Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Warrick Dunn: A Home Of Their Own

It takes 'move-in condition' to a whole new level. Buccaneer Running Back Warrick Dunn surprised first-time homebuyers with furniture, appliances, and much more Tuesday.......here
"What we do is give families an opportunity to better their lives"

In Florida, The Farther North You Go, The Further South You Are

Mayor Donovan and North Lauderdale Mayor Jack Brady feel like patriots. They are floating the unusual idea to take South Florida’s beaches, residents, schools and everything else, and create a South Florida State. The reason is because they say South Florida bears an unequal burden–paying more in taxes than this region gets back. Obviously, this will never happen, but Florida is already two separate states.......here

Barack Obama North Carolina Primary Victory Speech

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Carlos Miller's Saga Continues

The sight of a video camera in the courtroom sent shivers down the spine of the prosecution Monday morning. As soon as I stepped in front of the judge, the young state prosecutor in my case asked for a 15 minute delay because a Local 10 cameraman had his camera trained on him.........here

The Life and Times of Joe Garcia

While there have been many Independents, Libertarians, and Greens running for office in the Elections that are being held in the United States of America in 2008, there are some people within the Democratic Party that are worth mentioning. One of them is Joe Garcia and the upcoming elections for the 25th District of Florida.........here

Tampa Bay Transit Plans Find Funding In Tallahassee

Two transportation budget items have passed both houses of the Florida Legislature and are part of next year's budget.......here

Raytheon's Florida Neighbors Sue Over Water Contamination

The city of St. Petersburg, Florida is sending out letters this week to about 150 homeowners living within the boundaries of the so-called Azalea neighborhood, which appears to be contaminated from underground wastewater seeping from the Raytheon Company plant........here

Florida Forever Funding Approved Unanimously

Environmental groups throughout the state are delighted with the approval of funding for the land acquisition and protection program Florida Forever - or at least for the next 10 years...........here

Joe Garcia Talks About Gas Prices

Charles S. Rushe Middle School - Land 'O Lakes, Florida

Administrative Team

WMNF Film Series: In Sickness and In Health

Wednesday May 07 8:00PM
Beach Theatre, St. Pete Beach

DFA Training Academy in Orlando

Saturday May 17 through Sunday May 18
9am-6pm each day
click here

Tampa Gives Itself A Pass On Destroying Trees

It is only by holding ourselves to the highest standards that we can expect others to do the same. We certainly cannot expect individuals to act in a more honorable fashion then our own elected city officials. The do-as-I say-not-as-I-do mentality of days gone by is past.........here

Crazy People Check Cashing

34th St. And Hillsborough Ave. Tampa

Monday, May 5, 2008

North and South Florida?

Tired of what they say is mistreatment by the State government, the North Lauderdale City Commission is pushing a resolution that would split Florida into two separate states..........here

Florida Passes Draconian Marijuana Bill

HB 173 is now the law in Florida. This means that if you have 25 or more marijuana plants, you will be charged with a felony, because supposedly you are selling or intending to sell your crop. Apparently, while most of the country has been liberalizing their marijuana laws, Florida has chosen a retrograde path to the 1950s.........here

Wizardry In Land 'O Lakes, Florida

Hoo boy. Just when you thought it was safe to come out of your insanity-resistant cave comes news from Pasco County, north of Tampa, that explains rather clearly why Florida's legislature is crawling with batshit insane fundies. In short, it must be the batshit insane fundies who vote for them........here

Hispanics May Put Florida In Play For Dems

Democrats are poised this week to pass a crucial milestone in Florida: For the first time, the number of Hispanic Democrats in the state is expected to exceed the number of Hispanic Republicans.......here

Margie’s Florida Adventure

It has taken the entire day to get to St. Petersburg and as daylight turns to dusk over the tangle of sailboat masts at the city marina, I know that my complicated route -- by train, bus and on foot -- is going to cost me some sightseeing.......here.......via SOF

Mildred And Richard Loving

A black woman whose challenge to Virginia's ban on interracial marriage led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling striking down such laws nationwide, has died, her daughter said Monday........here

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Howard Dean as a Model Candidate

"I'd argue that the example of Howard Dean -- a losing candidate who just figured out another way to contribute, and significantly -- isn't a bad model to hold our candidates up against"...........Nancy Scola

Taking Her Secrets To The Grave

Geraldo Calls for Florida Gov to Investigate Palfrey “Suicide”

2008 Independents' Film Festival

The Education Channel in Tampa, Florida is currently soliciting films, videos, animations and digital media from independent artists, producers and students in Florida and beyond for inclusion in its 2008 Independent’s Film Festival........here

Under-Bridge Living

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Peacocks Shot, Poisoned in Florida

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Olivia's Kiss

Chapter 6

Learn How To Roll Your Own Cigar In Ybor City

The International Bazaar teaches people how to hand roll cigars in Ybor City, a district in Tampa Florida which was once the epicenter of cigar manufacturing in the United States.......here

The Bush-McCain Challenge

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I'm A Joe Garcia Small Dollar Contributor

I'll take this opportunity to make the record clear--I'm a Joe Garcia small dollar contributor. No secret there, and hardly a cover up. How about you? Is your donation being "covered up"? Let's show Diaz-Balart what good, patriotic American small donors can do in defense of our country--electing serious men and women who will fight for us on the real issues facing the country today, not the bogeymen from decades past........here