The Ybor City Stogie

Sunday, April 4, 2010

The GameWorks In Ybor City Has Shut Down

Along with six other locations nationwide. Owner Sega Entertainment USA closed the sites because of the weak economy. According to a press release issued late Monday by the company based in Elk Grove, Ill., Sega is closing the seven locations as it focuses on its mission on profitability and future growth.......here

Signs Of Spring Fever In Tampa Bay

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'Not 1 Mile, Not 5 miles, Not 50 Miles, Not 100 Miles

"From day one of my campaign I have said 'Not one mile, not five miles, not 50 miles, not 100 miles off our shores', Today I reaffirm that pledge, send me to Washington and I will stand up to the Oil Lobby and fight for Florida's protection. Our economy, our way of life and our children's future are too important to play political games with - we need real solutions for energy independence, not more short term profiteering for the richest corporations.".......Kevin Burns

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Snowbirds Cast Off Their Inner Fashionistas

I AM a habitué of vintage-clothes shops, and while on vacation here recently, I checked out

Sherry’s YesterDaze Vintage,

a consignment shop in the Seminole Heights neighborhood that a friend had recommended........here

Racing Hits the Streets of Downtown Tampa

Tampa Twilight Criterium

Joan Jett To Appear On WMNF “Talking Animals”

A vegetarian for over two decades, Joan will discuss her motivations for going vegetarian and her work with animals and other issues pertaining to animal welfare......here

Sweet

In Tampa

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Fried Grouper
With Rice And Veggies
$7.99.........Airport Variety Store, 4600 Roosevelt Boulevard, Clearwater

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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

FARMWORKER FREEDOM MARCH

Tampa To Lakeland
Freedom from forced labor, poverty and abuse
FRIDAY, APRIL 16 – SUNDAY, APRIL 18
more info

After Five Minutes Of The Schnitt Show I’d Had Enough

Talkin’ Radio Blues
I didn’t stop listening though, over the past 3 days I have listened to the Schnitt show, Hannity and even Coast to Coast with George Noory as I’ve worked on homework in my apartment, occasionally picking up the phone to call in when I had a strong opinion on a topic.......here

All About Porsha

Local Cam Star

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Solar Powered Street Lights

Going Green In Odessa

Around Town

Bobbie In Tampa

Living In Tampa Perk

Stogie Loves Rollercoasters

Obama Expands Offshore Drilling

Did We?
Obama's move allows drilling from Delaware to central Florida, plus the northern waters of Alaska, and exploration could begin 50 miles off the coast of Virginia by 2012.

He also wants Congress to lift a drilling ban in the oil-rich eastern Gulf of Mexico, 125 miles from Florida beaches.

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