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

The Britton 8 In South Tampa

The hole in Britton Plaza was conspicuous and vacuous.
here
Via.....r/ct

Honeymoon Island

For The Love Of Florida

Lakeland Redneck Games: Bobbin for Pigs Feet

Via.....Metro i4

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

And Baby Makes Seven

here

Temple Terrace, Florida

Other Revenue Stream
56th St. And Bullard Pkwy
West Bound Traffic Turning Right, Beware

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

Autoway Of St. Pete

Clunker Stash

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Shrimp Creole
With Spanish Bean Soup And Rice
$6.99.......At Pipos In Town N' Country

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

Liberty City Is Like Paris

Tampa Model Stevie Lynn

here

The Cass Street Bridge

Tampa Daily Photo

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

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

Bob Graham At USF

University of South Florida - Monday, Aug. 31
3 p.m. - Kokolakis Auditorium

here

The Liberal Lion Is Gone

Sen. Ted Kennedy
RIP

We will miss Senator Ted Kennedy as a nation, and I will miss him as a human being........Howard Dean

Share Your Memories and Sympathies

See You Later PoHo

After nearly five years of documenting the inside story of Tampa Bay and Florida politics,
my time here is coming to a close.......here

Clean Energy And Anti-Offshore Drilling Rally In Ybor

Would you like to stand up against the Big Oil and Big Energy companies and oppose offshore drilling of the Gulf Coast? Would you like to support Clean Energy and green jobs in the Bay area? Then help make a difference and make your voice heard by attending this Clean Energy rally on Thursday in Ybor.......here

Pizza Hut Delivery Unit

In Plant City

Tampa Con Leches

Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio’s Fantasy Football Team
It’s fantasy football time, and Yahoo Sports has offered mayors around the country an opportunity to try their hand at fantasy football.......here

Kennedy Barbeque Takes Over

Ernest Kennedy Jr. is the co-owner of Kennedy Barbeque at Heritage Isles Golf and Country Club. He owns the restaurant with his father, Ernest Kennedy Sr. “Because it’s our dime, we have the incentive to do well,” Kennedy Jr. said.......more

Kenneth J. Summers Of Largo

Was arrested early Monday morning, accused of leaving two small children in his vehicle while he was in a strip club.........here

Obama Office Opens In Tampa

Organizing for American, the arm of the Democratic National Committee dedicated to keeping President Barack Obama's campaign corps going year-round, is opening its Florida headquarters in Tampa tonight.......here

The Air Guitar Guy

At Sligh And Armenia In Tampa