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Ghosts of Octobers past
Haunted by what I wore, and who I wore it with. by Erica DawsonHalloween made me do it.I had a dream where Halloween asked me to stop blaming it for my acting a fool. It was like “The Raven.” And it...
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Foster vs. Kriseman: What’s the difference?
A look at how St. Petersburg’s mayoral candidates compare in 10 key areas. by Linda F. HerseyUsing information from the mayoral candidates’ campaign websites and statements made during debates and...
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Bill Foster vs. Rick Kriseman: The Leadership Gap
St. Pete’s doing well. So why isn’t the mayor a shoo-in for a second term? by Linda F. HerseyA recent neighborhood-themed candidates’ debate should have been a walk in one of St. Petersburg’s pristine...
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The heartbreak of Havana
The fading architectural heritage of Cuba, and what it says about our own historic buildings. by Linda Saul-SenaImagine one of the richest cities in all the Americas, with five centuries of...
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Do and die
Ted Cruz fronted the government shutdown, but Newt Gingrich was its inspiration. by Peter MeinkeHalf a fake, half a fib, Half a fraud onward, All in the Valley of Lies Charged the two hundred “Forward...
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St. Pete's LGBT victories
The new City Council: And then there were three by David WarnerI know it’s not the main issue.I believe that Darden Rice and Amy Foster were elected to St. Pete City Council because of their...
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Democrats, it’s time to rebrand
Sure, you won big on election night, but some changes are in order. by Scott HarrellWe long ago reached the point at which government became analogous to corporate competition. It’s Coke vs. Pepsi....
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Rare specimens could bring tourist dollars
How flora and fauna could spark the St. Pete economy. by Linda F. HerseyEnthusiasts flocking from all over the world to see a plant? Schoolchildren throughout the region clamoring to see pink...
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CL Holiday Auction Week Four Preview: Dec. 5-Dec. 12
Check out all the available items here before you bid. by CL StaffWeek Four: Dec. 5-12The FINAL part of the CL Holiday Auction begins at 5 p.m. on Thurs., Dec. 5, and ends at 5 p.m., Thurs., Dec. 12....
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CL Holiday Auction Week Three Preview: Nov. 28-Dec. 5
Check out all the available items here before you bid. by CL StaffWeek Three: Nov. 28-Dec. 5The third part of the CL Holiday Auction begins at 5 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 28, and ends at 5 p.m. on Thurs.,...
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CL Holiday Auction Week Two Preview: Nov. 21-28
Check out all the items available Nov. 21-28 here before you bid. by CL StaffWeek Two: Nov. 21-28The second part of the CL Holiday Auction begins at 5 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 21, and ends at 5 p.m. on...
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CL Holiday Auction Week One: Nov. 14-21
Check out all the available items here before you bid. by CL StaffWeek One is NOW OPEN, and continues until Nov. 21 at 5 p.m.Subsequent auctions will also last a week only: Nov. 21-28; Nov. 28-Dec. 5;...
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Can urban gardens save our souls?
The advocacy of these green-thumbed Bay area resident is transforming our community. by Linda Saul-SenaGardening in Florida requires real guts. There are the bugs whose munch-marks on leaves mangle...
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JFK’s day in Tampa
As the nation commemorates a tragedy, memories of a joyous visit live on. by Julie GaristoOn Nov. 18, 1963, President John F. Kennedy visited Tampa — four days before his fateful trip to Dallas. He...
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Mazzaroli’s cannon
Weapons of war can become pieces of art. by Peter MeinkeGods cluster like orgiastic barnacles along the barrel of this exquisite machine heating up as shots explode toward flesh or fortress death...
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How to explain The Cloud to your parents
Reply hazy, try again. by Scott HarrellThe cloud. It’s the future of personal computing! Actually, it’s been the present of personal computing for, oh, about six years now. Which means it’s time for...
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In the weeds: Medical marijuana in Florida
The petition still needs thousands of signatures to make it onto next year's ballot. by Arielle StevensonDuring commercial breaks on local radio stations across Florida, attorney John Morgan’s voice...
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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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Tampa’s Rivergate Tower turns 25
It’s a less than happy birthday for the downtown icon, and its architect challenges the city to finish the job. by Linda Saul-SenaA rare harmonic convergence of money and taste took place here 25...
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Toss me a meatball
Living with a near-vegetarian on Thanksgiving. by Peter MeinkeNow Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, “I have gotten a man with the help of the Lord.”—Genesis...
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