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Do This: A local bounty at the loquat festival
Loquat poetry. That’s a thing, and it’s happening.
North/New Tampa to get Tampa’s newest Mission BBQ
Near USF, the latest location to join the Mission BBQ fleet will continue serving those who serve.
The V Word: Somebunny to love
Insight from a Bay area chef and recipes for vegan peeps ahead of Easter.
Of trolleys and hellfire: The opening-night film at GIFF explores drone strikes from all sides.
The trolley problem is a scenario in which you have the chance to save many lives by causing one death. A hypothetical moral quandary, it first presents this question: Would you pull a lever to divert a trolley on course to hit five people, if the track to which you divert it would kill one…
In Pinellas, Registered Republicans now outnumber Dems by a whopping 19
If you are an active Democrat in Pinellas County, you probably know by now that the shit has hit the fan. On Wednesday, several people apparently shared a screenshot of the Pinellas Supervisor of Elections' Web site, which indicates that, for the first time, the county's Republican population outnumbers Democrats some 225,976 to 225,957 (178,687…
Jeb goes Cruzin’ for Christ to fight Trump nomination
Possibly in the name of Terri Schiavo (but probably not), the politician formerly known as Jeb! announced his backing of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz's presidential bid. The short and sweet statement the former Florida governor and recent presidential campaign dropout sent out comes in the wake of Cruz's win in Utah Tuesday night. You see,…
Restaurant review: One for you, two for me at Hawkers
At St. Pete’s Hawkers, swoon-worthy Asian flavors are showcased in a hectic setting.
The Laugh Tract: Bay area comedy
Hey, hockey puck…
Perfect match: A tight-knit group plans new Pinellas brewery
North Pinellas will gain a brewery and tasting room with a fiery twist through Backdrafts Brewing.
Bar Rescue breathes new life into Tampa pub
Sunday night, Dale 1891’s Bar Rescue transformation into Cayman Cove aired on Spike.
On the Sauce: Master of the Mule
Get the recipe for Ketel One’s local Master of the Mule winner, the Guava Figgin’ Mule.
Sh*t happened 3/23/16: Rays win in Cuba, Seminole Heights lofts lofted, skydiving collision
Welcome to Wednesday, your final hurdle before Friday afternoon's light beckons benignly from the edge of Thursday's horizon. Say your goodbyes to Tuesday — you two won't be meeting again (until, you know, next Tuesday). The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cuban national baseball team 4-1 in a friendly game that marked the first time…
Tonight in live music: Skinny Lister with Beans on Toast, Bongzilla, Nightwish + more
Concert highlights for this Wed., March 23
Sound and fury at the Tampa Shakespeare Festival
The odds don’t always favor audibility.
St. Pete takes on lofty goal: 100 percent clean energy
The city of St. Petersburg is no stranger to eco-friendly policies. It was the first city in the state to receive a Green Cities certification and was among the first to develop a reclaimed water plan (which in part, due to a troubled aquifer, was done out of necessity). Now, in concert with the Sierra…
Go New York-style Commandough in Zephyrhills
Zephyrhills-based Commandough’s has started specializing in New York pies, subs and more.
Urban’s dessert waffles, ice cream are close to debuting
In a little over a week, downtown St. Pete’s 600 Block will see the opening of Urban Creamery.
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike extends run
Audiences have two more chances to see Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.
Sh*t happened 3/22/16: More spice ODs, Buckhorn OKs pot decriminalization
Yesterday's news seemed, in many cases, like deja vu all over again. The number of police and rescue calls about St. Pete individuals thought to have "overdosed" on synthetic-marijuana product Spice rose to nearly 30 since last Thursday. Probably just a bad batch, right? THEY'RE ALL BAD BATCHES, DUMMIES. Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn signed the…
Tonight in live music: Foxing with O’Brother, Jazz Jam with James Suggs, ABSU with Promethean Horde
A look at some shows happening on this Tue., March 22.
In Cuba, Kathy Castor lauds Obama visit to the country
As President Obama makes his historic visit to Cuba, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, a Democrat from Tampa, has been part of a delegation of dignitaries traveling with the President. Over the phone on Monday afternoon, she lauded the historic event and said the Tampa Bay region has had a unique role in ushering in the…
In tricky Senate primary, Bob Graham endorses Patrick Murphy
Former U.S. Senator Bob Graham on Monday morning announced he's backing U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy (D—Jupiter) in his U.S. Senate bid. Murphy's running for the seat being vacated by failed presidential hopeful Marco Rubio, and faces a formidable primary challenge from U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson (D—Orlando). In a conference call to reporters Monday, Graham praised…
Weekly Tune-Up: Tunes for your week by RJD2, Andrew Bird, Mew, HAELOS + more
A playlist of 15 tunes to launch you into the week. Spotify playlist included.
Survey says: Spaghetti Warehouse lets diners weigh in on new location
Through an online poll, guests are invited to suggest a fresh home for Spaghetti Warehouse.
Concert review: Los Lobos show they’re ultimate pros at Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
A look back at the show that happened Fri., March 18.
Reasons to Watch: DWTS, expert lesbians, and Shaquille O’Neal
Helping you escape life’s daily conundrums in the most modern way possible.
The force of the Shotgun: A look back at Samurai Shotgun’s Riptide Album Release Party at Crowbar
DEA + Saint report back on the Sat., March 19 event at Crowbar, with words & pics.
New wine bar announced for Seminole Heights
Ybor City Wine Bar has plans to launch its sibling concept, Seminole Heights City Wine Bar, soon.
Sh*t happened 3/21/16: Hulk wins Gawker suit, Pinellas drug fails
It's Monday! Time to crawl out of your fun-hole and back into reality, Big Kids. While you're sucking down a coffee and wondering if you'll make it until 5 before needing a medicine beer, check out what happened while you were serially bumming cigarettes and talking smack about Daniel at the bar. FRIDAY, MARCH 18:…
Shots fired: Sh-Booms with Fat Night and Seafang at New World Brewery
It was a sweaty night of soul, garage and shoegaze at one of Ybor’s favored venues this past Fri., March 18.
This Sunday in live music: Karibbyan Kruze Music Fest, ABBATH, Judy Collins
A look at some noteworthy concerts happening this Sun., March 20.
This Saturday in live music: Samurai Shotgun Album Release Party, Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra + more
A look at some concerts happening this Sat., March 19.
Pier concept gets some fleshing out this week, but not without questions
Depending on how you look at it, designers of the St. Petersburg Pier have either made modifications to the concept known as Pier Park out of budget concerns (as expected), or they are using, as former Councilman Wengay Newton put it, according to the Tampa Bay Times, the ol' bait-and-switch. On Thursday the design team,…
Weekend Platter: Raw spin on carrot cake, chowing at cook-offs & more
Sling back some brews, learn to make raw carrot cake and more with these food and drink picks.
Cirque du Soleil’s Toruk — First Flight takes flight at Amalie
A stunning show, compelling story, and beautiful set. Go see it.
Colin Mochrie: Making it up as he goes along
“It’s comedy survivor. You’re out there trying to find whatever twigs of comedy to start your comedy fire so you can stay warm.”
Sh*t happened 3/18/16: Rubio quits politics, maybe Tampa quits incarcerating weed-smoking kids, SeaWorld quits orca breeding
Sometimes I like to picture Friday as the temporal equivalent of Pac-Man, jovially devouring the ghosts of the week's dogged troubles — but only after swallowing a reality-altering pill, of course. Tampa's ordinance "decriminalizing" possession of small amounts of weed (quotes for commenters who like to kvetch about the literal versus for-all-intents-and-purposes definitions of the…
Tonight in live music: Sh-Booms EP Release Show, Trae Stone, Bowie Memorial Festival + more
A look at concert highlights for this Fri., March 18, plus a peek at the upcoming weekend.
Sunshine Grand Prix’s downtown Tampa criterium is on Saturday, City Bike Tampa to host free post-race party
In case you got lost in a haze of green beer & leprechauns, the cycling community would like to remind you that there’s a high-speed, (sotra) full contact bike race happening in downtown Tampa on Saturday (and again in Clearwater a week later). “We’ll be open almost all day and welcoming everyone for after-race festivities,”…
Marijuana citation law goes to Tampa mayor
Following the lead of numerous other communities in the state, the Tampa City Council signed off for a final time on an ordinance that will lighten the consequences for someone caught with under 20 grams of marijuana within the city. Once the law is officially on the city's books, police will not be compelled to…
Top St. Pete officials endorse Charlie Crist’s fan
As St. Petersburg City Councilwoman Darden Rice commenced a press conference featuring herself, three of her colleagues and one Charlie Crist, Florida's former governor, there was a car parked nearby with its engine running. Rice asked what was up with the seemingly unnecessary din; a Crist staffer replied: The car was providing essential fuel for…
Theater review: Go ahead and whistle with freeFall’s Sondheim on Sondheim
A musical revue plumbs the heart and mind of Stephen Sondheim.
Finding: Freedom of thought in Inherit the Wind
The critic finds in favor of Stageworks.
Poet’s Notebook: Luck of the Irish
You were silly like us, your gift survived us all: The parish of rich women, physical decay, Yourself. Mad Ireland hurt you into poetry… My mother was Kathleen McDonald, whose father, James McDonald, came over from County Louth (the “wee” county), in Ireland, to work, not too happily, as a postman in Brooklyn. As long…
SeaWorld says it’ll finally phase out orca breeding
Nearly three years after the release of the documentary Blackfish set off a devastating onslaught of criticism over the way SeaWorld parks treats orca whales in captivity, the attraction announced Thursday it is going to end the practice of breeding them in captivity. The announcement came in a media statement sent out Tuesday in which…
Tonight in live music: Joe Satriani, DeadPhish Orchestra
A few noteworthy concerts are happening in Tampa Bay tonight.
Sh*t happened 3/17/16: Scott endorses Trump, St. Pete joyriders and dumpster fires
Life imitates, well, not art really, but definitely that cartoon where they formed the League of Doom. Florida governor and futuristic posthuman exercise in amorality Rick Scott has endorsed Donald Trump for president. So apparently that's what you get the man that already has everything except for one thing, and is pretty close to probably…
It ain’t easy writing green
CL congratulates the winners of our 2016 Writing Contest.
Forty-plus years in, Los Lobos remains one of America’s most vital bands
The LA rockers hit Clearwater in support of fine 20th LP, Gates of Gold.
