Tim Clements was excited about getting his new business up and running. Several weeks ago, he put up an impressive sign on the gate of his 10-acre horse farm on remote Hampstead Drive, tucked away in a pastoral setting in southeast Hernando not far from the Pasco County line...........more
Monday, April 20, 2009
The 12th Annual Teenage Battle Of The Bands
The search is on for talented teen musicians to compete in the 12th Annual Teenage Battle of the Bands hosted by the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department. The event will be held November 6 - 7 at the Hillsborough County Fair from 6 – 11 p.m. The Fair is located at 4810 E. State Road 60 in Dover...........here
St. Petersburg Times Wins Two Pulitzer Prizes
The top editors knew on Friday, but the rest of the staff weren’t clued until earlier today. By 3 p.m., however, the newsroom at the St. Petersburg Times was filled with reporters and editors awaiting the formal announcement of the news: the Times had picked up two Pulitzer Prizes.......more
Tampa, St. Petersburg Mayors Face Off in "A Tale of Two Cities"
Two high-powered mayors will meet at 7 p.m. May 6 to debate whose city boasts the most colorful past. Sponsored by the Florida Humanities Council, “A Tale of Two Cities” features St. Petersburg’s Rick Baker and Tampa’s Pam Iorio at a free public program at the Centro Asturiano Theatre, 1913 N. Nebraska Ave. in Tampa. A cash bar and free on-site parking are available..........here
This Saturday Come To Bartlett Park
Please Don't Let Paris' Death Be in Vain
April 25, Saturday - People will begin to gather at 8:00 AM at the Frank Pierce Center, 2000 7th Street South, St. Pete..............more
Tampa Has A Thirst For Cuba Trade, Travel
In the minds of many, ties between Tampa and Cuba were among the strongest in Florida before the Castro-led revolution's impact on U.S. politics, trade and travel.........here
Sunday, April 19, 2009
What Stogie Had For Dinner
Red Wine Steak
With Red Beans And Rice And Veggies
$14.95.........At The Jerk Hut On Fowler Ave In Tampa
Errors Of Impunity: A Pinellas Pattern
A lapse of justice that allows a culpable offender to remain at large is known as an error of impunity, a miscarriage of justice. The integrity of the entire justice system becomes imperiled and so it has in Pinellas County........more
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
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