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23 Percent Of All Florida Children Live In Poverty

Nearly one in four Florida children under age 18 live in poverty, higher than the national average and a 1.2 percent increase over the previous year,

according to data released last week by the U.S. Census.
here

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Hot Cuban
With Black Beans and Yellow Rice.
$5.99 At Caribbean Cafe, 4801 Central Ave St Petersburg.
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RISE UP! THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN!

Tampa Police Assistant Chief John Bennett

I Support the Aims of the Occupy Movement
“The widening income gap between the rich and the poor in this country” is of grave concern to him. “If something is going to change in this country, it may come from this movement.”.....John Bennett

Seminole Heights Bicycle Club

here

Tampa Police Roll Out A Tank

To Deal With A Few Dozen Protesters.
here
300,000 protesters are expected in town for the 2012 GOP Convention.

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Fried Chicken
With Mashed Potatoes and Baked Beans.
$6.19 At Maryland Fried Chicken, 315 N Alexander St, Plant City.
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Occupy Wall Street Draws Massive Turnout Across The US

here

The 13th Annual Ybor City Heritage & Cigar Festival

Saturday NOVEMBER 19, 2011
10am - 5pm
CENTENNIAL PARK
YBOR CITY
info

Cuba and Herman Cain

Herman Cain criticizes the nation's "foggy foreign policy," but he's not so clear when it comes to talking about Cuba while he stumped in Little Havana.

Occupy Your Art Fundraiser

The Arts & Culture Workgroup is hosting a benefit at Czar for the Occupy Tampa Movement. Come bid for your favorite artwork at our silent auction on November 19, 2011. We have local music, artists, and guest speakers volunteering their time and creativity to end Corporate Greed and Corruption.

Doors open at 8PM. $10 at Door.
1420 E 7th Ave Ybor City
info

Friends Of Stogie

The ladies of the Sunoco.

Bearss and 22th Street. Tampa

Tampa Bay Homeless

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Busch and Florida.
Tampa Bay Homeless

Plant City Pig Jam BBQ

Sat., Nov. 19, top teams from all over US compete at 9th annual Plant City Pig Jam State BBQ Championship. KCBS-sanctioned event, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Randy L. Larson Softball Four-Plex, 1500 S. Park Rd., Plant City, FL. Admission is free; parking is $5 per vehicle. About 70 team will compete and the rest of get to eat incredible BBQ ribs, pork, brisket and chicken. Also, sno-cones, lemonade and beer.

Cuban Food in Masaryktown

Cafe Masaryktown

"Best Cuban North of Ybor City"
398 Broad St, Masaryktown
Ropa Vieja with Black Beans and Yellow Rice $8.49

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Who are the 1%?

Which of the richest 1% are using their wealth and power to keep down the other 99%? Give us names and the reasons behind them; we'll take the best ones and
invite you to vote on which ones we'll expose through videos.

Occupy Open Mic at Kiley Park Amphitheater

Wednesday, November 23 · 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Kiley Garden
400 N. Ashley Drive Tampa
info

Immokalee Workers vs. Publix

With commentary by Chris Hedges.

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Tacos
With Beans and Rice.
$5.99 At Alvarez Mexican Restaurant, 1431 8TH Ave W, Palmetto
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Adamo Dr.

Tampa

"We Are The 99%" In Tampa

Platt St Bridge
Tampa
Thursday, November 17th, 4:00 PM
info

Tampa Bay Homeless

Homeless Living In Tampa
Tampa Bay Homeless

New Tampa Blog: Days of Struggle

Kelly Benjamin's new blog is a source for news, opinion, and analysis from within the struggle for social, economic, and environmental justice. We seek to expand the definition of journalism and disseminate information and perspectives that have been ignored, neglected,
or covered up by mainstream news outlets.
here

Drinking Made Easy in Ybor City

HDNet's television series "Drinking Made Easy" features host Zane Lamprey and his drinking buddy Steve McKenna as they travel the US in search of the local drinks and drinking customs that have contributed to the birth, growth and distinction of our great country.

The Columbia Restaurant of Ybor City welcomed Zane Lamprey and the show's crew as fifth generation family member Andrea Gonzmart demonstrates how to make one of The Columbia's signature drinks, "Bloody Gazpacho."

Tampa Rally To Support The American Jobs Act

We are rallying at the Platt Street Bridge, a failing bridge that is now under re-construction. This work is partially being paid for by a federal grant--a perfect example of what improvements federal dollars bring to our area in support of infrastructure.

Thursday, November 17th, 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Platt Street Bridge, Tampa
Info
Cheryl Schroeder
Executive Director West Central Florida Federation of Labor
863.583.3330 - Phone
813.368.7124 - Cell
cschroeder@wcffl.org

Mike Fox
727.320.4502

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Cheeseburger
With Tater Tots
$4.99 At Dizzy Burger's, 1318 10th St W, Palmetto
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