Friday, October 20, 2023

Tampa Hoods: Ybor City

7th Ave

Ron DeSantis appoints Moms for Liberty co-founder to state Commission on Ethics


What Stogie Had For Lunch

Stewed Chicken
With Beans and Rice

$6.49 Lunch Special 

Hines Caribbean Cuisine
3313 N. Nebraska Ave, Ybor Heights

Tampa's Best Jamaican Food!

The Florida GOP on Gavin Newsom Debate


REPORT: Gov't Staffers Raise Alarm About Their Concern For Palestinian Civilians


The unnamed staffers, many of whom work on national security issues, claim there is a systematic disregard for Palestinian lives.  Ana Kasparian discusses on The Young Turks.

Ybor Paparazzi

Jodi

Police, businesses prepare for large pro-Palestine rally in Temple Terrace

Photo by Blannie Whelan/WMNF News

Police in Temple Terrace are getting ready for potentially thousands of people to descend on an intersection to rally in support of Palestinians in Gaza.

The demonstration is expected to take place in the area of North 56th Street and Fowler Avenue Saturday between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.


New College President Richard Corcoran gets 5-year salary-and-perks package of millions

Credit: screenshot from Florida Channel

New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran will get annual salary-and-perks packages of at least $1.3 million over a five-year term from February 22, 2023 to February 21, 2028 — everything from housing and car allowances to “annual performance and incentive compensation up to $200,00.”....Read More

Jim Jordan out as House speaker candidate after third failed vote


Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan is out of the race to become House speaker hours after his third failed attempt to try and win the gavel on Friday, lawmakers told Spectrum News.

The chaos that has engulfed the House of Representatives for more than two weeks shows no signs of stopping.


Class Action Granted In Florida Trans Treatment Case



A federal judge said on Wednesday that a lawsuit challenging new Florida restrictions on treatments for transgender people will move forward as a class action.....Read More

Blind Tiger debuts new flagship cafe, rooftop bar coming soon


Blind Tiger is one of the most popular cafes in Ybor City, and all of Tampa. The highly rated coffee shop outgrew its original location and is now open in a new expanded space at 1823 E 7th Avenue. The new space more than doubles Blind Tiger’s current cafe space. The owners also plan to open a rooftop speakeasy at this location, though an opening timeline is still TBA...Read More

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Water Street Tampa Season Spectacular


SEASON SPECTACULAR
Water Street

Friday, Nov. 17 ▪ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE to attend and appropriate for all ages

Experience the magic of the season and discover our annual holiday tradition at Water Street Tampa – Season Spectacular. Season Spectacular features the unveiling of our holiday dećor across the neighborhood, festive food and beverages, themed kids’ activities, and cheerful live entertainment.

Read More HERE

City of Orlando strikes deal to buy Pulse nightclub property


Florida Policy Project makes the case for a smarter approach to prisons and incarceration


More than 90 percent of Florida’s 82,000 inmates will eventually reenter society, but over 60 percent of those – 44,280 people – will be rearrested within three years, according to two new reports aimed at improving the state’s criminal justice system. The studies also spotlight the high cost of caring for Florida’s aging inmate population, nearly one-third of whom are 50 years or older, and make the case for smarter incarcertation policy...Read More

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Ybor Paparazzi

Steve The Flower Guy

The Florida GOP on Educational Bid Rigging


Tampa Hoods: Ybor City

7th Ave

Forest Sounds: Joshua Reilly Live at The Far Forest


Florida lawmakers hold 90-minute hearing on flying cars


Electric vertical takeoff passenger aircraft are nearing certification for passenger transport and could soon operate in Florida, according to a hearing yesterday in a Florida House Subcommittee.....Read More

Not just a lump: 5 breast cancer signs many people don’t know about but should


A Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center survey found that while 93% of adults questioned identified a lump as a potential sign of breast cancer, less than half recognized several other symptoms of the disease.....Read More

Biden announces humanitarian aid deal for Gaza

President Biden announced an agreement Wednesday to allow humanitarian aid to move from Egypt to Gaza and confirmed $100 million in U.S. funding for assistance to civilians in Gaza and the West Bank...Read More

Poll finds support for exploring alternatives to democracy, using violence to stop opponents


A University of Virginia Center for Politics survey found that American voters have a mutual mistrust of the other side and are open to exploring alternatives to democracy, and that a share of both Democrat and Republican voters believe it is acceptable to use violence to stop the opposing party from achieving its goals.....Read MORE

Why the risk of wider war in Middle East is ‘very, very high’

Palestinians evacuate wounded from a building destroyed in Israeli bombardment in Rafah refugee camp in Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. AP Photo/Fatima Shbair

The risk of a wider regional conflict in the Middle East is growing by the day as Israel prepares for a massive ground offensive in Gaza, continues to bomb Palestinians and trades fire with the militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Read MORE

Streetcar Live


STREETCAR LIVE
On-Board Concert Series
The TECO Line Streetcar System

Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 ▪ 6:00PM-8:00PM
Plus 9 other dates
(See Event Page below)
FREE!

Your favorite streetcar concert series is back!
The band will board the 6 PM trip departing Centennial Park Station - #1. Get there early to ensure a seat! Streetcar Live powered by our friends, Gasparilla Music Festival, takes place during Fourth Friday Tampa, a monthly arts & culture crawl throughout Tampa’s Downtown, providing an evening of special offerings, live music, programs by cultural destinations, and much more.

Facebook Event Page HERE

The Rocky Horror Picture Show


The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Tampa Theatre

Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023
7:00PM and 11:00PM

Guests are encouraged to bring their own toilet paper, cards, newspapers, toast and other props – but please, no hot dogs, rice or water guns.

Tickets HERE