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Prog rock band Cruel Curses releases new 40-minute song this weekend at Dunedin Brewery

1 day ago | cltampa.com | Selene San Felice

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American Supermodel returns to the stage in St. Pete this weekend

1 day ago | cltampa.com | Josh Bradley

Since 1988, CL Tampa Bay has served as the free, independent voice of Tampa Bay, and we want to keep it that way. Becoming a CL Tampa Bay Supporter for as little as $5 a month allows us to continue offering readers access to our coverage of local news, food, nightlife, events, and culture with no paywalls. Join today because you love us, too.
Morrissey's Friday St. Pete show postponed to 2026

1 day ago | cltampa.com | Josh Bradley

Smiths fans hoping to see loudmouth frontman Morrissey at his solo show in St. Petersburg on Friday will have to wait until next year.The Mahaffey Theater show was postponed to January 20, 2026 with no reason given.
Ducky's closes Tampa bar after 12 years as co-owner Evan Longoria retires from Rays

2 days ago | cltampa.com | Selene San Felice

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Smino returns to St. Pete this weekend for his Kountry Kousins tour

2 days ago | cltampa.com | Selene San Felice

Since 1988, CL Tampa Bay has served as the free, independent voice of Tampa Bay, and we want to keep it that way. Becoming a CL Tampa Bay Supporter for as little as $5 a month allows us to continue offering readers access to our coverage of local news, food, nightlife, events, and culture with no paywalls. Join today because you love us, too.
'RuPaul's Drag Race' royalty Alyssa Edwards comes to Clearwater this weekend

2 days ago | cltampa.com | Selene San Felice

The BEAST is back ( back rolls?? ). One of the most memorable “RuPaul’s Drag Race” queens is still celebrating her “Global All Stars” win with a “Crowned” tour. Aside from the glamorous performances she’s known for, Edwards will also serve up hilarious stories in her Bilheimer Capitol Theatre premiere.
Expansion of Orlando's Universal CityWalk means 'Harry Potter' fans can now drink Butterbeer without a ticket to the theme parks

1 week ago | cltampa.com | Chloe Greenberg

Universal CityWalk's Universal Studios Store just got a major expansion in line with the theme park's hotly anticipated new addition.The Universal Studios Store has been expanded to twice its original size and now features merch, souvenirs and treats themed after new worlds housed in the upcoming (but open for previews) Epic Universe.The two all-new dedicated areas are themed after The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World.All three lands of the Wizarding World of Harry...
Rep. Maxwell Frost is coming to talk to voters in the district of Sarasota Republican Greg Steube

1 week ago | cltampa.com | Mitch Perry

As part of a campaign of Democrats holding events in Republican-held congressional districts, Connecticut U.S Sen. Christopher Murphy and Central Florida U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost will host a town-hall meeting on Saturday.The venue is in Sarasota in Florida’s 17th Congressional District, held by Republican Greg Steube.The two Democrats held a similar town hall in North Carolina’s Ninth Congressional District in a seat held by Republican Rep.
Filibuster record holder, Sen. Cory Booker, co-headlines Florida Democrats' summer gathering

1 week ago | cltampa.com | Mitch Perry

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, two potential Democratic candidates for president 2028, will headline the Florida Democratic Party’s (FDP) annual Leadership Blue Gala next month at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, officials announced Thursday.Booker, who ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for president in 2020, made history last month when he stood on the Senate floor and gave a 25-hour speech protesting the actions of the Trump administration.
Florida bill requiring voters to show proof of citizenship fails, drawing relief on both sides of the issue

1 week ago | cltampa.com | Mitch Perry

• The applicant’s voter record indicated that his or her legal status as a U.S. citizen had been verified. • The applicant’s legal status as a citizen was matched against records of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles or U.S. Department of Homeland Security. • Or the voter showing one of seven identification sources, such as a driver license, a U.S. passport. or a birth certificate.