

Florida filmmaker Billy Corben takes us back to the 2000 recount fiasco in ‘537 Votes’
The borderline racism is somewhat unsettling, to be sure, especially when one considers the aspects of the recount story 537 Votes chooses not to revisit.
Florida first snow park, Snowcat Ridge, is now hiring for 160 new positions
‘I’m a Florida-based ski-lift attendant,’ sounds cool, right?
Florida man hacked voter registrations of Gov. DeSantis, Michael Jordan and LeBron James, says FDLE
The registration change charge carries penalties of up to five years in jail and up to $5,000 in fines.
Tampa and St. Pete Independent bars offer discounts if you vote
And there’s a new Chad Mize mural in Indie Seminole Heights, too.
Metropolitan Ministries and TBNEH will deliver holiday food and toys to disadvantaged Tampa Bay families
Food and toys are delivered to families in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties.
‘The Craft: Legacy’ is redundant to a fault
Witch, please! These aren’t the weirdos you worshiped 24 years ago.
St. Petersburg’s ‘On The Fly’ food hall will open in November
Contactless pickup is available.
Sasha Baron Cohen returns to skewer ignorant Americans in ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’
Best of all, creepy Rudy Giuliani gets what he deserves.
Florida Gov. DeSantis supports lifting travel restrictions for U.K. and Brazilian tourists
“To shut it off entirely at this point, I think it’s counterproductive,” DeSantis said.
If Obamacare is gutted, Florida’s plan to cover pre-existing conditions will likely be expensive
While the Legislature addressed pre-existing conditions, the 2019 law doesn’t address the other key factor in health insurance coverage: affordability.
Trump and Biden will both hold rallies in Tampa on Thursday
Trump will host a last-minute outdoor rally in the north parking lot of Raymond James stadium.
With a week to go, Florida voters have already cast 6.4 million ballots
More than 14.44 million voters are registered to take part in the Nov. 3 elections.
With Godwin out for Monday, the Bucs still have plenty of options against the Giants
Even without the receiver, expect the Bucs to take care of business against a struggling Giants team.
This South Tampa home’s Halloween lights are, once again, extremely good
So far, $2300 has been raised for Clothes For Kids.
Handmade sausages, in-house pickling and more on new menu for Coppertail Brewing Co. in Ybor City
Come hungry, leave tipsy.
Christian pop staple TobyMac books Tampa Bay’s first post-shutdown arena concerts
The Mac returns to Amalie Arena for a two-night stand on Feb. 19-20.
St. Pete’s Lost Coast Oyster Co. celebrates official launch this week at Alto Mare Fish Bar
‘LoCo’ bivalves are already available at Ulele, Bascom’s and Urban Stillhouse.
Tampa Heights’ King State now sells cans of its IPA 02, pilsner, and cold brews
Brews are for retail and to-go orders only.
‘Borat 2’ is more of an event than a timeless artwork, which may be to the film’s benefit
We’re all stuck watching movies at home anyway.
Florida teachers ask court to reconsider decision to reopen schools during COVID-19 pandemic
“Even though in-person school opened in almost all Florida counties by August 31, the irreparable harm is continuing…”
Florida has received 1.4 million COVID-19 rapid tests so far
Florida is expected to receive 6.4 million rapid tests under the agreement with Abbott.
‘We haven’t beaten it’: Rick Scott says tourists won’t come back to Florida until virus is in check
“I do wish everybody would wear a mask and socially distance,” Scott said.
Empamamas’ Stephanie Swanz launches new ‘Muchachas’ concept in Tampa
And it’s hiring.
New Tarpon Springs brewery 5 Branches wins silver at the Great American Beer Festival
We can raise a glass to that.
New healthy shake and tea concept, Pop Nutrition, is now open in Pinellas Park
“A community club determined to make the world healthier one shake and tea at a time!”
Kahwa’s downtown Tampa location will give voters $1,000 worth of coffee on Election Day
All you have to do is show your “I Voted” sticker.
With over 6 million ballots in, Florida is on track to have highest voter-turnout rate since 1992
The 1992 presidential contest had the highest modern turnout rate at 83 percent.
We’re on a roll, people
Bucs dominate for a second straight week.
Joe Biden will campaign in Tampa this week
He’s also stopping in Broward County.
Beloved Old Seminole Heights bar Corner Club is closing tonight
Saturday is the last night in business after a year-long search for a buyer.
Chick Corea returns to the stage in first of two sold-out Clearwater solo shows
He plays Ruth Eckerd Hall again Saturday night.
Tampa Bay Bucs sign Antonio Brown for one year deal
UPDATE: The deal is done, he’s a Buc.
John Morgan says Florida’s Amendment 2 is a fight against ‘slave wages’
“We have to pass it by 60%,” Morgan said. And whether this gets there is an open question.
Hillsborough County Fair adds ‘Taste of the Fair’ event for anyone that just wants to eat carnival food
The drive-thru event runs from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 23-25 and Oct. 30-Nov. 1.
Hernando Commission candidate Isaiah Haddon draws support from Teachers Association and local GOP
Haddon is a 20-year-old Democrat who wants to decrease taxes and continue his relationship with local police.
Florida now has the fourth most COVID-19 deaths in the country
The Johns Hopkins University website showed Florida with 16,267 COVID-19 deaths, four more than New Jersey.
Despite growing coronavirus cases, Florida Gov. DeSantis expands nursing home visitation rules
The state changes will also allow children to visit long-term care residents.
Seminole Heights’ American Legion Post 111 now hosts takeout concept run by Chef Tony Macaroni
And he’s got a food truck on the way.
Aubrey Jackson will host 7th+Grove’s ‘Eat. Vibe. Vote.’ community discussion on upcoming election
Tarence Kinsey and political strategist Maya Brown will be there, next week, too.
Tampa Bay acts Hannah Harber and Have Gun, Will Travel included on bill for Tom Petty’s virtual birthday
The Americana favorites appear alongside giants like Beck, Brandi Carlile, Lucinda Williams and more.
Due to coronavirus, St. Pete’s iconic diner The Belmark will not re-open
The concept closed in 1987 and was scheduled to “re-open” in February.
Grassroots Kava House opens new locations in Ybor City and Seminole Heights next week
The new spots join the flagship in St. Petersburg.
Tampa joins global roster of cities to host worldwide ‘Motown on Mondays’ DJ party
The no cover, mask required, parties happen at The Bricks in Ybor City.
‘Rehab’ jazz brunch kicks off Sunday at Shuffle in Tampa Heights
A residency gig where the music happens outdoors (weather permitting) and socially-distanced, of course.
Tampa Bay musicians to boost music education with in-person and streaming ‘Fangsgiving III’ concert at Crowbar
Have Gun Will Travel, Same Day Delivery Orchestra, JT Brown and more will all perform.
Tampa funk and reggae-rock band Akiva raises money for album release at Friday concert in Seminole Heights
The gig is on the Spaddy’s Coffee patio.
Tampa rapper Psych Montano stages free ‘Psych 101’ album release show in Ybor this weekend
He plays The Bricks on Friday, Oct. 23.
Row Jomah to play originals, plus Talking Heads and Flaming Lips covers at Crowbar in Ybor City
The two-set show happens on Friday, Oct. 23.
DJ Ku’s Friday night M. Bird residency mixes sultry vibes with some of Tampa’s best riverfront views
Would you like some Sault with that sunset?
Dunedin rapper Jon Ditty, Stick Martin play concert hall at New World Brewery this weekend
The duo plays Tampa on Friday, Oct. 23.
Tampa comedians raise money for independent venues during Friday night show in Ybor City
Matt Fernandez and Steve Miller are among those performing.
Tampa songwriters Jeremy Gloff and Jeff Brawer team up for free show at Ella’s in Seminole Heights
Ella’s has long had the pandemic concert solution.
New brewery comes to Tampa Heights, flan shop opens in Ybor and more local foodie news
Also, burgers plus new developments at Sparkman Wharf and Midtown Tampa.
First-time unemployment claims dropped last week in Florida
Since mid-March, when the pandemic started to damage Florida’s economy, more than 4.38 million unemployment claims have been filed with the state.
Trump will hold campaign rallies in The Villages and Pensacola this Friday
He will go from The Villages to Pensacola for a 7 p.m. rally in a region that typically provides large margins for Republicans.
Armed men show up at St. Pete polling location, claim to be with Trump campaign
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said the pair were from the security company Syotos.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2020 voting guide
Who and what to vote for this election season.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s 2020 voting booth pocket guide
Bring it to the voting booth with you, fam.
Savage Love: Dump the Trump supporter and fuck a vibrator instead
Also: Not everyone finds their ideal mate, which is why it’s important we build lives for ourselves that are rich and rewarding.
Oracle of Ybor: Hop on that chariot, then carefully, bust down the barricades to transition to your dream job
And what to do with that erotic comic art you’ve been making.
Peter Meinke on Donald Trump: ‘He wants a wall like he wants a bigger dick’
There’s no real attacking someone like President Trump; only mockery will do.
Before Clearwater shows, Chick Corea talks pandemic, Akoustic Band revival, first in-person concerts and more
He plays solo at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Friday and Saturday.
Florida Democrats take a large lead in early voting, but Republicans are still expecting big numbers
As of Monday morning, 2.5 million ballots had been cast by mail, with Democrats returning nearly 1.23 million, while Republicans had returned 757,696.
Florida wildlife officials charge 7 suspects in million-dollar, international flying squirrel trafficking operation
Investigators also discovered that the suspects were trafficking native freshwater turtles, as well as alligators.
Creepy dolls, ghosts tours and the ‘Creepatorium’ turn the St. Petersburg Museum of History spooky
The Creepatorium is open on Friday nights from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Morean Arts Center showcasing work from three St. Petersburg artists during SHINE ‘prequel’
Enjoy work from muralists Jennifer Kosharek, Zulu Painter and Aurailieus.
Tiffany Trump will host a Tampa ‘Pride’ event tomorrow afternoon
The event will be held at the Westshore Grand Hotel at 3:30 p.m.
History Bike Tampa will host a new tour highlighting drunken politicians, axe murders and grave robbers
Limited attendance for HBT’s first tour back with new COVID-19 protocols.
Hernando County Commission candidate Isaiah Haddon calls for a public debate
His opponent, Beth Narverud, has not responded to CL inquiries about a possible debate.
After being overwhelmed with requests, a St. Pete law firm completed nearly 700 free living wills for Florida teachers
Gallagher and Associates had to turn out-of-state requests away.
Dear Millennials and Gen Z, it’s your fault if Donald Trump wins
We, your elders, can empathize. It’s much more pleasant to stay home and bitch. If you get good at it, you can even land a primetime slot on Fox News.






