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Album review: Peter Murphy, Lion
Ex-Bauhaus frontman Peter Murphy apparently veered from his typical recording methods for his 10th solo studio album Lion (Nettwerk Records), employing the assistance of producer and Killing Joke...
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Jolly on Iraq: the military should be used only for protecting U.S. lives there
Pinellas County Congressman David Jolly says he doesn't think there's any appetite to send U.S. ground troops to Iraq despite the escalating crisis there, but does believe that air strikes or some...
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Jamie Grant says Hillsborough PTC should have been forward thinking on Uber
It's not exactly a secret that Tampa Bay area state legislator Jamie Grant isn't a big fan of the Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission. In that respect he joins Mayor Bob Buckhorn and...
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Beach Day announce new album, Native Echoes, hear "Don't Call Me On The...
If you can't tell by the way your ass sweats through your pants after just five minutes outside, summer is here. So while the season definitely presents its share of pitfalls, all this heat and...
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Charlie Crist Opens New Campaign Office in St. Pete
If Charlie Crist is re-elected governor this year he promises to reconvene two environmental summits that were held during the first two years of his previous term as governor. Crist made those...
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Weekend Recap: New Belgium in the Bay
The Tampa Bay area loves New Belgium—and being out and about this past weekend proved just that. The Street Team kicked it into full gear on Friday and Saturday with back-to-back nights on the beach,...
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Mitch Perry Report 6.17.14: Rick Scott and the power of incumbency
Much has been made about how millions of dollars of campaign ads have helped boost Rick Scott's standings in his race against Charlie Crist for governor this year. If you're scoring at home, it's been...
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Reptar, Roadkill Ghost Choir, Millionyoung, and New Madrid lead Summer Jam 10...
Staying power is hard to come by in the world of music festivals, and while giants like Clearwater Jazz Holiday and WMNF's Tropical Heatwave have been around for decades, you won't really find smaller,...
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One overjoyed muggle — look who's going to the Diagon Alley media preview!
Harry Potter fans of all ages have been on the edge of their broomsticks waiting for Universal Orlando’s announcement of the opening date for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Diagon Alley, and...
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Some Hillsborough Democrats unhappy with perception that FDP took sides in...
The most interesting and competitive race among Hillsborough County Democrats this summer is the District 7 County Commission primary race between Seminole Heights activist Pat Kemp and Mark Nash, who...
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Craft beer discovery a-brewin'
On June 26, the Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club will observe the third annual Global Day of Discovery by hosting two craft brew-inspired events in St. Petersburg. The Brews of the Burg tour,...
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New strap-on turns users into sexual cyborgs
The Ambrosia Vibe allows the strap-on wearer to experience increased pleasure during sex. It converts the friction registered by the dildo into clit-friendly vibrations produced by a bullet vibrator...
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New Music Tuesday! (June 17): Lana Del Rey, Jennifer Lopez, Deadmau5, OK Go,...
The third week of new jams for June. Info and links for the ones you want to know about most below, plus some other ones you may not have heard of (but should know), with audio & video for your...
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Immigration activists crash Hillsborough County Democratic Party meeting
Latino activists angry with President Obama for failing to halt the deportation of undocumented immigrants clashed with Hillsborough County Democratic Executive Committee Chairman Michael van Hoek...
View ArticleConcert Review: Little Dragon at Orpheum, Ybor City
A wise old dude once said, “Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he will never be disappointed.” Unfortunately, I wasn't really paying heed to this particular adage while getting revved up for the...
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David Jolly supports more funding for background checks on ex-felons and...
Although he says he's taken some heat for it, most non-NRA members in Pinellas County probably weren't even aware that late last month, Congressman David Jolly supported an amendment sponsored by...
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Mitch Perry Report 6.18.14: Obama's very rough foreign policy spring
There's a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll out this morning regarding President Obama's handling of foreign affairs, and the returns aren't very favorable. Just 37 percent approve of his handling...
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Thai one on: Red Curry-Coconut Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce
People assume Thai cuisine is complicated to prepare at home, but it's quite the opposite. Most Thai food is made of simple, fresh ingredients that can be thrown together in a jiffy, like stir-fries,...
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Over the moon: Review of Return to Forbidden Planet
There are several reasons why Return to the Forbidden Planet, a co-production of Jobsite Theater and the Straz Center, is such a grand success. Still, four of them stand out. To wit: The Joy of Local...
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Yolie Capin's big night out at Ulele
Although she hadn't planned to inaugurate her reelection campaign so soon, Tampa City Councilwoman Yolie Capin wasn't about to turn down Richard Gonzmart's offer to open up his much-hyped Ulele...
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