New ad takes Duke Energy to task for failure to do more solar power
Activists in St. Petersburg have been attempting to draw attention to Duke Energy's record so far in Florida of not offering much of any forms of alternative energy sources to their customer base. A...
View ArticleEric Lynn the latest Democrat NOT to run in CD13 race
Eric Lynn, rumored to be considering a run for the CD13 Democratic nomination, will not do so, he announced in a statement this morning. "I am truly honored by the numerous people from across Pinellas...
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Photo review: Lana Del Rey reigns at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando
It's a Monday evening at Hard Rock Live, Orlando, and I’m surrounded by scores of beautiful young women wearing flower crowns, white dresses, Capri pants, cut-offs — virtually every outfit you may have...
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A Q&A with Shawn Wayans — the comedian gets some Fun 'n' Sun in Clearwater...
The family Wayans is a comedy juggernaut. From spoof movies to sitcoms to stand up, the Wayans have developed their brand of humor for more than three decades, and for the first time, the brothers...
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This old mansion
Chris Wescott boldly undertook the restoration of the Cade Allen Mansion without knowing about the bees. Neglected for decades, this 5,000-square-foot stone-clad residence stood at the entry of the...
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Poet's Notebook: Wipeout
And the Lord was sorry that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart. So the Lord said, “I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the ground, man and beast and...
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Dark & Sinful: Not ready to Mingle
When Grandma tells me, again, to get on Christian Mingle, she says she’s got the whole church praying on it. Not about it. On it. Like they’re on top of it. “Onward, Christian Soldiers”...
View ArticleAnd here's the trailer for the Simpsons Lego episode (VIDEO)
It airs May 4, and it's looking like it could be the best Simpsons episode in years, no? Check it out. (via Sploid)[ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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The Sunscreen Film Festival: Apply liberally
The Sunscreen Film Festival has it made in the St. Pete shade. by Joe Bardi It’s understandable if you’re suffering from a raging case of film fatigue right about now. As if the annual triumvirate of...
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My favorite Bob Hoskins' role
Countless obits have already paid homage to 71-year-old British actor Bob Hoskins, who died on Tues., April 29, of complications from pneumonia. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2012....
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Thursday's most awesome thing: The Mega Plush (VIDEO)
In director Matt Burniston's Vimeo Staff Pick short-film series The Mega Plush, a group of stuffed-animal vigilantes takes on the corrupt ranks of the city's sock monkey police. Yes, you read that...
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Movie Review: The only so-so Spider-Man 2
The second installment of the Spider-Man's reboot improves on the first outing, but can't escape the franchise's overly familiar elements. by Anthony Salveggi After two excellent entries, Sam Raimi’s...
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Mayor Kriseman announces the last, best process to restore the Pier
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman announced a plan today that ultimately will lead to the creation of a new St. Petersburg Pier by 2017. Speaking in Spa Park near the iconic structure, the mayor...
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Mitch Perry Report 5.2.14: Wins and losses in Tallahassee
Tonight will close out the 2014 Legislative session, and big events took place yesterday in Tallahassee. The Florida Senate approved House Bill 851, a bill that would dramatically expand college...
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The Hip Hop ABCs: Letter N
It is nearly impossible to get a bunch of passionate hip hop fans to agree on anything. But I tried anyhow, starting with a series of polls on Facebook that aimed to figure out which emcee or group was...
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Photo review: Santana at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
A look back in photos at the concert featuring Latin blues rock heavyweight vets Santana on Tues., April 29 at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.Slideshow after the jump...Slideshow below.[ Subscribe to...
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Willie Nelson's tour bus is for sale on Craigslist
No kidding. This 1983 Eagle bus custom outfitted for the Red-Headed Stranger himself is up for grabs here. Current offer is $52,000, and the owner is taking bids up until midnight Central time. Click...
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The DCCC finds a candidate to oppose David Jolly in CD13 this fall
It hasn't been very attractive, but the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) apparently has found a candidate at the last hour to run in the CD13 race vs. just-elected Republican David...
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Ándale! It's a Cinco de Mayo three-day weekend!
The following our some of our favorito local events celebrating Cinco de Mayo this weekend:Burg Pub Riders Ride in your best luchador masks, Dia de los Muertos makeup, sombreros and mariachi getups...
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Free Comic Book Day welcomes Coliseum of Comics to the area and more
Comic book enthusiasts all over the nation look forward to the coming of May, as not only does the weather creep towards Human Torch temperatures, but Free Comic Book Day rolls around as well. For 13...
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