Concert review: David Dondero and Franz Nicolay at New World Brewery, Ybor City (with photos)
Two great acts hit New World Brewery Tuesday night. Franz Nicolay, the moustached former member of the Hold and David Dondero, a severely underappreciated singer-songwriter. Franz Nicolay exuded showmanship. With a glimmer in his eye and a steampunkish curly moustache, Nicolay demonstrated that musicians could be class acts. Speaking amicably to the crowd in a…
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Pinellas: The Frog Pond vs Sea Horse
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Pinellas: Beverly’s La Croisette vs Madeleina Cottage
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Pinellas: Cafe Alma vs Cafe Ten-O-One
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Pinellas: The Hangar vs Savannah’s Cafe
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Pinellas: Banyan Coffee and Tea vs Cafe Bohemia
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Pinellas: Dome Grill vs Lucky Dill St. Pete
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Pinellas: Cassis American Brasserie vs Nola Cafe
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Pinellas: Angie’s Front Porch Cafe vs Bowled
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Pinellas: Harvey’s 4th Street Grill vs Red Mesa
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Pinellas: Kissin’ Cuzzins vs Kristina’s Cafe
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Pinellas: Munch’s Sundries vs Skyway Jack’s
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup! Related Stories
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Pinellas: Maggie Mae’s Sunrise Cafe vs Moxie’s Express Cafe and Grille
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Pinellas: Angie’s Clearwater vs Lenny’s
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Pinellas: Benedict’s vs The Lucky Dill Palm Harbor
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Hillsborough: Datz vs Pinky’s
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Hillsborough: Brunchery vs Pane Rustica
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Hillsborough: Chavez at Home vs Pach’s Place
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Hillsborough: Circles South Tampa vs Daily Eats
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Hillsborough: Bungalow vs Pink Flamingo Cafe
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Hillsborough: Oystercatchers vs Rusty Pelican
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Hillsborough: Jackson Street Bistro vs Moxie’s Cafe
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Hillsborough: The Bricks of Ybor vs Gaspar’s Grotto
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Hillsborough: La Creperia Cafe vs La Tropicana Cafe
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Hillsborough: The Breakfast Nook vs Tre Amici @ The Bunker
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Hillsborough: Front Porch Grill vs The Refinery
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Hillsborough: Nicko’s Fine Foods vs Three Coins
In the CL Breakfast Bowl, Tampa Bay's best breakfast eateries are pitted against one another bracket-style, with reader votes determining the winner of each matchup until the Final Four. Follow the tournament, see the competitors and brackets, and vote in head-to-head matches at cltampa.com/breakfastbowl. But first: Vote in this matchup!
Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Hillsborough: Aguila Sandwich Shop vs Tampa Taco Bus
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Breakfast Bowl Round 1 Voting, Hillsborough: J. Christopher’s vs Mimi’s Cafe
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New study says high-speed rail would’ve had operating surplus
Critics said that Rick Scott didn't care about the facts when he cited a Reason Foundation study as the basis to kill high-speed rail in Florida last month, and that feeling will only be intensified now that a study released today shows the line between Tampa and Orlando would have had 3.3 million riders, generating…
Miniseries Review: Masterpiece Classic, Any Human Heart with trailer video
“It’s a long journey and nothing stays the same. The dice have been rolled for each of you. I wish you luck, and I hope there is more good luck than bad.” And so goes the stark realization protagonist, Logan Mountstuart, gives to viewers upon the twilight of his life, which spanned most of the…
EarthTalk: Are commercial hair dyes dangerous to your health?
Courtesy of: EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Are commercial hair dyes dangerous to my health? —Alice Martin, Ithaca, NY It's a relative rarity, but people do develop allergic reactions to commercial hair colorings. The most common allergens in dye are ammonia and peroxide, or the chemicals p-Phenylenediamine (PPD) or diaminobenzene. All permanent…
Bill’s Sports Binge: All my exes live in Tampa, Tiki reruns and 2 cents can be too tense
In the latest news on the NFL CBA negotiations, Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson was candid in his comments conserrrrzzzzzzzzzzzzz… Manny Ramirez showed up to the batting cage at 8am Sunday morning even after Rays manager Joe Maddon gave him the day off, further indicating to skeptics of his work ethic that so far his new poszzzzzzzzzz… Making the biggest…
Iorio gives final State of the City address, and warns her successor that there is a risk in doing nothing
After 8 years in office, Pam Iorio ends her tenure as the Mayor of Tampa at the end of this month, and this morning at the Tampa Convention Center, she told employees, supporters, city council members and a live cable audience that she is extremely proud of the achievements that she's accomplished during that time.…
The ‘stache man cometh: Burt Reynolds appears at Tampa Theatre for a special screening of Smokey and the Bandit
Before there was the Dukes of Hazzard, there the wise-crackin,' beer- smugglin,' car-chasin,' CB-radio-squawkin' Smokey and the Bandit (1977). The classic country caper flick sparks great memories from many a childhood, featuring three of Hollywood's all-time legends — Burt Reynolds, Sally Field and Jackie Gleason — along with country superstar Jerry Reed, a basset hound named…
Be careful who you talk to in a swinger club
Turns out anyone can be a writer. The internet is full of would-be bloggers with bad grammar and unsolicited opinions, myself included. If you can think of a topic, someone has written a blog on it. For the most part I don't pay much attention to the thousands of posts sent my way via Facebook,…
Large crowd gathers in Tampa to protest Rick Scott’s budget; Ferlita and Buckhorn get it on in only live televised debate of the runoff campaign, and Kathy Castor on her trip to Afghanistan: Mitch Perry Report 3.9.11
Yesterday was a huge day in local and state news, so let's begin. There were hundreds – or perhaps thousands – out in downtown Tampa late yesterday afternoon for an Awake the State protest bashing Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Legislature's proposals on public education and unions – public and private. CL's Elizabeth Graham…
Help beautify the city: Tampa Clean City Day – Saturday, March 12
Lend a helping hand this Saturday for Tampa Clean City Day! Help make the city a cleaner place to live by volunteering in beautification projects, then celebrate your efforts at the after party at Raymond James Stadium. The "clean up initiatives" will take place throughout the city, including: East Tampa, New Tampa, North Tampa, South…
“Awake the State” rally hits downtown Tampa as the legislative session begins
Yesterday afternoon, unions, public servants and supporters came together to protest Gov. Rick Scott’s budget proposals and employee pension plans at a downtown Tampa rally in Lykes Gaslight Park. Organizers said 2,000 appeared, but one Tampa Police officer estimated it at around 600-700 people. All over Florida, "Awake the State" rallies were held to shine…
Tampa Bay food and drink events
Wednesday, March 9: ABC Fine Wine and Spirits – 66th St. N, St. Pete Another installment of ABC's tastings which feature over 50 wine selections from around the globe and cigars. Each guest receives a souvenir wine glass and a coupon for $5 off any purchase the night of the event. $10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 2855…
Celebrate ‘American Heroes’ at the Florida Strawberry Festival
The Florida Strawberry Festival means plenty of strawberries, of course. But there’s a lot more than fruit to draw you to the annual event, now in its 76th year. And on Wednesday, there’s an even better reason for active military and first-responders to attend: Free admission.
Do It Today: Plays at American Stage, Gorilla and Jobsite theaters, plus Ra Ra Riot at Crowbar and Corey Avenue Sidewalk Sale
It's hump day. That means the weekend is almost in sight but just a little off in the distance. Decompress with theatrical productions at one of the bay area's esteemed playhouses. The following are a few of the choices on view tonight: The stunning multi-character memory play by Dael Orlandersmith, Yellowman, opens this evening. It was a…
Rose Ferlita goes on offense in first one-on-one Tampa mayoral debate
Tuesday night was potentially the biggest moment in the Tampa mayoral campaign to date — a one-on-one debate between the two candidates still left standing, Rose Ferlita and Bob Buckhorn. After a slow start, both candidates got a little sassy with each other, as Ferlita tried to put Buckhorn on defense for one of the…
CL Feature: Tennis, a retro pop outfit that opens for Dum Dum Girls this Sunday at Orpheum, Ybor City (with audio, video & complete Q&A with Patrick Riley included)
Tennis founding member Patrick Riley spent just over six years saving up for the sailboat that carried him and wife/vocalist-keyboardist Aliana Moore on the seven-month journey that’s sonically documented in the retro pop duo’s debut LP, Cape Dory. “It’s not hard to raise a bunch of money if you forgo having a car, Internet, cell…
Restaurant News: New World Brewery now open early for BBQ lunch buffet, Wednesday-Friday
It started with their now famous offerings of barbecued chicken that New World Brewery started offering last year on Wednesday evenings. They then added ribs and sausage to the mix. Now, hungry patrons can get all of that and more on weekday afternoons. New World began their "BBQ Buffet" last week and it started quite…
PYT, repeat after me: Philanthropic Young Tampa Bay hits the Independent in Seminole Heights Thurs., March 10
PYT is not just a classic MJ song. It stands for Philanthropic Young Tampa Bay, an organization conceived by T. Hampton Dohrman and Ann-Eliza Musoke (pictured) . PYT’s aim is to bring awareness and opportunities to local artists by way of forward-thinking events and affordable patronage. So while your dreams of a big-city future are…
David Straz, leading fundraiser for Dick Greco, endorses Bob Buckhorn for Tampa mayor
As we wrote about it our essay about Dick Greco yesterday, one of the few specific things we heard from the former mayor about his plans if he were to be elected was that David Straz and John Sykes would be involved in his administration. Straz, a local philanthropist, became extremely well known throughout the…
Disney/Pixar not done with Buzz and Woody yet: The new Toy Story Hawaiian Vacation trailer
Just when you thought you'd put those old toys away for good, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and the whole Toy Story gang are already back in Disney/Pixar's Hawaiian Vacation. From Disney's Press Release: "The Walt Disney Pictures studio is pleased to share the newly released clip and images from “Hawaiian Vacation,” a 3D animated short starring…
‘Ecotopia’: New Facebook game with a green message has a famous face behind its creation
Move over Farmville! There's a new game coming to Facebook that aims to teach users about sustainability and environmental issues. And it has a famous face behind its creation — Harrison Ford. Created by Conservation International — for which Harrison Ford is vice chairman of the organization’s board of directors — and designed by Talkie,"Ecotopia"…
Kathy Castor after visiting Afghanistan: I’m pressing for us to leave by 2014 – but new poll says Americans want troops home faster than that
Tampa area Democratic Congresswoman Kathy Castor says she would like to see the U.S. troops leave Afghanistan by 2014, and hopes for a "substantial" reduction of forces this coming summer. But a new Rasmussen poll shows a slight majority of Americans want a complete withdrawal of troops to happen sooner rather than later. Castor has…
CD review: Wye Oak, Civilian (with audio)
The opening track of Wye Oak’s third full-length opens with the sound of a roomful of voices, and in a way it’s the idea of sifting through clattering, dissonant noise that marks this deeply personal and often emotionally moving effort. While the ten songs on Civilian were written in the wake of “difficult times” that…
The BFBC Brewer’s Ball showcased Florida’s best beers; find out who took home the gold!
Last year, after attending the Florida Brewers Guild Beerfest in Ybor City, I set a personal mission to be able to attend the Brewer's Ball this year that was held last Sunday, March 6th, at Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa. For those who are unaware, the Best Florida Beer Championships is a "not for profit organization…
New music releases out this Tuesday, March 8: Raekwon, Avril Lavigne, R.E.M., Mayday Parade, Lupe Fiasco, Starfucker (Strfkr), and more (with audio & video)
This week’s new music … Check out all of the ones you want to know about (some with audio, some with video) below. Click here to check out new music releases that dropped last week and here for new releases that have come out in the past several months… Anamanaguchi, Airbrushed (Insound) Ancient Astronauts, Into…
Florida Tea Party unveils its agenda and tax pledge on 1st day of Legislative session
Sarasota Herald-Tribune reporter Zac Anderson has a trenchant piece today on the large surge of cash that has flowed into Tallahassee in the weeks and months leading into today's first day of the 2011 Legislative Session. Anderson writes that $8.8 million flooded into the arms of the two political parties during the last two months…
South Florida House Democrat files legislation to ban high volume ammunition
Although it may seem like ages ago, it was just exactly two months ago today when Arizona Democratic Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head by Jared Loughner, who ended up killing six people and wounding twelve others in a horrifying shooting spree in Tucson, Arizona. Although the immediate discussion about "toning down the…
Women leaders of the “Green Revolution” in Tampa Bay
As the revolutions in Wisconsin, Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Yemen, Ohio, Ireland, Greece and hundreds of other places go on, another more peaceful revolution is occurring in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. This revolution is hardly being talked about by the media. It's totally grassroots, emerging all across the Tampa Bay…
A day of protests in Florida as Legislature begins 2011 session; most of official Tampa excited about getting direct flights to Cuba, and Rose Ferlita hosts tele-town hall: Mitch Perry Report 3.8.11
Happy Fat Tuesday to you all. Also happy International Women's Day. And yes, for better or for worse, the two months that the virtually completely Republican Florida Legislature meets in session begin today, with Governor Rick Scott giving his first State of the State address at 6 p.m. (which will be shown live by Bay…
Scout’s honor: Tagalong cookie crescent rolls
It’s cookie time, folks! Girl Scout Cookies, that is. They’re everywhere! You couldn’t escape them, if you wanted to. But, why would you want to? Who doesn’t love Girl Scout Cookie or the cute little Girl Scouts, for that matter? Every year at this time, the girls are out en masse, camped out in front…
New Granada says it cannot waive cover charges at New World tonight for Oscar Beauchamp mourners
Hey, just a quick note from the A&E side: It's been brought to our attention that some people are getting together to toast the life of artist Oscar Beauchamp at New World Brewery after the memorial service for him at Gonzales Funeral Home tonight at 7 p.m. Please be advised that the bar is presenting…
Rose Ferlita talks policy and other things on telephone town hall meeting
Six days after she garnered the most votes in the race to become Tampa's next mayor, Rose Ferlita held a tele-town-hall meeting Monday night with potentially thousands of registered voters in the city. The event, which lasted a little over 45 minutes, was hosted by Hillsborough County State Attorney Mark Ober, who was on point…
Oy, y’all: A clash of cultures at Cracker Country
When I can’t talk my mother into the gig, I am sometimes called upon to chaperone my children’s field trips. Over the years, adventures have included Lowry Park Zoo, museums and Cracker Country. For those outside the Sunshine State — and Godspeed, seriously — Cracker Country is a journey back to the late 1800s/early 1900s,…
Theater Review: Silver Meteor’s Disco Pigs is superb, startling
The most stunning drama I’ve seen in months can be presently found at Ybor City’s Silver Meteor Gallery, and if you love art or theater, you’ll hurry over and buy a ticket. The play is Enda Walsh’s Disco Pigs, the two inspired performers are Dahlia LeGault and Nic Carter, and the subjects are love, friendship,…
The Gaily News: Rubio cheers Boehner, slams Obama, Chuck Norris vs. the ‘pro-gay school propaganda,’ Colorado Senate passes civil unions bill, Michael Stipe 80 percent gay
Florida Senator and Tea Party favorite Marco Rubio said that President Barack Obama's decision to no longer defend the Defense of Marriage Act is "regrettable." He also lauded House Majority Leader John Boehner's creation of a five-member panel to determine whether to instruct the House's nonpartisan Office of the General Counsel to continue defending the…
Do It Today: Fat Tuesday parties in Ybor and Dunedin
The Mardi Gras/Carnevale season began hundreds of years ago when European Catholics had to whoop it up one last time before Ash Wednesday ushered in the buzzkill of Lent. Over the years, the French in New Orleans, Italians in Venice and Brazilians in Rio have taken the masquerade street ball and run topless with it.…
Disallowed goal costs Lightning against Capitals
Monday was a day full of controversy surrounding the game between the Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning. First, there was Bruce Boudreau's comments about Steve Downie and Steven Stamkos taking dives, then there were referees Marc Joannette and Tom Kowal who decided to get in on the fun. It all led to a…
“I won’t purposely drink tiger blood to reinvent myself.” Rabid Nick interviews comedian and ’80s icon Bob Saget prior to his show March 13th at the Hard Rock (w/NSFW video!)
Full House, the TGIF sitcom so indelibly etched into the walls of my brain as a youth, will be remembered for many things. The Olsen Twins, John Stamos' hair and an anal-retentive clean freak for a father, Danny Tanner, portrayed with precision by comedian Bob Saget. But if the ’80s sitcom is your only memory of The…
Tampa establishment hails TIA being awarded the right to have direct flights to Cuba
This afternoon officials with Tampa International Airport announced that they have been given approval to operate direct flights to Cuba, becoming only the 4th airport in the country to provide charter service to the Communist island, alongside New York, Los Angeles and Miami. Airport officials were thrilled upon hearing the news. Joe Lopano is now…
Biodegradable sanitary napkin made from invasive plant helps solve lack of access to feminine hygiene products in Kenya
Students from the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, who were on a class trip to Lake Victoria in Kenya, took note of the invasive species of water hyacinth that was choking the Kisumu shoreline. They set out to come up with a way to help rid the land of this unwanted weed while tackling…
Get in the “spirit” of Florida’s strawberry season with these tasty cocktails
It's strawberry season here in the Sunshine State, the Florida Strawberry Festival is in full swing in Plant City and these red little beauties can be found at rock-bottom prices at the grocery store and local farmers' markets. Yes, you could make strawberry shortcake with them again, but why not try something a little different…
Florida’s biggest teaching union asserts itself before a problematic state legislative session for them begins
A day before the official 2011 legislative session begins in Tallahassee, officials with the Florida Education Association held a conference call to set the stage in what could be a nightmarish two months for the union and its members before it's all over. A teacher tenure bill (SB 7 36) is awaiting a vote in…
Spoiler Corner: Glee “Sexy” Episode (VIDEO)
If you are like me and have been dying the past two weeks without Glee I have wonderful news! Not only is Glee coming back with a brand new episode this week which is entitled "Sexy" both Charice and Gweneth Paltrow will be returning respectively as Sunshine and Holly Holliday. This weeks episode takes a…
DVD Review: Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert, starring Nick Jonas, Lea Salonga, Alfie Boe, Katie Hall, Matt Lucas and Samantha Barks (with videos)
The opening bars of Les Miserables have made my heart go pitty-pat since the age of 14. There's just something about this play — the Goliath of musical theater — that gets those of us who go full-nerd for stage musicals right at the throat. In fact, if I'd known this anniversary concert was happening…
Must-click links: Alien life confirmed, military options in Libya, rising gas prices, Woody Allen in Rome, Girl Talk and much more …
A NASA scientist claims to have found evidence of alien life. Obama: U.S. considering military options in Libya. The two-way: How high will gas prices go? The Playlist: Woody Allen will continue his extended European stay and shoot his next film in Rome.
#MusicMonday, Vol. 30: The Ronettes, Toro Y Moi, The Doors, South San Gabriel, and more (with audio!)
The CL Music Team kicks off the week with some new jams (or old) to launch us into a new work week! Here’s what we’re spinning now; to check out previous entries, click here. – Jeff Buckley, Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk (1998) I am nursing a big posthumous mancrush on Buckley these days.…
Ed Turanchik endorses Bob Buckhorn for Tampa mayor, says Rose Ferlita hasn’t provided a “clear and compelling vision for our future”
Flanked by some of his most loyal supporters, Ed Turanchik endorsed Bob Buckhorn for mayor in Tampa's runoff election Monday morning at the Independent in Seminole Heights, saying, "I have decided to unequivocally and unconditionally provide my support for Bob Buckhorn as the runoff mayoral candidate best prepared to lead Tampa into the second decade…
Concert review: Old 97’s with Those Darlins and Have Gun Will Travel at Skipper’s Smokehouse (with photos)
Locals packed and filled Skipper’s Smokehouse last Wednesday, March 2, when alt country luminaries Old 97’s hit town on their current tour in support of their latest album. The WMNF crowd was warm and hospitable as usual, and brimming with a sense of contagious excitement that infected all the rest of the fans waiting for…
The Cycle Pub: A bar on wheels that allows riders to drink and pedal
The Cycle Pub is a "cable car meets Irish pub," located in Bend, OR, that offers scenic tours of the town. Guests can literally (and legally) drink and drive on this innovative bicycle built for 16. This bar on a bike can be booked for a few hours or even a whole day, offering amenities…
EarthTalk: Staving off global warming with land conservation
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I understand that Congress passed legislation not too long ago that protected a few million acres of wilderness areas, parks and wild rivers, in part to help offset climate change. How does conserving land prevent global warming? — M. Oakes, Charlottesville, NC The legislation in question is…
Do It Today: Life of Brian at the Independent’s First Monday Movie Night
Monty Python fans will be chanting, "Jehovah! Jehovah! Jehovah!" with glee in central Tampa tonight. You too can take part in the nerdy fun at the Independent Bar's free screening of Monty Python's Life of Brian, the next film in the bar's First Monday Movie Night. The Seminole Heights beer-connoisseur haven will be screening the…
Tampa porn star, Delilah Strong, on working her money-maker all over town
Delilah Strong and her infamous ass have been leaving their mark on the adult industry since 2004. Now married and settled in Tampa, Strong spends much of her time shaking things up on the local scene: working the pole at 2001 Odyssey; lending her voice to Fisher & Boy's "Real Sex with the Morning X";…
Turanchik to make endorsement in Tampa mayor race; Analyzing why Dick Greco isn’t in the runoff, and the Tampa Bay area has now become a hotbed of political activism -for at least 1 weekend: Mitch Perry Report 3.7.11
Today. Ed Turanchik resurfaces for the first time since his defeat in the Tampa mayor's race. The man who was endorsed by the Tampa Tribune and Creative Loafing for mayor will make his own endorsement in the Rose Ferlita-Bob Buckhorn contest. Over the weekend Tom Scott endorsed Mr. Buckhorn. The only one of the three…
Aquaponics: A farming revolution?
I recently had the opportunity to hear the owners of Green Acre Organics speak about their aquaponics farm, which is located in Brooksville, FL. They supply produce to Hernando County health food stores, farmers markets and restaurants, and hope to spread the word on this combination of hydroponics and aquaculture and its benefits. According to their…
Raw ambition: Classic steak tartare (plus recipe)
It seems that time-tested, classic recipes are always going through periods of revival. Take for instance, the resurgence of the ancient method of preservation known as confit. To confit a food, it must be submerged in its own fat and cooked slowly. After the cooking is done, the meat should be cooled in its fat…
Peter King & Keith Ellison debate upcoming hearings on the threat of homegrown Islamic terrorism (video)
One of the most tangible differences between a Democratic and Republican led House of Representatives is what will be the priorities of the new chairman of a host of committees. For Peter King, the Long Island Republican Congressman, it's about using his power as the chair of the Homeland Security Committee to host hearings, beginning…
Analyzing why Dick Greco came up 384 votes short
As we mentioned in the MPR on Friday, several of Tampa's leading political reporters and columnists last week weighed in on Dick Greco's third place finish in Tampa mayoral election, narrowly coming up short to qualify for the runoff scheduled for March 22n, and what it all means for the city and body politic in…
Teachers, government employees, farmworkers hold weekend protests
Late Sunday afternoon in Largo more than 100 Pinellas County public employees hosted a rally on Rick Scott's proposed state budget cuts that directly take aim at government workers. The state goes into its regular Legislative session Tuesday with a $3.6 billion shortfall, but Scott is looking to cut up to $5 billion from the…
AltDotPop: Spencer Pratt wants to be Colonel Sanders, Charlie Sheen needs to shut up, Ke$ha wants you to have safe sex and more…
Due to a legal dispute over Spencer Pratt's ownership of the song, "Ain't No Thang But A Chicken Wing," his deal to be an endorser for KFC has been put on hold. I can't make this up people, this is the news. Everyone is going to want me to write about Charlie Sheen, but here's…
Lightning drop third straight game, fall to Montreal
The Tampa Bay Lightning returned home to the St. Pete Times Forum Saturday night in need of a win. The team, coming off a three-game road trip, played well, but had dropped their previous two games in tight contests. With Montreal in town, and their contingent of fans out in force, the Lightning got off…
Michele Bachmann stays incessantly on message on MTP
Minnesota Republican Representative Michelle Bachmann made a rare prime time appearance on the Sunday talk show circuit, appearing on NBC's Meet The Press, where she stubbornly maintained her literally talking point that she was determined to get across: that the Obama administration had hid $105 billion in “advance appropriations” in last year's health-care bill. The…
The Thinking Dog Blog: Shell Key Shuttle offers a sunset cruise for canines
Imagine sailing through smooth waters, watching seabirds fly in to roost on a small island, gliding peacefully into a spectacular sunset as you sip a cold beer. Imagine doing all of that with your best friend at your side. Your best dog friend, of course.
Nude Nite 2011 photos: The art of the body
Nude Nite 2011 was in Tampa this weekend. Kelly Stevens, founder and organizer, brought her fun and energetic exhibition to The Trolley Barn in Tampa Heights for the third year in a row. When I told un-initiated people that I was going to Nude Nite, it conjured up salacious thoughts of some kind of party at a nudist resort. I suppose I…
The Green Community week in review: Florida high-speed rail funds nixed, jewelry from tarballs, wasteful bottled water and more
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed last week: Wilderness explorer and writer John Davis lands in Tampa to promote TrekEast – John Davis' exploration through the Eastern United States to promote animal awareness and connectivity has begun. His message is to increase awareness…
Tom Scott endorses Bob Buckhorn in Tampa mayor’s race
Tampa City Council Chairman Thomas Scott, who has represented East Tampa for much of his public life over the past 14 years in Tampa and Hillsborough County, today endorsed Bob Buckhorn in the race for Tampa mayor in the Belmont Heights Estates area of East Tampa. Scott, who finished last with 8.6% of the vote…
This weekend at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival: Royal Pet Fest and beer & wine tastings
This weekend's activities at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival include the 4th Annual Royal Pet Fest and a beer and wine tasting. Pets will be the guests of honor at the Royal Pet Fest, which will include the Muttville Comix Show, pet costume contest and pet product vendors. See the Ren Fest website for show times…
Go Davis says he was fired by Bill Foster because he failed to attend police funerals, says he would have been too emotional to attend
Longtime St. Petersburg official Goliath Davis told the media in St. Pete Friday afternoon that Mayor Bill Foster fired him earlier this week because David had failed to appear at the recent funerals of three St. Pete police officers who were killed in the line of action over the past month. But Davis seemed to…
Mike Suarez responds to Curtis Stokes’ broadsides during and after League of Women Voters debate
Curtis Stokes is determined to become the next city councilman in his race against Mike Suarez in Tampa's District One City Council race, and this morning went on the offensive, questioning Suarez' leadership abilities by attempting to blame him for an issue that occurred when Suarez served as Chairman of the Hillsborough Democratic Executive Committee(…
Plant City’s Berry Best: The Florida Strawberry Festival Opens
Helpers at the Collins Strawberry stand shows flats of the sweet fruit. Thousands of people showed up for the first day of the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City yesterday. The 10-day festival, running from March 3-13, got off with a bang. The weather was beautiful and should remain the same through most of the weekend. Cool breezes…
Photo review: Cursive with The Still Voice and Empire Cinema at Crowbar, Ybor City
Some shots from the Tuesday night show at Crowbar headlined by Omaha's heavy melodic rocking outfit, Cursive, and supported by The Still Voice and Empire Cinema. Erin Solari of The Still Voice Brendon Hock of Empire Cinema Guitarist/singer Tim Kasher and bassist Matt Maginn of Cursive Complete photo galleries after the j The Still Voice…
EarthTalk: Bottled water — a ridiculous waste?
The following is from the environmental themed advice column EarthTalk®, by the Editors of the non-profit publication E/The Environmental Magazine, that we’ll be regularly featuring here on CL’s Green Community. Dear EarthTalk: Isn’t it a waste that we buy water in plastic bottles when it is basically free out of our taps? Even health food…
Small batch success: The basics of cooking with bourbon
I love cooking with bourbon. Sometimes, I even put it in the food. Bourbon is great because, well, it just is! It’s an authentic American innovation and an iconic part of Southern culture. Plus, it’s really really good. In good bourbon you can get as much depth and complexity of flavor as you’ll find in…
Florida Supreme Court rules unanimously for Rick Scott: Florida will not get high-speed rail funds from the feds
If you watched any or all of the 40 minutes plus of oral arguments via The Florida Channel on Thursday, this cannot be a surprise: The Florida Supreme Court Friday morning, ruling unanimously, turned down the request of Tampa Democratic state senator Arthenia Joyner and Republican state Senator Thad Allman to force Governor Rick Scott…
RIP Tampa artist Oscar Beauchamp, Aug. 4, 1971-March 3, 2011
Many people have catch phrases. Oscar's favorite was one word and succinct: "Party." It spoke to Oscar Beauchamp's larger-than-life, fun and irreverent spirit. He was known to many as someone who was amped up and ready to get wild. He was always armed with a smart-ass quip and joked around and laughed constantly.
Publix and Farmworkers organization get into verbal spat before big protest; Tampa mayoral debates set, and one Florida Legislator wants to rid the state of the death penalty: Mitch Perry Report 3.4.11
Daniel Ruth in today's St. Pete Times joins in on the parade of Tampa columnists and reporters who are penning encomiums for Dick Greco in the wake of his (somewhat) surprising failure to crack the top two in this week's Tampa mayor race, joining William March, Sue Carlton and Patrick Manteiga. Time constraints prevent us…
For all the talk about cutting spending, new poll shows vast majority (inclding Tea Partiers) don’t want cuts to Medicare & Social Security
House Speaker John Boehner tells today's Wall Street Journal that he promises that a budget that he'll announce later this year for fiscal year 2012 will include cuts to Social Security and Medicare, despite the fact that it could comes at great political risk to his party. Boehner and other Republicans jumped all over Barack…
Jewelry designer creates beautiful, wearable reminders of Gulf oil spill from tarballs
After the Gulf oil spill last year, volunteers of all ages and occupations quickly responded to pleas to help with the clean up. Jewelry designer Shondra Leigh of Atlanta lent a hand in Grand Isle, LA, by picking up small tarballs along the shore. Instead of disposing of the tar, however, Leigh used her "black…
Cajun and Creole eateries in Tampa Bay, plus Mardi Gras parties
In celebration of Mardi Gras — which falls on March 8th this year — take your pick from one of these Cajun and Creole eateries in Tampa Bay to get a taste of 'Nawlins. And if all else fails and you can't make it to one of these spots, there's always Bourbon Street Grill at…
War of words breaks out amongst reps for Publix & CIW in advance of farmworkers protest on Saturday
As we reported on Thursday, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) intends to hold a major protest in front of a South Dale Mabry Publix grocery store tomorrow afternoon, with protesters meeting up at other Tampa Publix stores earlier in the day and marching to the South Tampa location. In a nutshell for those who…
Movie Review: Gore Verbinski’s Rango, featuring the voices of Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Bill Nighy and Abigail Breslin (with trailer video)
Rango might be most notable for being a new animated film not produced by Pixar or Dreamworks. But the lack of studio pedigree doesn't mean you shouldn't pay attention, even if the trailer makes it tough to figure out which target audience this movie is aiming at. You may be even more confused after watching…
Anti-death penalty advocates cheer Representative Vasalinda’s bill to end death penalty in Florida
Support for the death penalty seems to shift back and forth a bit, but generally most Americans overall have shown support for the ultimate form of justice since the U.S. Supreme Court re-instated it back in the late 1970's. Since then, the state has executed 69 people, the last being Martin Grossman on February 16,…
Do It this Weekend: Franky Panky, Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, Bark in the Park and more
Come cheer on the Tampa Bay Derby Darlins this weekend at Franky Panky, the league's second two-day WFTDA Roller Derby Tournament at the USF Campus Recreation Center. The girls will be competing against five other WFTDA teams, including the Ohio Rollergirls, Duke City Derby, the Gold Coast Derby Grrls, Houston Roller Derby and No-Coast Derby Girls…
Lightning fall to Boston 2-1
The storyline entering this game for the Tampa Bay Lightning was injuries. When the Lightning hit the ice in Boston, they were missing Ryan Malone, Mike Lundin, Marc-Andre Bergeron, and captain Vincent Lecavalier. They would also be taking on a Bruins team that just completed a perfect 6-game road trip. The Lightning put forth a…
Dancers put their best feet forward for statewide dance project Saturday, March 5
Now, here's a moving experience: Students from The University of Tampa and the University of South Florida dance program, along with the Moving Current Dance Collective, Blake High School, Orange Grove Middle School and Forever Moving Company, will participate in the statewide Florida Waterways Dance Project on Saturday, March 5, at 4 p.m. The collaborative…
U.S. Senate wanna-be makes his momma proud
Probably not. But Mike Haridopolos wants to represent you anyway By Chris Ingram I thought Charlie Crist would forever epitomize the proverbial “empty suit.” He’s a not-so-bright man of little substance or accomplishment outside of being a career elected official. But Florida State Senate President Mike “Richie Rich” Haridopolos has now taken the crown for…
Movie review: George Nolfi’s The Adjustment Bureau, starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt (with trailer video)
[Editor's Note: This review is by CL Holiday Auction winner Upohar Haroon. Haroon won the chance to tap her inner Ebert when her husband, Matthew Peterson, placed a successful bid for the “Be a movie reviewer” item in the 2010 CL Holiday Auction for the benefit of The Children’s Home.] Who controls our fate? Can…
Pinellas County teachers take to the streets to protest SB 736 Friday afternoon
Last year, teachers, parents and others concerned about what might happen to the state of education in Florida if Senate Bill 6 was passed lobbied former Governor Charlie Crist for weeks during last year's legislative session in Tallahassee, before the Governor warmed their hearts by vetoing the legislation. But the same type of teacher reform…
An open Letter to the blood-sucking sycophants of Hollywood: How Take Me Home Tonight enraged The Rabid One (with trailer video)
Dear Hollywood, You little bitch. I'm sure you were expecting me to write a typical, ordinary, blah-blah-blah review of your latest — what should we call it? Effort? Hardly. Take Me Home Tonight is not an abomination for what it is, it's an abomination for what it believes itself to be: worthwhile in any way.…
Code Green Community’s Blog Talk Radio show: High-speed rail in Tampa Bay
In this episode, Eric Stewart of Code Green Community talks about the high-speed rail, what Gov. Scott's refusal of it means for the state and how we can react as a community. He discusses the current debate over Florida's high-speed rail and invites people to call in to give their two cents. Listen after the…
UPDATE: Ferlita and Bob Buckhorn debate scheduled to be taped Friday now postponed until next week
(UPDATE 3:25: Rose Ferlita has sent a letter to Bob Buckhorn requesting he participate in four already scheduled debates. See below.) The Hillsborough County League of Women Voters and City of Tampa Television broadcast debates over the last month between all of the City Council and Mayoral races, and intend to do the same for…
Must-click links: Tampa mayoral elections, Publix protests, R.I.P. Jane Russell, The Red Shoes, 2012 Oscars, March’s must-see films and much more …
The runoff election for mayor of Tampa between Rose Ferlita and Bob Buckhorn gets underway, but which candidate has the best shot at wooing CL coverboy Ed Turanchik? Protests planned for Publix headquarters … Photograph a farm, get thrown in jail. Thank you, Jim Norman. Reverse Shot's Monday Hangover review for Drive Angry: ?"Not unlike trust…
Coalition of Immokalee Workers to target Publix stores again this weekend
The mission for farmworkers based in Immokalee, Florida to get paid just a little fairer wage has been a drama that began nearly a decade ago. It's been a stirring campaign that has been artful in gathering allies along the way to put pressure on major corporations like Yum Brands! (the parent company of Taco…
As Hillsborough tweaks its laws on panhandling, the issue doesn’t appear to make a dent on Tampa’s elections; Turanchik keeping his options open on endorsing, and major protest against Rick Scott set for next week in Tampa and throughout Florida : Mitch
The issue of panhandling isn't going away in Tampa/Hillsborough County apparently until there's a complete ban throughout the region. Since Tampa has no limitations on the practice, that means it will continue to be a story. So while yesterday Hillsborough County Commissioners were toughening up their laws, it will only go so far, since it's…
Green Community Calendar weekend events: Bike race and pedestrian fair, seed/plant swap, Hyde Park fresh market and more
Looking for something green-related to do this weekend? Look no further than our own Green Community Calendar. Dunedin Green Market- Fridays: 8 am-1 pm, Saturdays: 9 am-2 pm (through April). Featuring fresh, local produced goods such as baked good, ready-to-eat-foods, organic plants and herbs, coffee, honey, seafood, clothing, and so much more. The Dunedin Green…
Safely re-elected, will Charlie Miranda revive discussions of Instant Potable Reuse as a address Tampa’s future water issues?
It was well over a year ago when CL published a cover story on the issue of instant potable reuse for water (IPR) for the city of Tampa as a way to address its water needs for the future. IPR at its essence, is recycling and treating sewage and other wastewater to drink. It's an…
Review: The Taco Bus and Acropolis both reach out to make a scene in Downtown St. Pete
Taco Bus 2324 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, tampatacobus.com 3 stars Acropolis 515 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-823-1010, acropolistaverna.com 2.5 stars Recently, two popular Tampa restaurants — the Taco Bus and Acropolis Greek Tavern — opened outposts in St. Petersburg, expanding their successful franchises across the bay to a whole new group of diners. One cultivates…
No meat in this Big Easy classic
It's Mardi Gras season again and every year it stirs up fond memories of the time I lived in New Orleans. The colorful people, beautiful architecture and, of course, delicious food made a huge impression on me and changed my life forever. One whiff of a well-made roux cooking on a stovetop sends me back…
Neighborhood Dining Guide: Cajun Cooking
Plus: Mardi Gras events in the Bay area
Tampa mayor primary elections: Ferlita and Buckhorn headed to a runoff
Last summer Bob Buckhorn made a prediction: Speaking to this reporter at a campaign fundraiser at Mise en Place when only Thomas Scott had officially declared himself a candidate in the race, the former aide to Mayor Sandy Freedman and two-term city councilman said that if Dick Greco got into the race (which was only…
Sweet Storm is over right when it should be kicking up
It's not often that I find a play too short. Usually the opposite is the case: I discover that I've wandered into the theatrical equivalent of a long traffic jam, and while everyone around me can escape off the nearest ramp, I'm obligated to stay in the mess till the very end. After all, what…
CL’s Holiday Auction winner reviews Matt Damon in The Adjustment Bureau
Who controls our fate? Can we make our own destiny or are we just puppets of some higher power? How far would you go to create your own destiny? These are some of the questions raised by the new sci-fi romance The Adjustment Bureau. The movie starts out like a political thriller, with a young…
Franz Nicolay branches out from The Hold Steady with a new solo project
The former keyboardist of the Hold Steady — whose second album Luck and Courage was released in October 2010 (on Team Science Records) — looks to the past, but his tinkering with the old-timey has less to do with nostalgia. It's more about recognizing what's made to last — the tried and true. The 33-year-old…
Tampa election results: Solid wins and some surprises
With one of the biggest fields of candidates ever to run for city council in Tampa, Tuesday night's election brought some surprises, leaving four runoff elections to take place on March 22. In District 1, the closest council race of the night, Mike Suarez beat District 3 interim incumbent Curtis Stokes by 30-26 percent, paving…
Looking for love
I'm a 41-year-old, very attractive, happily married woman. My husband and I have been together for 15 years. When we first met, the sex was absolutely incredible. After we got married, the sex was good, not great. This was because we were busy raising our children. (My husband had custody of 4-year-old twins, children from…
The basics of cooking with bourbon
I love cooking with bourbon. Sometimes, I even put it in the food. Bourbon is great because, well, it just is! It's an authentic American innovation and an iconic part of Southern culture. Plus, it's really really good. In good bourbon you can get as much depth and complexity of flavor as you'll find in…
Tampa staples Taco Bus and Acropolis branch out to St. Pete
Recently, two popular Tampa restaurants — the Taco Bus and Acropolis Greek Taverna — opened outposts in St. Petersburg, expanding their successful franchises across the bay to a whole new group of diners. One cultivates incredible excitement amongst diners almost unthinkingly, while the other goes out of its way to make a scene. Walking up…
Out this week: The Adjustment Bureau, Rango
Plus: Take Me Home Tonight, Beastly and films still at the multiplex
Turanchik says he will endorse, but just not yet
Late Wednesday afternoon, vanquished Tampa mayoral candidate Ed Turanchik sent out an e-mail message to his supporters, a day after his effort to become mayor fell short, though his 19% total was much higher than a major poll 10 days earlier predicted he would get. Toward the end of the statement, Turanchik broaches the subject…
Fashion and Arts Week 2011 dressed up downtown Clearwater in style
Feb. 8 kicked off Fashion and Arts Week, an event designed to bring new life to the beautiful Cleveland Street District. Strolling the sidewalk on that balmy evening, one could hear music wafting from every lighted doorway and relaxed conversation from every outdoor table. A good first stop was the new studio of Craig Taylor…
Lightning fall into trap, lose to Devils 2-1
The Tampa Bay Lightning entered Wednesday's game against the New Jersey Devils hoping to do something twice in a week that a lot of teams have not been able to accomplish of late, beat the Devils. New Jersey, one of the hottest teams in the NHL, has won enough games to get back into the…
The Green Community week in review: Tampa high-speed rail rally, eating bugs to reduce CO2 emissions, new veg-friendly fast food chain and more
What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed last week: Former McDonald's executive to start vegetarian-friendly fast food chain – CEO Mike Roberts, a former president and chief operating officer for McDonald’s restaurants, and founder Stephen Sidwell, an investment banker, make announcement to beat out…
This weekend at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival: Buccaneer Beer Fest, BBQ and chili cook-off
This marks the opening weekend of the Bay Area Renaissance Festival, taking place once again in the "Village of Fittleworth" (a.k.a.: the grounds next MOSI). The 2nd Annual Buccaneer Beer Fest, BBQ Competition and Chili Cook-Off is taking place at the fest this weekend. Attendees will be able to witness and taste the barbecue and…
Top Chef Podcast – All-Stars Ep. 11: Engulfed in deceit
There was a whole lot of shadiness going on in last night's episode Top Chef All-Stars. Apparently, Jersey Mike is even more devious than we'd expected and will stop at nothing to claw his way to the top. Needless to say, I was not amused with his recipe-stealing antics last night. Instead of "Jersey Mike",…
Green Community Calendar weekend events: Earth Charter forum, permaculture courses, farmers markets and more
Looking for something green-related to do this weekend? Look no further than our own Green Community Calendar. Dunedin Green Market- Fridays: 8 am-1 pm, Saturdays: 9 am-2 pm (through April). Featuring fresh, local produced goods such as baked good, ready-to-eat-foods, organic plants and herbs, coffee, honey, seafood, clothing, and so much more. The Dunedin Green…
