Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Tampa Bay Transit Plans Find Funding In Tallahassee
Two transportation budget items have passed both houses of the Florida Legislature and are part of next year's budget.......here
Raytheon's Florida Neighbors Sue Over Water Contamination
The city of St. Petersburg, Florida is sending out letters this week to about 150 homeowners living within the boundaries of the so-called Azalea neighborhood, which appears to be contaminated from underground wastewater seeping from the Raytheon Company plant........here
Florida Forever Funding Approved Unanimously
Environmental groups throughout the state are delighted with the approval of funding for the land acquisition and protection program Florida Forever - or at least for the next 10 years...........here
Charles S. Rushe Middle School - Land 'O Lakes, Florida
WMNF Film Series: In Sickness and In Health
DFA Training Academy in Orlando
Saturday May 17 through Sunday May 18
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Tampa Gives Itself A Pass On Destroying Trees
It is only by holding ourselves to the highest standards that we can expect others to do the same. We certainly cannot expect individuals to act in a more honorable fashion then our own elected city officials. The do-as-I say-not-as-I-do mentality of days gone by is past.........here
Monday, May 5, 2008
North and South Florida?
Tired of what they say is mistreatment by the State government, the North Lauderdale City Commission is pushing a resolution that would split Florida into two separate states..........here
Florida Passes Draconian Marijuana Bill
HB 173 is now the law in Florida. This means that if you have 25 or more marijuana plants, you will be charged with a felony, because supposedly you are selling or intending to sell your crop. Apparently, while most of the country has been liberalizing their marijuana laws, Florida has chosen a retrograde path to the 1950s.........here
Wizardry In Land 'O Lakes, Florida
Hoo boy. Just when you thought it was safe to come out of your insanity-resistant cave comes news from Pasco County, north of Tampa, that explains rather clearly why Florida's legislature is crawling with batshit insane fundies. In short, it must be the batshit insane fundies who vote for them........here
Hispanics May Put Florida In Play For Dems
Democrats are poised this week to pass a crucial milestone in Florida: For the first time, the number of Hispanic Democrats in the state is expected to exceed the number of Hispanic Republicans.......here
Margie’s Florida Adventure
It has taken the entire day to get to St. Petersburg and as daylight turns to dusk over the tangle of sailboat masts at the city marina, I know that my complicated route -- by train, bus and on foot -- is going to cost me some sightseeing.......here.......via SOF
Mildred And Richard Loving
A black woman whose challenge to Virginia's ban on interracial marriage led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling striking down such laws nationwide, has died, her daughter said Monday........here
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Howard Dean as a Model Candidate
"I'd argue that the example of Howard Dean -- a losing candidate who just figured out another way to contribute, and significantly -- isn't a bad model to hold our candidates up against"...........Nancy Scola
Taking Her Secrets To The Grave
Geraldo Calls for Florida Gov to Investigate Palfrey “Suicide”
2008 Independents' Film Festival
The Education Channel in Tampa, Florida is currently soliciting films, videos, animations and digital media from independent artists, producers and students in Florida and beyond for inclusion in its 2008 Independent’s Film Festival........here
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