Everything up for bid during CL's Holiday Auction benefiting Metropolitan Ministries (11/22-11/29)

Get your shopping list ready! Our annual virtual Holiday Auction is a unique opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind items and experiences you won't be able to find…

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    Shaquil Barrett Signed Custom Football
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20 socially distant things to do in Tampa Bay when it's hot AF outside

As another hot weekend scorches Tampa Bay, we put together a few activities to safely occupy your time, either in the water…

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Epperson Lagoon
    31885 Overpass Rd., Wesley Chapel, (813) 527-0775 Click here for more info  
    Epperson Lagoon is a seven-acre man made lagoon in Wesley Chapel. Equipped with an obstacle course, swim-up bar, beach area, big screen TV viewing and clear water, Epperson Lagoon is one of a kind. An adult day pass starts at $24.99 with kayak and paddleboard rentals stating at $10. 
    
     Photo via Epperson Lagoon/Website
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Photos of DJ Ynot at Crowbar's Ol' Dirty Sundays

Miami renegade of funk, DJ Ynot, dropped into Crowbar's Ol' Dirty Sundays.02/23/2020 Photos by Brian Mahar https://www.cltampa.com/home/contact/20765261/brian-mahar

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Photos of DJ Ynot at Crowbar's Ol' Dirty Sundays
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All the bites and drinks at our upcoming Brunched Tampa Bay party

Check out this year's Brunched restaurant sampling preview! With everything from blueberry & ricotta pancakes to Gasparilla shrimp & grits, there is…

By CL Staff

Grillsmith
    Various locations, (813) 269-1500
    Gasparilla Shrimp & Grits
    
    Photo via Grillsmith
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All the pirates we saw at Tampa's Gasparilla Parade 2020

Hundreds of thousands of surly scalawags descended  upon downtown Tampa Saturday. Here's everything we saw at the Gasparilla Invasion and Pirate parade.01/25/2020…

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All the pirates we saw at Tampa's Gasparilla Parade 2020
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All the people and pups we saw at Tampa's last Indie Flea of the year

2019's final Indie Flea went down last weekend at Armature Works in Tampa Heights. Local vendors and crafty types took over the…

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All the people and pups we saw at Tampa's last Indie Flea of the year
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Photos of Post Malone and his face tattoos at Tampa's Amalie Arena

Post Malone's face tattoos are hypnotizing, and the pop music phenomenon was in Tampa on Thursday where more than 17,000 fans all…

By CL Staff

Post Malone
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Photos of Young Thung and Machine Gun Kelly at Tampa's Yuengling Center

Young Thug's only Central Florida show was in Tampa on Friday night, and the Thugger faithful showed out at Yuengling Center where…

By CL Staff

Young Thug
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Everyone we saw at Independent Bar's 10-year Anniversary

Seminole Heights’ Independent Bar & Café capped off a week-long 10-year anniversary party with a patio party and Sunday concert from Ella…

By CL Staff

Everyone we saw at Independent Bar's 10-year Anniversary
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Everyone we saw at Florida Aquarium's Brews By the Bay in Tampa

Good eats and better intentions came together under that beautiful Florida Aquarium atrium on Friday when the conservation organization hosted Brews By…

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Everyone we saw at Florida Aquarium's Brews By the Bay in Tampa
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Everyone we saw at Coppertail's fifth anniversary party in Ybor

Coppertail Brewing Co. hosted their 5 Year Anniversary Party Saturday, with plenty of beer and a pig roast. Here's everyone who showed…

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Everyone we saw at Coppertail's fifth anniversary party in Ybor
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Every pirate we saw at Tampa's Halfway to Gasparilla pub crawl

Hundreds of pirates slapped on their eye-patches and peg legs for Saturday's Halfway to Gasparilla pub crawl. The event was hosted by…

By CL Staff

Halfway to Gasparilla Bar Crawl 2019
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All the best cosplay we saw at Tampa's MetroCon 2019

The Tampa Convention Center played host to the massive anime convention MetroCon 2019. Here are all the best cosplayers we came across…

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All the best cosplay we saw at Tampa's MetroCon 2019
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Photos of Jason Charos Quintet playing [email protected] in St. Petersburg

On a rainy Friday night in St. Petersburg, trumpeter Jason Charos — along with saxophonists David Mason and Kendrick McAllister, bassist Joe…

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Jason Charos Quintet
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Everyone we saw at Sam E Hues' album release show at Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa

In its 40 year history, Skipper's Smokehouse had yet to host a hip-hop concert. That all changed on Friday night when Tampa…

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Sam E Hues @ Skipper's Smokehouse
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Everyone we saw at Clearwater's 97X BBQ in Coachman Park

Vinoy Park played host as Tampa Bay alt-rock radio station 97X welcomed bands and fans to Coachman Park for the 97X BBQ…

By CL Staff

Crowd @ 97x BBQ
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Every show at the 2019 Tampa International Fringe Festival

Tampa Fringe returns to Ybor City May 2-11. The performing arts festival packs 26 shows into 10 days at four Ybor City…

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 Smutty Burlesque Nerd! Neo-Vaudeville by Vulva VaVoom
    We’re just going to quote the official blurb here, because it doesn’t get any better than this, “A gritty nightclub act, featuring comedy, burlesque, song-'n'-dance, and . . . frankly, quite a bit of filth. But it's brainy, cultured filth, not unlike sodomizing Oscar Wilde with a rolled-up New Yorker.” 
    The Honey Pot, 1507 E 7th Ave, Tampa. Fri., May 3, 8:30-9:30 p.m.; Sat., May 4, 7-8 p.m.; Thurs., May 9, 8:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri., May 10, 7-8 p.m.; Sat., May 11, 8:30-9:30 p.m. $13.45.
    Photo via Instagram @tampafringe
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The 20 best things to do in Tampa Bay this week (April 24-30)

From food festivals and art walks to literature festivals and movies, here are all the best things to do this week in…

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 Surround yourself with the smell of old books At the 38th annual Florida Antiquarian Book Fair, of course.Fri.-Sun., Apr. 26-28
    Photo via the Facebook event page
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The best things to do in Tampa Bay this week (April 17-23)

Whether you like literature, visual art, or performing art, there's a festival for you in Tampa Bay this week. Plus Easter and…

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Sunday brunchMost of you would probably eat brunch on Easter Sunday whether we suggested it or not, but we just made a list of all the best brunches in Tampa Bay. Check it out.Sun., Apr. 21
    Photo via pxhere
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The 22 best things to do in Tampa Bay this week (April 10-16)

The SunLit Festival and Second Saturday Art Walk are bringing loads of literary and visual arts events to St. Pete this week.…

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See April Seelbach’s Roadside Attractions at MIZE Gallery in St. PeteSeelbach started with photos she took on the road, then added paint to create this collection. This event is perfect for anyone who loves art and road trips.Opens Fri., Apr. 12, 6-10 p.m.
    Photo courtesy of MIZE Gallery
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Check out these photos of the Sant’ Yago Knight Parade in Ybor City

Did you catch some beads last night? The Krewe of Sant’ Yago paraded down Ybor’s 7th Avenue last night, along with local…

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Check out these photos of the Sant’ Yago Knight Parade in Ybor City
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Tampa Bay celebrates Black History Month

We've gathered a list of some of the ways Tampa Bay celebrates Black History Month, from art exhibits to festivals and some…

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Examine our perceptions of black female culture at Princess Smith’s The Evolution of Self at the Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg
    Through Feb. 22.
    Photo via Princess Smith
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Events in Tampa Bay Feb. 6-13

If you're looking for things to do in Tampa Bay, February is here — and that means warmer temps! Check out our…

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Hamilton comes to Tampa — get a $10 ticket
    Opens Feb. 12
    Photo via Joan Marcus
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Things to do in Tampa Bay January 2-9

Your weekly rundown of things to do in Tampa Bay, from Jan. 2-9.

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Giant Pong at Rec Dec in St. Pete
    Jan. 5: 12 p.m.
    Photo via Facebook
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Best things to do in Tampa Bay the week of Nov. 28-Dec. 5

Whatcha doing this weekend? Here's a list of some of the best things to do in Tampa Bay between now and Dec.…

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Brunched 2018
    Dec. 1: Noon-3 p.m. 
    Photo via Nick Cardello Photography
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Things to do in Tampa Bay, Oct. 10-17

Looking for the best Tampa Bay events and things to do in Tampa Bay? Get your live music, local art and tastiest…

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Don't miss Jobsite's Edgar & Emily
    Wednesday, Oct. 10: 8 p.m.
    Photo via Pritchard Photography
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Things to do in Tampa Bay, Sept. 26-Oct. 3

Looking for the best Tampa Bay events? Get your live music, local art and tastiest events for Sept. 26- Oct. 3 right…

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Urban Gypsies at Sumitra
    Thursday, 8 p.m.
    Photo via Cathy Salustri
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