Saturday, February 28, 2015
The “Floridians for Solar Choice” amendment
As part of our effort to free Florida’s energy grid from
dirty fossil fuels, Sierra Club Florida has joined a wide-ranging coalition of
conservatives and environmentalists in a campaign to put a solar energy
constitutional amendment on the 2016 ballot. here
Friday, February 27, 2015
JOSE for Mayor City of Tampa 2015
My Name is Jose, write-in candidate for
Mayor City of Tampa.
Since December 5, 1999, I have resided, eaten, shopped and worked within this city. Since Mayor Bob was elected, his priority is downtown Tampa and he has no thought about the problems this cause to the residents whole City of Tampa.
Mayor City of Tampa.
Since December 5, 1999, I have resided, eaten, shopped and worked within this city. Since Mayor Bob was elected, his priority is downtown Tampa and he has no thought about the problems this cause to the residents whole City of Tampa.
From that fact, I decide to run for mayor, and I want you to give me the opportunity to make a difference to benefit the residents of the City of Tampa. I have the interest, experience, capacity and ideas to reduce and resolve part or all problems of the residents of Tampa
Remember this is our future and not my personal decision, I am not perfect, but I am human just like you. I not do this for money, I do it because I cant continue see my city falling in pieces and the mayor do nothing to help us.
Do not look at my past; look forward to your future. The only thing I want is for you to trust me. I need for you to go and vote write-in for JOSE on March 3, 2015. Every vote counts and you are very important to me. I am counting on your support!
Sincerely; Jose
Visit him here, don't forget your pen/pencil when you go vote.
Floridians for Clean Water Rally in Tallahassee
“What do we want? Clean
water! How do we get it? Buy the land!”
“Amendment 1 is not your slush
fund!”
“Buy the land! Send water
south!”
On February 18, 400 activists gathered together at the Floridians for
Clean Water & Amendment 1 Rally on the Historic Front Steps of the Capitol
Building in Tallahassee. The crowds delivered a resounding message to the
Governor and the legislature. here
Congratulations, you helped protect Florida’s East Coast from offshore drilling
Last month, the Obama administration proposed a five year plan to open huge
swaths of the East Coast to offshore drilling for oil. With your support, we are
fighting hard to keep this dangerous proposal from becoming a reality. I wanted to take a moment to highlight your recent victory and a step in the
right direction: Florida was not included in the five year plan for drilling in
the Atlantic.
Congratulations, you helped protect Florida’s East Coast from
offshore drilling for five more years! here
? To Ask Republicans
I think it's a legit Q to ask Republicans: do you really intend to force the deportation of 11 million people? If so, how, and then what?
— Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) February 26, 2015
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Jeff Kottkamp and Ethan Nadelmann to Give Keynotes at Legislative Policy Conference
Tomorrow Florida for Care is hosting this year’s first policy conference- just
before the start of legislative session. Among local politicians, lawyers, and
experts will be former Lt. Gov Jeff Kottkamp, who is now advocating with Florida
for Care for medical marijuana, and Executive Director of Drug Policy Alliance,
Ethan Nadelmann.
WHAT: Legislative Policy Conference
WHERE: Westin Coral Gables, 180 Aragon Ave. Coral gables, FL 33134 at the Merrick Ballroom
WHEN: Friday, February 27, 2015
WHO: Florida for Care staff, former Lt. Gov Jeff Kottkamp; Executive Director of Drug Policy Alliance, Ethan Nadelmann, other speakers will be present
WHY: With the recent filings of SB528 and HB683 many Floridians want to the landscape of our legislature.
WHAT: Legislative Policy Conference
WHERE: Westin Coral Gables, 180 Aragon Ave. Coral gables, FL 33134 at the Merrick Ballroom
WHEN: Friday, February 27, 2015
WHO: Florida for Care staff, former Lt. Gov Jeff Kottkamp; Executive Director of Drug Policy Alliance, Ethan Nadelmann, other speakers will be present
WHY: With the recent filings of SB528 and HB683 many Floridians want to the landscape of our legislature.
Tell The Tampa City Council To Stop Lying
When you lie to and turn your backs on the undocumented people of Tampa, Raíces en Tampa will come for you.
FANM 2015 Gala - Miami
Florida Competes
In Florida, someone can be fired from their job or denied housing simply because they are gay or transgender. It's wrong—but in 2015, we can pass common sense legislation protecting hardworking LGBT Floridians from discrimination.
Contact your legislators and ask them to support HB33/SB156, the Florida Competitive Workforce Act, a law to protect gay and transgender people from discrimination in Florida! Just enter your information on the right to get started. here
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Rick Scott: Worst Florida Republican
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Fort Lauderdale Cop (Pig) Victor Ramirez
"I tell you what to do and you do it. It's that simple."
Florida for Care Bringing Nation’s Leading Drug Reformer
Florida for Care is hosting their first policy conference of 2015 this week. On
Friday, February 27, 2015 they will bring Sheriffs, legislators, County
Commissioners, advocates, medical professionals and business people together to
discuss medical marijuana in Florida. Among those speaking at the conference
will be Ethan Nadelmann, Executive Director of Drug Policy Alliance. “We are
thrilled to have Ethan back. I suspect he’ll shed light on where Florida goes
from here.” Stated Ben Pollara, Executive Director of Florida for Care.
Ethan Nadelmann was present during FFC’s last conference where he touched on
Jamaica’s state of affairs in regards to medical marijuana- just over a month
later Jamaica, as he predicted, decriminalized marijuana clearing the way for
safe, legal access to medical marijuana. He also told guests of the last
conference, “Building this industry isn’t just good for business, it’s the right
thing to do”.
In addition to Ethan’s Afternoon Keynote speech, there will be panels titled
Best Business Practices and Government Regulations.
The Policy Conference is being held at The Westin Colonnade of Coral Gables.
The Conference is from 8am to 3pm on Friday, February 27 with a social
networking event the evening before from 6:30 to 9pm. Registration is required
to join the conference.
For more information on the event or how to become a member email Eric
Stevens, Executive Deputy Director, at Eric@floridaforcare
Florida for Care will spearhead
legislation in March of 2015 in Tallahassee, setting the standard for what the
state’s medical cannabis system should look like and how it can function most
effectively. Such a system must balance three core principles: first, safe,
affordable patient access; second, a tightly controlled state regulatory
structure; and third, a robust, free market commercial enterprise.
Local Hero Officer Christina Ammons
I would like to thank the Florida Voices for Animals group for inviting me to be a guest of honor at their 22nd annual "HAVE A HEART FOR ANIMALS" meeting. I was awarded the "Animal Hero Award" and the group made a donation to the Shrimp Docks Kitty Rescue Project which was awesome! I met a great group of people who are completely dedicated to preventing the exploitation and abuse of all animals. This group is also involved with activities which benefit children and others in need as well as the betterment of our environment . I had a wonderful time and want to thank this great group of individuals for all that they do! here
Florida Round Table - Alan Grayson
Stop New Oil And Gas Drilling Off America's Shores!
Did you know that after the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon spill, which dumped more than 130 million
gallons of toxic crude oil into the
Gulf of Mexico, only eight percent
of that oil was ever cleaned up? Yet the Obama Administration just proposed a disastrous five-year plan that would open up vast portions of the Arctic and the Atlantic coast from Virginia to Georgia to dangerous new offshore oil and gas drilling. here
Gulf of Mexico, only eight percent
of that oil was ever cleaned up? Yet the Obama Administration just proposed a disastrous five-year plan that would open up vast portions of the Arctic and the Atlantic coast from Virginia to Georgia to dangerous new offshore oil and gas drilling. here
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Campaign Against Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Because of her congressional votes and her criticisms of a Florida medical marijuana initiative last year, four political groups that advocate prescription cannabis and drug decriminalization vowed to campaign against the Florida representative if she were to seek a Senate seat in 2016. here
“She’s voted repeatedly to send terminally ill patients to prison. And we’re certainly going to make sure Floridians know that.
“She’s voted repeatedly to send terminally ill patients to prison. And we’re certainly going to make sure Floridians know that.
Labels:
Debbie Wasserman Schultz,
Marc A Caputo
Hillsborough County Gives Hollywood $100,000
Director Tim Burton's next movie, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, will start shooting in various locations around both Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties thanks to $100,000 approved by the Hillsborough County Commission. Florida Inc. approved about $200 million dollars in state tax credits over a 5 year period. here
Florida GOP Corruption
The Florida House's move to quickly change how the state manages and preserves water is more about pleasing developers and farmers than protecting the environment. here
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Monday, February 23, 2015
Lisa Wheeler-Brown Party In St. Pete
Tuesday, February 24th - 5:30pm – 7:30pm
The
Hanger, 540 1st Street Southeast, St. Pete
To RSVP please contact Jon Stewart at
614-364-6601
Karl Nurse and Darden Rice will be there.
Sign the New Petition for Medical Marijuana
Thank you for helping us get medical marijuana back on the ballot for 2016. We need everyone to sign the new petition. here
Guide Dog Brittani Retires In St. Pete
Brittani, guide dog of wounded U.S. Marine veteran Cpl. Michael Jernigan, was honored upon her retirement when St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman declared Tuesday “Southeastern Guide Dog Brittani Day.” here
Labels:
Rick Kriseman,
The Kriseman Administration
The Florida Wildlife Corridor
On January 10, 2015 we begin a new 1000-mile leg of our Expedition, to highlight a wildlife corridor from Central Florida to the Gulf Coast, through the Big Bend, and across the Panhandle all the way to Alabama,
where our trek will conclude.
where our trek will conclude.
We’ll document our journey the entire way, using social media to showcase imagery and reporting from the field. We’ll host a series of Saturday Trail Mixers, where followers can join the Expedition team and participate in our trek. We are committed to bringing the Florida Wildlife Corridor to life through our Expedition. Join us!
MARCO RUBIO: NO CLIMATE DENIERS-IN-CHIEF
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Justice for Brittany Overstreet
On February 13, twenty five activists marched through the streets of Ybor City to demand justice for Brittany Overstreet, a Black teenager who was attacked by her School Resource Officer at Chamberlain High School. here
On Monday, February 23, Bay Area Activists Coalition will be holding a rally at 7:45am at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square, 600 East Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602, as Brittany and her family fight to get the charges dropped. The rally, “Kids Not Criminals: Justice for Brittany Overstreet” will be wearing all black and asking the question, Are our children really safe in Hillsborough County Schools?
Florida Agriculture Secretary Adam Putnam
is aiming to wrest control of Florida water quality from the (absurdly, horribly) weak Florida Department of Environmental Protection, in which case taxpayers will never, ever have a "fair and balanced" accounting of the costs of pollution and why, exactly, the polluters aren't being held accountable to clean up their pollution. This development is unfolding right now in Tallahassee. It is being portrayed as a conflict between the ambitious Putnam and Gov. Rick Scott. In reality, these two are working
hand-in-glove. here
hand-in-glove. here
Labels:
Adam Putnam,
Big Sugar,
Everglades,
Eye On Miami,
Florida GOP,
gimleteye
Raíces en Tampa Rally To Support #DAPA
What: Sign-wave to support #DAPA
Where: La Mexicana Store
When: MONDAY, February 23rd at 6:00 pm
Jeb Bush Just Like His Brother In The Scariest Way
Saturday, February 21, 2015
The Art Of Nicki La Rosa
Please join our art instructor, Nicki La Rosa, at her reception tomorrow at
Bamboozle Tea Lounge. Her exhibition of fine art and photography will be
displayed until March 12th and proceeds from her sales will support C4G!
For more info and to see Ms. Nicki's work, visit her website
John Morgan: We don't negotiate with prohibitionists
We don't negotiate with prohibitionists.
Or bullies.
When Debbie
Wasserman Schultz came out last year against Amendment 2, she didn't just simply
empower our opposition - she obstructed thousands of patients who desperately
need access to this medicine. Her poor timing and very public stand against
medical marijuana helped squander the efforts of thousands of volunteers and
donors.
Now she wants to have a conversation in exchange for me toning
down my criticism of her position last year (and the damage she caused)? Not a
chance.
Because, while I don't believe she is well loved or personally
has much influence in this state, I'll allow her the possibility that she might
have changed a few minds that we needed. Staring down a campaign funded by a
billionaire, we needed all the help we could get. She turned her back on people
with Cancer, MS, PTSD, epilepsy, severe neuropathic pain, and more. She could
have even stayed silent. She didn't. She made a big show of
it.
I won't be bullied or trade favors when it comes to medical
marijuana. If she thinks its time to support the bill - as she should - then SHE SHOULD SIGN THE PETITION, MAKE A DONATION TO UNITED FOR CARE AND
SUPPORT THE BILL.
SUPPORT THE BILL.
Everything else is B.S. politics in order to
rehabilitate the damage she's done to herself by being on the wrong side of the
issue. It's not support - it's a quid pro quo and I won't do it. 3.4 million
voters came out for medical marijuana - and she should know that if she runs for
Senate, we're not going to fall in line just because she's more open to it now.
First - we have to get this back on the ballot. So I
encourage you, your family, and your friends to use this moment to show your
support for medical marijuana by contributing here. Let's make
this a lesson for her and anyone else against us. We're coming back - and I'll
be sure to let her know how we did in response to
this.
BELIEVE!
- John Morgan
Florida Inc.
Florida is closing in, to win the red state race to be the most locked down by
crony capitalism. here
Photo exhibit looks at Florida's Seminole Tribe
Hillsborough County, Florida. Land Of Corporate Welfare
Recent giveaways
$3.4 million to Citigroup
$60,000 to an unidentified logistics operation
$78,500 to a Tampa financial services firm. here
Call Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has a history of voting against medical
marijuana in Congress. And
she stood against the medical marijuana amendment
that
58% of Floridians supported last year.
But now she has an opportunity
to finally do the right thing.
to finally do the right thing.
She can cosponsor the Veterans Equal Access Act, a bill that would allow
doctors at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to recommend marijuana to
patients with PTSD and other debilitating
conditions in states where it’s legal.
conditions in states where it’s legal.
Urge her to support HR 667
the Veterans Equal Access Act
the Veterans Equal Access Act
Friday, February 20, 2015
The 12th Annual WMNF Rockabilly Ruckus
SHRIMP DOCKS KITTY RESCUE PROJECT
I think Diesel, Oli and Bubba are happy to be away from the shrimp docks and living with me...here
Awake The State March 3rd
On the opening day of Florida's legislative session -
Tuesday, March 3rd - locally-led Awake The State press conferences and rallies throughout the state will present a strong progressive agenda designed to build a Florida that works for every Floridian. This agenda was voted for online by thousands of Floridians, and represents a clear alternative to the regressive policies of Gov. Scott and his legislative allies.
Join us and sign up for an Awake The State event in your community.
Tampa City Council: "STOP LYING, SUPPORT LICENSES!" Rally
What: Rally against Tampa City Council
When: Thursday, February 26th
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: Outside of Tampa City Council
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser In Ybor City
Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grille Tampa is proud to welcome Tampa Pride on Thursday, February 19th (Today) for a VERY SPECIAL Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser. Funds from this event will benefit the 1st Annual TAMPA PRIDE Festival and Parade to be held in the Gaybor District (Ybor City) on March 28, 2015. info
Rick Scott: Florida's Culture Of Corruption
Storm clouds circle the Florida governor, who seems insulated only by the state GOP's staggeringly low standards.
The End Of The Republican Party
Republicans are hailing a federal judge’s decision to halt President Obama’s new program that would allow potentially millions of undocumented immigrants to temporarily work and live in the United States.
Republicans just don't understand how numbers work. Not only is the Hispanic population the fastest growing minority in the US, they do vote. Republicans due to their lack of support for Immigration Legislation have now alienated numerous generations of potential future Hispanic voters. here
Ready For Hillary - Tampa
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
5:30PM-7:30PM
Mise en Place
442 West Kennedy Blvd
Tickets: $20.16
Tickets: $20.16
Host: $201.60 or bring 10 guests
If you are interested in joining the host committee
please email grassrootsevents@ReadyForHillary.com
Local greats Kevin Beckner, Gil Sainz, Rep. Janet Cruz, Hon. Pat Frank,Hon. Julianne Holt, Sen. Arthenia Joyner, Hon. Betty Reed will be there.
Labels:
Arthenia Joyner,
Hillary Clinton,
Kevin Beckner,
Pat Frank
Hillsborough County Corporate Welfare
Hillsborough County commissioners unanimously approved a package of $3.4 million
in incentives to convince Citigroup to bring up to 1,163 high-paying jobs to the county. here
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Fight LGBT Discrimination: Pass the Competitive Workforce Act in Florida!
Right now in Florida, someone can be fired from their job or kicked out of their house simply because they are gay or transgender. here
Jackie Toledo On I275
City Council candidate Jackie Toledo appears in a campaign TV commercial talking with construction workers on Interstate 275 and wearing a pink hard hat. her campaign did not get permission from the Florida Department of Transportation to shoot video in a restricted construction zone, an agency spokeswoman said. Nor did it provide the DOT with proof that it had the required $1 million in liability insurance for the shoot. here
Action 2015 Tampa Launch party!
Join ONE and for the launch of action/2015 in TAMPA! Action/2015 is a global movement made up of more than 1,000 organizations, including ONE, and hundreds of thousands of individuals who want 2015 to be a year of pivotal change for people living in extreme poverty. Join us to find out how you can be a part of this critical moment in history
right here in TAMPA! info
C4G Tampa Smile Fest
Monday, February 16, 2015
Former Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp to Advocate for Florida Medical Marijuana Legislation
Former Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp is now advocating on behalf of Florida for
Care, the organization pushing for comprehensive medical marijuana legislation.
A separate effort from the new ballot petition introduced last week,
Florida for Care's work is purely centered on legislature, and working with both
parties to secure access for patients with debilitating medical
conditions.
"Former Lt. Governor Kottkamp's vast understanding of
legislative politics and his experience leading the Governor's Office of Drug
Control will, without question, be a huge boost to our efforts," said Daniel
Rogers, Florida for Care's Director of Legislative Affairs.
"I'm proud to
work with Florida for Care on this very important mission. We have a unique
opportunity to bring something compassionate to the table - and respond to the
majority of Floridians - 58% who supported medical marijuana in the last
election," said Jeff Kottkamp.
Kottkamp's efforts on behalf of Florida
for Care are also personal to him:
"Like so many other Floridians who
back medical marijuana, I have my own story. I watched my mother suffer with
cancer for 10 years. I think when we have loved ones and think there is any way
to alleviate their suffering, how can we not do whatever it takes?" Kottkamp
said.
Over 3.3 million people - 58% of voters supported medical marijuana in the
2014 election, garnering roughly 500,000 more voted than Gov. Rick Scott and
more than 900,000 than the opposition. voted in favor of medical marijuana in
2014.
Florida for Care will spearhead
legislation in March of 2015 in Tallahassee, setting the standard for what the
state’s medical cannabis system should look like and how it can function most
effectively. Such a system must balance three core principles: first, safe,
affordable patient access; second, a tightly controlled state regulatory
structure; and third, a robust, free market commercial enterprise.
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Bianca Garza
via email at press@floridaforcare.org
Sunday, February 15, 2015
In your fat FACE Pam Bondi!
This One Picture Will REALLY Piss Off Florida Winguts
First gay couple in Florida to legally wed. A Sheriff's deputy (in uniform) to a former Marine.
On this blessed day, allow me to be the first to say: In your fat FACE Pam Bondi! here
Jeb Bush Was A Weird Stoner Bully In College
Ybor's Slam Dunk Scavenger Hunt
Lace up and join the huddle! Tampa Bay’s first free standing comprehensive clinic serving high risk youth is about to host its second annual fundraising event!
Ybor’s Slam Dunk Scavenger Hunt is a scavenger hunt playing off the NCAA’s championship tournament, March Madness. The interactive dash takes place March 21, 2015 and is open to the general public. Teams will advance through historic sites in Ybor using a series of clues and completing exciting challenges as they race toward the finish for the championship title. Included in scavenger hunt ticket is entry to the laid-back after party and awards reception immediately following the hunt. The scavenger hunt start whistle blows at 2 PM. Registration begins at 1 pm at the Ybor Youth Clinic at 1315 E 7th Ave, Suite 104. Don’t be a bench warmer - get your tickets in advance
by visiting our website! info
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