooded the zone" (to use the phrase employed by former NY Times Editor Howell Raines in covering the 9/11 attacks ) in unleashing his reporters and columnists to weigh in on Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg's announcement on Monday that he wants to leave downtown St. Petersburg…
With 46,000 pieces of plastic floating in each square mile of our oceans, it’s not just the oil we need to worry about
In the famous balcony scene of the play Romeo and Juliet it is Juliet who says, “my love is as boundless as the sea,” and, unfortunately, most people do view the seas as endless or limitless. Are they? Absolutely not, and this is most readily seen by the fact that they are now becoming choked…
On the Radar: Late Night with Got Jokes? improv troupe and Team Takeover spoken word
Welcome to On the Radar, where we preview upcoming events to mark your calendars for. This weekend, the Got Jokes? Comedy House hosts two showcases of up-and-coming Tampa Bay talent. The first, Late Night with Got Jokes? is an open-mic night hosted by GJ? comedians and cast members Gwiggy and Chuck Glass. And you’ll laugh…
Do It Today: Electro-rockers Runner Runner play Orpheum and the Millennium Ballroom Dancesport Competition
Hailing from Huntington Beach, Ca., Runner Runner (pictured; photo by Braxton) makes electro rock with wailing, sing-song mainstream radio-ready refrains like “This is our night / the look in your eyes / says we can go all the way / Losing my mind / broken inside / want you to take my breath away.” Dance…
Official first look at Disney’s Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue (with preview video)
From Walt Disney Pictures, here is an exclusive 8 minute preview of the upcoming feature Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue …
Rays owner Stu Sternberg – foul or fair?
Tampa Bay Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg finally addressed the media Monday, June 21, on the topic of a new stadium after meeting with St. Petersburg mayor Bill Foster. Anyone who missed the 12:15 p.m. press conference this afternoon can get a good grasp of the goings-on from Creative Loafing’s Mitch Perry or check out…
New “booger” ice cream replaces the need to pick your nose
No, this isn't a joke. Though someone at The Ice Cream Store in Rehoboth Beach, DE, must have been playing at joke when first creating the "booger" ice cream concoction. Move over pistachio, because this new flavor is also green and studded with chunks. Slashfood writes: Of course, the shop's owner, Chip Hearn, was banking…
CD review: The Black Keys, Brothers, a best of 2010 frontrunner (videos included)
In nearly a decade of working together, Black Keys vocalist/guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney have developed a working chemistry that has reached a creative peak in their sixth and latest album, a tight, cohesive effort and possibly one of the best this year so far. Brothers unfolds with gritty grace and swaggers with…
Wow Green: An eco-friendly, non-toxic alternative to household cleaners
For years now I have been trying to reduce the amount of household cleaning products that are used in my home. We all know that they are harmful to our health and bad for the environment, but that shower still needs to be cleaned, right? I had switched to using baking soda to do most…
Dreaming of having twins — not!
“had a dream awhile ago about having twins but dismissed it b/c i wasn't pregnant, well i had another dream Mon-Twinsjust a couple days ago that i was pregnant with twins again only this time i was told that i'm having a boy and a girl…. i think i could be dreaming that i'm pregnant…
New Spicy Chicken Sandwich heats up the Chik-fil-a menu and the CL Tampa staff’s tastebuds
Two weeks ago, Chick-fil-A officially released its first new sandwich in 21 years, the Spicy Chicken Sandwich, and our staff at CL Tampa were able to sample it for ourselves. The zesty new menu item is much like their original chicken sandwich — hand-breaded, pressure-cooked in 100 percent refined peanut oil and served on a…
McCollum challenges Rick Scott to debate next Monday in Tampa
Last week insurgent multi-millionaire Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott challenged his top opponent, Attorney General Bill McCollum, to a series of four once a week debates leading up to the August 24 primary. But sensing that he must begin defining Scott before he falls further behind the former health care executive, McCollum's campaign manager, Matt…
The Roots How I Got Over listening party tonight, album streaming now (with video)
Tonight, Daddy Kool Records marks the release of The Roots' long-awaited new album, How I Got Over, with a listening party at the The Local 662 in St. Petersburg from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Beginning at 10 p.m., Brian Mellgren rolls out a playlist of hip-hop and R&B classics paired with various new jams…
Rays owner says “baseball will not work in downtown St. Pete”
Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg said today that having one of the best teams in baseball has not improved the attendance at Tropicana Field, and he is convinced that his team will never be financially successful in downtown St. Petersburg. But as to where he thinks they might play in the future, he wasn't…
DVD Review: Paul Greengrass’ Green Zone, starring Matt Damon, Greg Kinnear and Amy Ryan (with trailer video)
Hitting shelves Tues., June 22 is Paul Greengrass' Green Zone, starring Matt Damon as an Army officer hunting WMD during the early days of the 2003 Iraq war. Green Zone didn't do all that well at the box office (people just don't like war movies about Iraq, I guess), which means you probably haven't seen…
Join Hands Across the Sand on June 26 to stand against drilling and call for clean energy now
On Saturday, June 26th, thousands of citizens, businesses and organizations across the nation will unite under the banner of “Hands Across the Sand” to demonstrate their objection to dangerous offshore drilling and to call for a renewable energy policy at the state and Federal levels. Hands participants will stand up for our environment, our economy,…
#MusicMonday, Vol. IX: Dominic Miller, Hoodoo Gurus, The Roots, Yo La Tengo, Jack Johnson and more
Ever wonder what the Creative Loafing music team listens to on Mondays to get us through the day? Here’s this week’s selections. Taylor – Hanson, Shout It Out (2010) Invigorating new power pop from the beloved brotherly trio of the 90s. Look for a review soon. Autopsy IV – The Roots, How I Got Over…
CL Party Pics: Red Square at Orpheum (6-19-10)
Holy night of makes outs! Seriously, sweaty make out sessions mixed with massive amounts of booze, and lovely letters to DJs involving Peaches and beating hearts. The Party: All the well liquors and draft PBR you can drink for $12. Be seen at Orpheum, 1902 Republica Da Cuba (14th Street) Ybor City. Best Kiss: I caught Lance Romance…
A preview of the next month for Steve Yzerman and the Lightning, part 2: defense
As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare to embark on the future with new ownership and a new front office, we continue our look at what may be in store for the team through the NHL entry draft and unrestricted free agency with part 2 of our season preview, a more in depth look at the…
HART officials seriously looking at putting rail stop at Tampa International Airport
This morning Mary Shavalier, the chief of Planning & Program Development with HART, briefly discussed the transit agency's new focus on now possibly putting a light rail station at Tampa International Airport. Original plans have always had light rail going "through" the airport, but not to the airport, but that sentiment appears to be changing…
Female Viagra, flibanserin, disappoints FDA
The FDA advisory panel agreed that flibanserin wasn't significantly better than a placebo and that its slight benefits don’t justify its side effects: dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and depression. As reported by CBS news, the FDA needed to be convinced that the drug increased sexual desire regardless of the occurrence of sex. However, an independent study…
Mark Sharpe is a Reagan Republican
Leadership is about providing what we need, not just what we want By Chris Ingram On Friday of last week, Josh Burgin qualified to run against Hillsborough County Commissioner Mark Sharpe for the at-large seat Sharpe has held for the last six years. Burgin, who is a nice guy whom I consider a friendly acquaintance, made…
Maximize productivity in your office starting with your surroundings
Some may not have the luxury of doing this — if you work in an environment where you can't have your own personal office — but if you have the ability to do the following, it will greatly improve your productivity. This can swing one of two ways: Either you want to personalize your office,…
Yes, it’s time: A woman’s journey from the closet
The fear I have is ridiculous and paralyzing. Especially because what I'm trying to write about is the need to overcome fear and the comfort of invisibility. But when it comes down to it, invisibility is comfortable. It feels safe. At least in its immediacy. What I'm afraid of, exactly, I don't know. My own…
Savvy recycling initiative: Gathering unwanted items that can be upcycled into something useful
People are-goal oriented and tend to love rewards for their efforts. This is a fact to remember when you are trying to start a recycling plan in your school or community. Why? Because there are actually many opportunities in community recycling that come with financial rewards. The thing to remember is that it also will…
Life As We Blow It: Oil spill causing tourism dropoff? Pass same-sex marriage.
On Saturday, June 26, the largest gay pride celebration in the state of Florida will peak with the annual street festival in St. Petersburg. The “unauthorized” Gay Days at Disney World which traditionally usher in the month of June have been called the biggest pride event in the world. Two words: Miami Beach. Two more:…
Stuart Sternberg speaks, Rahm says Dems can exploit Barton gaffe, and what’s up with the Jones Act? Mitch Perry Report 6.21.10
Happy first day of summer. Hope you're enjoying the World Cup. Fine sport for seeing guys overdramatize getting hurt, and for accountability by the officiating crew. Speaking of sports, the Tampa Bay Rays lost two out of three in Miami over the weekend, and their fortunes are going south. They're now out of first place,…
Beer review: Hunahpu’s Imperial Stout by Cigar City Brewing
Much has been written about Cigar City and this beer, in all its iterations. Hunahpu's Imperial Stout was rated one of the best beers in not only the country, but the entire world by Ratebeer.com reviewers, and maintains a rating of 100 on Ratebeer.com and an A+ rating on Beeradvocate.com. The release party in March…
Don’t let your dog eat that!
Most dog owners know that chocolate is “bad for dogs.” But did you know that some sugarless gums and candies contain an ingredient (Xylitol) that is poisonous for dogs? And what about grapes and raisins? Many common food items contain substances that can make your dog very ill or even kill him. There are many…
It Happened This Week-ish: Padma Lakshmi loves testicles, Lady Gaga at the ballgame, Miley Cyrus might put Perez Hilton in jail and so much more!
Seriously questionable reporting here, folks: This article says that the picture to the right is Lady Gaga at a Yankees game this week-ish, but I think it is actually Madonna re-making her "This Used to Be My Playground" video. Both scenarios seem equally likely. My second-most-favorite-guy-to-hate, Jon Gosselin (second only to Spencer Pratt), is relieved that his…
Rebecca Ammon & Creative Loafing’s lifestyles meet & greet: episode 1
July 17th Creative Loafing and I are hosting our first meet and greet for the lifestyle community. CL Space will open its doors for heavy players and newbies interested in the alternative loving scene to flirt, connect, and cut loose with local like-minded adults. A wine tasting, raffle prizes, fantastic company (including me), and much…
Do It Today: Celebrate the summer solstice and learn Legends of the Stars at MOSI, and Jobsite’s Remembering Putca
In celebration of the summer solstice, MOSI hosts Legends of the Stars. If you know where to look, the skies are filled with the heroes and villains of myth. Storytellers reveal how they got stuck there with tales of Greek heroes, fables told by Australian Aborigines, and a rich collection of Native American legends. Throughout…
On the Radar: the Millennium Ballroom Dancesport Competition, with appearances by DWTS pros Maks and Tony, and So You Think You Can Dance judge Mary Murphy
Welcome to On the Radar, where we preview upcoming events to mark your calendars for. Whether you’re a fan of one of those dance competition shows or simply want to admire the spectacle, be sure to attend the Millennium Ballroom Dancesport Competition, which kicks off tomorrow. One of the largest and most prestigious in the…
Markey says Jones Act doesn’t apply in gulf spill – foreign ships are helping out he says
At last week's forum in St. Petersburg on the Gulf oil spill crises, it was mentioned during the discussion with the media panel that there were fears that the media (and/or the public) would soon grow weary of the story, and soon it would train its cameras and news pages to other news. Although in…
Concert review: Silversun Pickups and Against Me! at the Ritz Ybor (with pics + setlists)
The sold-out Ritz Ybor hosted not just a great rock show this past Friday night, but a study in concert audience dynamics. Two great bands, with zero in common musically, shared a stage in front of 1,300 passionate fans (mostly of one band or the other) on one band's home turf. [All photos by Nicole Kibert.] Die…
Kevin’s Korner: Movie news wrap-up including Kim Kardashian, Robert Downey Jr., The Smurfs and more! (with video)
There's so much happening in the movie world right now it’s tough to keep it all straight, especially with the oil spill, the World Cup and Miley Cyrus vying for attention. Thank God there's Kevin’s Korner, a place to catch up on all of the movie news you missed this week, whether you knew it…
Rays outlast Marlins in Miami marathon, win 9-8 in 11 innings
Wow… And I thought the vuvuzelas in World Cup soccer were annoying. Okay, I’ll be honest; I thought the idea of them was annoying. Still no World Cup for me. I actually watched a bit of the U.S. Open Saturday and still haven’t seen the 2010 soccer phenomenon. Anyway, the mini-horns that the Florida Marlins…
The slide continues, Rays speared 7-4 by Marlins
Yet another game over in the first inning. The Tampa Bay Rays came out strong Friday night, scoring two runs in the top of the first inning on an almost-home-run double by Big Ben Zobrist that brought in Carl Crawford and Carlos Pena, but then the Florida Marlins got theirs, in a big way. Chris…
Florida’s gay adoption ban: Who fought for it, who’s fighting against it, and the chances for repeal
The Sunshine State ranks in the bottom half of the country on various critical indexes, such as education spending (36th nationally), uninsured children (49th as of a year ago) and juvenile incarceration rates (48th, meaning we jail more juveniles than 47 other states). But there’s one stat where Florida is number one: We're the only…
Concert review: 50 Cent at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg
Last night, 50 Cent gave the 1,000-plus fans at Jannus Live a crash course in vapid consumerism; or at least, that’s all I got out of it. It was 8:45 p.m. as I waded into the sea of chesty silicon, bulging muscle tissue, and bleached designer jeans that swarmed around Jannus Live, 50 Cent promo…
Concert review: Passion Pit with Tokyo Police Club at the Ritz Ybor 06.14.10 (with setlist and photos)
Back in 2008, I heard about an "amazing" new band from the blog of a Los Angeles A&R gal I used to follow. She seemed to be months ahead of the next big thing, always posted links to download new songs, and introduced me to fantastic new artists earlier than I ever would've found them…
Launching a Triple Bottom Line economy to see us through this ‘perfect storm’ of financial, economic and environmental distress
These are turbulent times, on that there can be no doubt. Every major system — economic, financial, social, and environmental — is under distress right now with no end in sight. In the past, if one or more of these systems were under stress, the solution could be one system focused and produce results. But…
Hollywood’s professional guilds battle The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) over including a guild member’s age in their profile
It doesn't matter whether you're a casual moviegoer or a hardcore film fan; either way, you know about The Internet Movie Database. IMDb (as it's known to the geeks) is the encyclopedia for all things film and TV related. I personally spend way too much time on the website everyday. One of IMDb's many great…
The Bricks brings art, music, food (and drinks) to Ybor City in Tampa
For those following The Bricks on Twitter, the last five months have been a glimpse into the strenuous process of opening a restaurant: refurbishing an historic Ybor City building, developing a logo and a menu, obtaining a liquor license. Last night, after creating a perfect amount of tension with the constant updates and papered-over windows,…
A new LGBT contributor wonders, “What is family?”
No, seriously…what is family? I ask, because I do not know. St. Pete Pride is here (it’s queer), its theme is “family” and in this year of my Very Special Mid-Life Self-Analysis, I find I have no singular “see family” reference in my brain’s dictionary. I’m not the only one, of course. I’m confident many…
Studio@620 launches new literary journal: The Studio Review
On the eve of its sixth birthday, the Studio@620 — not content merely to rest on its laurels as a beloved home port for plays, exhibitions and other events — ventures boldly into new territory: the production of a literary journal dubbed the Studio Review. Printed in vivid color, broadsheet-style (i.e., on vertically oriented, folded…
The Ultimate Fighter 11 finale features 2 Tampa MMA rookies
The mixed martial arts reality TV show, The Ultimate Fighter, season eleven, included two contestants who got their start in the Tampa MMA scene: James Hammortree and Jamie Yager. Both will also be featured on the TUF 11 Finale fight card on June 19 at the Pearl inside the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas,…
Josh Burgin to challenge Mark Sharpe in Hillsborough County Commission race
The talk for months amongst Hillsborough County political followers has been why no Republican had stood up to challenge Mark Sharpe in his bid for re-election in countywide District 7, as Sharpe has seemed to be alienating some in the GOP for his enthusiastic support of the one cent sales tax referendum on transportation. Well,…
Be Bold, Be Rugged, Rock Mustache – Interview with Dr. Aaron Purlet of the American Mustache Institute
Be Bold, Be Rugged, Rock Mustache. Why, because life is too short, because you are tired of looking like a metrosexual, and because you know stache is a statement not just a lifestyle. Why, you may ask, because you're a beast and you mean business. Recently, Ashton Kutcher appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live calling out…
The Rabid Movie Review: Toy Story 3, starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles and all of your favorite toys (with video)
Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3 is a phenomenal unicorn of a film. What does that mean? The answer lies deep within the sordid history of cinema, specifically that part covering movie sequels. Ask yourself this question: How often is a Hollywood franchise’s second act on par with (or even better than) the original? Rarely, but there's…
Bill’s Sports Binge: Rays fans stressed, Bucs Fanfest and Ron Artest
Friday's here. Working hard or hardly working? How was your week? Got any big plans this weekend? Good, good. Okay, enough. TMI, I don't need to know your life story. I got my own problems. Let's get to it, shall we? That beer at home ain't drinkin itself. . But so did the Yankees. Hooray for ties. Okay,…
Get on board with xeriscaping: No watering, mowing or fertilizers required
Looking for a way to avoid cutting the grass throughout the summer months? Maybe you hate the idea of using that exhaust spewing mower? Maybe you just hate schlepping around the yard in the blistering heat? Have you heard about a form of gardening known as “xeriscaping”? It relies entirely on the use of native…
CL on the Road photo review: Bonnaroo 2010, a look back in pictures
It could've all ended in disaster, but I wasn't about to let my first trip to Bonnaroo go down in flames. The three-hour wait in line for my media credentials could've slowed me down; it did not. What about spending Wednesday night in the Walmart parking lot, because the official ticket office wouldn't release my…
The libertine’s guide to gallantry: those who hesitate masturbate
When it was my buddy Anthony's turn to fetch the next Natural Light pitcher from the bar, I was left with a choice: sit on a greasy couch in the backroom waiting or charge one of the two sets of women perched at cocktail tables. Drunk and reverting to my chump ways I sat and…
Joe Barton slammed by Florida Republicans for apologizing to BP; Libertarian Senate candidate tries to crash candidate press event; and if it’s Friday, it’s another day to observe a Charlie Crist flip-flop:Mitch Perry Report 6.18.10
Texas Republican Congressman Joe Barton's apology to BP head Tony Hayward had the blogosphere going wild yesterday, but a quick review shows many other conservatives are outraged that BP coughed up $20 billion because Barack Obama asked him to; At a newspaper editors meeting in Sarasota yesterday, the Libertarian candidate for Senate, Alexander Snitker, crashed…
Florida Republicans slam Barton, but will they be in trouble with the GOP?
By now everybody's heard of Texas Republican Representative Joe Barton's apology to BP CEO Tony Hayward for the $20 billion escrow account the company will pay into in order to cover damages from the disaster. Barton called the account a "tragedy," a "shakedown" and a "slush fund." Several Florida Republicans came down hard on Barton,…
Libertarian Senate candidate says he won’t be ignored at Sarasota press event
The place to be yesterday for those following Florida politics was at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota, where many of the major candidates for governor and senator spoke at the Florida Press Association/Florida Society of Newspaper Editors annual convention. Bill McCollum made the most news regarding policy, boldly declaring that if elected, he will seek to…
Charlie Crist changes his opinion today on…..gay adoption
As Florida Governor Charlie Crist continues his center to left path to garner support from Democrats who seem to be focused solely on beating Marco Rubio than in getting a candidate who represents their interests, he has set in motion a dizzying array of policy shifts. The latest is on Florida's ban on gay adoption,…
Help clean up the trash left over after the 4th of July festivities on Treasure Island Beach with SPC, July 5
The St. Petersburg College environmental clubs and SPC chapter of US Green Building Council Students (you don’t have to be a member of either to participate) are coordinating a Treasure Island beach clean-up July 5, 2010 (yes, the day after the Fourth of July). Because of all the fireworks and revelry during the holiday weekend,…
Shields out-dueled, Rays lose second in a row
Starting pitching again ruled the day as the Tampa Bay Rays dropped their second game to the Atlanta Braves, 3-1. In an outing that played out like a chess match, Tampa’s James Shields put up a valiant effort, but in the end succumbed to Atlanta’s Grand Master, Tommy Hudson. The game was rain-delayed but apparently…
On the Radar: The Moon Museum at the Tampa Museum of Art, starring Warhol, Rauschenberg, Novros and more
Welcome to On the Radar, where we preview upcoming events to mark your calendars for. When telepathic aliens in zero-carbon-footprint space ships happen upon whatever remains of homo sapiens in the next millennium, one of their oddest encounters might be with a postage stamp-sized ceramic chip on the moon. The so-called Moon Museum (pictured) takes…
Ronda Storms avoids primary challenge as Paul Phillips withdraws from race
Back in January, Valrico attorney Paul Phillips announced that in the year of the Tea Party, no incumbent shouldn't be challenged, and took on local GOP heroine Ronda Storms in state Senate District 10. But today he announced that he would not run against Storms, paving the way for the Valrico based former County Commissioner…
A conversation with Noah and Logan Miller on the making of Touching Home, starring Ed Harris and Brad Dourif (with pics and trailer video)
[Editor's Note: Touching Home has been held over at the Tampa Theatre, with screenings scheduled through Sun., June 20. Why don't you skip Jonah Hex and check it out? Just sayin' …] When I first meet Noah and Logan Miller at the Tampa Theatre, the first-time writers/directors/stars of the new Ed Harris film Touching Home…
Suncoast Chapter Surfrider Foundation presents the Sixth Annual International Surf Day events, June 19-20
About International Surfing Day: Surfrider Foundation and Surfing Magazine founded International Surf Day six years ago. ISD unites surfers worldwide in surfing celebration. Traditionally, the annual holiday encourages surfers to do their part in giving back to our oceans, waves and beaches. Achievements vary through grass-roots organized events such as clean-ups and restoration projects hosted…
The Grind Podcast 6/17: Rays hot and cold, McKay’s one-liners gold and the World Cup is interesting, we’re told
Today on the big fat sloppy show, Flip Satchel and Bill Freitas compact the week's highlights, lowlight and bud lights of sports. Confused? Just wait until we get going! Jeckle and Hyde Rays even with Braves Just when we were ready to praise the boys for righting the ship in game one, the Rays evil…
Trey Rustmann rips Sandy Murman’s entrance into the GOP Hillsborough County Commission District One race
The GOP race in Hillsborough County's District One County Commission race became juicier on Thursday when former state legislator Sandra Thurman entered the fray, taking on Trey Rustmann and Margaret Iuculano in the election to replace Rose Ferlita, who has all but announced she'll be leaving the seat to run for mayor in Tampa next…
New study finds that anti-drug beliefs reflect anti-sex attitudes
As reported in Psychology Today, a new study finds that being opposed to recreational drugs may be one of many side-effects of being against casual sex. A previous study found that religious conservatism can result from, rather than cause, a monogamous relationship. This reinforces the evolutionary life-history model, which claims a person's mating strategies are…
Acclaimed documentary Stonewall Uprising tonight at L Train in St. Pete
"We discovered a strength we didn't know that we had." So says one of the interviewees in Stonewall Uprising, an acclaimed new documentary about the Greenwich Village riots and their empowering effect on the gay rights movement. The film, which one critic has called an "essential new history," gets its local premiere tonight as part…
Coverage of the Gulf Oil Spill Community Forum in St. Pete (videos)
As residents of St. Petersburg poured into the Palladium Theatre on Tuesday night, it was hard not to be overwhelmed by a sense of community, and the raucous cheers throughout the night just reinforced that emotion. Its no secret that this oil gusher will drastically affect the Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi shores and wildlife, but the…
This weekend’s best bets in Tampa Bay area music: Homegrown Hip Hop 2, Silversun Pickups & Against Me!, The Only Sons, Good Old War, The Fleshtones, and more!
A quick breakdown of the weekend’s most worthy concerts (i.e., those ones you need to know about in order to get on with your live music life) from Thursday through Sunday. For a more comprehensive schedule of this weekend’s offerings and a listing of shows taking place over the next several months around the Bay…
Movie Review: Jonah Hex, starring Josh Brolin, Megan Fox and John Malkovich (with trailer video)
I went to the theater expecting a movie about a fast-shooting cowboy in the old west who has to protect the newly reunited United States from a southern General long thought dead. The hero would use crazy, over the top weapons and plenty of bullets to eventually save the Union before riding off into the…
Green Community Calendar weekend events: UnspOILed benefit for the Seabird Sanctuary, Victory gardening, markets, workshops and more
Looking for something green-related to do this weekend? Look no further than our own Green Community Calendar. UnspOILed: A Benefit for the Suncoast Seabird Santuary- Friday, June 18; 7 pm. The Studio@620 invites you to join us for this timely book release event which will serve to benefit the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary. UnspOILed: Writers Speak…
Rays beat up by Braves, lose 6-2
They waited until there were two outs in the ninth inning, but the Tampa Bay Rays avoided being shut out by the Atlanta Braves Wednesday night, losing 6-2 (this entry had originally been titled “Braves blank Rays” but I suppose they felt the need to spite me for being pre-emptive; I’m always happy to be…
Is David Mamet no longer a good playwright? Review of November at the American Stage
November may be funny, but its sitcom silliness pales next to David Mamet’s earlier plays.
The fat of the land
We can eat what we like, but something’s got to be done about the kids.
Banging out dinner with Spencer Walker’s book Cook to Bang
The fine art of using culinary prowess to get into someone else’s pants.
Did nature clean up most of the Exxon Valdez oil spill?
The current drama over the gulf oil spill reminds me of an article some years ago saying that, despite millions spent on massive coastline cleanup following the Exxon Valdez disaster, contaminated areas untouched by cleanup crews reverted to their pristine pre-spill condition just as quickly as those with human help. Is this a case of…
Images of feminine domesticity in two unusual shows at the Morean Arts Center
Perhaps most of all for the women who lived it, the happy homemaker femininity of the 1950s — or at least, its presence as a myth, regardless of how the ideal played out in real kitchens — may have seemed a puzzle. Literally, a jigsaw-like interlocking of household chores and social diversions (or obligations), powered…
Whitewashed weekend
How to prepare for guests who don’t agree with what you say, think, or do… but love you anyway.
My Husband’s submissiveness and tiny penis are out of control
Threat of divorce might be needed to stop bad behavior.
Thank God it’s Viernes
The Winter Park two-piece celebrates their debut LP on the respected Kanine Records.
Where do Tampa Bay politicians choose to chow down?
A little over a year ago — Wednesday, June 3, 2009 — patrons of the Spanish eatery Valencia Gardens in downtown Tampa were stunned and saddened to discover locks on the doors of the Kennedy Boulevard restaurant, which had been serving the political class in Tampa since 1927. There was no final week of celebratory…
How do their community gardens grow?
Community gardens reap benefits, but advocates are having a tough time convincing Tampa officials of that.
The art of gelato at the Sono Cafe
Despite sights as colorful as Sam Gilliam's abstract canvases — made of fabric dyed in a rainbow of hues — on view upstairs, one of the Tampa Museum of Art's most compelling sensory lures is the gelato case at its waterfront Sono Café. On any given day, a dozen flavors of artisanal gelato (known for…
Do It Today: World Refugee Day events, shake it up with Shakespeare at the Bard-tini party, and meet Thomas Daly, author of Rage Company: A Marine’s Baptism by Fire
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, there are over 69,000 refugees in the U.S. seeking asylum, and over 279,000 settled refugees in our country currently. Tampa Bay hosts several events celebrating and recognizing the courage and experiences of local refugees for World Refugee Day. In Tampa, there's a Global Celebration at the…
Tonight’s Top Chef D.C. preview: New season, fresh meat, same stereotypes
Huzzah! The new season of Top Chef is upon us tonight! Washington, D.C. will be the host city for this season's culinary showdown among 17 chef'testants from all over the country. Tom, Gail, and Padma return sans Toby Young but with world renown chef Eric Ripert in tow. From the video previews below, it looks…
The Green Community week in review: Oil spill forum in St. Pete, Hillsborough fertilizer debate continues, animal rights activists vs SeaWorld, and more
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed last week: John Kerry makes the case for an energy bill in the wake of the disastrous oil spill – Kerry said yesterday, "The United States is losing a major economic transformational moment. Until we begin to…
Chocolate therapy: Simple and decadent mocha tart
Have you ever tasted something so good that it made your eyes roll into the back of your head or made you speak in tongues? When you try this mocha tart, you will most certainly experience both of those things because it is pure chocolatey bliss. This heavenly rich and decadent chocolate tart is infused…
Top Chef Masters Podcast, Ep. 9: Making depression inspirational
This week on Top Chef Masters, we're down to the final four chefs: Rick Moonen, Marcus Samuelsson, Susur Lee, and Jonathan Waxman. This week, I was hoping (in vain) that the chefs would be given some decent challenges. For the Quickfire, they're told to pair up and then prepare a recipe from their partner's cookbook.…
Jeff O’Kelley – Contributor
Jeff’s theory on the job market is to stay as far away from the check-out aisle as possible. Rather than succumb to the mindless boredom that comes with working a 9-5 job, he occupies his time with a variety of alternative careers. He is a semi-professional musician/songwriter who has recorded four CDs, opened for the…
Ryan Jent – CLGBT Editor
Ryan Jent wasn't sure if he should write this in first person or the third, so I picked both. Born in Cincinnati and raised in Atlantica, Jent attended the University of Cincinnati as an English major — which is a fancy way of saying I have yet to graduate. I was an English major for…
Stephen Hammill – Online Producer
Stephen joined Creative Loafing as its online producer in 2008 after a two-plus year stint at the Tampa Tribune. He’s an engineer and former on-air programmer (The 11th Hour) for WMNF 88.5. His band, Life of Pi, has called Tampa home since 2002. He’s also an accomplished giftwrapper. email: stephen.hammill@creativeloafing.com Twitter: @stephensolo | Stephen’s Facebook…
