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Darden Rice on the number of openly gay St. Pete City Council members: "It's...
There's no question that 2013 was an historic year for the LGBT community, with the U.S. Supreme Court's striking down the federal Defense of Marriage Act a major highlight. On the local level, a...
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Live and Local Spotlight: Pelican Pop Fest 4
by Leilani PolkRight as the concert season is slowing down for the holidays, Pelican Pop Fest 4 gifts us one more multi-band multi-venue party to look forward to. The bill of mostly Pinellas-based...
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Trailer on new Netflix doc on Mitt Romney shows him ironing a suit that he's...
A two-minute trailer on an upcoming Netflix documentary on Mitt Romney's unsuccessful run for the White House has been creating a buzz on the Internet today. It's directed by Greg Whiteley, who it's...
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This week's top LGBT events
Thursday, Dec. 19Largo’s Quench Lounge, 13284 66th St. N., presents its “Naughty or Nice” holiday extravaganza. TJ’s Closet will be on hand, selling adult novelties for all of your Christmas needs....
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The Laugh Tract — who's bringing the funny
This week the Bay area will host some of the biggest names in stand-up comedy...and a few people you've never heard of before. Whether you're paying a lot of money or catching a free show, there are...
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Interior of the Jan Platt library with help desk and public computer terminalsWhen was the last time you visited a Hillsborough County library? For that matter, when was the last time you used anything...
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9 thought provoking sex books of 2013
Best Sex Writing 2013: The State of Today's Sexual Culture (4/16/2013)Edited by Rachel Kramer BusselEach year renowned sex writer, Rachel Kramer Bussel, compiles the most provocative, challenging, and...
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Put a lid on it
Canning for the New Generation: This isn’t your grandma’s marmalade. by Meaghan HabudaEver toyed with the idea of preserving your favorite seasonal produce or know someone preparing for a zombie...
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Tom Stoppard’s Darkside
The award-winning playright commemorates the 40th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. by Leilani PolkYou’ve given the Pink Floyd fanatic in your family virtually every piece of band...
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This week in Tampa Bay area live music: Chris Isaak, Hallucination Before...
Concerts, Dec. 19-25 by Leilani PolkTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 19Thy Art Is Murder w/I Declare War/Fit For An Autopsy/The Last Ten Seconds of Life/Kublai Khan If the band name isn’t indication enough of Thy...
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May the odds be ever in your favor
Taste the Hunger Games’sweet and savory lamb stew with dried plums. by Katie Machol SimonIf you’ve ever read the Hunger Games trilogy, you’ve probably noted that the most memorable dish is Katniss’...
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A healthy dose of good reads
From e-reading to vanguard fiction to cultural mash-ups, there’s good lit out there for what ails ya. by Julie GaristoBooks are therapeutic. They uplift us, they put is in touch with our inner selves,...
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Nirvana: About a band
The illustrated history of the grunge-rock legends is more than another bathroom book. by Leilani PolkKurt Cobain was a frontman in every sense of the word; not only Nirvana’s creative visionary, but...
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Mark Leibovich: Bard of the Beltway
Talking with the author of This Town, the book of the year for political junkies. by Mitch PerryIf you’re looking for a book that reflects the failures of U.S. social policy over the past few decades,...
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Food and drink books perfect for a tasty holiday
The best food tomes, new and old, printed and electronic. by Jon Palmer ClaridgeI love books. And I love the opportunity they provide for continuous learning. And now, thanks to technology, I can...
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Best of the day: Tampa's Orpheum brings its own Evan Williams barrel-aged...
What happens when barrel-aged bourbon collaborates with a classic Tampa concert venue? Magic in a glass of course. Historic Tampa concert venue, the Orpheum, recently teamed up with Kentucky-based...
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Mitch Perry Report: Will Weatherford for LG?
In a blog post, the Miami Herald's Mary Ellen Klas tosses out a new name in the now eight-month saga of determining who will eventually end up replacing Jennifer Carroll as Florida's Lieutenant...
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Tampa's Refinery Trading Places dinner serves up fine Southern fare
Wednesday night, The Refinery's front and back of house staff switched places for charity. Chef Greg Baker and his kitchen crew took over the dining room, while general manager and wife Michelle Baker...
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Do This: Antique Alley's 3rd Thursday Holiday Marketplace and Inequality for All
This evening, from 6 to 8 p.m., you can knock out last-minute holiday shopping while enjoy tropical cocktails, checking out live tiki carving, scoring sales and browsing holiday decor at Antique...
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Kathleen Peters calls David Jolly a "hypocrite" for lobbying for Obamacare, a...
In the increasingly bitter Congressional District 13 GOP primary race, Kathleen Peters today accused David Jolly of personally profiting from the Affordable Care Act, the bete noire of Republicans...
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