Sunday, June 25, 2023
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RAYBOR: To Be or Not To Be
Plans to redevelop Ybor Harbor don’t include a baseball stadium for the Rays
A Tampa mega-developer filed plans with the city on Thursday to redevelop the Ybor Harbor area into a "dynamic new 33-acre mixed-use waterfront development" surrounding Ybor Channel and located just south of Adamo Drive.
According to a news release, the site, owned by Darryl Shaw, could include up to 6 million square feet of residential, office, hotel and retail space.
More HERE
New renderings show baseball stadium in proposed 'GasWorx' District that would link Ybor and Channelside
The City of Tampa released new renderings of a one-of-a-kind baseball stadium in the middle of the proposed GasWorx District, which would link Ybor and Channelside.
The design shows the stadium just South of Ybor City and the Selmon Expressway, and just east of the Channel that is now home to a shipping hub [Ybor Harbor].
Tampa developer Darryl Shaw plans to turn 25 acres of industrial land into a so-called "GasWorx" District. The renderings show a stadium amidst the mixed-use development.
More HERE
Restoration planned for iconic Centro Asturiano in Ybor City
In October 1920, Tampa cigar workers packed a theatre in Ybor City for a meeting during a labor dispute. There were more than 1,000 workers there.
Today, that very theater, Centro Asturiano, looks much as it did on that day when workers packed inside.
"This theatre has been here since 1914, and it is possibly the oldest operating theatre in Florida that we know of," said Cristal Lastra, who is heading up an effort to gently refresh the theatre to appeal to modern audiences.
More HERE
In post-Roe era, House Republicans begin quiet push for new restrictions on abortion access
When the Supreme Court issued its abortion ruling last June overturning Roe v. Wade, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said "our work is far from done.” He didn't say what might come next.....MORE
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Jacob McMasters might not come on today but Mike will probably come on. We need employee protection for MMJ!
Saturday, June 24, 2023
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Hamburger Mary’s wins drag victory in Florida
Hamburger Mary’s just defeated Meatball Ron.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Florida from enforcing the state’s anti-drag law after a suit brought by drag chain restaurant Hamburger Mary’s.
More HERE
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Friday, June 23, 2023
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Thursday, June 22, 2023
Ron DeSantis Really Thought We Wouldn't Notice This
2024 Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis snuck in a played-out racial trope when comparing baseball and basketball players. Rick Strom breaks it down.
Major reproductive rights groups to back Biden for reelection
Three major reproductive rights groups are expected to back President Biden’s reelection bid during a Friday rally to mark one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Planned Parenthood Action Fund, NARAL Pro-Choice America and EMILY’s List are each slated to endorse Biden and Vice President Harris during the Friday event in Washington, D.C., which Biden and Harris are both scheduled to attend.
More HERE
Texas is now a majority minority state
Hispanics are the largest demographic group in Texas, outnumbering non-Hispanic whites for the first time since the mid-19th century, according to U.S. Census data.....MORE
Federal Judge Rejects Florida Trans Coverage Ban
Calling the state’s policy “invidious discrimination” against transgender people, a federal judge ruled that Florida’s prohibition against Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy is unconstitutional.....MORE
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