Sunday, April 27, 2008

Jay Wheeler: Alcohol And Cigarettes

A Florida school board member is drawing fire from some parents for saying they should spend money on school clothes for their children instead of buying alcohol and cigarettes.......here

HitchHiker's Guide to Tampa, Florida

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Saturday, April 26, 2008

My Dinner with Joe Garcia

So Proud
Joe is the former Executive Director of the Cuban American National Foundation and is a well known figure in South Florida and a leader within Florida's Cubano community........here

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Jeb Is "Light Green" On The Environment

As governor, Bush, a Republican, was largely silent on global warming. His successor, Charlie Crist _ who is often mentioned as a possible GOP running mate for McCain _ has said Florida should become a leader in addressing climate change because its low elevation makes it vulnerable if ocean levels rise. Bush said those who advocate action to limit climate change are acting out of something like religious zeal..........here

Kevin Beckner Officially on the Ballot

Candidate Kevin Beckner garnered the 7,400 signatures need to get on the ballot. Beckner is running for district 6 of the Hillsborough County Commission. The Democrat will be facing off against Republican Brian Blair.......here

I’d Rip His Arm Off And Beat Him With The Wet End

Tomorrow, April 25, is the National Day of Silence, when students around the country will take a vow of silence to draw attention to anti-GLBT harassment, discrimination, and name-calling in our nation’s schools.......here

Kate Can Help You Sound Smart

Catherine Durkin Robinson puts words in people's mouths. For a price. The 38-year-old speechwriter charges 50 cents a word for toasts and wedding vows. Her rate for politicking Democrats is $1 a word. No such deal for the GOP. "Five dollars for Republicans,".........here........Via...tld

30 Seconds Is Impossible

Local Legends

Showtown USA
10902 US Hwy. 41 South, Gibsonton, Florida

Miami Caliente vs. The Tampa Bay Breeze

Lingerie Football League
I'm speechless!

Tampa's Busy Downtown


Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Tampa History On A Roll

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Tampa Bay's Media Talk: Eric Deggans

Photography Legal In Manatee County, Florida

Even a “known drug dealer” is legally allowed to photograph undercover cops as they serve a search warrant, if he takes the photos from a public space, according to a Florida prosecutor.
The photographer was 20-year-old Randy Sievert of Bradenton, who was arrested in February after he stood on a public road and photographed Manatee County sheriff’s officials conducting a search warrant on a private home.........here