Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Friends Of Stogie

In Tampa

The Tampa Bay Blues Festival

Friday - Sunday, April 9-11
Vinoy Waterfront Park, St. Petersburg
here

Elian Gonzalez

Holds a Cuban flag during the UJC, Union of Young Communists, congress in Havana Sunday April 4, 2010.
here

Peter T. Assimack Memorial Fishing Tournament

THIS YEARS TOURNAMENT IS APRIL 24, 2010
As always the last Saturday in April is Peter T. Assimack day in Tarpon Springs

here

Tampa Panhandlers Looking Good

MLK And I275. I Like The New Vest. It Even Has A Change Pocket.

Tampa's Finest

MLK And Himes

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Philfest 2010

The annual Tampa Bay Filipino festival–is held at the 5-acre outdoor facility, called “The Village.” It is part of the Philippine Cultural Foundation.......here

Obama Lost Me When He Proposed Oil Drilling In The Gulf

"After President Barack Obama lauded my grandmother on election night, my wife theorized I would never criticize him. She had me pegged — until now. The president's oil drilling proposal to put our beaches at risk for a reward best described as minimal leaves me baffled"........Ernest Hooper

"Sensory Overload" in Ybor City

here

Welcome To Tampa

Expect Delays!
Hillsborough Ave In Seminole Heights

Stogie Recommends

How to Train Your Dragon
The film stars the voice talents of Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, Gerard Butler, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Craig Ferguson, and David Tennant.
here

The GameWorks In Ybor City Has Shut Down

Along with six other locations nationwide. Owner Sega Entertainment USA closed the sites because of the weak economy. According to a press release issued late Monday by the company based in Elk Grove, Ill., Sega is closing the seven locations as it focuses on its mission on profitability and future growth.......here

Signs Of Spring Fever In Tampa Bay

here

'Not 1 Mile, Not 5 miles, Not 50 Miles, Not 100 Miles

"From day one of my campaign I have said 'Not one mile, not five miles, not 50 miles, not 100 miles off our shores', Today I reaffirm that pledge, send me to Washington and I will stand up to the Oil Lobby and fight for Florida's protection. Our economy, our way of life and our children's future are too important to play political games with - we need real solutions for energy independence, not more short term profiteering for the richest corporations.".......Kevin Burns

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Snowbirds Cast Off Their Inner Fashionistas

I AM a habitué of vintage-clothes shops, and while on vacation here recently, I checked out
a consignment shop in the Seminole Heights neighborhood that a friend had recommended........here

Racing Hits the Streets of Downtown Tampa

Tampa Twilight Criterium

Joan Jett To Appear On WMNF “Talking Animals”

A vegetarian for over two decades, Joan will discuss her motivations for going vegetarian and her work with animals and other issues pertaining to animal welfare......here

Sweet

In Tampa

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Fried Grouper
With Rice And Veggies
$7.99.........Airport Variety Store, 4600 Roosevelt Boulevard, Clearwater

Eat Local!

Friends Of Stogie

Fran At My Place In Tampa

21st Century Trafic Light

In Tampa