Vol. 31, No. 40
INFORMED DISSENT: Tyranny of the minority
Some of those Republicans ousted in the midterms aren't going quietly.
By Jeffrey C. Billman
Florida troopers chase lemur, discover other exotic animals during DUI stop
Living the wildlife.
By Scott Harrell
Pinellas County red tide going away
County officials say red tide conditions in Pinellas have improved.
By Cathy Salustri
Is a plastic bag fee better for St. Petersburg?
As the city eyes charging for bags, some say plastic is actually better for the environment.
By Lisa L. Kirchner
Tampa City Council chairman accused of sexual battery
The accuser seeks closure on an incident that allegedly occurred when she was in middle school.
By Ray Roa
How to help the St. Petersburg's homeless during the holidays — and beyond
Celebrate Outreach seeks short and long-term solutions for Pinellas homeless with meals and tiny homes.
By Amy Katsouris
Amazon sends Santa and elves to Christmas party for Tampa Bay children
This Friday night, Santa takes advantage of a special kind of Prime one-day shipping and zips into Tampa Bay.
Hillsborough fireman arrested for making his own cannabis oil in the station
D.I.Why?
Gulfport family no longer homeless but still needs help
On the wish list: dog food, people food and home goods.
Tampa Lyfties go to Armature Works, Cheesecake Factory, and more
But what are they?
Mental health clinic for veterans in Tampa will be the first in Florida
It's the first and only of its kind in Florida, and it will service post-9/11 veterans and their families.
Hudson man arrested for shoplifting from store immediately after job interview
That's not how you show initiative, man.
Here are Gulfport's candidates for mayor and city council
Candidates include a man who once wore an elf hat to a Gulfport city council meeting.
Polk County high school student arrested with loaded gun on campus
Here we go again.
Here are the winners of Tampa Bay's Urban Excellence awards
Duckweed, CW's Gin Joint and the streetcar are among the winners.
Is Tampa City Council about to blow its #MeToo moment?
Hope not.
Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg says there’ll be no new stadium in Ybor City
The team might be stuck at Tropicana Field until 2027.
Tampa ranks No. 21 on list of best places for New Year's celebrations
St. Petersburg came in at No. 75.
Three Tampa Bay men plead guilty to timeshare fraud
The men — from Largo and St. Petersburg — have to make restitution to more than 40 victims and yes, they will go to prison.
Tampa is ranked No. 7 in a new study of America's best college towns and cities
We're still not No. 1 in Florida though.
Tampa woman behind IRS phone scam
If you received a call saying you owed the IRS money, Brenda Dozier may have been behind it.
Staff at new Tampa medical marijuana dispensary not "just a bunch of potheads"
No drive-thru at Curaleaf Seminole Heights, but it will deliver.
These undiscovered "mountain" cabins are waiting for you in Brooksville
This month's road trip travels to Chinsegut, an almost-undiscovered Brooksville retreat.
Steven Stamkos nets hat trick and Tampa Bay Lightning tops New York Rangers 6-3 at Amalie Arena
The captain also scored his 700th career point on Monday.
Neil deGrasse Tyson cancels January 23 Tampa show at Straz Center
Four women have recently accused the 'Cosmos' host of sexual misconduct.
Trae Crowder brings Liberal Redneck humor to Tampa
He'll be at the Straz with Drew Morgan and Corey Forrester in March.
Betty Buckley joins Hello, Dolly! in Tampa
The show runs at the Straz until Dec. 9.
By Ben Wiley
Tampa Bay’s next generation of fashion designers train at The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg
Upcoming mall fashion show pairs Neiman Marcus fashions with designs from Tampa Bay high school students.
By Jennifer Ring
Poet Laureate Peter Meinke writes on writing
Or favorite versifier welcomes CL's annual Books Issue with some words on reading and inspiration.
By Peter Meinke
Get tickets Friday, Dec. 7 to hear these celebrities speak at Tampa Theatre in 2019
Called Limelight, the series features Carl Hiaasen, Lou Holtz and other standout voices.
Here's the lineup for Tampa International Fringe Festival 2019
New this year: Bilingual plays.
Here are 4 Tampa Bay artists you can see at Art Basel in Miami Beach
Art Basel Miami Beach runs Dec. 6-9.
We live tweet Every Christmas Story Ever Told at freeFall in St. Petersburg tonight
Follow along at #HallmarkChristmasCL.
3 workshops, classes and retreats to help you learn about Ayurveda in Tampa Bay
Take advantage of Ayruveda info sessions, workshops, consultations — even an Ayurvedic retreat.
Tampa Bay's Christmas theater roundup, classified by "Hallmark holiday movie" or "Lifetime holiday movie"
Which holiday show should you see? Here's our quick and easy (and snarky) guide to shows in St. Petersburg and Tampa.
Gilbert Gottfried brings his voice and comedy to Tampa this weekend.
Gottfried does comedy at Side Splitters Dec. 6-9.
By Michael Murillo
Guess which Tampa Bay Christmas play was also a Hallmark holiday movie?
Three things to know about this holiday love story, playing in Tampa Bay through the holidays.
Heartwarming holiday play Raising Twelve is at Powerstories in Tampa
'Raising Twelve' is a contemporary play with a Norman Rockwell sense of character.
By Mark E. Leib
Tampa rapper Louis Junior details his new album Nothing More, Nothing Greater
Listen to it now.
Jeremy Gloff's Moments of Eurphoria nominated for Best Documentary at Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival
It was directed by filmmaker Michael M. Sinclair.
Polarizing R&B innovator Ike Turner died on this day in 2007
He was 76 years old.
By Gabe Echazabal
Strawberry Festival concert tickets to see Willie Nelson and more go on sale December 6
Alabama, Needtobreathe and Martina McBride among many acts on the agenda.
Otis Redding died in a plane crash on this day in 1967
Four members of the Bar-Kays perished, too.
St. Paul and the Broken Bones reaches for the stars at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg
The 15-song set felt like a turning point for the band.
Hozier coming to St. Petersburg's Mahaffey Theater on March 20
Tickets to see the Irish songwriter go on sale Friday, December 14.
We’ll always believe in Buzzcocks’ Pete Shelley — here’s why
The punk-rock icon died at 63 years old on Thursday.
Bob Seger coming to Tampa's Amalie Arena on March 15
It's the Detroit classic-rocker's final tour.
Cannibal Corpse guitarist Pat O'Brien arrested in Tampa after ammo explodes in his home
He will not be sentenced to burn.
U.K. prog-rock giant Genesis played its first U.S. concert on this day in 1972
This is back when Peter Gabriel did the singing.
U2 made its North American live debut on this day in 1980
A whopping 25 people saw the show.
The Beatles' failed Apple Boutique opened on this day in 1967
It only lasted for seven months.
Rising EDM star Zhu showcased his latest evolution at Miami’s RC Cola Plant
The Chinese-American producer is in St. Petersburg on March 13.
By LJ Hilberath
Tedeschi-Trucks band coming to St. Petersburg's Al Lang Field on June 30
Blackberry Smoke and Shovels & Rope open the show.
Tampa Bay live music Thursday with BRONCHO, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, more
Let the weekend begin.
Tampa Bay live music Sunday with Uptown Songwriter Fest, Lambda Celsius and more
The weekend isn't over yet.
Tampa Bay live music Friday with Ella Jet, Jason Marsalis and more
Alexander & the Grapes makes its live return, too.
Chicago psych-rock band Post Animal returns to Tampa bigger than ever
It plays Crowbar in Ybor City on December 8.
Tampa Bay live music Tuesday led by Steve Vai, Tosin Abasi and more
Zakk Wylde is also part of the stacked Generation Axe show.
Spencer Chamberlain looks to Underoath's future ahead of Tampa show at Yuengling Center
He calls the band happier and healthier than ever.
Tampa Bay live music Saturday with Z-Trip, Post Animal and more
Hotel Life and Fubar's Rock and Roll Holiday party, too.
Tampa Bay live music Wednesday with Chris Isaak and more
Anthony Gomes is at The Attic.
Tampa Bay live music Monday with Michael W. Smith's holiday show, more
Jesus Christ, it's Monday already?
Sundays are for biscuits and booze, according to Tampa beer bar c.1949
Pretty solid brunch combo, no?
By Meaghan Habuda
Check out Tampa Bay's best food and drink events this weekend
Everything from cheese to whiskey.
Pour Taproom St. Petersburg discounts bar tabs in honor of 1-year anniversary
We like the sound of that.
Here's how Southern Brewing will celebrate 10 years of beers in Tampa
Clear your schedule.
Look out for Tillamook's orange VW cheese bus in Tampa
The dairy cooperative comes bearing free samples.
There's a new menu at Treasure Island bar and grill Sloppy Joe's
Hit the beach.
St. Petersburg Mexican eatery Nueva Cantina selling hot sauce gift sets
Just in case you wanna make someone's holiday fire.
St. Petersburg's 3 Daughters Brewing has its own food truck called 3D Eats
Apparently.
Treasure Island's VIP Lounge & Mexican Restaurant tweaks breakfast schedule
Get eggcited.
Sparkman Wharf leads Food & Wine's latest praise of Tampa
Killin' it.
13 Days of Empamamas gives away gifts to Tampa Bay through Christmas Eve
They're pretty generous gifts, too.
Gulfport Neighbors has a nifty way for you to donate canned goods this month
Locals who get involved can participate until Dec. 24 or 31.
Soul Food Street Kitchen arrives at Tampa hangout Heights Public Market
It's the newest vendor to occupy the rotating stall.
Wiseguy Kitchen is Tampa's latest Italian trattoria
Grand opening festivities are scheduled for next month.
USF Tampa debuts first Publix store on a college campus
Kind of a big deal.
Tampa scores $1 juices, smoothies for its own Nékter Juice Bar grand opening
Twenty percent of the celebration's proceeds benefits Trinity Cafe
Urban Brew and BBQ to move in with St. Petersburg sibling Urban Comfort
The restaurant aims to reopen early next year.
Tampa Bay welcomes Hawaiian poke franchise Pokéworks
The first of three aims to launch in February.
Tampa Riverfest 2024
@ Multiple Locations
Fri., May 3 and Sat., May 4
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After code complaints temporarily closed doors, Nana’s fights for survival in Ybor City
By Kyla Fields and Suzanne Townsend
Songwriter Kevin So plays intimate bungalow show in St. Pete
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
Lou Dobbs, a conservative pundit whose shows were dropped from both CNN and Fox News after continuously pushing debunked conspiracies theories, is now…
By Colin Wolf
Mike Ness was in town last Sunday playing Social Distortion’s Mommy’s Little Monster in full at the BayCare Sound in Clearwater. Also…
WWE superstar Titus O’Neil is a giant man, but his heart for Tampa Bay area schoolkids is even bigger. The 47-year-old born…
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
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