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The Laugh Tract — who's bringing the funny
This week we have a number of off-night comedy shows to go along with the regular weekend performances. In some cases it's a showcase of local talent. In others it's a chance to see a touring...
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Florida Orchestra director designate Michael Francis to helm Mozart fest in Cali
The Florida Orchestra’s new Music Director Designate Michael Francis gets around. He has just been appointed as new Music Director of the Mainly Mozart Festival in San Diego, according to an...
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Mitch Perry Report 9.29.14: Tampa Bay Rays' (& MLB's) really long and not so...
Congratulations this morning to the Tampa Bay Bucs and their fans, who finally have something to feel good about this season after the Mike Glennon-led Bucs stunned the Steelers in Pittsburgh...
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Tasty fall coffees sans pumpkin spice
It's National Coffee Day. And although some autumn-lovin' caffeine enthusiasts may object, cozy coffee concoctions crafted without pumpkin spice are out there. Neglected flavors like maple, cinnamon,...
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Album review: SBTRKT, Wonder Where We Land
British electronic artist SBTRKT – revered for his use of punchy-catchy synths and ability to balance glitchy electronic rhythms with fiery vocals – manages to elevate his material while avoiding...
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Tampa Bay's weekly literary happenings
Head to Wine Madonna on Monday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m., and Get Lit! Keep St. Pete Lit presents an evening of literature, word games and drinking. Part game night, part evening at the bar, plenty of...
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Epically amazing classic arcade and pinball museum opening this weekend in...
All those losers who just buy their sponges at the grocery store finally have a reason to go to Tarpon Springs: Starting Oct. 3, the enclave of Greek immigrants will also be home to one of the most...
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D.C. based pro-choice group target Rick Scott as being "obsessed with...
NARAL Pro-Choice America announced today that it is targeting Rick Scott and two other GOP Governors this election season with mail, online ads and phone calls questioning what they call their...
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Mailers urge voters to return absentee ballots that haven't been sent out yet
Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer has a message for those of you who've received a mailer saying that you're absentee ballot should have already been mailed to you. No, it...
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California D.A.'s say Uber & Lyft represent a "continuing threat" to the public
Kyle Cockream, the executive director of the Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission, appeared a bit perturbed last week after the Tampa Bay Partnership neglected to contact him while...
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Tonight in live music: Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers, Torche
Two very different shows happening this Tue., Sept. 30. Info on both below. Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers with Daryl Hance“It’s a little too late to die young,” Nicki Bluhm belts out in “Little Too...
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Mitch Perry Report 9.30.14: Buckhorn gets a challenger
Five months before he runs for what is expected to be a relatively stress-free re-election bid, Bob Buckhorn has a challenger in acupuncturist and activist Becky Rubright. Based on her initial...
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Clearwater classics, others to serve grub at annual Taste fest
On Thursday, Oct. 9, the 25th Annual A Taste of Clearwater will bring an evening of food and drink tastings, alongside live entertainment, to Clearwater's Westfield Countryside Mall. From 5:30 to 8:30...
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New Music Tuesday! (September 30): Prince, The Vaselines, Melissa Etheridge,...
Holy macaroni, it's the last day of September! Jesus, time flies, and the new music just keeps on coming. Info and links for the releases you want to know about most below, plus some other ones you...
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D.C. Transit official makes the case for Greenlight
As part of maintaining the focus on passing Greenlight Pinellas, the Yes on Greenlight campaign on Monday had American Public Transportation Association Vice President for Policy Art Guzetti making...
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Activists group say ALEC's power is fading
Last week Google CEO Eric Schmidt said said his company made a mistake in funding the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), now that he realizes that they oppose U.S. action on climate...
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Pinellas Republican state lawmakers say the gloves are off regarding Duke...
Paraphrasing the Howard Beale character from 1976's Network, Clearwater area state Senator Jack Latvala said today that he's "mad as heck and I'm not going to take it anymore" when it comes to the...
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Villa Bellini restaurant opens in Clearwater
Clearwater's Villa Bellini Restaurant & Lounge, the latest culinary project by chef-owner Ciro Mancini, opened its doors for dinner 4 p.m. Tuesday. Keeping pace with the well-versed Mancini's past...
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Stream new releases from St. Pete bands Jensen Serf Company, Zulu Wave
There are some who still don't know that Pinellas County is fertile ground for rock music that makes your ears ring while leaving you begging for more. New releases from two of the area's best should...
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Castor calls for DOJ to review Florida's ban on civil rights restoration for...
A signature issue that bothers most Democrats (and very few, if any Republicans) in Florida is the ban on automatic restoration of the civil and voting rights of ex-felons who have paid their debt to...
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