Vol. 25, No. 14
Are you kidding? Columbus Drive Bridge to be closed for ANOTHER month
By Mitch Perry
Your psychedelic breakfast
Start your day with a meal and playlists inspired by a Pink Floyd classic.
By Leilani Polk
Amish paradise
Take a drive down to Bahia Vista Street in Sarasota.
By Joe Bardi
Pinellas transit agency moving forward on possible rail initiative
Coalition of voting rights groups the latest to sue Rick Scott on voting purge
Mitch Perry Report 6.18.12 - Pinellas Democratic Congressional Primary back on?
SEIU launches ground campaign in support of Obama
By Kate Feldman
Huge crowd in Ybor waits for Obama tickets
Nina Hayden files suit to get back on the ballot in Pinellas County
Hillsborough County DEC votes to change its by-laws, but not everyone is on board
Italian revolutionaries
Authentic Italian is resurgent in Tampa Bay’s culinary scene.
By Julie Garisto
See you on the Boulevard
That’s Boliche Boulevard, aka the Cuban corridor of Tampa’s Columbus Drive.
By Arielle Stevenson
Daily Show takes on Florida voting purge issue
New Yorker outs the clout of ultra-conservative talk show host Bryan Fischer
Dystopia or utopia? Some thoughts on PlanIt
The PlanIt Valley community project is gadget geek's — and sustainability activist's — wet dream.
By Robert Demery
Obama to appear at Hillsborough Community College Friday afternoon
Pinellas County School Board postpones vote on modified dress code
It's all Greek for you
A trip to the Tarpon Springs sponge docks.
By Katie Machol Simon
Obama announces halt to deportations of some young undocumented immigrants
Republicans (predictably) freak out.
Mitch Perry Report 6.15.12 - Obama coming to Tampa for fundraiser soon?
Jim Norman quits state Senate race
Is his political career over?
The Food Issue: World’s Fare
How to dine your way around the globe without leaving Tampa Bay.
By David Warner
The Amazon Trail: Viral victimization
By Lee Lynch
Maryann Ferenc has some sympathy for frustrated Tampa area businesses who've yet to get some from the RNC
Bob Henriquez says he'll be Hillsborough County's next property appraiser
Mitch Perry Report: Buckhorn's summer gift
Get ready for a completed Riverwalk.
HART says yes to mobile app, no to WiFi
LeMieux quits Senate race - says without ads or debates "our message cannot be heard"
Hillsborough County development regulations under review by new economic stakeholder committee
By Meghan Mangrum
Mitt Romney still wouldn't raise a dollar in taxes for $10 in cuts
Good morning, Little Vietnam
All things Vietnamese in a strip mall in Pinellas Park.
12-plate program
A night full of new tastes at SideBern’s.
Pam Iorio says the purge of non-citizen voters in Florida "concerns me greatly"
Judge grants Nina Hayden temporary injunction, meaning she's back on the ballot
Stop the purge
There’s a better way to ensure accurate voter rolls.
By Paula Dockery
Chris Hayes on David Brooks, climate change and the Occupy movement
Another poll shows majority of Floridians love Stand Your Ground
Well, hello, lola
Discovering Filipino home cooking in Pinellas Park.
By Jon Palmer Claridge
Crowd-sourcing
To get the skinny on these neighborhoods, we needed a little help from our Friends.
By David Warner and Arielle Stevenson
Thai another?
If you like Royal Palace Thai…
Governor Scott signs homeless youth bill in Tampa
By Nicole Martinez
Eclectic Avenue
A night out with The Armenia Avenue Restaurant Gang.
Ideas worth sharing
Impressive guests and deep thinking highlight TEDx in St. Pete.
World Refuge Day to be observed this Saturday in Tampa
Mitch Perry Report 6.14.12 - How 'bout that Rubio alternative to the Dream Act?
Florida will be one of 6 states to be part of AFL-CIO Voter Protection effort
Rob Wallace tells SD-17 voters to ignore Florida GOP establishment
Jim Frishe- Jeff Brandes race heating up
Actress Kerry Washington stumps for Obama in Tampa
Mitch Perry Report 6.13.12 - The Norman Conquests?
Plus: ALF-CIO to start "voter protection" program.
Get the message
Is it now acceptable to end a relationship via text?
By Dan Savage
Traveler’s delight
The food at Tampa International Airport gets a fresh local twist.
Interview with the 'Angry Stripper'
By Shawn Alff
Mitch Perry Report 6.19.12: Obama confirmed for Tampa this Friday
Hysteria delivers a climax
But this story of the creation of the vibrator lacks romance.
Rock out or walk out?
Rock of Ages delivers as advertised, but is unlikely to convert new fans.
By Kevin Tall
That’s My Boy: Raunch dressing
Sandler and Samberg have foul-mouthed fun.
By Anthony Salveggi
The Southern Revival, an interview Jeff McInnis and Sean Brock
Jeff McInnis (Yardbird, gigi, and Top Chef), and Sean Brock (Husk) recently teamed to create a 1800s inspired dining experience.
By Gretchen Cothron
Kerry Washington: From Scandal to star
The actress talks about her hit show, crisis management and working with Quentin Tarantino.
By Heidi Kurpiela
Set your DVR: Seminole Heights Bicycle Club on TV
The joy of snackage
A fan’s guide to chowing down while cheering on.
By Bill Freitas
Headbangers ballin' with a free double feature
See Heavy Metal and Heavy Metal Parking Lot on June 26.
By Stephanie Powers
The man who framed Dalí
A proud daughter celebrates a twice-in-a-lifetime honor in time for Father’s Day.
Beer here: at Tampa Theatre and Carmine's this Saturday
... For the World Drinking Games and Tampa Theatre's The Big Lebrewski.
Prompting Greg Proops
The Whose Liner performs in Treasure Island on Fri., Feb. 10.
By Jimmy Geurts
Seeing Flynn
Acclaimed poet/memoirist Nick Flynn talks about having one’s life turned into a movie.
Open art operation
Dalí masterworks undergo public maintenance in St. Pete.
By Megan Voeller
Make it your mission to visit the Tampa Bay History Center
Assignment: see Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America if you haven't already.
Home sweet home
TampaWorks highlights local authors writing about the Bay area.
By Mark E. Leib
Marlon and Shawn Wayans weigh in on comedy career
Where else can I eat Chinese?
If you love Yummy House …
Stirring up bargains
Comparison shopping at Oceanic and Whole Foods.
High school confidential
Two students seeking culinary adventures for 10 bucks or less.
By Andrew Cloud
Middle Eastern European
A tasty trek from the Baltic to Beirut.
Review: Maynard James Keenan reveals his Puscifer side at the Straz Center, Tampa
By DrunkCameraGuy.com
New music Tuesday! (June 12): Hot Chip, Dent May, Guided by Voices, Metric, The Tallest Man on Earth & more
Conservatives say Romney needs to come out in support of Rubio bill on immigration - even though it doesn't exist
CL on the Road: Backstage at Bonnaroo, Part One (with photos, video)
Deborah rocks it like a VIP and offers her wrap up of the Tennessee music fest, days 1 and 2, with photos & video
By Mike Wilson and Deborah Ramos
New music Tuesday! (June 19): Justin Bieber, Delta Rae, Smashing Pumpkins, Fiona Apple & more
Music releases out this week, with lots of video.
CL on the Road at Bonnaroo 2012
On-site coverage of the mega music fest.
By Andrew Silverstein and Mike Wilson
Review: Roger Waters brings his epic tour of The Wall to Amway Center Arena, Orlando
By Andrew Silverstein
This week in Tampa Bay area live music: Explosions in the Sky, Orgone, Bouncing Souls, Lost in the Trees & more
Concerts, June 14-20
By Leilani Polk, Anthony Salveggi and Jean Henry
Ich bin ein currywurst
How to make Germany's fast food fusion favorite.
The Single Most Important Father's Day Gift
Dear Dad, we need to chat.
By Christopher Dorsey
Truckin’ in the veggies
A documentary proves you can grow anything anywhere — including the back of a truck.
Limited Supply: Cucumber Saison at Cigar City Brewery
Cigar City Brewery's Cucumber Saison is the perfect summer beer.
Man v. Food's Adam Richman, food truckin' through Tampa
Creative Loafing Beer Fest 2012:
The Art of Beer
By CL Staff
Beef up Father’s Day
Sweetbay’s Eric Cloward will help you manage your meat.
By Juliette Cassistre
Gin and Tonic Creamsicle Ice Cream Recipe
Pinellas Chapter Florida Native Plant Society Landscape Tour
@ Multiple Locations
Sat., May 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
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After code complaints temporarily closed doors, Nana’s fights for survival in Ybor City
By Kyla Fields and Suzanne Townsend
After 13 years, Ybor City’s Stone Soup Company announces immediate closure
By Kyla Fields
Tampa Bay residents might actually see lower bills from TECO and Duke this summer
By Colin Wolf and News Service of Florida
State of Florida tells universities to take 'any steps necessary' to prevent pro-Palestine protests
By Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix
I cried the first time I heard Arrested Development’s banger “Never Had Your Back” while on a road trip with my daughter…
By Kelly Benjamin
At least 10 people were arrested Tuesday evening, after local law enforcement used tear gas and rubber bullets to break up a pro-Palestinian…
By Colin Wolf, Ray Roa
A Florida home for sale is raising questions on social media over an unusual dungeon-like basement hidden behind one of its bedroom…
By Chloe Greenberg
While campus police made Florida State University students take down tents last week, it would appear Florida’s first police arrests related to…
By Ray Roa
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