

Ten things you didn’t know about The Princess Bride
Cary Elwes goes behind the mythic movie.
Growing chorus of critics would like it if Bill O’Reilly would just go now, please
If the words "loofah" and "falafel" both spark an unsettling image in your mind's eye, then Bill O'Reilly's current predicament probably won't surprise you. The hyper-conservative Fox News man's man is once again in the spotlight in the wake of this New York Times report showing just how much Fox has been spending to settle…
Meet Madnap, the University of Tampa student opening for Mike Posner on April 7
He’s from Chicago, but his sound is global.
Review: Shovels & Rope, Matthew Logan Vasquez, show St. Pete the American dream
With a little Lemmy on the side.
Five Courses: Nothing Bundt Cakes rises in Carrollwood and more
Yep, a bakery franchise specializing in bundt cakes, plus other Hillsborough food news.
Review: In St. Petersburg, the Flaming Lips deliver a whimsical art experience for Jannus Live (w/photos)
“It just puts a smile on your face.”
That Haitian play: Voodoo Macbeth at The Studio@620
Bob Devin Jones’s production opens with a scene that makes you want to… well, you know.
Viral rapper Froggy Fresh bringing national tour to Ybor City on June 9
Formerly known as Krispy Kreme.
Tonight in live music; Dean Johanesen & the 24 Hour Men, Jesse Rice, more
Whisperin’ Bill had to cancel, y’all.
Sh*t Happened 4/5/17: Lightning playoff hopes dim, NPR gator slaughtered, Cali mermaid probably just girl on LSD
Oh, Tuesday. And after we said those nice things about you yesterday. You've betrayed us for the last time, Tuesday; from now on, you shall be known as The Slowly Receding Ass End of Monday. A fuel spill completely shut down the eastbound lanes of Gandy Boulevard's Pinellas side for hours during the middle of…
Buckhorn touts Tampa’s success, laments Trump and state legislature in annual State of the City Address
It was a clear Tuesday morning at downtown Tampa's Kiley Gardens as Mayor Bob Buckhorn cited of his administration's accomplishments over the past six years — since he took office — during his yearly State of the City Address. He also used the occasion to take swipes at his Republican foils in Tallahassee and Washington D.C.,…
Rays offense impresses on opening day, but will it last?
Home sweet home.
Rowdies rack up goals in second straight win
We want to bring a championship here.
Kathy Castor cosponsors Fair Pay Act on Equal Pay Day, probably knows it’s (once again) D.O.A.
On a day where women's rights advocates hope to raise awareness of the gender pay gap, some members of Congress are hoping a long-shot bill they filed will draw attention to what they see as their Republican colleagues' cavalier attitude toward the issue. U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, a Tampa Democrat, joined the call on Tuesday…
Weekly Tune-Up; Broken Social Scene, Future Islands and Duckwrth lead a new music playlist — stream / download
The best new indie, hip-hop and pop wrapped up into 15 tracks.
Actual cat band Tuna and the Rock Cats books shows at Tampa’s Stageworks Theatre
Cluck Norris, a chicken, plays tambourine.
Keep ’em coming: Swami Juice, O Cocina added to Heights Public Market lineup
Armature Works is getting an O Cocina taqueria and Swami Juice’s second location.
Cut these: The 10 best cheeses for a grilled cheese
Cheddar and the Jacks, among others, but no fontina, havarti or Brie.
First bottle release for Mastry’s Brewing is a margarita gose
A twist on two classics, the ‘rita-style ale speaks to the flavor of St. Pete Beach.
Tonight in live music; Flaming Lips, clipping., Shovels & Rope, Dondero, Vasquez and more
Songwriters, freaks and beats.
Sh*t Happened 4/4/17: St. Pete woman wins lottery, we have seen the pelican killer and it is us
Let's finally recognize Tuesday for its never-ending efforts at providing a post-Monday soul-colonic. Huzzah, Tuesday! We appreciate you. A St. Petersburg woman stepped forward to claim a $13 million prize in the Florida Lottery's March 16th drawing. The woman opted to receive her winnings in the form of a one-time lump sum of over $8.5…
Not A Rambling Man: Matthew Logan Vasquez talks sophomore LP, family, and more in hour long interview
He opens for Shovels & Rope in St. Petersburg on April 4.
Take a peek at HP’s new Bask and Chizzy murals
Partnering with Cass Contemporary, this is just the beginning of a beautiful mural relationship.
Please kill the mockingbird
A manifesto for change.
Sh*t my mom read: The Magdalen Girls
Aren’t Catholics fun?
Orlando Democrat Chris King jumps into governor’s race (and so can you!)
The age of baking ambitious caucasian men in political incubators until their hair turns white enough to make them electable statewide… well, that age is over. That is, if the growing roster of announced and as-yet unannounced (Democratic) gubernatorial hopefuls is any indication. Over the weekend, youngish businessman Chris King announced his candidacy for governor.…
Poynter forum highlights the fake news problem
The First Amendment Foundation and a local chapter of the League of Women Voters Florida held an event last week to discuss the surge of fake news in websites and social media over the past year.
Tonight in live music; Wine & Rhyme turns two with Aych, Bizzy Crook and more
QueenofEx Carter and New Mutiny are on the bill, too.
Going mobile: Taqueria Doña Maria to live on as a food truck
The Brandon restaurant has closed, but locals will still enjoy its Mexican cuisine — on wheels.
Triathlon training: Just keep swimming
Finding my peace, one stroke at a time.
Strand Of Oaks, Scorpions, Megadeth all announce Tampa shows
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 7 at 10 a.m. EDT.
Photos: Polyenso and fans transform St. Pete’s Paper Crane for Pure In the Plastic anniversary
Their breakthrough LP turned one this weekend.
Sh*t Happened 4/3/17: The weekend in senseless crime (and also the Rays won)
Oh man, it seemed like everybody on the police blotter for the weekend was suffering from a pretty severe case of the stupids: FRIDAY, MARCH 31: A dumb, evil asshole being sought by the cops for a number of crimes including meth possession (proof positive of idiocy right there) thought he was badass enough to…
Photos: Joe Jonas brings a DNCE party to Busch Gardens Tampa — look
In support of a new, self-titled debut LP.
Cheap treat: Celebrate Portillo’s birthday with a 54-cent chocolate cake slice
The double-layer dessert rolls back its price for the Chicago icon’s 54th anniversary.
True Stories: New (VIDEO)
Lindsay Dixon tells a true personal story about doing something new — putting down her phone.
Local filmmaker shoots passion project The Lost on borrowed time
Making movies on vacation hours — that’s the indie life.
Why Hannah’s pregnancy on Girls is blowing my mind
Hannah, the ultimate selfish 20-something, chooses to give up her solo story for an unplanned baby.
Where to get a free order of blintzes, other food holiday offers this week
National Blintz Day, Caramel Corn Day, Empanada Day and Grilled Cheese Day are coming up.
Tonight in live music; Diego Figueiredo, Extra Celestial, Ernie Calhoun tribute and more
Safety Harbor Songfest rolls on, too.
Review: Fantastic Negrito sets a laid back crowd on fire at Safety Harbor Songfest
Charlie Mars told the jokes.
The Flaming Lips probably won’t sell this fetus-shaped soap at Jannus Live next week
Wayne Coyne says it comes with a soap dish plus book about orgies and taking drugs.
FX’s Legion is the cure for the common comic book show
Legion uses the X-Men universe in a trippy and slightly scary new way.
Sarasota smorgasboard
A brief guide to the Sarasota Film Festival.
Weekend Platter: Food festivals, a Lowcountry beer boil and more
Five food and drink happenings worthy of your attention throughout the weekend.
Fazoli’s fever: Top 7 food and drink stories for March
What were CL readers digging into the most this month?
Adventures in Weekending: Friday night lights, Market Saturday and brunch
Party like there’s a Cat 2 headed somewhere vaguely near you.
Tonight in live music; Max Norton album release, Swimm, Gasp!, Goodnight Neverland and more
Grammy nominated swamp pop at Skipper’s, too.
Listen to all of Max Norton’s new LP, Blood Moon, before tonight’s release show
Fiddle, strings, all the fancy things.
Sh*t Happened 3/31/17: Rays Opening Day sold out, manatees no longer legally endangered, just real-life endangered
You've only got a few more hours to go before you can begin openly drinking at the office — seriously, try to keep it on the down-low at least until after lunch. The Tampa Bay Rays announced that their Opening Day game against the Yankees this Sunday is sold out. Well of course it is…
The V Word: Longtime dairy plant shifts focus to vegan nutmilks
A nondairy milk line from Elmhurst is making its way to Publix stores across the Southeast.
Five Courses: More TIA openings, plus other food and drink news
Ulele, Goody Goody and Cafe Con Leche have debuted at Airside C. But wait, there’s more.
Think you can eat a burrito called El Jefe in under 15 minutes?
Prove it at any of Taco Bus’s seven locations now through Friday.
South Korea’s Tampa Sandwich Bar part of annual Cuban Sandwich Festival
See (and taste) how the international operation does a Tampa favorite this weekend.
Sh*t Happened 3/30/17: Hillsborough public utility working a side hustle, Brexit countdown commences
How's your morning going? Is it the kind where the birds are singing, you fee lucky to be alive and everything just seems right with the world, or is it the real kind where you're not kidding yourself so hard you might strain an organ? Breathe deep, my friend. You're not alone. Some Hillsborough County…
How they roll: Two Ocean Prime Florida chefs join forces on pop-up sushi dinner
Guests can expect seven Asian-inspired courses from the Tampa and Orlando kitchen maestros.
Interview: clipping. talk touring with Flaming Lips, being inspired by Brian Reitzell, intricacies of their creative process and more
They don’t eat all of the weird Lay’s either.
Who’s that girl? Since performing in GASP! 2016, Becca McCoy has lost over 100 pounds
Expect to see the same big talent in a much smaller package at this year’s GASP!.
GASP! An annotated schedule, with notes on who’s who
Here's the complete schedule of this year's GASP!, Creative Loafing's multi-faceted performing arts fest at the Tampa Museum of Art on Friday, March 31, from 6-10 p.m. at the Tampa Museum of Art. For ticket information and a map of the performance spaces at the museum, go to gasptampa.com. GASP!arilla PLAZA 6-8, VARIOUS TIMES Sheryl…
Gonna make you GASP!
CL’s annual mini fringe-fest is set to take your breath away March 31.
GASP!Phrastic: Writers (and dancers, and actors, and singers) respond to Alex Katz and sports photo shows at TMA
What they see is what they write.
Tonight in live music; Andy Frasco, jazz & poetry with Frida, We the Kings, WMNF After Dark and more
Il Volo is at the Straz Center, too.
Setlist + Playlist: Here are the songs Dinosaur Jr. played at the State Theatre in St. Petersburg — stream / download
Well, what we think the played.
Review: In St. Pete, dad band Dinosaur Jr. lets the instruments speak to a sold out State Theatre (w/photos)
They shredded our collective eardrums in the process.
Drink More Wine: Throw your own pairing party
What you drink with what you eat makes a huge difference.
On the Sauce: Springtime Tranquili-Tea
A vodka cocktail with Earl Grey syrup that encompasses this time of year.
Restaurant review: The Reading Room is fearlessly creative
A most welcome addition to the local dining scene is west St. Pete’s Reading Room.
Safety Harbor Songfest: Even more Fantastic
SHAMc’s eclectic throwdown returns with a Grammy-winning headliner






