Thanks to lifeguards both literal and metaphorical.
'Member when, shortly after he took office, Governor Rick Scott instructed the Florida Deprtment of Environmental Protection to eliminate all usage of the phrase "climate change" and all related terms? We 'member. Well, since that policy has worked so well in the Sunshine State (tidal flooding you can drive your truck through and soak the…
Yes, we talked about weed.
And the bills’ sponsors might not be who you expect.
Hippies use the back door?
Today's Sh*t Happened is brought to you by Skynet. Skynet: What could possibly go wrong? First, some good news: The robotics team from Tarpon's East Lake High and its newest creation will be headed to Houston for the world championships in April. I'm not saying Houston is going to be overrun by killer robots in…
Starting Wednesday, local bars and other venues host the brewery’s Migration Week series.
Full of great content, but where’s the art?
The 2016 election cycle played out like a brilliant work of satire, with levels of absurdity not even Vonnegut or Heller could have touched. One of its most mind-bending elements? The eschewing of reality itself; the very unhealthy notion that one can base reality on his or her beliefs rather than the other way around.…
On Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order that would impose sweeping changes to federal environmental policy aimed at protecting our air and water, and thus public health. Trump and his associates are, of course, calling the changes an effort to boost job creation within industries that have historically been known for polluting air and…
DJ, poet and producer.
In front of nearly 1500 people gathered Monday at Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon, the Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality (HOPE) brought out some of the area's most well known politicians as part of their 2017 Nehemiah Action. HOPE is a grassroots organization consisting of 22 different faith congregations in Hillsborough. It aims to…
O-H-I-O in D-T-S-P.
The potential hub for pups and their owners in Seminole Heights is “no longer a question of if.”
Late night shows need love, too.
Listen to Raindeer’s new LP, too.
Apparel and accessories from House of Shroom embody the pizza chain’s psychedelic motif.
Residents can test out the grocery delivery service for free, and score $15 off, to celebrate.
Beat Fanatic wanna Gwan ‘dem.
Still kickin’ like Kato.
Here's a geographically and topically diverse mixed bag of a Florida news round-up, courtesy of The Day Of The Week With The Worst Publicist Ever. So Volusia County over on the east coast notched its first shark bite of the year. The victim, a 58-year-old surfer, was bitten on the foot and is totally fine…
We loved the Rowdies when loving the Rowdies wasn’t cool. Just sayin’…
Jai Alai and the Tampa brewery’s other cans have made their way to a new market.
A local actor gives a great performance in an almost-satisfying play.
Linger over those moments your eye might not catch.
Ever since President Trump nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court seat left empty since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia more than a year ago, it's been unclear how Democrats would act during the confirmation. Many see the seat as stolen, given that Republicans blocked President Obama's nominee for the seat, Merrick Garland,…
It’s as easy as buying a limited-edition Stella chalice.
What's better than a Sunday in the park? A Sunday in the park with Bloody Marys! Creative Loafing, St. Pete Earth Day, and local vendors kept the Earth Day celebration going with a second day of goodness in the park! Attendees sampled their way around vegetarian-friendly Bloody Marys (who needs bacon or spare ribs,…
There’s a little Sam Cooke, Radiohead and Van Morrison mixed in, children.
There’s a lot more simmering inside of that man.
In space no one can hear you etc. etc.
Expanded food and drink selections are among the Hyde Park lounge and bar’s updates.
Tenacious, road tested and a TEDx talk alum, too.
What's better than an evening with CL and your favorite old-school Nintendo games? Sip some local beer, get your game on, and maybe even find your Player 2. RSVP on Facebook and invite your friends. #CLFUCN
On April 3, the Southern-inspired franchise is set to launch its third Tampa Bay cafe.
Getting right to it, then. FRIDAY, MARCH 24: "A man was charged in Lakeland after sitting in a chair and eating pancakes in the middle of a street." If that lede doesn't send you clicking through immediately, perhaps you might benefit more from some other sarcastic weekday news round-up. Here, we click through for the…
Partiers outdid protesters in Saturday’s festival.
The story of Caladesi Island
Check out who Kendrick Lamar dissed in his new track, as well as the release date of the Gorillaz new album.
At long last, Maestro Anton Coppola gives Turandot the ending it deserves.
They play State Theatre on March 26.
A lot to be proud about today.
EPA chief Scott Pruitt might think that magic makes climate change happen, and Rick Scott may have banned state employees from using the phrase, but the majority of Floridians think that human-caused climate change is a thing. And most of them—around three out of four—are concerned about the phenomenon, according to a recent nonpartisan poll…
What's better than an evening with CL and your favorite old-school Nintendo games? Sip some local beer and get your game on! RSVP on Facebook and invite your friends. #CLFUCN
They play The Bricks in Ybor City on March 26.
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In his impassioned plea on the floor of Congress Friday morning, Democratic Congressman from St. Petersburg Charlie Crist sought to appeal to his Republican colleague's ultra-religious sensibilities ahead of looming votes that would have left millions without health insurance. "Medicaid is for the poor, and Medicaid is for the disabled. We are in Lent. We…
My life consists of picking mulch out of my dog’s furry ears.
Art openings and CD releases, too.
The time has come for you to step up and ask yourself what kind of world you want to live in. You know, just so you can kinda gauge what you're gonna be in for, disappointment-wise. The Florida Senate narrowly passed the "whiskey and Wheaties" bill that would allow liquor sales inside grocery stores and…
Five ways to make the most of your weekend with food and drink.
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers and its allies are planning to parade down the one-mile stretch between Publix Greenwise and Wendy’s on Kennedy Blvd near Hyde Park on Wednesday, March 29. Their aim? To draw attention to the companies’ refusal to join a program designed to upend decades of farmworker exploitation. A vigil outside of…
On a day that fans of the Affordable Care Act (or Obamacare, because some people still don't know they're the same thing) ought to be celebrating the seventh anniversary of its enactment, many are on edge at possible votes that could officially end it and replace it with something less life-savey. Area activists who have…
Chub on lil’ Hucklebuck.
17 songs from six releases.
An enthusiastic (and chatty) crowd was there to take it all in.
It's National Puppy Day! Make sure you eat all the puppies you can today, because on any other day of the year you'd be considered some kind of monster. Speaking of canines, a 15-year-old dog was rescued from a storm drain by police and public works employees in Port Richey yesterday, and reunited with its…
City squares are relaxing places, yes, but they can also be politically potent.
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UPDATE: It was 100% a leaked official lineup.
A manual for expertly tackling everything from pomegranate to pig’s feet.
Those chilly springs are a force to be reckoned with.
She is the first person to arrive at Santa Maria Mission on Tuesday mornings. She’s there before the coordinator, before the volunteers, and before the hundreds of “clients” who come to the church every week for free groceries and a hot meal. This morning as the others start to wander in, Gloria, who declined to…
At a time when anti-equality right-wing voices are emboldened politically, anything can happen.
St. Paul & The Broken Bones play Jannus Live on March 24.
“I thought the point of music was to ditch the boxes, and Loner will make sure to kill all and any boxes you might try and put us in.”
