Tens of thousands of people gathered near downtown St. Petersburg for the annual gay pride festival Saturday and the rest of the city pretty much shrugged. Organizers estimated turnout along Central Avenue at 80,000, about the same as last year........here
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Gay Pride Festival In St. Pete
Tens of thousands of people gathered near downtown St. Petersburg for the annual gay pride festival Saturday and the rest of the city pretty much shrugged. Organizers estimated turnout along Central Avenue at 80,000, about the same as last year........here
Crowds Join Hands Along Area Beaches To Protest Oil Drilling
Hundreds gather to join hands Saturday at noon north of Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach while participating in the international Hands Across the Sand event.....here
Tampa Cops Resort To Planet of the Apes Style Policing
To Let The Scum Public Know Who Their Bosses AreRestaurants and bars are whacked with county health violations if they so much as operate a dysfunctional dishwasher, and yet cops are given free reign to swagger through businesses on horseback in some kind of bizarre display of letting the scum know who their bosses are.......here
"It's Good Public Relations".......Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor
Ybor City: Where Cigars Are Still King
At the turn of the 20th century, Tampa, Florida,was the “Cigar Capital of the World.” Ybor City, a section of Tampa located near the port,was the center of cigar manufacturing........here
Tampa Bay Brewing Company
Started back in 1996 by the Doble family, TBBC is located in the entertainment district of Tampa known as Ybor City. They offer seasonal beers, year-round taps, a full menu, and a mug club frequent drinker program.......here
Ybor City's First Fire Station
The Mirta Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Station was established on this site. The station was named in honor of the youngest daughter of Don Vicente Martinez Ybor, founder of Ybor City.......here
The Ybor City Tattoo Company
Grand Opening & Art ShowSunday, July 11, 2010 - 6pm to 10pm
Ybor City Tattoo Company
1730 7th Ave, Ybor City
info
Friday, June 25, 2010
Dr. Riki Ott In Tarpon Springs
Dr. Riki Ott came to speak to the local community and fishermen of Tarpon Springs. For those of you that do not know who she is, she is an Exxon Valdez survivor. She has written two books about her experiences......here
Stogie Recommends
The Book of EliA 2010 American action film directed by the Hughes brothers, written by Gary Whitta, and starring Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Jennifer Beals and Mila Kunis.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
The Stogie Is Unemployed!
Is The Economy Getting Better?The Company I Was Working For Closed Its Doors.
"Cuba" The Official Newspaper of the Cuban Revolutionary Party
On this site was published the historic newspaper "Cuba," dedicated to the cause of Cuban Independence. "Cuba" was the successor of "El Critico De Ybor City." Its editor was Ramon Rivero y Rivero, a great revolutionist. In 1891 Rivero collaborated with Jose Marti in drafting the Basis for the Cuban Revolutionary Party.......here
Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County
1st Annual Charity Golf TournamentEmerald Greens Golf Resort & Country Club
Monday, September 20 at 11:00 am
info
Right Wing Celebrities
Hollywood stars and celebrities are generally considered to be a liberal and Democratic-leaning community, but these celebrities are all declared Republicans according to the FEC, or known conservatives.Wednesday, June 23, 2010
U.S. District Judge Martin Feldman
The Louisiana judge who struck down the Obama administration's six-month ban on deepwater oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico has reported extensive investments in the oil and gas industry, according to financial disclosure reports. He's also a new member of a secret national security court......hereList Of Feldman’s Income In 2008
Josh Burgin: Brian Blair's Minnie-Me
On Friday of last week, Josh Burgin qualified to run against Hillsborough County Commissioner Mark Sharpe
for the at-large seat Sharpe has held for the last six years. As for his platform. It basically boils down to one issue: he’s opposed to the transportation infrastructure improvement plan Sharpe supports......here
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
It's Good Public Relations
Tampa Police Chief Jane CastorA Tampa Police officer was caught on tape walking his horse through a crowded Ybor City bar, and the police chief said she approves of it. The 37 second video was posted on YouTube.....here
Team Tudor at: Red, White, and Kaboom 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010 - 6:00pm - 9:30pmLake Mirror, Lakeland
info
Tampa, Do We Need To Break Up?
There comes that moment you know its over. Despite all your efforts it’s time to pack up shop and just go home. It’s heartbreaking to walk away from something you invested so much hope into.......here
Columbia Restaurant In Ybor City
Tales Of Remarkable Longevity And SuccessThis week, the Columbia is honoring nearly 90 employees who have been with the restaurant's various locations for more than 10 years......more
The Bricks In Ybor City
The restaurant/gallery/coffeeshop is the new venture of Skatepark of Tampa owner Brian Schaefer and other key partners.here
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)