The Clemson House, a historic mansion built for a hacksaw magnate, is now for sale in Tarpon Springs

One of the most notable historic homes overlooking Spring Bayou in Tarpon Springs is now on the market. Located within the "Golden…

By Colin Wolf

The Clemson House, a historic mansion built for a hacksaw magnate, is now for sale in Tarpon Springs
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Tampa home of NFL cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is now on the market

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, a two-time Pro Bowl NFL cornerback and more recently a member of the Tampa Nightcrawlers, is putting his Cory Lake Isle…

By Colin Wolf

Tampa home of NFL cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is now on the market
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Former Bucs linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul puts his South Tampa house on the market

Jason Pierre-Paul, a former Tampa Bay Buccaneer and USF Bulls linebacker, is looking to sell his Palma Ceia crib. Located in Palma Ceia…

By Colin Wolf

Former Bucs linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul puts his South Tampa house on the market
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Photos: Lauren Daigle brings arena spectacle to Tampa

Lauren Daigle has completed her rise to arena-filling songwriter. Last Friday, the 32-year-old brought her brand of crossover Christian pop to Tampa’s…

By Ray Roa

Lauren Daigle plays Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on March 1, 2024.
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Photos: Sammy Rae & The Friends, We the Commas, play St. Pete’s Jannus Live

Ahead of appearances at Bonnaroo and SummerStage NYC, indie-pop band Sammy Rae & The Friends brought San Diego family band We The…

By Ray Roa

Sammy Rae & Friends play Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 2, 2024.
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Photos: PETA protests outside Tampa Blue Pearl veterinary clinic over ties to The Veterinarians’ Blood Bank

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has forcefully come out against grocery stores with ties to companies that allegedly use…

By Ray Roa

Peta activists outside a Blue Pearl Veterinary clinic in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 28, 2024.
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Photos: Maxwell Frost’s MadSoul festival brings a progressive who’s who, and Muna, to downtown Orlando

Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost has been a bright spot for Florida Democrats, and at 27 years old represents Gen-Z’s entrance into the…

By Ray Roa

Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost at Loch Haven Park in Orlando, Florida on March 2, 2024.
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PHOTOS: Steve Ferrone, Vota salute Tom Petty in rare, St. Petersburg tribute show

If you're a child of the '80s, Steve Ferrone has probably played with at least one of your favorite bands or artists.…

By Josh Bradley

Photos: Steve Ferrone, Vota salute Tom Petty in rare, St. Pete tribute show
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25 Tampa Bay hotels and resorts offering beach and poolside day passes for locals

Like any Tampa Bay resident will tell you, one of the best ways to head to the beach is through a local…

By Suzanne Townsend

Saddlebrook Resort
5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel, 813-973-1111    
$25-$125
    For $25 you can access the storied resort’s 500,000 gallon "superpool" with games like volleyball and basketball, as well as the adults-only pool for a more laid back vibe. Lounge chairs, complimentary Wi-Fi and access to the Poolside Cafe come with the day pass and you can upgrade to a reserved cabana in the shade for $100 more. 
       Photo via Saddlebrook Resort/Facebook
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This nautical-themed bed & breakfast in Crystal River comes with its own freshwater spring and endless manatee viewing

An extraordinary property with over-the-top manatee and mermaid decor is now for sale in Crystal River. The Crystal Blue Lagoon Bed &…

By Colin Wolf

This nautical-themed bed & breakfast in Crystal River comes with its own freshwater spring and endless manatee viewing
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Photos: Everyone we saw getting joyful with Hiss Golden Messenger in Ybor City

Lyle Lovett better watch out if he runs into Hiss Golden Messenger on this weekend’s Cayamo Cruise. “We’re gonna pants Lyle Lovett,”…

By Ray Roa

Hiss Golden Messenger plays Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on Feb. 26, 2024.
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ZooTampa's new interactive Stingray Shores exhibit opens today

ZooTampa's new interactive stingray exhibit is finally ready for its big debut. Stingray Shores, a new 30,000-gallon habit hosting both cownose and…

By Colin Wolf

ZooTampa's new interactive Stingray Shores exhibit opens today
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Photos: Everyone we saw when 'We Out Here' festival celebrated femme-centric voices in St. Pete

A full day of music took over St. Petersburg's Bayboro Brewing last Friday when organizers for We Out Here—a femme-centric festival celebrating…

By Ray Roa

Doll Parts plays Bayboro Brewing in St. Petersburg, Florida on Feb. 23, 2024.
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For the first time, a 42-acre estate next to Caladesi Island State Park, is on the market for $37.5 million

The only home in Tampa Bay to share a property line with Caladesi Island State Park is now on the market. Located…

By Colin Wolf

For the first time, a 42-acre estate next to Caladesi Island State Park, is on the market for $37.5 million
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Photos: Everything we saw at St. Petersburg's Localtopia 2024

Just under 260,000 people who call St. Petersburg, Florida home, and it looked like every single one of them descended upon Williams…

By Ray Roa

Photos: Everything we saw at St. Petersburg's Localtopia 2024
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Photos: Rod Stewart plays Tampa's Hard Rock Event Center

That big band tour is still a pipe dream, but Rod Stewart was back in Tampa last week for a Feb. 16…

By Ray Roa

Photos: Rod Stewart plays Tampa's Hard Rock Event Center
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Review: In Tampa, Billy Joel and Sting finally bring their years-old friendship to the stage [PHOTOS]

'Twas a pretty good crowd for a Saturday. Based on his co-headlining shows with Stevie Nicks, it was inevitable that Billy Joel…

By Josh Bradley

Billy Joel and Sting
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The 20 quintessential greatest things to do in Tampa Bay

There's never a shortage of fun things to do in Tampa Bay, and while we can't list them all, we can most…

By CL Staff

Visit a truly beachside restaurant or bar
    Where else than Tampa Bay can you enjoy a cold beer and cheeseburger while sticking your toes in the sand? Not every restaurant can combine good eats and beachside views. So, hit the link above for a comprehensive list of local restaurants and bars that are truly on the sand.  
    Photo via Caddy’s/Instagram
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Popular roller skating rink at St. Pete Pier reopens in March

The St. Pete Pier is giving locals and visitors another chance to roll on over next month. After making its debut last…

By Suzanne Townsend

Rockin' Roller Rink is at St. Petersburg Pier from March 8-April 14, 2024.
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Kirstie Alley's former Clearwater home is now renting for $3.5K a month

Actress Kirstie Alley passed away in 2022, and her massive waterfront home in Clearwater was sold about a year later for $5.2…

By Colin Wolf

Clearwater home belonging to the late Kirstie Alley is now renting for $3.5K a month
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Hot dog tycoon Dick Portillo puts his beachfront Florida penthouse on the market

Let's be frank, the founder of Portillo's Hot Dogs is selling his his massive Florida beach condo, and it's certainly not the…

By Colin Wolf

Hot dog tycoon Dick Portillo puts his beachfront Florida penthouse on the market
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Review: Gasparilla Music Festival stages solid, soggy, debut at Tampa's Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park [PHOTOS]

“They called us Friday and said they needed somebody to rock this shit last minute,” Big Boi told a rain-soaked Tampa audience…

By Ray Roa, Josh Bradley

Killer Mike plays Gasparilla Music Festival in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 18, 2024.
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This Tampa Bay vacation rental lets you spend the night in an actual Chinook helicopter

Tampa Bay already is no stranger to over-the-top themed vacation rentals, so it shouldn't be too big of a surprise that we…

By Colin Wolf

This Tampa Bay vacation rental lets you spend the night in an actual Chinook helicopter
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Pumpkin Key, a 26-acre private island in Florida, relists with a $20 million price cut

Pumpkin Key, a large private island with enough amenities for a small resort, is back on the market with a hefty price…

By Colin Wolf

Pumpkin Key, a 26-acre private island in Florida, relists with a $20 million price cut
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Photos: Evan Dando and Willy Mason play Crowbar in Ybor City

The Lemonheads founder Evan Dando was in Tampa last week alongside songwriter Willy Mason for a show at Crowbar in Ybor City.

By Ray Roa

Evan Dando plays Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on Feb. 15, 2024.
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Photos: Gladys Knight returns to Tampa Bay for Valentine’s show in St. Pete

Almost exactly one year since she played Tampa, Gladys Knight, the Empress of Soul, was back in the Bay area for a…

By Ray Roa

Gladys Knight plays Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, Florida on Feb. 14, 2024.
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Review: Boyz II Men gives Tampa all the hits in special career-spanning Valentine’s concert [PHOTOS]

At Tampa’s Hard Rock Casino last Wednesday surviving members of Boyz II Men—Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, and Shawn Stockman—brought a three-decade legacy…

By Isaiah Stephens

Boyz II Men plays Hard Rock Event Center in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 14, 2024.
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Vinny Testaverde's former Tampa house is now for sale

A waterfront home that first belonged to Vinny "The Renaissance Man" Testaverde is now on the market in Tampa's Bay Port Colony neighborhood. Located…

By Colin Wolf

Vinny Testaverde's former Tampa house is now for sale
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Tampa Bay's Beer Can Island is now on the market for $14.2 million

Tampa Bay's premier party island is now for sale. Beer Can Island, a small spit of sand in between Apollo Beach and…

By Colin Wolf

Pine Key, aka Beer Can Island
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Gasparilla Music Festival debuts new venue this weekend—here are the best photos from its time at Curtis Hixon Park

Whataboutmomma won’t be the only group watching the past move into the rearview this weekend at Gasparilla Music Festival (GMF). Organizers at…

By Ray Roa

Grymes Cannon jumps rope at Gasparilla Music Festival 2016
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