While more than 18,000 Americans die annually for lack of healthcare services, the United States alots more than $600 billion dollars for military spending each year. Orlando’s Research Park is home to four of the top 10 recipients of tax payer dollars via the United States ’ bloated military budget......here Mark Weaver
For those of us in the Tampa Bay area, another Bicycle Bash has come and gone. This year’s Bicycle Bash by the Bay was in a new venue (Straub Park in downtown St. Petersburg), had some new sponsors and was even better-attended than previous years. It was a celebration of pure bikie love under the trees!.......here
Al Higginbotham, Mark Sharpe, Ken Hagan and Kevin White
In a 4-3 vote Tuesday morning, Hillsborough County commissioners rejected plans for a tent city in the eastern part of the county. "Hillsborough Cares" would have been modeled after Pinellas Hope, a Catholic Charities-sponsored tent city near Pinellas Park........here Thank You, Kevin Beckner, Rose Ferlita and Jim Norman! Residents Of East Lake Park, Shame On You! I Hope You Guys Don't Need A Place To Stay Someday. Why Is Kevin White Still Speaking? Nobody Cares What He Has To Say!
Perhaps It’s Time The Mail Be Delivered On Columbus Day.
The information that Columbus wanted most was: Where is the gold? In fact, what began were systemic abuse, rape, enslavement, and genocide of the native populations of the American continent that, sadly, bitterly, characterizes much more what Columbus Day actually represents than discovery........here
What do Dell Computer, General Electric and Boeing have in common? These massive corporations were all counted as ``small businesses'' doing work in Florida last year. The three firms -- along with a dozen other billion-dollar companies -- soaked up at least $76 million in federal contracts that were recorded as going to small businesses during fiscal year 2008........here
David Swanson, author of the newly released book, "Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union" will be speaking in a number of locations throughout the Tampa Bay area while on his book tour Oct 12 and 13, 2009.......here
Among Florida voters who know both men, Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-FL) leads Gov. Charlie Crist (R-FL) in a head-to-head matchup for the state's open Senate seat, according to a new poll commissioned my Meek's campaign and set for public release this weekend.......here
When Gov. Charlie Crist pulled up to the Hillsborugh County Republican Party's first Reagan Day dinner Friday night, he faced about two dozen people waving signs in support of Marco Rubio.......here
Leslie Curran Wants To Know The City Council voted 5-3 Thursday to reconsider Mayor Rick Baker's plan to cede the sidewalk fronting BayWalk to its owners. A final vote on the measure will likely occur next Thursday.......here "BayWalk is not failing because of a protest group. They are failing because of poor management, poor design, poor retail mix, poor economy and a myriad of other issues,".......Leslie Curran
Candidate for Congress became the target of outrage Friday after it was revealed that at a local shooting range he opened fire on a target bearing the initials of his Democratic opponent, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz.......here It's An American Thing!
Two men from Baypoint, have pleaded guilty to conspiracy and illegal harvest of 8,500 pounds of spiny lobsters from an artificial habitat at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary......here
St. Pete for Peace will not hold protests in front of Baywalk for at least twelve months......here The recent Baywalk/sidewalk proposal was an attack on free speech and would have set a dangerous precedent for our city and our country.
"The bloated corpse floated belly up in the bay, adrift, bobbing with the tide. It was obvious she had been dead for some time. The sun reflected off her smooth, naked body, contrasting with the cerulean blue of the water. The curious watched from the shore, while the authorities went about their duties in workmanlike fashion......here
A colorful guide, available at the Apollo Beach chamber or online, touts Tampa Bay, the Alafia River in Riverview and the Little Manatee River in Ruskin......here Sorry SouthShore
When solar power advocates peddle their product, they emphasize that the panels generate clean energy – in implicit contrast to greenhouse gas-producing fossil fuels. In Florida, however, the solar industry is backing offshore oil and gas drilling........here
In celebration of U2's concert Friday at Raymond James Stadium, we're revisiting some of the band's most memorable Tampa performances over the past 30 years.......here
It's cigar smoke and colorful shops. It's flamenco dancers and the aroma of rich coffee. Exit the interstate, and take a day trip to Cuba in Tampa's Ybor City historic district.......here
Far right conservatives from around the country-- and Sunshine State teabaggers who get all their information from Hate Talk radio and Fox "news"-- have flocked to the banner of Florida extremist Marco Rubio.......here
If you're going to drive one of the most reviled, gas-hogging vehicle brands to ever grace the American highways and tony upscale driveways of MacMansions, you might as well call attention to yourself, too........Tampa Daily Photo
Henry the Loaf! Angus Beef & Pork wrapped in Bacon with Garlic Potato Cake, Seasonal Veggies, Crispy Onions, & demi glaze. $12.00 At......Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe Yummy! Eat Local
The city of Tallahassee still plans to install red-light cameras by the beginning of next year despite civil lawsuits filed against five Florida cities that are using the devices.......here "This is all about revenue and nothing about safety,"......Nick Providakis
Sticks Of Fire Bringing New Music To New Ears There is a lot of great music being written, performed and produced by Tampa Bay area artists. The local music scene is bustling with creativity. A new regular column hopes to bring some of this music to your ears in the hopes that you will enjoy the sounds here, and then choose to catch a live performance, and perhaps buy a CD or MP3.......here