Sunday, April 19, 2009
Florida Republicans: The 6 Minute Solution
"The 81-page bill was debated for just six minutes before it passed on a 10-5 party-line vote... no other committee is slated to review the bill." Make no mistake: this vicious attack on the public was made by Florida Republicans in response to the Obama victory in 2008 in Florida. Republican strategists understand that new voting registrations and demographics are moving, quickly, away from them..........more
Great American Cleanup Collects Tons Of Litter In Hillsborough
J.C. Singletary, 5, and his sister, Erica, 8, picked up plastic bags, beer bottles, cardboard and other items along the westbound lanes of the Courtney Campbell Parkway in Tampa during the Great American Cleanup on Saturday........more
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Earth Day Tampa Bay!
Tampa’s biggest Earth Day celebration, Earth Day Tampa Bay, promises to be bigger and better than ever when it takes over Lowry Park’s Band Shell area on Sunday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.........here
Nature's Classroom To Host Open House
Nature's Classroom, an environmental education center, will have a two-day open house during its 40th anniversary celebration. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 13100 Verges Road..........more
Wat Mongkolratanaram, Tampa’s Thai Buddhist Temple
If you take the 50th Street exit off the crosstown expressway, go south across the Palm River, turn left at the first light, and then, soon after the railroad tracks, turn left into the big parking lot, you will be transported to a different mindset, a completely different approach to life and being..........here
Friday, April 17, 2009
Buddy Johnson Faces Foreclosure Lawsuit
A Plant City savings and loan has filed a foreclosure lawsuit against former Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Buddy Johnson because of missed payments on a $400,000 loan..........more
Peggy Fleming Coming To Tampa
Peggy Fleming spent years preparing to become an Olympic champion. Now she's using that same determination to reach what she considers a more important goal: a long, healthy life..........here
Howard Dean Visits UF
Dean encouraged citizens to participate in democracy at the local and state levels, especially those that bring diversity to the political arena...........more
“I did this for Bob Graham,” Dean said after his speech. “I’ve always really admired him.”
“I did this for Bob Graham,” Dean said after his speech. “I’ve always really admired him.”
Ybor Aficionado Days
Savor the sights, sounds and aromas of Ybor City’s rich traditions at the 3rd Annual Ybor Aficionado Days . Gather with family and friends and discover the aficionado within. Saturday, April 18, 2009 and Sunday, April 19, 2009............here
Hillsborough County Under Air Pollution Advisory
The county Environmental Protection Commission issued the advisory today at 4 p.m. when ozone levels reached 81 parts per billion. The levels are forecast to remain above 75 parts per billion, the new federal safety standard, for eight hours..........more
Thursday, April 16, 2009
The Conservative Rot Across The Democratic Party
This week’s Mark Weavers show — 9-11am Saturday features U.S. Green Party leader Greg Gerritt who recently founded the Green Party Candidates and Campaign Resource Center, a consulting business to help Green candidates win campaigns...........more
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