Food & Drink

Madeira Beach’s Don the Beachcomber tiki bar and restaurant avoids feeling campy and offers a welcome moment of escapism

It’s on the ground floor of the Cambria Hotel.

by Jourdan Ducat March 20, 2024July 2, 2025

It’s on the ground floor of the Cambria Hotel.

Food & Drink

The John’s Pass Seafood Festival returns to Madeira Beach this weekend

Since parking may prove to be difficult, event organizers are providing free shuttle service to and from the party.

by Kyla Fields January 16, 2024May 19, 2025

Food & Drink

Notoriously dry John’s Pass Village could soon allow open container drinking

The “wet zone” proposal still has to be voted in by the Madeira Beach city commissioners.

by Kyla Fields December 15, 2021June 9, 2025

Music

Everything we saw at last weekend’s Tampa Bay boat graveyard concert

by CL Staff May 19, 2020

Arts & Entertainment

20 Tampa Bay tourist attractions that are actually worth the struggle

by CL Staff May 14, 2019

News & Views

Sweet spots: Where do you go when your spirits need a lift?

by Linda Saul-Sena February 11, 2016May 21, 2024

Food & Drink

Five Courses: Riverview’s ‘cue to believe in & more

Bay area food and drink happenings, featuring Trust Me BBQ, Cafe Masala and others.

by Meaghan Habuda December 3, 2015May 9, 2025

Food & Drink

Tables wanted: Beach markets seek vendors for October

Weekly farmers’ markets in Madeira Beach and Indian Shores are now taking vendor applications.

by Meaghan Habuda August 27, 2015August 17, 2023

Music

Culture Club breaks in the new Madeira Beach Municipal Complex at UnityFest this Saturday

The one-day ’80s-centric event also features sets by Howard Jones and Soft Cell’s Marc Almond, among others

by Leilani Polk August 13, 2015February 16, 2025

Food & Drink

July 31 marks Dockside Dave’s last day in St. Pete Beach

The St. Pete Beach location from Dockside Dave’s will serve its final meals at the end of the month.

by Meaghan Habuda July 22, 2015July 28, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Go Fourth and celebrate!

The CL Independence Day Weekend Guide.

by Julie Garisto July 1, 2015June 27, 2025

Music

Garth Brooks, Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande, Smashing Pumpkins, Boy George, Marilyn Manson all coming to Tampa Bay in 2015

Kind of makes up for The Rolling Stones dissing us, right?

by Ray Roa March 31, 2015January 27, 2024

Food & Drink

TBBW 2015: Mad Beach screens Blood, Sweat, and Beer film

Two breweries’ stories and more were featured during Thursday’s Blood, Sweat, and Beer showing.

by Meaghan Habuda March 14, 2015August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Drinking Issue 2015: Tampa Bay Beer Week highlights

Whether you’re into sipping at festivals, bottle releases or food-pairing affairs, Beer Week’s got it all.

by Meaghan Habuda February 25, 2015September 14, 2024

Food & Drink

Meet the Brewers: Matthew Powers of Mad Beach Craft Brewing

A Madeira Beach winemaker turns his attention to unique Florida craft brews.

by Scott Harrell February 13, 2015June 14, 2025

Food & Drink

Bula on the Beach grand opening, snazzy sandos at Pom Pom’s & more

Seven joints, including Bula on the Beach and Pom Pom’s, have the latest in food and drink news.

by Meaghan Habuda January 26, 2015July 12, 2025

Food & Drink

Now & later: Christmas affairs with restos-on-wheels

Chow on food truck fare at these two Christmas-y celebrations in Largo and Madeira Beach.

by Meaghan Habuda December 20, 2014August 17, 2023

Food & Drink

Mad Beach Brewing hosts Brew Year’s Eve with releases

Ring in the New Year with Mad Beach Craft Brewing beverages. There’s a pizza feast involved.

by Meaghan Habuda December 4, 2014December 2, 2024

Food & Drink

Restaurant review: Go fish at Mad Beach Fish House

Mad Beach Fish House, a waterside stalwart, offers a mixed bag of hits and misses.

by Jon Palmer Claridge November 5, 2014April 26, 2025

Food & Drink

John’s Pass tradition introduces seafood showdowns

Aug. 23 is the deadline for eateries interested in competing at the John’s Pass Seafood Festival.

by Meaghan Habuda August 17, 2014September 18, 2024