I just spoke with Florida Republican Party press secretary Katie Gordon, regarding state party chairman Jim Greer's denunciation of President Obama's upcoming national address to schoolchildren on Tuesday. Gordon stood by the party's press release -- and said that children should not be subjected to what she said is a clear attempt at political indoctrination........more
Even if you don’t know who Jacob Christiano is, chances are you’ve seen his work: long poems carefully lettered in brightly colored chalk along St. Petersburg sidewalks..........here
Hillsborough County Commissioner Rose Ferlita is demanding that a meeting on Wednesday be open to the public. It concerns the legal battle of Commissioner Kevin White.
There is one week left to nominate blogs, bloggers and blog posts from the Florida progressive/liberal/Democratic blogosphere for the 2009 Florida Netroots Awards. This is the third year for these awards, which are designed to recognize the best of the best in the Florida Netroots. Right now is the nomination period, where anyone can suggest their favorites in the various categories. Starting on August 8, the award voting will be opened and will include all eligible nominees.
The winners will be announced in October at the Netroots event at the Florida Democratic Party's state convention........here
So here he is, the guy who sells dresses at the corner of North Boulevard and Columbus, right in front of the King Grocery. He takes Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.......here
I am a little late on updating you on the most recent Cone Ranch meetings. Recall the Cone Ranch deal was our County Commission bending over backwards at a questionable proposal to buy the publicly owned land by private investors.........here
Didn't know the name of the girl with the Muslim head covering, or where she was from. But as Lawrence walked by a classroom at Springstead High School on Wednesday, the 16-year-old junior did know one thing: The girl wasn't standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.......here Lawrence, an JROTC member plans to enlist in the Army next summer. Don't do it Heather. Kate's Take