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Crist & Scott spend more money on new ads bashing each other
We're 85 days away from the general election, plenty of time for Rick Scott and Charlie Crist to alienate more voters with their incessantly negative TV ad war campaign. Crist's new ad is called...
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Photo review: Linkin Park with Thirty Seconds to Mars and AFI at Steinbrenner...
AFI, Thirty Seconds to Mars and headliner Linkin Park performed before a crowd of 14,391 at George M. Steinbrenner Field this past Sat., Aug. 9. With a max concert capacity of 17,000 (10,000 seated...
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No Tax for Tracks calls for PSTA head's firing over DHS funding issue
Earlier this month, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Executive Director Brad Miller returned $354,000 to the Department of Homeland Security after the federal agency said that a series of Pinellas...
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Benjamin Booker to appear on Conan tonight
Haven't heard enough about homegrown musician done good, Benjamin Booker? We've been heavy on the Booker beat since we gave him a Best of the Bay award last year — dude's been on fire, from a full...
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George Sheldon calls for halt on seismic testing off of Atlantic coast
Locked in a tight battle with House Minority Leader Perry Thurston for the Democratic nomination for Florida attorney general, George Sheldon announced this morning that he opposes seismic testing off...
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DIY goodbye: Tampa Bay Bike Co-op starts new
After seven years of supplying area cyclists with the means to maintain and relish in their wheels, the Tampa Bay Bike Co-op will host its End of An Era BBQ & Bike Sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m....
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Tampa Bay's weekly literary happenings
Spark your creativity at Tampa Free Skool’s Writing in the Moment Workshop at the Mermaid Tavern in Tampa Tuesday, Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m. Led by Cole Bellamy, an instructor of English and creative writing...
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Ed Narain blasts Sean Shaw for mailer that accuses him of being a "Rick Scott...
In the heavily Democratic precincts of Florida's House District 61 (which encompasses Ybor City, East Tampa, Seminole Heights and West Tampa) calling someone a "Rick Scott Republican" is not a term of...
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Remembering the joy of Robin Williams
Robin Williams died tonight at age 63. That’s by far my least favorite sentence I’ve ever had to write. Being a relatively young man the first word that comes to mind when thinking about Robin...
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New Music Tuesday! (August 12): Sinéad O'Connor, The Gaslight Anthem, The...
The second week of new releases for August. Wow, and suddenly it will be September. Enjoy this steaming hot month while it lasts. And back to the subject at hand ... Info and links for this week’s...
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Tonight in live music: Kishi Bashi, Miniature Tigers, Big Data, Andy T-Nick...
A four-pack of super intriguing live music is occurring this Tues., Aug. 12, and you can jump around and see at least three of these four shows, if you're feeling really industrious.Kishi Bashi with...
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Q&A: Ahmed Ahmed, on tour with Sullivan and Son
There’s a good chance you've seen Ahmed Ahmed before. His film credits include Iron Man (2008), Don’t Mess with the Zohan (2008), and Swingers (1996). He’s been on the cover of The Wall Street Journal...
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Mitch Perry Report 8.12.14: Remembering Robin Williams in ’80s SF
Stand-up comedy truly broke out massively in the 1980s in America, and living in San Francisco at the time I was lucky enough to witness many comedians who would go on to become big deals on stage and...
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Tea Party of Florida backs Higginbotham, Stacy White & Paula Meckley in...
Although the Tea Party is considered more of a movement than an actual political party, there is an official Tea Party of Florida, and today they announced their endorsements in two GOP primary races...
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Throwback eats: Mellow Mushroom revists 1974
The Mellow Mushroom pizzeria franchise will showcase its menu from 1974 on Wednesday, Aug. 20, to commemorate its 40th anniversary. Dubbed "Way Back Wednesday," the all-day throwback at MM locations...
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In Tampa, top CDC official says U.S. needs more work getting young people the...
The first time many Americans ever heard of the HPV vaccination was when it was shrouded in a political controversy. Texas Governor Rick Perry issued an executive order in 2007 mandating that the...
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Water Works Park makes a splash in Tampa Heights
Mayor Buckhorn joined Richard Gonzmart of the Columbia Restaurant Group, Michael Babb of the Southwest Florida Water Management District, as well as a whole host of civic supporters to cut the big red...
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Art as survival — Against All Odds: The Art of the Highwaymen at Tampa Bay...
Against All Odds: The Art of the Highwaymen, is only up at Tampa Bay History Center for one more week. It’s a collection of paintings that defy expectations, and there’s an amazing story behind them....
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The Laugh Tract — who's bringing the funny
After last week's wild comedy schedule, we're back to normal this week with television stars, comedy hypnotists and local favorites. There are plenty of options, including a little clean comedy. Here...
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Hillsborough County one step closer to putting transit tax on 2016 ballot
Saying that they are looking to create a transportation plan that doesn't reflect politics but a sound policy, Hillsborough County Administrator Mike Merrill today received unanimous approval from the...
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