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Florida will appeal ruling after judge says state can't enforce pronoun law against teacher
Lawyers for state education officials on Thursday filed a notice that they will appeal a court ruling that blocked enforcement of a 2023 law requiring a transgender teacher to use pronouns that ...
Tampa restaurants earn more Michelin stars, Sweetwater Farm’s annual fundraiser returns, and more local food news
Openings Little Philly There's a newly opened eatery in downtown St. Pete where shouting "Go Birds!" may be synonymous to a hello. Owners Sean Ford and Renaud Cowez are the minds behind a new Ea...
Kahwa opens long-awaited drive-thru shop in St. Pete
After a four year delay, Kahwa’s newest coffee shop has opened its doors—or drive-thru, rather. Kahwa's most recent outpost made its debut on Thursday, April 18 at 6601 4th St. N in St. Pete...
https://www.cltampa.com/food-drink/kahwa-opens-long-awaited-drive-thru-shop-in-st-pete-17656909
Environmental group will try again to make clean water a constitutional right in Florida
A group seeking to make clean water a constitutional right in Florida has restarted efforts to get the measure on the ballot. The FloridaRighttoCleanWater.org committee fell short of collecting ...
Five Tampa restaurants earn Michelin stars in 2024 guide
Tampa is officially a few stars richer—Michelin stars, that is. The prestigious international dining guide held its annual award ceremony at the Tampa Edition tonight amongst a crowd of excite...
https://www.cltampa.com/food-drink/five-tampa-restaurants-earn-michelin-stars-in-2024-guide-17651705
Floridania Fest returns to Gulfport for another year of kitschy collecting
What made the Sunshine State so alluring to tourists before Disney? Maybe it was the bathing beauties or maybe it was the warm weather, but one thing is certain—hoards of folks have a special...
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs public school chaplains bill, says satanists need not apply
The state won’t allow satanists to take advantage of a new law allowing religious chaplains to serve as counselors in public schools for students whose parents approve, Gov. Ron DeSantis said ...
New cheesesteak spot Little Philly opens in downtown St. Pete
There's a newly opened eatery in downtown St. Pete where shouting "Go Birds!" may be synonymous to a hello. Owners Sean Ford and Renaud Cowez are the minds behind a new East Coast-syle eater...
President Joe Biden is coming to Tampa next week
President Joe Biden will be traveling to Tampa next week, the White House announced Thursday. Biden will appear in Tampa on Tuesday, but details of the visit were not released. Biden’s trip to...
https://www.cltampa.com/news/president-joe-biden-is-coming-to-tampa-next-week-17651484
Former Florida Gov. Graham remembered as ‘a friend and a consummate public servant’
As recollections and praise pour in for former U.S. senator and two-term Florida governor Bob Graham, Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff. “So, we mourn the passing of ...
'In The Trees,' truth pours from the lips of Tampa poet Kennedy Engasser
The older I get, the more difficult I find it to discuss feelings and situations with other people. Words make things complicated.
Historian Gary Mormino led St. Petersburg poet Thomas Hallock to 'This Curious World: 1937'
Historian Gary Mormino leaves newspaper clippings in my mailbox at work. He does this for many people.
St. Petersburg writer Tyler Gillespie has a poem for people who are dating after a long-term relationship
This poem is for people who are dating after a long-term relationship—putting themselves out there again, again. Again. Follow @tyler_gills on Instagram.
Three trees helped Tampa Bay poet Edmarie Aponte write 'Ode to the Dryads'
“Ode to the Dryads” is a dedication piece to the trees that provide comfort and insight through the sacred connection of life and energy. As I was laying in a hammock perfectly placed in the...
Tampa poet Unspoken has the 'Blossoming Branches' of orchids and apple trees on his mind
“Blossoming Branches” juxtaposes orchids and apple trees, showcasing how the “ugly and gnarled” apple tree is stronger than the more beautiful orchid, forcing its way through the obstacl...
Poet Victoria Dym is allergic to live oak, but there was something about 'This Tree' in Lowry Park
“This Tree” is dedicated to my friend M.A., who like myself, is a tree lover and a tree hugger, and also, like myself, moved from Pittsburgh to Tampa. I am allergic to Live Oak but that does...
Tampa poet IAM reflects on the power of the 'Willow'
Since I was a child I was fascinated by the willow tree. I imagined her leaves enveloping me, cradling me to sleep.
https://www.cltampa.com/arts/tampa-poet-iam-reflects-on-the-power-of-the-willow-17648646
'Childhood Trees Are Taller,' says University of South Florida poet Alex Rivera
This was a fascinating prompt, and it made me think about all the trees in my life. But one tree stood out the most despite it being so far back in my childhood.
Hurricane Ian led Gulf Coast poet Saoirse Ibargüen to ‘A Tree You Shouldn’t Love’
This poem is a true story about the fate of my trees after Hurricane Ian in 2022. The oak in question is likely as old as my house and its canopy extends over my entire roof.
Tampa poet GeminiFox expresses frustration and helplessness in ‘Kindling’
Words can be used to express emotion or to amplify it. Art and music have been instrumental in expressing the thoughts and feelings of a culture.
Tampa Bay's best live music happening April 18-25
It's yet another jam-packed week of live music in the Bay area, this time with stadium shows (hi, Kenny Chesney), perhaps the best synth-pop band touring right now (Nation of Language), a whole ...
https://www.cltampa.com/music/tampa-bays-best-live-music-happening-april-18-25-17639677
Tampa’s growing, but its tree canopy is not—here's why that’s a problem
Tampa’s growing, but its tree canopy is not—and that’s a problem. More than 3,500 people move to just the city every year, drawn to our dynamism, jobs and yes, the beauty of our neighborh...
Jagjaguwar’s They Hate Change tops Record Store Day party at Bananas Records in St. Pete
The first few minutes of They Hate Change’s new EP are all about not being home. It’s fitting since the duo has been criss-crossing the globe since it signed to famed indie imprint Jagjaguw...
Bad, Bad Things tops Record Store Day concert lineup at Seminole Heights’ Microgroove
Before you get your smoke on, don’t forget that Saturday is one of the biggest days of the year for indie record shops. This Record Store Day, Seminole Heights’ Microgroove won’t only be s...
St. Pete expat Kendra Morris comes home for free Record Store Day concert at Daddy Kool
Vinyl has long been back in vogue. Big box stores like Target carry it, and even Taylor Swift is releasing four different versions of her new album on the medium.