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
Monday, August 31, 2009
Then There's This Guy...
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
Scandals Galore In Hillsborough County
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
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Friends Of Stogie
At Gaspar's Patio Bar & Grill In Temple Terrace
Heather Lawrence Of Spring Hill
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
Lawrence, an JROTC member plans to enlist in the Army next summer. Don't do it Heather.
Kate's Take
USF or Westshore, Which Route Would you Pick for Early Light Rail?
This story by TampaBay.com, "Light Rail Study Will Help Decide Which Segment in Tampa to Build First" catches me by surprise and I'd be curious where most Tampa Rail readers would stand on this issue.........here
Stogie Picks USF
Stogie Picks USF
Friday, August 28, 2009
Ybor City State Museum Book Signing
The Ybor City State Museum will present Author John V Cinchett signing copies of his new book Vintage Tampa Signs and Scenes - a pictorial collection of 200 historic Tampa photos of the 1950s never before seen........more
Light Rail Route From Wesley Chapel To St. Pete?
A 52 mile light rail route from Wesley Chapel to St. Petersburg would draw the most travelers of five routes examined by TBARTA........here
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Florida: Lawsuits Challenge Red Light Camera Legality
Florida attorney Jack L. Townsend, Sr joined with the firm Edwards and Ragatz on July 30 in filing a class action lawsuit against
The City Of Temple Terrace
for allowing American Traffic Solutions (ATS) to operate a traffic camera program designed to generate $3 million in annual revenue primarily from vehicles turning right on red lights........here
Temple Terrace, Florida Revenue Stream
The City Of Temple Terrace
for allowing American Traffic Solutions (ATS) to operate a traffic camera program designed to generate $3 million in annual revenue primarily from vehicles turning right on red lights........here
Temple Terrace, Florida Revenue Stream
Alex Pickett' s Shameless Promotion Alert
Vote for me! Vote for me!
That headline, screamed in a high-pitch voice, is pretty much how I feel about asking my beloved readers to vote me BEST BLOG in a few local contests. But, alas, without shameless promotion, I’ll remain unemployed, so here it goes.......here
Wikler Moran-Mora Of Tampa
Told his wife he'd been abducted so he could cheat on her. When she told him she was calling police, Moran-Mora balked, telling her that his captors had agreed to let him go.........here
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Vote! Ridiculously Inconsistent Trickle Of Consciousness
Creative Loafing's annual "Best of the Bay" poll/competition is wrapping up soon.
Voting ends on August 31st.
This is the last time I'll solicit your votes for Best Blog. If you've already voted, THANKS!!! If you haven't yet, here are three more reasons why you should vote for this blog........here
Voting ends on August 31st.
This is the last time I'll solicit your votes for Best Blog. If you've already voted, THANKS!!! If you haven't yet, here are three more reasons why you should vote for this blog........here
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