Vol. 31, No. 50
Informed Dissent: Crisis actor
Fake emergencies, real threats and marks for the con.
By Jeffrey C. Billman
Scholarships honoring former Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections announced
The deadline for the scholarships is March 29.
By Cathy Salustri
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz defends Proud Boy who was banned from Twitter for hate speech
The congressman comes to the aid of a Central Florida shitposter.
By Colin Wolf
Florida lawmakers push for local rent controls to combat state's affordable housing crisis
The measure would repeal Florida's pre-emption on rent control.
By Monivette Cordeiro
Florida Rep. Val Demings introduces 'Vladimir Putin Transparency Act'
The bill calls for a detailed report on the Russian president's financial dealings, among other things.
By Xander Peters
Florida anglers will have to get a permit to cast for sharks from land
Fish and Wildlife approved that and several other shore-based shark fishing changes.
By Ray Roa
Horseshoe crabs will soon be having sex on Florida beaches, and wildlife officials want to know all about it
Send nudes.
Early voting for Tampa mayor, city council starts on February 25
Here’s a list of places to do it.
St. Petersburg's Allendale UMC announces protest worship, will continue same-sex marriage ceremonies
"Dissent, not departure" was the church's message yesterday.
Retired Sarasota firefighter killed by suspected drunk driver in Hillsborough
Wesley Weysham Jr. had retired in 2017, but stopped to assist at a crash site.
Traffic will be an absolute shitstorm in downtown Tampa this weekend
Take an Uber, you fools.
Florida lawmakers want people from out of state to be able to buy medical marijuana
It would be a lot cooler if they did.
Pinellas shelter dog resigns from "job" at local pool company
Star of 'On the Go Go with JoJo' finds a fur-ever happy ending.
Hackers made Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn’s Twitter X-rated and racist
Oh, they made bomb threats, too.
Tampa could get e-scooters in April, with traffic exceptions
A one-year pilot program wouldn't allow the vehicles on the Riverwalk, Bayshore Blvd. and 7th Ave.
St. Petersburg community garden receives donation from Hallmark movie
Fittingly, the flick is titled 'Garden Party.'
By Meaghan Habuda
WFLA starts podcast to investigate Seminole Heights murders in Tampa
Thankfully, "51 Days of Terror" doesn't focus on the suspect.
Port Richey mayor arrested, shots fired at SWAT team at his home
The mayor has had problems with law enforcement in the past.
By Scott Harrell
Safety Harbor woman discovers snake in dryer full of laundry
Yeah, we'd run like hell, too.
St. Petersburg unveils logo for new pier
What do you think?
Need a pet-friendly hotel in St. Petersburg? There's a map for that
St. Petersburg has launched PAWS, a guide to dog-friendly everything in St. Pete.
FDOT will start allowing buses on I-275 in Pinellas
The move is a first for Florida.
Trump allegedly kissed former campaign staffer without consent before Tampa rally
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders denied the allegation.
An interview with Tampa mayoral candidate Jane Castor
She says her experience as a police officer makes her the best pick for the job.
By Anna Bryson
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis retracts 169 appointees made by former Gov. Rick Scott
DeSantis just squashed nearly 170 Rick Scott appointees.
Tampa's mayoral candidates in their own words
Mostly.
Party with flamingos at famous St. Petersburg sinkhole
To be fair, flamingos are lousy drunks so they probs won't be drinking at this Sunken Gardens festival.
Busch Gardens Tampa just debuted a new critter show with sloths, flamingos, and aardvarks
Busch Gardens promised a whole new show in time for this year's 60th Anniversary and this past weekend, with little warning, the new show debuted.
By Ken Storey
Carlton Ward, champion of panther, Florida Wildlife Corridor, speaking in Tampa
In advance of his National Geographic Live talk at the Straz, the wildlife photographer talked to CL.
Strawberry Festival returns to Plant City this week
Strawberry shortcake, strawberry milkshakes and — the best part — the strawberry queen.
Tampa Armature Works celebrates anniversary with artist power trio
Birdcap, Sentrock and Lillipore are popping up in the Heights.
Agatha Christine comes to Gulfport this week
OK, so it's not really her, but Nan Colton does a damn fine job at pretending.
Find your new CSA at Spring Farm Day, an hour north of Tampa Bay
The Little Pond Farm in Bushnell has CSA deliveries at St. Petersburg's Saturday Morning Market.
Nerd Nite brings animal sex, space to this bar in St. Petersburg
If you've ever wondered how turtles have sex, head to Subcentral at the Iberian Rooster.
Sarasota theater company produces Lauren Yee's play about a missing child
'In A Word' opens March 8.
Our thoughts on a beloved Tampa indie bookstore closing
Inkwood Books will close its doors the end of March. Here's why that sucks.
All the Shakespeare comes to Tampa's Jobsite Theater
'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)' returns after a 13-year absence.
When this artist moved to St. Petersburg, she created this art exhibit
Come see Annemarie Masson at NOVA 535.
My boyfriend just told me he doesn't love me
Love Confidential answers questions about long distance love.
By Lisa L. Kirchner
Play about closeted gay government workers extended in St. Petersburg
freeFall's 'Perfect Arrangement' has showings through Mar. 3.
Gulfport painter gives $60,000 in paintings to African American scholarship fund in St. Petersburg
Jane Bunker's work will benefit the Woodson Warriors college scholarship program, administered by the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum.
Are you a Tampa Bay artist who could use $500?
The deadline's coming up pretty quick: March 15.
Drink in this beer and brewing exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center
'History by the Pint: Beer and Brewing in Tampa Bay' opens next week. Here's why you should go.
It looks like Tampa might actually host WWE's WrestleMania in 2020
So you're saying there's a chance.
St. Petersburg's favorite Florida-themed art exhibit returns with new artists
Morean Arts named 2019 emerging artists for 'Fresh Squeezed III.'
Poet's Notebook: Jakarta
Because there are no "safe places."
By Peter Meinke
Havana All Stars bring African, Spanish music to Tampa
The Havana All Stars bring trombones, congas and dance to the Straz Center this week.
Clearwater Beach ranked as top beach in the country by TripAdvisor
Tough break, Hawaii.
Ybor City Pink It Up cancer benefit concert celebrates a decade of philanthropy
Who said ska isn’t grown up?
Valerie Gillespie kicks off 11th annual St. Petersburg Jazz Festival
There’s jazz on the lineup, and it runs through March 3.
Nick Drake released Pink Moon on this day in 1972
He died at the age of 26 two years later.
By Gabe Echazabal
R&B queen Erykah Badu was born on this day in 1971
She goes on and on.
JD McPherson shakes up Skipper’s Smokehouse in unforgettable Tampa debut
And yes, he ate Cuban sandwiches.
Car Seat Headrest’s blissed-out Tampa Bay debut leaves fans wanting even more
Naked Giants’ 45-minute opening set was a stunner, too.
Still unknown, The Beatles played three shows in one day on this day 1961
Yes, Cavern Club was one of the stops.
Grammy-winning singer Lauren Daigle books Tampa date for this summer
The Christian vocalist is supporting her 2019 album, ‘Look Up Child.’
While playing Orlando set, Pinegrove frontman dodges sexual coercion accusations
The troublesome band sold out Soundbar.
The Police landed in a Wrigley’s chewing gum ad on this day in 1978
Strangely, no one can find video.
Toronto police busted Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards for heroin on this day in 1977
He served no jail time.
JD McPherson wants a Tampa Cuban sandwich before he hits Skipper's Smokehouse
CL speaks with the fast-rising rock and roll hero.
Tampa Bay live music Friday with Luttrell, Maze and more
USF’s SYCOM concert could be cool, too.
311's Nick Hexum bringing new documentary, Rock Brothers beer to Tampa Bay
CL speaks with the songwriter ahead of the world premieres.
By LJ Hilberath
Tampa Bay live music Thursday with Kelsey Waldon, Jamey Johnson and more
Soto and Agnostic Front are in town, too.
Shoes probably required when Rusted Root members play Straz Center Tampa
Michael Glabicki and Dirk Miller are in town.
The Gasparilla Music Festival 2019 schedule is here
Here’s when to see Gary Clark Jr., The Avett Brothers, Toro Y Moi and more.
Sad reality TV clown Puddles Pity Party brings golden voice to St. Petersburg
Don’t feel too bad for the guy.
Car Seat Headrest’s Will Toledo is ready to meet Tampa Bay
CL’s interview ahead of a sold-out February 23 show at Orpheum Ybor City.
TobyMac brings faith, transparency to Tampa concert at Amalie Arena
CL talks to the dc Talk principal before the Sunday show.
Lilith Fair matriarch Sarah McLachlan will sing for Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall
It’s her first show in the area since 2015.
New Orleans producer Unicorn Fukr set to stick it to Tampa
He plays Hooch and Hive ahead of BUKU.
Rising rapper G Herbo swerving over to Tampa’s Whiskey North
Whether you like it or not.
Tampa Bay live music Monday with USF Jazz, The Hub's Rock and Soul, more
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Rusted Root members are also around.
Can A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie sell out The Ritz Ybor City?
The Chicago rapper’s streaming stats suggest he could.
Tampa Bay live music Saturday with Clearwater Sea-Blues, Heights Unites and more
It’s festival-palooza out there.
Tampa Bay live music Sunday with Corrosion of Conformity, TobyMac and more
Two very different kinds of worship happening.
St. Petersburg’s Jannus Live hosts Matt and Kim’s epic party
The duo has come a long way from its days playing Czar.
Cru Cellars crew throws down during Tampa competition Iron Somm
Ready for a fresh take on the wine bar's walk-around tasting?
5 solid food and drink events happening in Tampa Bay this weekend
But mostly the best ways to knock one back.
Try more than 20 stouts and porters at this Dunedin Brewery tradition
Stogies & Stout is for dark beer lovers.
Clearwater brewery Sea Dog creates limited-edition Skyway 10K beer
Get it while you can.
Tampa Bay chefs among James Beard Award semifinalists
We see you, Jeannie Pierola and Rachel Bennett.
Tarpon Springs brewery Saint Somewhere puts taproom up for sale
The property went on the market a little over a month ago.
By Jenna Rimensnyder
CL Tampa Bay's Beer Issue 2019: Are you ex-beer-ienced?
Some local notables school us in Tampa Bay craft brews.
CL Tampa Bay's Beer Issue 2019: Collaboration brew reunites Tampa Bay Brewing Company founding family
Call them the Brews Brothers.
By Scott Harrell and Mike Doble
Rise Kitchen & Bakery at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa rebrands with new name
The property's latest changes are part of its ongoing expansion.
CL Tampa Bay's Beer Issue 2019: Cigar City's iconic Hunahpu's Imperial Stout remains different but same
The collectible brew celebrates its 10th year.
CL Tampa Bay's Beer Issue 2019: Sean Nordquist and the Florida Brewers Guild support peers and beers
The guild's executive director talks growth, representation and responsibility.
CL Tampa Bay's Beer Issue 2019: The anti-IPA guide
Our news intern (and St. Pete beertender) runs down some full-bodied alternatives to the current king of craft.
These are the top Tampa Bay eateries right now, according to OpenTable
The local Diner's Choice lists offer a mix of casual and upscale.
Tampa Heights rooftop lounge above Armature Works is now hiring
M.Bird will fill positions during a job fair on Thursday.
Lolita's Wine Market owners developing Italian restaurant in St. Petersburg
Sophia's Cucina + Enoteca will launch on the Vintin Hotel's ground floor.
Mortar & Pestle permanently closes in Tampa's Seminole Heights
This place gained a following for coffee and brunch as much as service.
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream hopes to cool off St. Petersburg by April
Here's the scoop.
The Raft brings Cuban cafe to Tampa's Hyde Park
Empanadas and salchipapa are on the menu.
Cajun seafood spot Hot & Crazy Crab "coming soon" to Brandon
The newcomer is part of Bloomingdale Plaza.
Hamburger Mary's announces closure of Brandon, St. Petersburg locations
You've got some eating to do before they're gone.
Beantown Pub South is a lovely St. Petersburg sports bar with reasonable prices
That said, some entrees disappoint.
By Jon Palmer Claridge
The Florida Orchestra: Pops In The Park
@ Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
Sun., May 12, 7:45 p.m.
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Tampa Bay residents will see cheaper electric bills starting next month
By Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida
The Florida Orchestra is doing a free Mother's Day concert in Tampa
Ronnie Dee says he's hugging every mom that comes to his Mother's Day matinee
Here are some of Tampa Bay's best Mother's Day brunches, buffets and dinners
By Kyla Fields
Home is where the dome is. In a lot of ways, Florida should have more geodesic dome homes: They're energy efficient, they…
Only a half-hour into their headlining set at Tampa’s Amalie Arena last night, the Met brothers addressed the elephant that has been…
By Josh Bradley
Whether's its beachside views or skyline views, Tampa Bay is truly a looker, and quite a few of our local restaurants and bars…
By CL Staff
It feels like San Diego-based metal outfit Cattle Decapitation rolls into Tampatown every six months, and though we'll probably see the band…
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