Thursday, November 17, 2011

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Plant City Pig Jam BBQ



Sat., Nov. 19, top teams from all over US compete at 9th annual Plant City Pig Jam State BBQ Championship. KCBS-sanctioned event, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Randy L. Larson Softball Four-Plex, 1500 S. Park Rd., Plant City, FL. Admission is free; parking is $5 per vehicle. About 70 team will compete and the rest of get to eat incredible BBQ ribs, pork, brisket and chicken. Also, sno-cones, lemonade and beer.

Cuban Food in Masaryktown



Cafe Masaryktown
"Best Cuban North of Ybor City"
398 Broad St, Masaryktown
Ropa Vieja with Black Beans and Yellow Rice $8.49
Eat Local!

Who are the 1%?



Which of the richest 1% are using their wealth and power to keep down the other 99%? Give us names and the reasons behind them; we'll take the best ones and
invite you to vote on which ones we'll expose through videos.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Occupy Open Mic at Kiley Park Amphitheater

Wednesday, November 23 · 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Kiley Garden
400 N. Ashley Drive Tampa
info

Immokalee Workers vs. Publix



With commentary by Chris Hedges.

What Stogie Had For Lunch


Tacos
With Beans and Rice.
$5.99 At Alvarez Mexican Restaurant, 1431 8TH Ave W, Palmetto
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!

Adamo Dr.

Tampa

"We Are The 99%" In Tampa

Platt St Bridge
Tampa
Thursday, November 17th, 4:00 PM
info

Monday, November 14, 2011

Tampa Bay Homeless

Homeless Living In Tampa
Tampa Bay Homeless

New Tampa Blog: Days of Struggle

Kelly Benjamin's new blog is a source for news, opinion, and analysis from within the struggle for social, economic, and environmental justice. We seek to expand the definition of journalism and disseminate information and perspectives that have been ignored, neglected,
or covered up by mainstream news outlets.
here

Drinking Made Easy in Ybor City



HDNet's television series "Drinking Made Easy" features host Zane Lamprey and his drinking buddy Steve McKenna as they travel the US in search of the local drinks and drinking customs that have contributed to the birth, growth and distinction of our great country.

The Columbia Restaurant of Ybor City welcomed Zane Lamprey and the show's crew as fifth generation family member Andrea Gonzmart demonstrates how to make one of The Columbia's signature drinks, "Bloody Gazpacho."

Tampa Rally To Support The American Jobs Act

We are rallying at the Platt Street Bridge, a failing bridge that is now under re-construction. This work is partially being paid for by a federal grant--a perfect example of what improvements federal dollars bring to our area in support of infrastructure.

Thursday, November 17th, 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Platt Street Bridge, Tampa
Info
Cheryl Schroeder

Executive Director West Central Florida Federation of Labor
863.583.3330 - Phone
813.368.7124 - Cell
cschroeder@wcffl.org
Mike Fox
727.320.4502

What Stogie Had For Lunch


Cheeseburger
With Tater Tots
$4.99 At Dizzy Burger's, 1318 10th St W, Palmetto
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
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Sunday, November 13, 2011

Tampa Bay Homeless

Homeless Living In Tampa
Tampa Bay Homeless

Spotlight Tampa - KaBoom Tampa 2011



The KaBoom playground build at Cuscaden Park in Ybor City.
I played at this park as a boy.

Coming To Ybor

The Ritz Ybor
Ybor City

City of Tampa Seeks Members for Advisory Committees

The Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa is seeking individuals to serve on Community Advisory Committees for five Community Redevelopment Areas:
Central Park, Channel District, Downtown, Drew Park, and Tampa Heights.

Information Sessions:
Tuesday, November 15 at 5:30 p.m. Or Wednesday, November 16 at 1 p.m.
Tampa Municipal Office Building
306 E. Jackson St. 2nd Floor North
(Parking available for a fee in City lot across Florida Avenue, enter on Kennedy or Jackson)


What Stogie Had For Lunch

Shrimp Creole
With Yellow Rice and Yuca
$6.99 At Huracan, corner of Sligh and Central in Tampa.
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!

Saturday, November 12, 2011

The Bucs, Jags and Dolphins

Stop The Blackouts!
Two Florida lawmakers are putting the NFL on notice, trying to prevent more home game blackouts.

Two proposed bills in the Florida Legislature target the state's professional sports teams.
here

Occupy Tampa Claims Kiley Garden Park

Denise The Artist

here

Anthony Metzmeier Homeless Pan Handler


I saw Anthony Metzmeier who is a Homeless man living in the woods in Brandon. I stopped and talked a little while with him and he had many questions as to why I am spending my time making these videos. My answer is simply that if I am able to do this and give others a way to be heard than I am doing my part.

TrueAmericanStory.com

Friends Of Stogie

Manny
In Tampa

Every Cent Counts

100% Of Your Dollar Goes To Families In Need.
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay

Clintonaut

"I was lucky enough to work in Washington, D.C. for all eight years of the Clinton Administration. I've heard a lot of different names for folks who served in the Administration: "Clintonites" and "Clintonians" are the top two. I am not really a fan of either."......Benjamin Kirby

Friday, November 11, 2011