A nearly 500-square-foot beach house in Florida is on the market for $4.5 million

Arguably one of the smallest homes currently for sale in Florida also has one of the largest price tags. Situated on the…

By CL Staff

A nearly 500-square-foot beach house in Florida is on the market for $4.5 million
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Photos: Blake Shelton brings Tampa ‘Back to the Honky Tonk’ at Amalie Arena

Gwen Stefani showed up to duet with her husband Blake Shelton last Friday night at Amalie Arena (no photos, however, since it was…

By Ray Roa

Blake Shelton plays Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on March 3, 2023.
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20 Tampa Bay restaurants every new resident needs to try to call themselves a local

If you're gonna live in Tampa, you have to eat like a Tampeño.  Last summer, the Florida Legislature estimated that 850 people…

By Tyana Rodgers

Antojitos Latin Cravings
2302 W Columbus Dr., Tampa, 813-251-9688
For over 25 years Antojitos has been serving up classic Colombian dishes. The menu spans Cuban sandwiches and various baked goods like chicharrón De Guayaba and pan de yuca.

Photo via  Antojitos Latin Cravings/Facebook
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Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow buys $2.35 million waterfront home on Harbour Island

Tampa Rays Pitcher Tyler Glasnow may be out for six to eight weeks with an injury, but at least he's recovering in…

By CL Staff

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow buys $2.35 million waterfront home on Harbour Island
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The historic home of famed Florida bootlegger William 'Bill' McCoy is now for sale

A Florida home that once belonged to the literal "Real McCoy" is now on the market. Located at 1090 Riverside Dr. in Holly…

By CL Staff

The historic Florida home of famed bootlegger William 'Bill' McCoy is now for sale
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Photos: Lyle Lovett showcases cheeky awkwardness and a concrete acoustic band in Clearwater

Many of 65-year-old Lyle Lovett’s post-COVID shows by himself haven’t been very well-documented, and with 12 studio albums under his belt—including a…

By Josh Bradley

Lyle Lovett plays Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, Florida on Feb. 28, 2023.
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One of St. Petersburg's rare 'Bird Cage' homes is on the market

There's only a few of them still in existence,  but a rare midcentury home designed specifically for Florida's humid climate is on…

By CL Staff

One of St. Petersburg's rare 'Bird Cage' homes is on the market
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Photos: In Tampa, Wynonna, Brandi Carlile pay tribute to the late Naomi Judd

After the death of her mom, Wynonna Judd saw no path forward for an already-announced tour celebrating the country music family's hits.…

By Ray Roa

(L-R) Wynonna Judd, Martina McBride and Brandi Carlile at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 24, 2023.
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Review: At tour kickoff in Tampa, Jake Wesley Rogers sips tea and gives fans a glimpse of a superstar-in-the-making [PHOTOS]

While G. Love & Special Sauce, Frankie Valli, and Wynonna Judd—with Martina McBride and Brandi Carlile—were all dominating different venues across Tampa…

By Josh Bradley

Jake Wesley Rogers plays Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on Feb. 24, 2023.
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All the new bars and restaurants coming to Tampa Bay this year

Sure, 2022 was undoubtedly a great year for new eats in Tampa Bay, but we're here to tell you that this year's…

By Tyana Rodgers

Cane & Barrel 
110 2nd St. N., St. Petersburg
The newest rooftop destination located in the heart of downtown St. Pete—Cane & Barrel, a Cuban-inspired rooftop bar and cocktail lounge—is expected to open in February. Set for the 8th floor of the 36-story hotel and apartment tower Ascent St. Pete, the new location will feature two separate bars. The spot has plans to offer signature cocktails to match the decor and ambiance. The star of the new rooftop bar’s menu will be rum, as the name itself is a homage to the spirit's voyage from "cane" to "barrel."
Photo via Cane & Barrel/Facebook
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PHOTOS: Hundreds of USF students stage walkout in statewide protest against Florida Gov. DeSantis' education policies

Students from at least nine universities across Florida walked out of class on Thursday in protest of Ron DeSantis’s relentless barrage of…

By Kelly Benjamin

PHOTOS: Hundreds of USF students walk out of classroom in statewide protest against Florida Gov. DeSantis' education policies
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Photos: Tampa City Ballet brings Ybor City into its new home at Kress Collective

Tampa City Ballet has moved into Ybor City's new Kress Collective, and to mark the occasion last weekend, the company took to…

By Ray Roa

Photos: Tampa City Ballet brings Ybor City into its new home at Kress Collective
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Review: In St. Pete, J.I.D. and Smino showcase the power of love [PHOTOS]

J.I.D. and Smino have both individually made a name for themselves as mainstage contenders in the hip-hop world. Given they have a…

By Isaiah Stephens

J.I.D plays Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on Feb. 21, 2023.
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This historic Davis Islands mansion is on the market for nearly $24 million

Back in 2021, Derek Jeter's former Tampa house broke local real estate records when it sold for a record $22.5 million. Now,…

By CL Staff

This historic Davis Islands mansion is on the market for nearly $24 million
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This Carrollwood home, designed by the architect behind Tampa's MOSI, comes with an indoor-outdoor pool

A contemporary home designed by the same architect whose work can be found at the Tampa Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI),…

By CL Staff

This Carrollwood home, designed by the architect behind Tampa's MOSI, comes with an indoor-outdoor pool
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Filmmakers behind new ‘Path of the Panther’ documentary host two Q&As at Tampa Theatre this weekend

A new film from National Geographic opens with the death of a Florida panther on one stretch of the state's thousands of…

By Ray Roa

A Path of the Panther camera trap captured this photo at Babcock Ranch State Preserve, showing "Babs," a female panther, now a mother, standing next to one of her kittens. For photographer Carlton Ward Jr., this moment represents the last best hope for a new generation of panthers to be born north of the Caloosahatchee River and to one day reclaim their historic range.
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Here's where to get a good mezcal cocktail in Tampa Bay

A fun and somewhat surprising fact is that the United States as a country consumes the most tequila overall each year, although…

By Jourdan Ducat

Saigon Blonde
Inspired by 1960s Saigon, this tiki bar on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg offers a warm and inviting oasis for those looking to relax with a craft cocktail. There’s a set list of specialty cocktails that can be made with mezcal as well as rotating mezcal specialties like the Baked & Famous, which combines mezcal, aperol, lime and yellow chartreuse.
265 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. saigonblonde.com
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Tampa Bay's 'ABBA House' is back on the market with a $1 million price cut

A home that has quite a few ties to the Swedish supergroup behind hits like "Dancing Queen" and "Mamma Mia" is now…

By CL Staff

Tampa Bay's 'ABBA House' is back on the market with a $1 million price cut
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Photos: Friends, family remember arts advocate Art Keeble at Tampa Theatre

Art Keeble had very specific instructions for the days and weeks after his death. One of them was to tell anyone wanting…

By Ray Roa

A crowded reception during the Art Keeble celebration of life at Tampa Theatre in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 18, 2023.
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Photos: Russell Dickerson and David Morris play Orlando's House of Blues

Pop-country favorite Russell Dickerson was in Orlando for a show last weekend at House of Blues.

By Ray Roa

Russell Dickerson
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Photos: Everyone we saw when Brunched 2023 took over the Tampa River Center

You came, you saw, you ate way more bacon than you ever expected. We all had a great time when Creative Loafing…

By Ray Roa

Photos: Everyone we saw when Brunched 2023 took over the Tampa River Center
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Review: At Tampa Hard Rock, Rod Stewart relishes being on ‘the smallest stage I’ve played on in a long time’

“This is the smallest audience and the smallest stage I’ve played on in a long time…but my fee is still the same!”…

By Gabe Echazabal

Rod Stewart plays Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 16, 2023.
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20 quintessential Tampa Bay 'tourist traps' every new resident should visit at least once

So you made the move to Tampa Bay? Well, now it's time to get stuck in traffic and knock off a few…

By Tyana Rodgers

 John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk 
 John’s Pass Village, and its expansive boardwalk, is one of the top tourist attractions in Pinellas County, and a great spot to wander around searching for sea-themed knick knacks and cuisine. You can also do a deep sea fish charter at Hubbards, or head out for a dolphin watch tour, or rent a pair of jet skis for the afternoon. 
Photo via  John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
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Red Sox legend David Ortiz is selling his giant Florida mansion

Big Papi wants to sell his big mansion. Located at 9505 SW 63rd Ct., in Pinecrest, the 10,178-square-foot house was custom built…

By CL Staff

Red Sox legend David Ortiz is selling his giant Florida mansion
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Boyz II Men played surprise pop-up sets at Tampa's Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Valentine's Day

Boyz II Men is responsible for some of the greatest love songs of the '90s, and on Valentine's Day, surviving members of…

By Ray Roa

Boyz II Men plays Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 14, 2023.
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Photos: Show Me the Body eviscerates Tampa Orpheum on Valentine's Day

You had to have your wits about you at Tampa Orpheum on Valentine's Day, when the pit opened up over and again…

By Ray Roa

Show Me the Body
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This Florida summer camp is for sale, and it comes with a ropes course, cabins and an octagon-shaped main hall

If you've ever considered starting your summer camp, or maybe a cult, or at the very least just owning a building that…

By CL Staff

This Florida summer camp is for sale, and it comes with a ropes course, cabins and an octagon-shaped main hall
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Review: John Mellencamp turns a lonely ol’ night in Clearwater into a sentimental pre-Valentine’s Day party

On Monday night, John Mellencamp shamed himself for having been loud during quiet moments as a young man. That should've been a…

By Josh Bradley

John Mellencamp plays Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida on Feb. 13, 2023.
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Photos from the 'La Gaceta' documentary screening at Tampa Theatre

After a smaller debut in Ybor City last fall, filmmakers Lynn Marvin Dingfelder and Larry Wiezycki brought their documentary "La Gaceta The…

By Ray Roa

Lynn Marvin Dingfelder (L) and Patrick Manteiga at Tampa Theatre in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 11, 2023.
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'If that's your dream, I'm your nightmare': At Tampa visit, Biden rails against GOP threats to cut social security and Medicare

On Thursday, President Joe Biden stood beneath the 132-year-old rotunda of the University of Tampa’s Plant Hall to defend two programs that…

By Ray Roa

Joe Biden at Plant Hall on the University of Tampa in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 9, 2023.
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