

In St. Pete, anti-Trump protesters show no love for Comey, either
“This is what Hitler did. He got into office and he got rid of everybody that opposed him. And we’re heading in that direction.”
True Stories: Ted Barnett, on “Goodbye” (VIDEO)
Goodbye is never really goodbye. Or is it? One Florida storyteller tells us how he said goodbye…
Adam Putnam’s gov campaign launch was boilerplate Republicanism in Bartow — with no mention of the environment
The second-term ag commissioner made only the slightest of references to Florida’s biggest economic asset — its natural environment.
Interview: Exene Cervenka talks about her Pinellas days, punk, and what it’s like to play with X forty years later
X plays St. Pete’s State Theatre on May 14.
Today in rock history; Duran Duran’s Rio changes the world, Led Zeppelin charts and Pet Shop Boys hit no. 1
Sid Vicious, Bono Vox born today, too.
What’s Chronic Tacos? A new Mexican grill franchise for Tampa Bay
And it serves deep-fried potato tacos. Deep. Fried. Potato. Tacos.
Powered by plants: Farmacy Vegan Kitchen + Bakery opens inside Duckweed
Bistro bites and baked goods are the plant-based downtown Tampa eatery’s specialties.
Interview: How Mouse Fire’s Shane Schuch brings tireless energy to new project, Pajamas
He’ll play an EP release show at St. Pete’s Paper Crane on May 12.
Tonight in live music; George Clanton, Greensky Bluegrass, Victor Wooten Trio, more
Clanton, not Clinton, ya dummy.
Sh*t Happened 5/10/17: Uber law finally on the books, Seminole Middle School sounds dangerous, airport mayhem
Hey-ho, let's go. Among the 11 bills Governor Rick Scott signed into law yesterday was one finally codifying operating standards for ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft in the state of Florida. Sure, because those two companies have only been pooping all over city transportation commissions and local ordinances statewide for years because they've been…
Mayor Poet Laureate? Sure, why not?
Gulfport mayor Sam Henderson mixes poetry and politics.
Five Questions: Catching up with Tampa’s DJ Knox, who knocked Miami’s Rolling Loud Fest on its ass this weekend
“The most important thing, just have fun.”
Floridians to Florida Senators: Don’t back Trumpcare
Representatives and advocacy organizations are pushing for Florida Senators to stand against the Trumpcare bill that would deprive millions of people of healthcare coverage.
A Street Cat Named Bob: Purr-fectly endearing
A cat and a recovering addict and musician befriend each other in this feel-good film based on a true story.
Summer Guide 2017: Tree people — St. Pete’s Pathfinder uses nature to help people connect
Nestled on the second story of a church on St. Pete’s 22nd Avenue South, Pathfinder Education has spent 25 years trying to get more of us to go outdoors. It’s surprising what a little time in the trees can do for people who aren’t accustomed to the natural environment, said the nonprofit’s co-executive director, Sherry…
Rollin’ Oats launches online ordering for in-store pickups
Starting Monday, St. Pete customers can shop the local grocer’s goods without leaving the house.
New Paths Forward: Day & Night Projects at Tempus Projects
Connecting Atlanta artists with the Tampa art community.
The Laramie Project at The Space at 2106: Powerful, moving and, sadly, still relevant
A must-see, and a deal: All tickets are BOGO through the end of the run.
Today in rock history: Bruce Springsteen opens for Bonnie Raitt, Antmania peaks, Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan is born
“I saw rock and roll’s future, and its name is Bruce Springsteen.”
Don CeSar celebrates Burger Month with six featured patties
They all have green stuff on top, so, technically, you’re also observing May as National Salad Month.
Today in live music; The Florida Orchestra’s good deed, plus UNR3 at Ruby’s Elixir
A little feel good stuff to combat our cynicism.
Sh*t Happened 5/9/17: Arson moves indoors, tampon tax bill passes state legislature, St. Pete to pick a Rick
Ready to get newsed? Yeah, you're about to get newsed. Let's all get newsed together. As if the outside being on fire hasn't been enough, authorities are searching for three idiotic indoor arsonists — one who set fire to a clothing rack inside a Brandon Macy's and two who used a toaster to try to…
Avenue Q: A musical divided against itself
In this comic musical, the inspired and the humdrum somehow must hang together.
Crist visits Largo opioid addiction treatment center to defend funding
Money for programs treating addiction disorders is on the chopping block in the American Health Care Act.
Five Courses: Greek food done simple in Carrollwood and more
The Simple Greek comes to Tampa, plus other openings and closings in Hillsborough and Pinellas.
Interview: Dave Vanian talks The Damned’s new album, motorcycles and releasing new Phantom Chords tracks before coming to St. Petersburg
“People will love it or hate it.”
Dave Vanian says he’s releasing a Phantom Chords box set complete with unheard tracks
He expects it to be done by the end of the year.
Mom-osas anyone? Mother’s Day celebrations throughout the weekend
Tampa Bay destinations where you should treat Mom to brunch, dinner or just plain fun.
Sh*t Happened 5/8/17: Zebra escapes, non-zebra wins Kentucky Derby, manatees and firefighters in Pasco
"What a gorgeous weekend. Simply gorgeous. Unbelievable, really, and probably the last cool, clear, sunny weather we're likely to see until September," said everybody in the area who didn't spend it squinting into smoke to try and see whether or not their home was about to be engulfed in flames. FRIDAY, MAY 5: Looks like…
Tonight in live music; Blackbear at The Ritz, Meatwound on WMNF
Soundcloud sensation IRL, Meaty guys on the air.
Today in rock history; Let It Be is released, Dylan films “Subterranean Homesick Blues,” Robert Johnson is born
An American troubador in London.
Summer Guide 2017: Shady lane — Why transportation experts want to line our roads and trails with trees
Here in the Tampa Bay area, we’re constantly thinking of ways to curb gridlock and revamp the way we get around. While something like rail is a ways off (however much many people want it), transit advocates are focusing on the small stuff. Here’s one option that’s not so obvious: Plant more trees. No, we’re…
Review: Dirty Dancing gives its audience the time of our lives
The 1987 pop culture classic film is brought to life onstage.
Five Courses: Tampa’s Hyde Out, Drama Burger close and more
A fresh roundup of food and drink news around Tampa Bay.
Tonight in live music; Tom Petty, The Whiskey Gentry, Shonen Knife, Wørsen and more
Herb Alpert at The Cap, too.
Adventures in Weekending: 10 things you should know about Seminole Heights this weekend
It’s that time again. Party like you’re an art installation on its last day at Tempus Projects.
Weekend Platter: Derby drink deals, Hot Dog Festival and more
Don’t neglect the rest of your weekend on account of Cinco de Mayo.
With $1.5 million, Habitat Pinellas hopes to make a difference in south St. Pete
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County will invest more than $1.5 million in new home construction in South St. Petersburg in 2017.
Cocktail house and kitchen from Cask & Ale founders shaking up St. Pete
In late spring, downtown St. Pete will see the opening of Copper Shaker.
Chris Stapleton adds Tampa date to celebrate release of a new LP — listen to the record and grab a ticket now
He’ll be at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on November 10.
Sh*t Happened 5/5/17: Madeira Beach commission melee, solar and medical marijuana amendments moving, snakes on a plain
Are you drunk already? You're drunk already, aren't you? A word of advice, my young idiot who mistakenly thinks he's celebrating Mexican Independence Day: Go easy on that liver, lest it become a pre-existing condition. The mayor of Madeira Beach called for the city manager to be fired during a chaotic and emotional public city…
Playlist: Listen to every single song Eric Church played at Amalie Arena on May 4
It’s like 150 minutes of music, y’all.
Tonight in live music; Blacksmith, The Naked and Famous, Wavves, Resinated, Claude VonStroke and more
Break out the steel-toed Sanuks
James Gunn takes the Guardians of the Galaxy on a thrilling ego trip through the cosmos
The second helping of Marvel’s galactic misfits is exactly the pure movie magic we need right now.
Summer Guide 2017: The dark side of the marg
Why the horrible, horrible phenomenon known as brain freeze happens — and how to stop it.
Obamacare one-third repealed: Insert lots of F-bombs here
The phrase of the day, boys and girls, is “pre-existing condition.”
Amendment 4 — the solar one that survived last year’s election season — passes the state legislature
Remember? It was the pretty good one.
Resort at Longboat Key Club introduces mood-evoking cocktails
What’s a luxury resort that has everything to introduce next? Mood drinks, of course.
CL Premiere: Listen to “Guilty Pleasures” from Tampa Bay bluesman Selwyn Birchwood’s new LP, Pick Your Poison
It drops on May 19, and he’ll party at Skipper’s Smokehouse on May 12.
Cross bay expansion: Brandon lands second location from The Mill
The popular downtown St. Pete restaurant is opening off Bloomingdale Avenue in late summer.
WURK 96.3 FM, Tampa’s not-so-secret low-power community radio station, is now on the air
You can listen to it within 10 miles of downtown Tampa or online from anywhere
Sh*t Happened 5/4/17: Hillsborough barking-dog law bureaucratic, Bad Idea Backpack tossed, Oregon Man
Yeah yeah yeah, I'm your father, used to bullseye womp rats, they travel single-file to hide their numbers, yadda yadda. Still gotta hindsight yesterday though, so let's get to it — then and only then may you mix adult stuff and a kids' movie with beautiful abandon. The Hillsborough County Commission enacted a potential $500…
Tonight in live music; Eric Church, Gringo Star, Terroir 001, Period Bomb and more
“Springsteen,” not Springsteen. Gringo Star, not Ringo Starr.
Tampa International Fringe Festival: Shows by local artists we can’t wait to see
Tyler’s Time Out Brianna Larson, artistic director of theatre eXceptional, is a mega-talented young theater artist (she directed a powerful production of Falling last month at Powerstories), and her brother Tyler, who has Down Syndrome, is “a total ham,” she told us in an interview a few years back. Silver Meteor Gallery, Fri., May 12,…
He’s just Dandy: Talking with the creator of the quintessentially Fringe-y Dandy Darkly
He’s been compared to everyone from Paul Lynde to Edgar Allan Poe.
Tampa International Fringe Festival: 5 Fringiest fringe blurbs
Half the fun of planning your trip to the Tampa International Fringe Festival is reading the blurbs in the program guide, which in their most archetypal form hit all the Fringe hot buttons: pop references, subversive politics, sex, religious irreverence, LGBTQ-ish-ness, the Apocalypse, sex, and most of all, unabashed outrageousness. Here are five of my…
Here comes the Fringe!
The first Tampa International Fringe Festival approaches.
Tampa International Fringe Festival: Some national & international shows we can’t wait to see
Breakneck Julius Caesar We hear great things about Timothy Mooney’s one-man Shakespeare company. HCC Ybor, Fri., May 12, 7:45 p.m.; Sat., May 13, 12:30 p.m.; Sun., May 14, 4:10 p.m. Kara Sevda Now What Theatre’s post-apocalyptic scenario is intriguing — and hey, they’re coming all the way from Scotland! Silver Meteor, Fri., May 12, 8:30…
The Dinner as dark psychological thriller and family showdown
A toast to our wives, children, health, and getting through this dinner in one piece.
Taking aim: NRA protesters are targeting reckless legislation, not gun owners
In Atlanta last weekend at the Georgia World Congress Center, people were pointing assault rifles directly at you everywhere you looked. Posters of National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre declared this to be “Freedom’s safest place.” Actor Tom Selleck touted guns rather than the reverse mortgages he normally plugs. The 17th annual convention of the…
Something wonderful: The King and I at the Straz
A Tony-winning revival finds new life in a classic musical.
Tampa Bay pianist John O’Leary just raised $5,000 for an album about neuroscience
This is what a group of DNA segments in bacteria sounds like.
On the Sauce: Verde Paloma
Spice up the traditional recipe with Ancho Reyes Verde, a tasty green chile liqueur.
Legendary Japanese rock band Shonen Knife brings its Ramen Adventure tour to Ybor City on May 6
Legendary Japanese rock band celebrates its 20th LP and chases Tampa Bay’s best ramen
Golden egg: Twin Bays Brewing is making hydroponic Florida hops a thing
In a market becoming increasingly saturated, a hop-eration helps the new brewery stand out.






