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No grace, no game
Excuse me, I thought I was flirting. by Erica DawsonFreud, the original super freak, describes sex as anatomical transgressions of the bodily regions destined for the sexual union. Down and dirty....
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Mitch Perry Report: Floridians want medical marijuana
A Quinnipiac poll released yesterday shows that an overwhelming number of Floridians polled - 82 percent - support allowing medical marijuana in the Sunshine State. Even more interestingly, a narrow...
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Obama's approval rating drops in Florida, but he's been here before
Although he's won election twice in the Sunshine State, President Obama has never been exceedingly popular in Florida. That fact needs to be recognized when absorbing the new Quinnipiac poll released...
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Best of the day: Eggs & Kegs brunch at Tampa's Cigar City Brewing
Cigar City Brewing and LOKO Cuisine's Eggs & Kegs (formerly Eggs n' Kegs) takes the time honored tradition of Sunday brunch to a whole new level. Bloody Mary's and Belgium waffles have had their...
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Review: Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang got the blues at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
A look back at the Tue., Nov. 19 show. by Gabe Echazabal and Tracy MayTalk about the old school meeting the new school...Tuesday night's fantastic display of pure, unfiltered blues was more than...
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Delivery Man needs a better route
Vince Vaughn latest vehicle is what you'd expect. by Anthony SalveggiDelivery Man is a remake of 2011 French-Canadian production Starbuck, but maybe all you need to know is that it’s a Vince Vaughn...
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Do This: Three St. Pete art shows and a Pecha Kucha
If you love maps and expressive visual art, then Cartography of the Soul is a sure bet for you — even if the capitals and legends are of the most figurative sort. Participating artists include Carrie...
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Tampa Bay food bank leader says proposed cuts to food stamps could be...
According to House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R-Okla.), negotiations with the Senate on passing a farm bill by the end of this year have taken a bleak turn. There now appears to be a...
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The Gaily News: Tampa ranks high for Florida gays
According to the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index, Tampa is the top Florida city for LGBT individuals. The new report ranks cities around the country based on their pro-equality...
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CL Holiday Auction: What's Week Two got in store?
Thank you! During the first week of the auction (Nov. 14-21), CL readers helped raise close to $8,000 for The Children's Home— and there are three more weeks to go. Looks like we may well hit $30,000...
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Best of the Day: Doctor Who 50th Anniversary
On the heels of JFK’s anniversary, a new legacy was born: The first episode of Doctor Who, An Unearthly Child. Though overshadowed at first by tragedy, the show became the world’s longest-running...
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Kathy Castor "livid" at health care rollout, but says GOP's refusal to expand...
Although President Obama has essentially been called a liar by his critics for admitting that his oft-stated comment that the Affordable Care Act would allow Americans to keep their health care plan if...
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Do This: Merl Reagle, Gina Vivinetto's Great American Songbook
America's most famous crossword puzzle master appears every Sunday in 45 newspapers, including CL and the Washington Post, and having been in the film wordplay, on Oprah and The Simpsons— and he's...
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Best of the day: Pass the Turkey ice cream at Brandon's Revolution Ice Cream Co.
When in Brandon, do as the Brandons do and get yourself a scoop or two of Revolution Ice Cream Co., ice cream. Saturday evening, coming out of an Ikea-fueled-stupor, our car turned right onto State...
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House Republican leadership said immigration reform was dead. Now they say it...
Regardless of how things play out for the rest of the year, the push for an immigration reform package that would provide a pathway to citizenship for an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants...
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A Monday night full of jazz and theater class
This Monday night is crammed full of options — if you're a jazz lover, or theater aficionado and want to help in the continued fight against AIDS by supporting a local arts organization dedicating to...
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Mitch Perry Report 11.25.13: Iran deal angers Republicans & Democrats on...
The biggest story this weekend both nationally and internationally was the interim agreement signed between the world's biggest powers and Iran to curb that Middle Eastern country's nuclear program,...
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A feast from Creative Loafing Tampa's recipe archives
Cooking a Thanksgiving meal is a daunting task. Period. Anticipation for the multi-dish feast builds up all year. It's a day when everyone gets to indulge in incredible culinary gluttony. But what...
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Miley and space kitten? Discuss.
The more I think about Miley Cyrus' performance of "Wrecking Ball" at last night's American Music Awards, the more I dig it (even if reluctantly). I shuddered with mixed emotions. The power ballad is...
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Review: Harry Connick, Jr. dazzles and shines at Ruth Eckerd Hall
A look back at the Fri., Nov. 22 show. by Gabe Echazabal and Tracy MayThe term "entertainer" is thrown around often, albeit not always deservedly. A true entertainer is one who is multi-talented,...
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