

Q&A: Broken Social Scene’s Brendan Canning talks band’s “Spirit Purposes,” turning a vet towards politics and more
Broken Social Scene plays Jannus Live on March 31, 2018.
Charlie Crist urges Trump administration for stronger manatee protections
On Manatee Appreciation Day, Crist’s letter highlighted the peril the iconic sea creatures face — and their economic impact in Florida.
Seven questions with Rita Rudner
Short but sweet. And funny. She comes to Sarasota.
Michael Schenker Fest: Four singers, full potential — an interview
Hard-rocking hero brings together four lead singers to play The Ritz April 3.
New PPK Florida Lottery ad cute, informative, dolphin-centric (VIDEO)
Dolphin, motherf*cker — do you speak it?
The block(chain) is hot: an Instagram interview with DJ Ravidrums
The Chamberlain grad is back in town for Synapse Innovation summit.
And the next one to get into the Tampa Mayor’s race is… Harry Cohen
The two-term Tampa City Councilman gets in early, and is now the fourth on a candidate roster that’s expected to grow soon.
Judge rips Scott administration over voting rights restoration, calls for new process
His at times sharply-worded opinion takes down a practice that makes it nearly impossible for former felons to vote again in Florida.
Love, life and Loudon: Listening to Loudon Wainwright III on the eve of his Clearwater show
“He didn’t see the station wagon car, the skunk got squashed, and there you are.”
Grouper wraps, curry fries among the Trop’s updated concession offerings
Local flavor drives the overhauled lineup of beverages and bites.
Confessions of an amateur athlete: My first Friday Night Lights
Our fitness writer signs up for her first CrossFit competition.
Sh*t Happened 3/28/18: Hernando passes stricter pet laws, Rays home opener sold out (again)
Tuesday’s sausage, ground fine.
Tonight in live music; DJ Ravidrums at Synapse Innovation Summit, The Movement at The Attic and more
Makeout at Crowbar, too.
Today in rock history; Wilco’s debut album arrives, Blondie’s “Rapture” goes No. 1 and more
The Young Rascals and Led Zeppelin get some love, too.
Oh, look, Rick Scott is announcing something next month
Oh whatever could it be?
The movie trailer I can’t watch while I’m home alone (VIDEO)
Seriously, Truth or Dare is freaking. Me. Out.
Weil, that’s my Mann: Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann dish on Carole King, their own imperfections and more
The songwriters are a huge part of ‘Beautiful — The Carole King Musical’ which opens today at Tampa’s Straz Center.
A festival of women’s plays, more Henry Naylor and some surreal goodies mark Urbanite’s upcoming season
Urbanite announces its 2018-19 season
Sunset Music Festival Poll: Fans, what do you think of the SMF 2018 lineup?
UPDATE 2: The Chainsmokers are officially out.
Tonight in live music; a musical, lots of classical and some rock and roll, too
Afternoon tea, a Fletcher Hall recital and We Came as Romans.
Today in rock history; Meet Run-DMC, U2 stops the streets (have no name) and more
You’re Never Alone with a Schizophrenic.
BookStories: Hemingway, a man of few words
I am an old man. My hands are scarred. I type words. The pain is great.
Road Trip: Hogfish, luxury and grit
On Stock Island, old Key West reigns — for now.
Sh*t Happened 3/26/18: Hernando bomb threat suspect arrested, hot air balloon accident, Tampa strip club shooting
Yeah, it was a busy weekend.
Tonight in live music; The Nude Party joins Glove and FayRoy at Crowbar, Steve Allee at USF and more
There’s a Simon & Garfunkel tribute in St. Pete, too.
Today in rock history; Duran Duran’s “Hungry Like the Wolf” hits the Top 10, Gorillaz arrives and more
The Heartbreakers’ ‘Southern Accents’ and Thin Lizzy’s ‘Jailbreak’ released, too.
Food-delivery aggregator Bootler now available locally
It’s like a search engine for your takeout.
St. Pete Beach Mexican joint Grand Hacienda brings an outpost to St. Pete
Fourth Street has scored the restaurant’s second location.
Review: Space Mom touches down in Wynwood as Rezz brings down the (ware)house again
Drink water — Space Mom says so.
March for Our Lives brings thousands out in Tampa, St. Pete
Attendees hoped to send a strong message about gun violence.
Poet’s Notebook: Raise a glass
A toast to the old times for St. Paddy’s
Today in live music; Jannus’ pop-punk superbill, Primavera festival, John C. O’Leary album release and more
Nice little Saturday lined up.
First Kahwa outside of the Bay area opens for business
It’s in Miami Beach.
Here’s how to get rid of your old prom dresses and do some good
Studio Movie Grill is giving away VIP passes if you donate your unwanted formalwear.
Following in the footsteps of his favorite directors, a Tampa filmmaker realizes a lifelong dream
Ryan Justice’s debut, Followers, kicks off a 10-city theatrical release that includes his hometown.
Don’t call us crazy — Unsane is a tasty slice of old-school horror
Director Steven Soderbergh returns from retirement, again, to show how easy it is to make a movie on an iPhone.
Who knew — a del Toro-less Pacific Rim actually makes for a better movie.
Monsters and robots go to war, again, as the spring movie season officially kicks off.
A tale of two penises: HIR and Marjorie Prime
In Tampa Bay, two well-respected theater companies have us thinking about men and their role in society.
Ken Welch confirms he’s eyeing 2021 St. Pete mayor’s race
We are getting electoral vertigo here.
From a whisper to a scream: Talking bubbles, Beach (and Quiet) Slang with James Alex
The band opens for Dashboard Confessional at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg on March 24.
Tonight in live music; Alice Cooper, Lecrae, Newsboys and more
Moose Blood, Ceschi, Bendy Straw and more all in action.
Do the twist: Couple bringing a piece of Philly to Riverview
Ever heard of Philly Pretzel Factory? Tampa Bay’s first opens in July.
Today in rock history; Ric Ocasek is born, Elvis and Roxy Music release debut LPs
‘Van Halen II,’ too.
Sh*t Happened 3/23/18: Armwood school threat, Bolts win, Pinellas Park video voyeur
Visited any mid-Pinellas office bathrooms lately?
HEW Parlor & Chophouse, Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar part of Dunedin’s new Fenway Hotel
Details on the food and drink offerings haven’t been released, but here’s what CL knows.
Weekend Platter: Pizza-making class, beerunch and more
How to spend Friday through Sunday surrounded by food and drink.
Buy me a Butterbeer, another Harry Potter performance is coming to Straz Center in Tampa
Tickets to see Florida Orchestra perform the score of ‘Prisoner of Azkaban’ live go on sale March 30.
Bob Gualtieri agrees to join panel on sheriffs-ICE agreement at Indivisible-sponsored forum
In other words, he’s likely to face questions about the controversial new policy head on.
Grand reopening of Carvel Palm Harbor is cause for celebration
A week’s worth, apparently.
Teeing off at Topgolf
The sports entertainment space is a top hit, even if your game is off.
Seven questions with… Gianna Pergamo
Gianna Pergamo moves to the Arts Village in Pinellas Park.
Sh*t Happened 3/22/18: CRC denies gun control, Hernando school threats, Joe Redner wants to grow his own
Medical marijuana, that is.
A road home: Pleasures’ Katherine Kelly Larson on the way out and the way back
BOTB-winning St. Pete psych/synth-rock band releases a new album on March 30.
Tonight in live music; Caleborate brings another Bay area to the ‘Burg, David Bromberg in Clearwater and more
It’s the Spring Beer Jam kickoff with the Heavy Pets, too.
Today in rock history; Iron Maiden’s Number of the Beast, Dylan Bringing It All Back Home and more
Zappa says “Don’t Eat The Yellow Snow,” either.
Help Tampa Bay win the Sweetest Bakery in America Contest
Locals can vote for Alessi or Moreno Bakery (or the Brandon Costco) till July 31.
Jane says: Former Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor on Tampa Pride, life after TPD and that announcement
The grand marshal at this weekend’s Tampa Pride celebration talks to us about what it means to once again lead the event — and whether to expect any news in the coming weeks.
Putin hates this film: The Death of Stalin
Banned in Moscow.
BookStories: Wisdom from a boarding pass bookmark
Josh Cansler teaches us it’s never about what it’s about.
Why the kids are marching again
Mainly, they just don’t want to get shot.
On the Sauce: Strawberry Daiquiri, done right
A quintessential twist that doesn’t reinvent the wheel — because it doesn’t have to.
Different waterfront, same retreat: The Getaway closer to sailing in South St. Pete
A rundown on the anticipated addition to Maximo Marina.
Can Ronda Storms make a comeback in 2018?
The notoriously anti-LGBTQ politician thinks she can.
Vintage eats: An Italian dish with tomato soup? American cheese?
A throwback formula for Roman Holiday that’s scandaloso.






