In the minds of many, ties between Tampa and Cuba were among the strongest in Florida before the Castro-led revolution's impact on U.S. politics, trade and travel.........here
Monday, April 20, 2009
Tampa Has A Thirst For Cuba Trade, Travel
In the minds of many, ties between Tampa and Cuba were among the strongest in Florida before the Castro-led revolution's impact on U.S. politics, trade and travel.........here
Sunday, April 19, 2009
What Stogie Had For Dinner
Red Wine SteakWith Red Beans And Rice And Veggies
$14.95.........At The Jerk Hut On Fowler Ave In Tampa
Errors Of Impunity: A Pinellas Pattern
A lapse of justice that allows a culpable offender to remain at large is known as an error of impunity, a miscarriage of justice. The integrity of the entire justice system becomes imperiled and so it has in Pinellas County........more
Florida Republicans: The 6 Minute Solution
"The 81-page bill was debated for just six minutes before it passed on a 10-5 party-line vote... no other committee is slated to review the bill." Make no mistake: this vicious attack on the public was made by Florida Republicans in response to the Obama victory in 2008 in Florida. Republican strategists understand that new voting registrations and demographics are moving, quickly, away from them..........more
Great American Cleanup Collects Tons Of Litter In Hillsborough
J.C. Singletary, 5, and his sister, Erica, 8, picked up plastic bags, beer bottles, cardboard and other items along the westbound lanes of the Courtney Campbell Parkway in Tampa during the Great American Cleanup on Saturday........more
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Earth Day Tampa Bay!
Tampa’s biggest Earth Day celebration, Earth Day Tampa Bay, promises to be bigger and better than ever when it takes over Lowry Park’s Band Shell area on Sunday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.........here
Nature's Classroom To Host Open House
Nature's Classroom, an environmental education center, will have a two-day open house during its 40th anniversary celebration. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 13100 Verges Road..........moreWat Mongkolratanaram, Tampa’s Thai Buddhist Temple
If you take the 50th Street exit off the crosstown expressway, go south across the Palm River, turn left at the first light, and then, soon after the railroad tracks, turn left into the big parking lot, you will be transported to a different mindset, a completely different approach to life and being..........here
Friday, April 17, 2009
Buddy Johnson Faces Foreclosure Lawsuit
A Plant City savings and loan has filed a foreclosure lawsuit against former Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Buddy Johnson because of missed payments on a $400,000 loan..........more
Peggy Fleming Coming To Tampa
Peggy Fleming spent years preparing to become an Olympic champion. Now she's using that same determination to reach what she considers a more important goal: a long, healthy life..........here
Howard Dean Visits UF
Dean encouraged citizens to participate in democracy at the local and state levels, especially those that bring diversity to the political arena...........more“I did this for Bob Graham,” Dean said after his speech. “I’ve always really admired him.”
Ybor Aficionado Days
Savor the sights, sounds and aromas of Ybor City’s rich traditions at the 3rd Annual Ybor Aficionado Days . Gather with family and friends and discover the aficionado within. Saturday, April 18, 2009 and Sunday, April 19, 2009............here
Hillsborough County Under Air Pollution Advisory
The county Environmental Protection Commission issued the advisory today at 4 p.m. when ozone levels reached 81 parts per billion. The levels are forecast to remain above 75 parts per billion, the new federal safety standard, for eight hours..........more
Thursday, April 16, 2009
The Conservative Rot Across The Democratic Party
This week’s Mark Weavers show — 9-11am Saturday features U.S. Green Party leader Greg Gerritt who recently founded the Green Party Candidates and Campaign Resource Center, a consulting business to help Green candidates win campaigns...........more
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Tampa Bay Homeless
Meet JohnHe Is From Pennsylvania. He Has Been Homeless For 7 Years.
He Now Lives On The Streets Of Tampa.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Save Florida Forever!
The State Legislature is threatening Florida Forever, the state's land preservation program. Unless the Legislature funds it in the 2009-10 budget the program could end this year...........here
Three Journalism Heavyweights Visit Tampa Bay
The amount of journalism talent in the Tampa Bay area is about to reach ridiculous levels this week..........here
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