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Mitch Perry Report 2.18.14: The Democrats’ new George Soros?
A little over a year ago, Tom Steyer, a California-based environmentalist, stepped down from the investing firm he created in 1986. At that time he announced he was going to concentrate his efforts...
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Live music radar: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
Soul songstress Sharon Jones doesn't let anything get in her way: not even cancer. The fiery Augusta, Ga. native was diagnosed with the pancreatic form in 2013, which put the brakes on recording and...
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John Dingfelder is running to be a judge
Over the past decade, John Dingfelder has been a regular figure in Tampa politics as a member of the City Council. Even after his electoral career was sidelined by losing to Sandy Murman in a bruising...
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Interview: Chef Anne Burrell on teaching the worst chefs in America
The platinum-locked chef and television personality, Anne Burrell, has seated herself as a staple of the food television industry. She started in 2005, serving as Mario Batali’s sous chef on Iron Chef...
View ArticleKarl Rove's American Crossroads returns to bash Alex Sink in new ad
American Crossroads and their 501c(4) twin, American Crossroads GPS were among the biggest outside spending groups in the 2012 election cycle, and so far in the early part of 2014 they look like...
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Proposed Common Core standards blasted at state education meeting
Does anyone like the Common Core? It sure didn't seem that way in Orlando this morning, where the state Board of Education met to approve amendments to the extremely controversial statewide education...
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WMNF Tropical Heatwave 2014 bringing The Hold Steady and others to Ybor this May
Tropical Heatwave, WMNF's beloved multi-venue music fest, will return to Ybor City with a big ol' assortment of musical acts headed up by the always fun, Ybor-fond indie rock outfit The Hold Steady;...
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After the fire at Domani's and A Modern Line
Seminole Heights residents awoke to shocking news this morning that a fire had devastated a favorite restaurant and retail spot — Domani Bistro & Lounge and A Modern Line, located on Florida...
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Easy and Exotic: Quick(er) Chicken Tikka Masala
Craving something exotic for dinner but don't feel like ordering takeout? Then look no further than this easy-to-prepare version of Chicken Tikka Masala. This creamy, spiced Indian comfort food is...
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St. Pete Brewing Company to open at last
Tom Williams is a patient brewer. Three years ago his St. Pete Brewing Company debuted its signature beer and seemed poised to open in downtown St. Petersburg. But his plan to open at Baywalk went...
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Local music spotlight: Live Forever
When Southern rock's done right, it's an amazing thing that'll get you hugging strangers and spilling drinks as you sing lyrics to songs you don't even know the words to. When wrong, it can make even...
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Mitch Perry Report 2.19.14: Once again, a request to review Stand Your Ground
Yesterday in Tallahassee, a group of black lawmakers and community members held a press conference to call for a thorough study of Florida's controversial Stand Your Ground law, specifically to...
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Community meeting on Florida State Fair's Student Day brings out all types of...
According to Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies, youths running amok at the state fair is nothing new — yet they've never told the media about what they call "wilding" until what happened on the...
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Tampa Theatre launches revamped website
One of the nation’s most beautiful and best preserved movie theaters, 89-year-old Tampa Theatre is keeping up with the 21st century, launching what's ostensibly a new and improved website this week....
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A nostalgic and satirical view of U.S. parks and rec
Explore the cultural significance of America's parks and natural preservation areas at USF Centre Gallery's current exhibit, See America First. The installation, consisting of painted backdrops and...
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Best freebie this week: Environmental film fest at Eckerd College
Don't wait put off indefinitely Earth-conscious docs languishing in your Netflix queue. Eckerd College has some of the best, most recent and relevant out there today, screening for free tonight...
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Sink campaign trots out GOP endorsements to emphasize her centrist credentials
Since she entered the CD13 race last fall, Democrat Alex Sink has emphasized her ability to transcend ideology as a selling point in her candidacy. And to put some meat behind that bromide, today the...
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Beard Foundation names four Tampa establishments 2014 semifinalists
Four Tampa culinary institutions placed as semifinalists for the James Beard Foundation's 2014 Awards announcement Wednesday in Orlando. Greg Baker of Tampa's Refinery and Chad Johnson of Sidebern's...
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New report on Florida's "Dirty Dozen" laws calls for repeal of ban on...
As CL reportedlast month, there certainly appears to be a sentiment in the air in Tallahassee this year to finally repeal the absurd state law banning 64-ounce growlers from being sold by craft...
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St. Petersburg's Gateway to India fulfills eastern promise
From the moment you enter Gateway to India, you know you’re in for a special treat. The large pool of floating rose petals that greats you immediately gives a feeling of tranquility. Your breathing...
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