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12:00 am
May. 17, 2012

"Battleship" Movie Review: Because Every Generation Needs an "Armageddon"

By Nick Pinkerton

Every once in a while, a movie comes along that's so utterly shameless that it achieves a certain grandeur. Battleship, which I swear to God is... More >>

Film

12:00 am
May. 17, 2012

The Narrow Worldview of "What to Expect When You're Expecting"

By Eric Hynes

Heidi Murkoff's mega-best-selling manual, What to Expect When You're Expecting, actually makes perfect sense as a vehicle for Hollywood, an... More >>

Stage

12:00 am
May. 17, 2012

'Love Burns' at Empire Stage: Lovely Atmosphere, Uneven Comedy

By John Thomason

For the current production Love Burns, Nicole Stodard's Thinking Cap Theatre has been transformed into a coffee shop called Hip Sip Coffee, which... More >>

The Daily Pulp

5:17 pm
May. 16, 2012

Judge Delays Release of Innocent Man, Says She Wants More Paperwork

By Eric Barton

A federal judge declined today to release a man from prison where he is serving a 24-year term on drug charges, despite the fact that prosecutors have agreed to drop the charges against him.&nbs... More >>

County Grind

3:00 pm
May. 16, 2012

Dashboard Confessional's Chris Carrabba and Further Seems Forever Announce Upcoming LP

By Liz Tracy

Not more than a few days ago, Chris Carrabba of the popular emo alt outfit, originating from Boca Raton, Dashboard Confessional officially declared that he'd be working with his former group Furth... More >>

County Grind

2:54 pm
May. 16, 2012

Five YouTube Femcees Better Than Kitty Pryde

By Betsey J. Denberg

Apparently there is a new YouTube femcee on the block. And she comes in the form of Kitty Pryde, a Daytona Beach tweenager. Just days ago Pryde's music video for "Okay Cupid" had the internet in ... More >>

The Daily Pulp

2:20 pm
May. 16, 2012

Ozzie Guillen Is Trying Really Hard to Memorialize Kevin Hickey in English

By Rich Abdill

Kevin Hickey, a former pitcher and assistant with the Chicago White Sox, died earlier today at the age of 56. The Chicago Tribune has a short story about Hickey, whom White Sox GM Roland Hemo... More >>

County Grind

2:00 pm
May. 16, 2012

Nitty Scott, MC - Speakeasy Lounge, Lake Worth - May 15

By Adam Smith

Nitty Scott, MCSpeakeasy Lounge, Lake Worth May 15, 2012Golden Underground and Conflict Rhymes, two of South Florida's rising hip-hop conglomerates, teamed up last night to bring female boom... More >>

Clean Plate Charlie

1:53 pm
May. 16, 2012

Flavors of Fort Lauderdale: New Event Announced For Fall

By Laine Doss

If anyone had any doubt that the food scene in Fort Lauderdale is exploding, they need only to look to the announcement of the Flavors of Fort Lauderdale festival.The four-day event, which runs f... More >>

Clean Plate Charlie

12:52 pm
May. 16, 2012

Quarterdeck To Open on Dania Beach Pier

By Laine Doss

As part of a multi-million dollar project to renovate Dania Beach Pier and the surrounding marina and beaches, City Commissioners have entered into a 10-year lease agreement with Quarterdeck Rest... More >>

County Grind

12:31 pm
May. 16, 2012

Weeping Willow Introduces Experimental Music Night for the Downtrodden at Radio-Active Records

By Liz Tracy

Raphael Alvarez is not only a noise musician that'll make your mind all woozy by way of your ears as Chrome Dick, but he also makes wavy, sludgy rock with Fort Lauderdale's Suede Dudes. We asked h... More >>

The Daily Pulp

12:20 pm
May. 16, 2012

Florida Changes Standardized Test Grading System, Everybody Fails

By Rich Abdill

The state's release of preliminary results of FCAT testing has put Florida education reporters in a tizzy the past few days, and there have been impressive stories written all over the place about... More >>

The Daily Pulp

11:45 am
May. 16, 2012

John Goodman to Join Dalia Dippolito: Home on Bond During Appeal

By Lisa Rab

Multimillionaire John Goodman will soon return to the lap of luxury, at home beside the lush green grounds of the International Polo Club he founded in Wellington. Rather than immediately serving... More >>

The Daily Pulp

11:15 am
May. 16, 2012

John Goodman Is Still in Jail (But Not for Long): Here's His Bond Agreement

By Rich Abdill

A hearing in Palm Beach Circuit Court this morning hammered out the final details of John Goodman's release on bond while he appeals his conviction (and 16-year sentence) in the 2010 death of 23-y... More >>

The Daily Pulp

11:00 am
May. 16, 2012

James Benjamin, Accused of Killing Ex, Has Long Rap Sheet of Violent Crime

By Rich Abdill

We told you yesterday about James Benjamin, the 39-year-old accused of killing Jessica Delgado, his ex-girlfriend and mother of two children with him. The way he reportedly told it to police, the... More >>

The Daily Pulp

10:40 am
May. 16, 2012

Prosecutors Agree to Release Inmate Who Proved His Innocence (Updated)

By Eric Barton

A federal inmate who has served 11 years on drug charges he says he didn't commit has convinced prosecutors to let him out of prison. Elroy Phillips refused to accept his fate after being senten... More >>

Clean Plate Charlie

10:28 am
May. 16, 2012

New Food Truck Roundups Announced for Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale

By Laine Doss

Several new food truck roundups have been announced in Broward County. These new, smaller roundups may prove to be the future of food trucks, which in the past have seen mega events with more tha... More >>

County Grind

9:01 am
May. 16, 2012

Happy Birthday and RIP, Liberace, the World's First Real Rock Star

By Lee Zimmerman

Born May 16, 1919, Wladziu (or Vadziu) Valentino Liberace, known to his adoring fans everywhere simply as Liberace, was one of the world's most distinctive and glamorous musicians, an artist wh... More >>

The Daily Pulp

9:00 am
May. 16, 2012

George LeMieux Camp Says Maybe Connie Mack's Water Bill Is So Low Because He Drinks Tiger Blood

By Rich Abdill

While it's not clear if a Republican can beat Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson in November, the fight for the Republican nomination has no shortage of interesting rhetorical maneuverings.The most recen... More >>

County Grind

9:00 am
May. 16, 2012

RIP Donald "Duck" Dunn: A Man Powerful Enough to Turn Goat Urine Into Gasoline

By Abel Folgar

Whether you know it or not, Donald "Duck" Dunn's sleazy (in a good way) bass lines have reverberated through your body at some point in your life. Known more as a "filler" bassist than a conven... More >>

County Grind

8:00 am
May. 16, 2012

Backstage in South Florida: Are Aging Rockers Still Relevant?

By Lee Zimmerman

Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman offers his insights, opinions, and observations about the local scene. This week: Senior citizens and rock realities. Many people would have yo... More >>

The Daily Pulp

7:54 am
May. 16, 2012

Solantic Walk-In Urgent Care Getting New Name

By Rich Abdill

Gov. Rick Scott's Solantic Walk-In Urgent Care is no longer Rick Scott's... or Solantic Walk-In Urgent Care.Scott founded the chain of health care clinics in 2001, and sold it in 2011 amid cries o... More >>

Clean Plate Charlie

6:35 am
May. 16, 2012

The Best South Florida Brewpubs

By Andrea Richard

South Florida came late to the microbrewery trend, but we've got a fine array of local brewpubs. Skip the commercial brew and hit one of these local restaurants that feature taps of house-made be... More >>

County Grind

3:19 pm
May. 15, 2012

Most Memorable John Waters Musical Moments - Performing This Filthy World in Fort Lauderdale July 28

By Liz Tracy

John Waters is one cultural icon worthy of any obsession or praise that surrounds his work or his words. John Waters is a genius. He is the sense of humor and irony and true eyes of America, creat... More >>

County Grind

2:22 pm
May. 15, 2012

Portland Dad and Kids Re-create "Sabotage" Video to Pay Tribute to Adam "MCA" Yauch

By Betsey J. Denberg

Less than two weeks ago, Beastie Boys Adam "MCA" Yauch lost his battle with cancer. And as the music world mourns his loss, the tributes just keep on coming. (View one of our writer's here.) We... More >>

County Grind

12:37 pm
May. 15, 2012

The Growlers, Jane Jane Pollack, Honey Train - Propaganda, Lake Worth - May 14

By David Von Bader

The Growlers, Jane Jane Pollock, Honey TrainPropaganda, Lake WorthMay 14, 2012Better Than: Sitting in your room on a Monday night, waiting for school, waiting for work, waiting to die. A lig... More >>

The Daily Pulp

11:38 am
May. 15, 2012

Reports of Suspected Mortgage Fraud Rise in South Florida, Everywhere Else

By Rich Abdill

Reports of suspicious mortgage loan activity increased nationwide for the 10th year in a row in 2011, according to federal data released earlier this month. Florida accounted for more of those rep... More >>

Clean Plate Charlie

11:29 am
May. 15, 2012

CerveTech Offers a New Take on Homebrewing

By Clean Plate Charlie

Enter a nondescript warehouse near the junction of the Palmetto Expressway and Bird Road in Miami and you'll smell something like supercharged cream of wheat. Move in a few steps and you'll find... More >>

Clean Plate Charlie

10:39 am
May. 15, 2012

Conca D'Oro Leaves Hollywood After Nearly Four Decades

By Kareem Shaker

After 36 years manning the kitchen at 1833 Tyler Street, Conca D'Oro Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria owner Dominico DeLuca has just one thing to say. "Thank you Hollywood," DeLuca said in betwe... More >>

Clean Plate Charlie

9:24 am
May. 15, 2012

The Pelican Grand Beach Resort's New Chef, Todd Lough, Talks Fresh, Local Flavors

By Tricia Woolfenden

Todd Lough, the executive chef at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort, started at his new gig on April 9. And while he and the resort's manager Bob Keesler said the property won't unveil a revamped m... More >>

From the Print Edition

The Craft-Beer Craze Finally Finds Florida

By David Minsky

Mike Halker wanted to make wine for his wife back in 2005 when a homebrew supply store manager convinced him making beer is easier. The manager gave him a sample… More >>

Competitive Jump Rope: Born in the Inner City and Bred in the Suburbs

By Lisa Rab

Perched on the gym bleachers, Taryn Marriott bounces her knees up and down in a nervous trot, her eyes wide with fear. "I just want to get a medal," she… More >>

The World's Coral Reefs Are Being Decimated, All for a Few Gaudy Trinkets

By Chris Sweeney

Kate Lunz didn't know what to expect as she piloted her white Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission truck to the Port of Tampa in July 2010. The day before, customs… More >>

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