Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Bartlett Park Protest Against Violence
Thank you to all who came out this morning.
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Cat Killer "Robert George Smith" Of Clearwater
On Saturday, Smith was seen kicking a cat in the face, causing the animal to suffer a "severe head trauma injury," jail affidavits said. The cat had to be put down as a result..........here
Al Austin Using Up Tampa Bay’s Water
WestShore developer and Republican Party fundraiser Al Austin stared at the lush acreage that fronts his Tampa estate. The bluegill pond, the crape myrtles, the field of St. Augustine grass..........more
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Hillsborough County's Cone Ranch
At the far northeast corner of Hillsborough County lie nearly 13,000 undeveloped acres that evoke old Florida. Here, cabbage palms, cypress stands, otters and gopher tortoises preside over an almost 20-square-mile swath, all owned by the public...........more
Temple Terrace Bat Tower Reconstruction
The Friends of the Temple Terrace Parks and Recreation and the Temple Terrace Preservation Society have partnered on fund raising to rebuild the greatest of Temple Terrace icons: “The Bat Tower............here
Peter Schorsch And The St. Petersburg Times
Sig Gissler, administrator of the Pulitzer Prizes since 2002, made several points and took some questions. This is what emerged, as it relates to the two wins by the St. Petersburg Times.
Florida Senate Approves Religious License Plates
If you want Jesus on your license plate, the Florida Senate is looking out for you...........here
Garden For Florida - Who Needs A Lawn?
We can’t make the rain fall from the sky, but we can change our lifestyles to make the best use of it when it does. So get outside now, in this beautiful spring weather, and make some changes in your yard. By the time the next dry season rolls around, you’ll have a yard that pretty much takes care of itself. Who could ask for anything more?............more
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Meat Loaf
With Mashed Potatoes, And Green Beans
$6.99............At Central Park Restaurant, 13418 Telecom Dr. In Temple Terrace
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Commissioner Beckner Strikes Back
Sued for libel by his former political opponent, Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner fired back today with a sharply worded legal filing that seeks to get the case tossed out of court........more
St. Pete Mayoral Forum At Parkshore
About fifty or so residents of the waterfront condominium community attended a forum for the six major mayoral candidates on Thursday at the Parkshore building...........more
Friday, April 24, 2009
How will we get around Tampa Bay in 25 years?
A plan to keep us moving in the Tampa Bay of the future will be unveiled today, and it proposes a pair of major new changes for the area in the next 25 years. Seven counties are officially included in the plan, from Citrus south to Sarasota........here
Dine Out for Life Tampa Bay
Next Thursday, April 30, Tampa Bay area residents will have an opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause by simply enjoying a meal out on the town............here
Florida House Rep. Charlie Van Zant
Is in favor of HB 1219.
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Commissioners: What In The World Is Going On?
It is my understanding that there is no policy controlling our lobbyists during session with regard to opposing or supporting legislation that arises during the session. Is this true? I have questions, and am also making a public records request under F.S. 119, for all the policies directing lobbyists for Hillsborough County.........more
Mariella Smith: Water Alert
State legislators are planning to rob the pollution cleanup fund (paid for by gas tax) which is supposed to pay to cleanup toxic chemicals seeping toward our drinking water sources and threatening our rivers. Hundreds of polluted sites are under cleanup in Hillsborough County — 8 of those sites are labeled an "Imminent Threat" to our drinking water supplies........more
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