Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Walk Before You Run

Thinking about running for elected office? If public service appeals to you, but you're unsure if you have what it takes to be a viable candidate and do what it takes to run a successful campaign, this workshop is for you............more
The Studio @ 620, 620 First Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Kate Winslet

Best Actress

Penelope Cruz

Best Supporting-Actress

Friends Of Stogie

At The Firehouse

The Florida Wing Of The GOP Hypocrisy Hall Of Fame

Adam Putnam, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Tom Rooney, Mario Diaz-Balart, Ginny Brown-Waite, Cliff Stearns, John Mica, and Bill Posey...........here

EYE ON YBOR

Watched while you walk...........here

Gasparilla International Film Festival

here

Batman and Robin Verses The Tampa Police

It looks like the saga of Batman and Robin verses the Tampa Police Department may be over, for now at least. Batman was in court on Monday to face charges of wearing a mask in public and guess what? He won! That's right. There is justice after all............more

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Cookie and Coco Need A Home

Please pass along to all family, friends, co-workers - spread the word and help find these two adorable labs a home. You never know who may want to adopt them or who may know someone that does.........more
Contact: Katherine at: kjmorris74@yahoo.com

Body Worlds Exhibit at MOSI

At $18.95, the ticket price includes both the extensive Body Worlds exhibit but also, for a limited time, one standard IMAX® Dome Theatre film. You will want to make a day of it, as MOSI, the IMAX Dome and the Body Worlds exhibit are all quite robust, and you'll want to devote as much time as you can to each exhibit.........more

Hillsborough River Bridge at Fort Foster

Major General George A. McCall wrote of his experience as a young officer working to open a military road from Tampa Bay to what is today Ocala in Marion County. This was the Fort King Road, traces of which can still be seen through central Florida's palmetto and pine forests...........more

Friends Of Stogie

At The Tally Ho

Tampa Courthouse Making People Sick

Tampa's Federal Courthouse is making people sick, Florida Senator Bill Nelson announced today. Nelson surveyed the damage and declared the problem goes beyond malpractice. It was
"bordering on criminal."........more

Open Letter to Thank Howard Dean

Add Your Name

Tampa Bay Area Celebrates Florida Bike Month

For the third consecutive year, Tampa BayCycle, an initiative that encourages commuters to cycle to work, school, for errands or play, will hit the streets of the Bay area, this year during the month of March, Florida's Bike Month...........more

Stogie's Oscar Picks

Actor in a Leading Role: Mickey Rourke
Actor in a Supporting Role: Josh Brolin
Actress in a Leading Role: Kate Winslet
Actress in a Supporting Role: Amy Adams
Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
Art Direction: Changeling
Cinematography: The Dark Kniight
Directing: The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button

a common thing to break on cars in tampa florida

A very common occurrence in Tampa, that being the busted electric driver’s side window (the girl driving the car has the door open because the window won’t roll down due to an electrical failure)...........more

Red's Ribs

Natchitoches, Louisiana


Friday, February 20, 2009

In Loving Memory

Of Mr. Zuch

Sightseeing in Tampa

With 165 parks and beaches within the city limits of Tampa, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the temperate climate, sea air and sand between your toes. You’re not likely to miss a meal with the multitude of fine dining options before or after enjoying the exciting nightlife or fun attractions............more

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Friends Of Stogie

At Baba Louies

The Friendship Bridge Is Falling Down

Thousands of boaters might have to settle for fewer fishing spots after Hillsborough County Public Works officials issue a stern warning against boaters going under the dilapidated Friendship Trail Bridge..........more

The Upper Tampa Bay/Suncoast Trail Connection

This morning I ventured to the Hillsborough County Commission meeting to see what action the commissioners would take about extending the Upper Tampa Bay Trail seven miles and extending it to the Suncoast Trail. Don't hold your breath, folks........more

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin White Irate

Last month, Hillsborough County's public affairs television producers taped an interview with former state Sen. Les Miller for a 30-minute program on blacks in politics..........more

Benefit For Cypress Creek At Skipper's Smokehouse

Zach Deputy and Tribal Style
Friday, Feb. 27, 8 pm to Midnight
Tickets are $10 advance, $15 at the door. Online tickets www.skipperssmokehouse.com
Call Denise Layne at 813-246-0485 for more information on the fundraiser.

Rescued Dogs Available

Ten of the dogs seized from a breeder in North Carolina are now available for adoption at the
SPCA Tampa Bay..........here

Kathy Lovelace Of Zephyrhills, Florida

Kathy Lovelace lost her job and was about to lose her house, too. But then she made a seemingly simple request of the bank: Show me the original mortgage paperwork.........more