We've got the top Tampa bars, nightclubs for you -- all 100

The folks at tbt*/Tampa Bay Times decided this year for their annual bar issue that they would make the ultimate sacrifice: Find and research the Top 100 bars in Tampa Bay, then name names and declare a top spot. We know some readers will disagree with this list, while others will think it's even insane to try. In other words, we expect you to hate it. But we also expect you'll find some new places to explore and come away with an appreciation for the diversity of our libation destinations.

Here, without further ado, is our Top 100 list:

ULTIMATE PUNK BAR

17. The Emerald

550 Central Ave., St. Petersburg; (727) 898-6054, myspace.com/emeraldbar.

It's probably the coolest place to go on a Wednesday night in St. Pete, thanks to Filth, a party with a good range of older and newer music that turns the place into basically a hipsters' lounge. The rest of the week, it's a top-notch destination for affordable rum-n-Cokes, vodka tonics and a whole mess (and we do mean mess) of punk bands. This is where you're likely to find unapologetic punks like Car Bomb Driver, the Pink Lincolns, Doll Parts or the Semis spitting fire on the tiny bandbox of a stage. When the music isn't live, the Emerald is still crusty but friendly, low-class but high-minded (see the cool art on the walls) and a must-stop for any local wannabe rocker.

With Doll Parts...recently Emi and Molly have decided to leave Doll Parts and move forward in their personal lives.

The Last two years have been a time that we will never forget - The laughs that we had together and the time that we spent with each other was amazing.

As they move forward with their lives Mandy and I will continue on in Doll Parts.

Although Emi and Molly are no longer in Doll Parts they will remain our Punk Rock sisters forever.

We love them and will miss them, but wish them the best in whatever should lie ahead for them.

Last night was awesome!  We opened up for the Circle Jerks and Lower Class Brats.  We got on stage with the Circle Jerks for a band stage dive! Everyone was super cool and nice to us.  Fun night!

http://www.tbt.com/entertainment/guide/article27391.ece

http://www.sptimes.com/2006/08/17/Weekend/Meet_the_Band__Doll_P.shtml