

Movie Review: Snowden‘s secret is its lack of heft
Oliver Stone’s biopic can’t support the substance of its story.
Healthier, more convenient foods added to Locale Market’s culinary stockpile
St. Pete’s Locale has evolved again, with new items like ramen and vegan parfaits.
Don’t worry, be crappy: #MeetStPete kickoff shares success stories, tips
What four local entrepreneurs wish they’d known while getting into food and bev.
Femme Visuale: “Please Disturb” Selina Román’s solo show
Forget knocking and just slip on in.
This website spells out which Tampa Bay bands earned the most money on Kickstarter
Death metal still rules the roost.
What we read: E. G. Barnhill: Florida Photographer, Adventurer, Entrepreneur
Watercolor memories of forgotten Florida.
Mike Stasny on his Artist-in-Residence at Tempus Projects
Stasny gives some insight on new projects that will be on display for his upcoming opening reception
New goalkeeper won’t help Rowdies score
Goalkeeper Diego Restrepo made his triumphant return to the Tampa Bay Rowdies last week, giving the team depth in the goalie position, but is it what the team really needs right now? Restrepo spent the 2013-2014 season with the Rowdies and proved his success as the starting goalkeeper. Led by Restrepo, the Rowdies defeated Major…
Sh*t happened 9/14/16: The capybara are coming! The capybara are coming!
Good morning. Please ignore the cameras, and go about your usual routine. Capybara! The world's largest rodent is all over the internet, and apparently all over North and West Central Florida, as well. Yeah, they're super-cute, but they're also an invasive species that'll eat all your cabbage while breeding multiple litters every year, so c'mon,…
Do This: Sunday is National Cheeseburger Day, people
To celebrate the food holiday, BurgerFi will offer $5 double cheeseburgers.
On the Sauce: Sangria Margarita
Make a pitcher to share. Your friends will thank you for it.
Tonight in live music music; Leon Bridges, Kanye West, and Twin Peaks are all in your town today
Leon Bridges w/Lianne La Havas In our Fall Arts preview, the gushing over Leon Bridges's faithful throwback to the sounds of Sam Cooke and Otis Redding was in full effect. Two weeks later, the 27-year-old’s Bay area debut is finally upon us, and while there are no more surprises left after countless spins of Bridges’…
Here’s every song Brian Wilson played at Mahaffey last night, rolled up into one playlist
You have to use Spotify though.
Live Review: Brian Wilson’s spirit defies his body, uplifts St. Pete’s Mahaffey Theater for Pet Sounds 50th anniversary
The body deteriorates, but the spirit does not.
Gasparilla International Film Festival now accepting entries
The GIFF gates are open for 2017.
What we read: Mary Kay Andrews’ The Weekenders
Looking for an easy, engaging read? The Weekenders fits the bill.
USF poet and masters student Chelsea Dingman wins national poetry competition
Chelsea Dingman, Master of Fine Arts Poetry Candidate in the University of South Florida Department of English, has won the prestigious National Poetry Series 2016 Open Competition. The University of Georgia Press will publish her winning collection of poetry entitled Thaw. Dingman composed these poems for a directed studies course with Dr. Jay Hopler, USF…
Learn how to bake like the Sprinkles Cupcakes founder
Preorders are now available for The Sprinkles Baking Book, hitting shelves in October.
At Liberty Rally, hosts pal around, urge Republicans to vote Trump as “lesser of two evils”
On Monday, Sep. 12, at Tampa's Straz Center for the Performing Arts, radio host Dennis Prager addressed a VIP crowd so spellbound that members finally stopped posing for pictures with actor Jon Voight and Sheriff David Clarke of Milwaukee in order to listen. “I continue to believe Tampa is the friendliest place in the United…
Danny Clinch’s Leon Bridges rock doc is essential viewing before tomorrow’s show in Clearwater — watch
Can a pair of jeans change your life?
Photos: The Queers at St. Petersburg’s Local 662
The Ataris and Switchblade Villain on support
Sh*t happened 9/13/16: Buckhorn backs Uber, Vinik backs start-up, Lochte still a thing
"Lemme see," he said, reaching out. "You see with your eyes, not your hands," she replied. "Not me," he said, leaning forward, and her prim smile disappeared when she noticed the pupils on his fingertips. At a press conference, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn urged the Public Transportation Commission to vote down new regulations for ridesharing…
Tonight in live music; Brian Wilson is sold out, Watsky, plus jazz & ska in The ‘Burg
God Only Knows how much tickets are on StubHub
Do This: A Reel Deal dinner at Ella’s (before it sells out)
“To eat good food, is to be close to God.”
Buckhorn, Florida chamber urge PTC to keep Uber, Lyft in Hillsborough
As the Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission prepares to vote on strict ridesharing regulations Wednesday, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn urged the PTC to vote down the proposed regulations that Uber and Lyft representatives say could push them out of the area. Buckhorn emphasized that regulating the ridesharing industry would limit competition for taxi firms and…
Tampa Sports Authority votes to retain Sunset Music Festival in 2017, with conditions
Sunset Music Festival fans can rest easy after The Tampa Sports Authority (TSA) voted Monday to retain the event in 2017, with conditions. In a unanimous decision, the board approved a motion allowing the festival, which takes place Memorial Day weekend, to continue planning so as long as they continue to not just implement current…
Pop-up coffee shop pops up in the EDGE
In St. Pete’s EDGE District, Intermezzo Coffee has started serving Central Avenue.
Weekly Tune-Up: Kings of Leon, Zack de la Rocha, M.I.A. lead today’s new music mixtape, stream it now
Lots of heat on this XXX version of Timothy Boyson’s new music roundup
Sh*t happened 9/12/16: Bucs to the Super Bowl, Hillary is sick, and The Don is still a dumb**
We can’t believe the ‘let’s sneak up on this tiger’ guy isn’t the dumbest person in the news.
Samurai Shotgun are gone, but not forgotten in new video for “Sabretooth” — watch
They’ve gone off to Atlanta, but Tampa Bay won’t forget them
Tonight in live music; a ukulele god, Wine & Rhyme, The Queers and more
A mellow day before the crazy week.
Nature’s Table launches two more St. Pete College locations
The health-conscious restos mark the fourth and fifth Nature’s Tables for the region.
New chefs named at local eateries as another competes internationally
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes and other good news hit the Tampa Bay chef scene.
Watch Kevin Devine’s poetic 9/11 tribute “No History,” see him live in November
From his forthcoming release, Instigator, due Oct. 21
The Internet Sucks: An Ybor City evening with Anthony Green
No seriously, if Green said it, it’s as good as gospel to me
Tonight in live music; Flume is sold out, Puff Daddy’s Bay Boy Reunion isn’t, and more
Lots of free stuff, too
Demonstrators to call Rubio out on climate change all week
What's the best way to get a message across a message about rising sea levels? How about by boat? That's how environmental groups hope to reach U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). Sort of. Rubio has a long track record of inaction when it comes to dealing with climate change, and has been on record as…
Sneak peek: American Stage’s Good People
Here’s hoping Good People leads to great things.
Drag Queen bingo: One for the pups!
Bingo was his name-o.
St. Pete Art and Fashion Week
Fashionable art? Artsy fashion? Yes.
Protesters demand justice for Levonia “Daddyman” Riggins in Ybor
More than a dozen protesters faced police officers Friday, blocking part of the intersection of Palm Avenue and 19th Street in Ybor City, near a branch of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. The demonstrators marched to the HCSO to protest the death of Levonia “Daddyman” Riggins, a 22-year-old unarmed black man shot and killed by…
Today in live music; SHINE Live, Travelin’ McCourys, Sun Signs, more
Celebrate those murals with a free fest & then some
Soaring high with Drayton Callison and the World’s Greatest Kiting Festival
The monthlong festival kicks off this weekend at Studio@620.
Cooking for a cause: St. Pete restaurants fundraise for Amatrice relief efforts
Restaurants worldwide, including locals, are using food to help quake-hit Amatrice.
Do This: Embrace your beauty
What size is your beauty?
Do This: Watching the watchers at Tampa Bay Watch
No, not that Baywatch. The other one.
WMNF’s Tropical Heatwave is no more…for now
General manager cites a competitive festival market, but says staff and volunteers are brainstorming on something new.
Tampa gets taste of what’s to come from St. Pete’s new Flying Boat Brewing
Southern Brewing & Winemaking held a special tap takeover for Flying Boat Thursday.
After years of debate, Hillsborough approves $600 million for transportation over the next decade
Hillsborough County commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to approve Commissioner Al Higginbotham’s proposal to dedicate $600 million to fix roads, intersections, sidewalks and bridges. This comes after six years of heated debate on how to pay for the county's transportation needs, including a failed penny sales tax for transportation in 2010 and this year’s failed attempt…
Weekend Platter: Find your new favorite wine, gourmet spicy foods and more
Craft coffee events, I Like It HOT! Festival and others will keep you full this weekend.
Sh*t happened 9/9/16: Transportation pittance, sewage totals unknown, we’re all screwed
We're living on aloha time today, if you couldn't tell. Perhaps we should do an early pau hana as well. It's only a few hours away now anyway, dear reader, and if yesterday's news is any indicator, we're all screwed anyway. For example, North Korea has apparently conducted what may be its most powerful nuke test…
Fusion Art at 16 St. Pete restaurants
Steak with a side of art, please
The Goodness: Ryan Murphy is a reminder of how to act in the face of change
Plus, he just had a birthday
Dumpstaphunk confirmed for River Rock Music Festival in November
Proceeds will benefit the Guardian ad Litem Program
Adventures in Weekending: Wine, walking tours and doggie fundraisers
Have dachshund, will travel.
Do This: Party Twin Peaks-style with Steelworker Records
Love Twin Peaks? How about free doughnuts or a damn fine cup of coffee?
Alright kid, an interview with Twin Peaks’ Cadien Lake James
He likes hot chicken, too.
These streets are made for walkin’
A guide to the area’s guided (and self-guided) tours.
During Battle of the Burg(er), eat your way around the Grand Central District
Eleven St. Pete eateries have entered creations into September’s Battle of the Burg(er).
Brian Wilson talks to CL about how Pet Sounds still inspires him, seeing auras, more
Brian Wilson is happy to bring an iconic LP to life once again.
Tonight in live music; Ja Rule & Ashanti (seriously) plus country hunks, a bunch of Phools, more
Time warp in Ybor tonight!
FarmHer tells the stories of Tampa Bay women in agriculture
Friday’s FarmHer debut will feature female farmers in Hillsborough and Polk counties.
Sh*t happened 9/8/16: Pasco woes, David Jolly does something questionable, man escapes shark hostage situation
It's a beautiful day! Don't fall for Fake Almost Autumn, though — that shit's a heartbreaker of a con. Pasco County estimated it suffered $89 million in damage from Hermine, just regarding residential stuff alone. Wow, that's a lot of — wait. No. NO. Sorry about that. We're a snarkalicious sort, but we're not gonna kick…
Gypsum blues: Manatee County sets the stage for phosphate mining
It’s a story Florida’s environmental champions have heard many times before: decision makers ignoring the pleas of the public (and the science) and siding with monied interests. This time, it’s happening in south Tampa Bay. Despite objections from residents, a new 3,837-acre phosphate mine could be coming to eastern Manatee County. On September 15, the…
A posthumous LP from Big Makk confirms the greatness a lot of his peers already knew — listen
Proceeds from ‘The Makk Tape’ will benefit the late producer’s family.
Dark & Sinful: Afro-centric
The to-do over Colin Kaepernick’s hairdo.
On the Sauce: Orange Spiced Bramble
Tart, fruity and slightly sweet, with spice notes to remind you fall is around the corner.
Five Courses: Desserts at the “fore” and more
Hole In One Donuts, Havana Harry’s and other Bay area food and drink openings.
Restaurant review: Black Rock is rough around the edges
Tampa’s Black Rock Bar + Grill doesn’t live up to the hype.






