

Tampa emcee Gat$ releases video for “Patient,” seeks real life bone marrow donor to save his life
A new EP — ‘bleed out, you know what you did’ — comes out next month.
Here’s how Donald Trump’s and Frederica Wilson’s Politifact statements measure up
Spoiler: One has lied, like, a ton. The other? Not so much.
Review: Insane Clown Posse, juggalos use strobes and Faygo to pull off joyously disorienting set for State Theatre in St. Pete
A ratchet-y recipe for success.
Poet’s Notebook: Gun crazy
Our nation has a problem.
Meet the makers: Tampa Bay has good jobs in manufacturing — but they’re having a hard time filling them
The organizers behind Thursday’s Made in Tampa Bay expo hope to change that.
Who won the Food Fight? Top chefs from Tampa and St. Pete faced off last night (UPDATE: FINAL RESULTS)
The culinary teams raised thousands for Metropolitan Ministries at St. Pete’s Coliseum.
Dear Jethro: A heart-to-heart with British rock legend Ian Anderson (w/playlist)
Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson talks mortality, the rock hall and more before Nov. 9 show at the Mahaffey.
Sh*t Happened 10/18/17: Kids, johns choose poorly
Just take a minute and think, people.
Tonight in live music; a free show from Nacho, Between the Buried and Me at Jannus and more
Lynette Skynyrd, anyone?
Today in rock history; Sonic Youth’s Daydream Nation, The Traveling Wilburys debut and more
The Cult, Hall and Oates and Chuck Berry in the mix, too.
Billy Joel books February 9 date at Tampa’s Amalie Arena, tickets go on sale October 27
It’s Joel’s first stop in the area since January 2016.
Lobstah Fashion: Dalí and Schiaparelli
Is surreal fashion really real?
Burger Issue 2017: A guide to sliders around town
From the traditional to the inventive.
Animal welfare group calls for end to “controversial” former Ringling big cat trainer’s run
The group Animal Defenders International says Alexander Lacey is still performing in Europe after Ringling shut down in April — and that animals are suffering because of it.
Here’s how to get a free pass to Pre-Fest (and Fest 16 if you’re lucky)
Spoiler alert: you don’t have to be lucky.
Eat & do good: You can donate to Feeding Tampa Bay with a Bite Squad order
That usual I-don’t-wanna-leave-couch meal, with a side of do-goodery.
3-topping pies are on the house during PizzaFire’s Tampa grand opening
A formal launch party for the new-to-Florida pizza franchise kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Sh*t Happened 10/17/17: Yesterday in authority figures and alcohol
The password is “moderation.”
Smooth Sailing? Michael McDonald rips the NRA, reflects on Walter Becker and talks humility before Clearwater Jazz Holiday
Pretty sure he’s not a fan of Trump, either.
Q&A: Before Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Michael McDonald talks Trump, Thundercat, being self-centered and more
You can also count on the yacht rock icon hitting the stage with Kenny Loggins on October 21 in Coachman Park
Tonight in live music; Mild High Club in Ybor, Insane Clown Posse in St. Pete and more
Willie Nelson is in Sarastota, too.
Today in rock history, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s last album before the crash, Keith and Mick plant the Stones seed and more
Springsteen goes to ‘The River,’ and 13th Floor Elevators debuts, too
Art of darkness: Brecht/Weill’s Threepenny Opera debuts at Jobsite
Jobsite goes all Brechtian with The Threepenny Opera.
The Nazis are coming! Rick Scott declares a state of emergency ahead of Richard Spencer UF visit
Even if you disagree with Rick Scott on a lot of things, you probably agree with him on this.
Q&A: St. Pete PACs it out
St. Pete Council Chair Darden Rice on why the city is curbing money in politics.
Book Review: Paperbacks from Hell fetishizes the ’70s & ’80s horror-lit boom
So. Many. Skeletons.
Interview: Before Big Pre-Fest In Little Ybor, Against Me!’s James Bowman talks $cam$ reunion, eating Bodega, friendship and more
The band plays two shows at Orpheum on October 25 & 26.
Tonight in live music; Bradford Blackburn ventures outside Western tuning systems at University of Tampa, more
Michael McDermott is at Straz Center, too.
Today in rock history, CBGB shuts down, Hendrix releases Electric Ladyland, Culture Club on Top of the Pops and more
…and a ‘Dare’ from Human League.
Sh*t Happened 10/16/17: Brady still missing, Bushnell hotel owner terrifying, sports good and bad
The best and worst in weekend news.
Liberty and justice for all
Creative Time’s latest public art project, Pledges of Allegiance, reminds us of the American Dream.
Tonight in live music; Farruko at the Maxima Hispanic Heritage Concert, Gloria West & Chris Walker at Skipper’s, Jeyone at ODS and more
Sunday called, and it’s ready to party.
Tonight in live music; Turnover with Elvis Depressedly, The Sh-Booms, Ghost Eagle and more
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Weekend Platter: Night markets, Zombie Pub Crawl and more
Your weekend plans with food and drink have arrived.
Splenda food truck tour means free iced coffee from Greg and Michelle Baker
Here’s where to score a milk-free caramel latte created by the Tampa restaurateurs on Oct. 21.
Tonight in live music; Sleeping Pills album release, Florida Georgia Line with Nelly, Blood on the Turntables and more
Comics & Comics does a lil’ something special, too.
Today in rock history, The Who stutters into notoriety, Billy Joel finally gets a no. 1 album, INXS debuts and more
Paul Simon also turns 76 today.
Playlist: Listen to songs Yes played at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida on October 11, 2017
Nearly every song Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, and Rick Wakeman played at the end of a long world tour.
Today in live music; D.R.A.M. and Angel Haze at the Sun Dome, Civilian’s Ryan Alexander at Microgroove and more
Digitour hits Orpheum, and Four Year Strong with Seaway is at Crowbar.
Here’s what that Vinoy question on your St. Pete ballot is all about
Nope, no taxpayer dollars to speak of.
Ahead of Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins appear in new Thundercat video — watch “Show You The Way” now
McDonald and Loggins play Coachman Park on October 21.
Wordplay: Deezy Wee’s local flavor is the key ingredient of Pickled Oranges
The EP sees release on Halloween.
Sh*t Happened 10/12/17: It is my editorial opinion that Wes Giuliano is an asshole
Some other stuff happened too, but fuck this guy.
Sound and safety: Musicians and local fans react to the Vegas music-festival shooting
And why we’ll never stop seeing concerts.
Tampa-based Fitlife Foods set to expand statewide with franchising
Targeted locations include Jacksonville, Gainesville, Orlando and South Florida.
Horror Issue 2017: I want candy
A roundup of beers that taste just as good as your favorite Halloween confections.
On the Sauce: Bloody Scary
A seasonal variation on the brunch cocktail that’s so good it’s enjoyed year-round.
Horror Issue 2017: The Inedibles
CL’s restaurant critic recalls past treats that felt like tricks.
High adventure in Sarasota: Ringling International Arts Festival preview
Live-action three-story video game, anyone?
Horror Issue 2017: No tricks — just treats
There are plenty of Halloween-themed sweets to go around in Tampa Bay.






