

Here’s a haunting video of Phoebe Bridgers playing “Smoke Signals” for NPR Music
It’s a little different from what she did at GMF.
Guess where this art installation is going in downtown SP?
Can you keep a secret? Well, so can we.
On steps of the Florida Capitol, Republicans and Democrats alike call for statewide fracking ban
The group of Florida lawmakers gathered on the steps of the State Capitol Wednesday morning consisted of people you don't normally see on the same side of an issue. But the Republicans who joined Democratic lawmakers and environmental advocates said that with the possibility of fracking becoming legal in the state, the stakes were too…
Informed Consent: The limits of faith in science
A brilliant young scientist reads the genome but misses the rest.
A delightfully unhappy ending for Turandot at the Straz
Maestro Anton Coppola unveils his new ending for Turandot Saturday night.
Tonight in live music; High Waisted, One City Chorus, Phonogenics 101 and more
Here’s your chance, do the hump.
Sh*t Happened 3/22/17: Lightning lose to losers, Polk prostitution sting, again with the Labs, RIP Chuck Barris
Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more. The Tampa Bay Lightning lost 5-3 to the Arizona Coyotes. "So, you not only almost certainly blew your playoff chances, but you did it getting schooled by the second-worst team in the league?" is not a question you wanna ask a disappointed guy with a big…
On the Sauce: Orange Peel-Infused Gin Cocktail
This week’s drink spotlights a booze infusion that’s sure to become a staple of your home bar.
On CNN, David Jolly suggests Trump isn’t “intellectually qualified” to be president
Or, you know… not smart enough.
Restaurant review: La Yuma brings upscale Cuban to Lutz
Many of La the dishes soar, but other parts of the menu need tweaking.
Tampa rapper Richy InfyNite headed for American Ninja Warrior
His first stage starts in Daytona this April.
Yet another poll suggests Bill Nelson would beat Rick Scott in 2018 senate race
In the hypothetical but highly possible Florida Senate contest between Democratic incumbent U.S. Senator from Florida Bill Nelson and current Florida Governor Rick Scott, polls have consistently shown that incumbent Nelson has quite the advantage — at this point. And yet another poll, conducted in March and commissioned by the Florida Chamber of Commerce (the…
Sh*t Happened 3/21/17: Drunk couple loses kid, Channelside residents want a 4-way stop, burned Ybor building totaled
Hey, I've been away for a while and just wanted to check back in and see if maybe humanity has gotten any — no? The same or worse, you say? Oh. Oh, OK then. Here's a heartwarming little family story from the weekend that got some media attention yesterday: A Palm Harbor couple brought their…
Blood Violence and Babes: A womb with a (weird) view
Two new genre films dive into a big taboo, family love — with mixed (and graphic) results
Homeless LGBT youth come Out of the Shadows at the Palladium Tuesday
The numbers are dramatic. So is meeting the actual victims.
Horror and Heartbreak in The Zookeeper’s Wife
Story of a human zoo hidden in plain sight.
Traveling photo project aims to tell the story of Bay area musicians and their instruments
“That One Guitar” will be in town on March 26.
Sh*t Happened 3/20/17: Hot dog violence, butter lawsuit + autistic Muppets
Three days of wackiness fit into one compact column.
Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull bring 16 date tour to Tampa’s Amalie Arena on June 22
Tickets go on sale March 24.
Post-race blues: Hitting a wall at mile 14
13.1: Done. Now what?
Tampa bartender moves on as finalist in Star of the Bar showdown
A cocktail called Perky Peach landed Morgan Zuch of Datz in the mixology competition’s finals.
Miami-based celebrity chef leads Club at Treasure Island’s Culinary Masters
Five courses, created and overseen by chef Ingrid Hoffmann, anchor the series’s latest event.
Jobsite just revealed its new season. Here’s how it looks.
The Tempest? Threepenny Opera? More Horovitz?
Orlando soul outfit The Sh-Booms catch the attention of NPR, the nation — listen
All while working on their debut full length.
After major setbacks, Los Lonely Boys are back on tour and headed for Clearwater
The Texas trio plays the Capitol Theatre March 28.
Today in live music; Jason Isbell, Rich Medina, Florida Bjorkestra and more
An top notch local bill at Black Crow Coffee, too.
The Ybor Resort & Spa, adjacent to The Attic at Rock Brothers Brewing, caught fire again
It’s the second fire there in a week.
Today in live music; Caribbean Kruze, See Through Dresses, Aja Lorraine and more
Young The Giant is at Busch Gardens, too.
Weekend Tune-Up; Frank Ocean, TOPS and Spoon lead a new music playlist — stream / download
The March madness of music.
Models want Brandon swingers club to swap out their photos
Eyz Wide Shut, which is apparently Tampa’s premiere swingers club, regularly advertises theme nights on their website. Usually, the ads for “Threesome Thursday” or “Horny Girls Weekend” feature young, barely-dressed women to entice curious couples to try out their wild side. Of course, you don’t really think the particular woman on the flier will be…
St. Pete Brewing brews a stout with Mayor Rick Kriseman
The St. Pete mayor made a special St. Patrick’s Day stop Friday morning.
Pizza Cones celebrates Safety Harbor grand opening April 1
The new restaurant is located near the corner of Main Street and Fifth Avenue.
Weekend Platter: St. Pete French Fry Festival, Artisan Baking 101 and more
Your healthy dose of five weekend food and drink events that shouldn’t be missed.
Ybor City Baseball Museum seeks local baseball items
Baseball is everywhere. Chantal Hevia, the president and CEO of the Ybor Baseball Museum read a quote saying, “Baseball has played a role in everyday life since the 1800s” and that's what both the Ybor Baseball Museum and the Smithsonian National Museum of National History is trying to document. In February, the museum hosted traveling…
Plant Museum’s Menus explores how Tampa Bay ate back in the day
Victorian fine dining and its elaborate accoutrements drive the latest Henry B. Plant Museum exhibit.
Sh*t Happened 03/17/17: Florida House attacks tired old trope, more guns and another phosphate lawsuit
Happy Excuse for Binge Drinking and Grossly Exaggerated Ethnic Stereotype Day, March Edition! It's amateur night, so be careful out there and if you pass through a DUI checkpoint, because there will be DUI checkpoints, know your rights, but don't be a dick about it. Thursday gave us quite the fodder for barroom banter, if you…
Tonight in live music: Millionyoung, Brewhouse Sessions, Mahler’s Ressurection, more
Nary a shamrock in sight.
Adventures in Weekending: Skulls, green things + Precious Thieves
Friday: Like Monday, only much, much better.
Review: A Tampa Perspective on Buku Music + Arts Project
The Big Guava in the Big Easy
Environmental groups sue feds over Manatee Mosaic phosphate mine permit
Just a month after the Manatee County Commission approved a mine expansion near the Peace River, four Florida environmental groups have filed a federal lawsuit to stop the expansion of phosphate mining in the state. The Center For Biological Diversity, Manasota-88 Inc., People For Protecting Peace River and Suncoast Waterkeeper claim the Department of the…
Photos: Ted Smoove brings NYC to Ybor City at Ol’ Dirty Sundays — 03.12.17
Ol’ Dirty meets the Latin Quarter.
Charlie Crist rather politely criticizes draconian Trump budget, others go for the throat
Like his predecessors, Republican Congressmen Bill Young and David Jolly, U.S. Rep Charlie Crist, D-St. Petersburg, seems to be taking a tempered approach to Capitol Hill. Moderates willing to have rational conversations about policy are a rare thing up there these days, and he's one of 'em. In his criticism of President Donald J. Trump's…
Poet’s Notebook: The poem is a steal
Two coincidences provide both an inspiring title and an indelible memory of Paris.
CL Writing Contest 2017: The theme was orange, and the winners were…
Dominic Howarth and Libby Svenson won the judges’ picks, while Judith Rousuch took both Readers’ Prizes.
Steve Grand set to headline Tampa Pride on March 25 — listen
He’s influenced by Gaga, Springsteen and even Fall Out Boy.
CL Writing Contest 2017 Readers’ Pick, Poetry: “Rhyme Time,” by Judith Rousuck
“Poe went darker, wouldn’t be caught dead.”
CL Writing Contest 2017 Readers’ Pick, Fiction: “You’re Out,” by Judith Rousuck
“Hey, go O’s, man! Wait, wait… Aren’t you the player who…”
CL Writing Contest 2017 Judge’s Pick in Poetry: “The First Settlers,” by Libby Svenson
Svenson’s poem “captures Florida’s essence,” says poetry judge Gloria Muñoz.
CL Writing Contest 2017 Judge’s Pick in Fiction: “Sleeper” by Dominic Howarth
Fiction judge Peter Meinke commends Howarth’s “memorable story of a touching friendship.”
The Voodoo Glow Skulls, Rude Squad and Askultura put a ska spell on St. Pete’s Local 662 — look
One Milo’s birthday, too.
Tonight in live music; warring Macca tributes, the only Billy Joel one that matters, City and Colour and more
Deaf Poets is at The Bends, too.
Sh*t Happened 03/16/17: Travel ban blocked (again), more pro-gun laws, but also more mystery cobra
Another unexpected day of trying to figure out how to shield our bodies from the blast of Canadian air we're currently experiencing. It's Florida, so we own one pair of pants if you don't count workout pants, which are capris anyhow. It won't get above 60 today, which is unfortunate, given that we have to…
Beauty and the Beast: Beautiful, but bloated
Bigger, but not better.
Two St. Pete newcomers mix food and drink with retail under one roof
Annex 400 Beach and Bartique have continued the region’s fondness for fusion.
On the move: Postmates delivery now available in St. Pete
The on-demand delivery service expanded its local reach on Thursday.
#theResistance Mar. 16-23
How to resist tyranny this week: A day-by-day guide.
Stuck in limbo: Thanks to Trump’s executive order, a PhD student from Tampa is stuck in Iran—with no help from USF
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Here’s what that Seminole Heights dog park and bar might look like
A dog park and a people bar? Hells yes!
On the Sauce: A Wee Bit Old Fashioned
This reimagined classic fit for St. Patrick’s Day features Jameson Caskmates and a Barley Mow stout.
More to love: Il Ritorno grows without leaving St. Pete’s 400 block
An event space and private dining room are part of the downtown restaurant’s expansion.
Restaurant review: Flight patterns at The Raven
Largo’s The Raven offers an enjoyable beer list, but failures of technique keep dishes from soaring.
Getting Zen: A local company finds peace and passion in tea
Oriental Zen Tea owners specialize in wild tea with a story to tell.






