Mom Finds Missing Son In Ybor City Bar

A missing Orange County man was found safe in Hillsborough County recently after walking away from his life in Orlando. Darren Harris, 24, was found safe in Ybor City on April 3 at a bar there. Harris' mother, Carrie Helfrich, drove from Tennessee to Tampa after Orange County deputies discovered he had been staying in the area...........more

The Warrior Woman Of Tampa Bay

Adrienne Nadeau

The Warrior Woman, Inc. a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing teens and at-risk youth a means of artistic expression is looking for volunteers!We are currently running a program called "The 36 Schools Project". We will travel into under-funded and at-risk schools and run empowering spoken word poetry events for approximately 150 teens...........more

Hit and Run

Tampa Mugshots

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Friends Of Stogie

At The Tally Ho

Ben Folds at The Ritz Ybor

Walking by the Ritz in Ybor City last Friday night, you may have thought some tech convention was going on..........more

Alan Snel's Letter To The City Of Tampa

I want to share a letter I wrote today informing the city of Tampa to please instruct its police officers to not stop bicyclists from crossing the Gandy Bridge...........here

Plan Colombia: Cashing in on the Drug War Failure

WMNF Film Series Committee

Presents the film Plan Colombia: Cashing in on the Drug War Failure, a documentary about the 1st US war for oil of the 21st century Narrated by Ed Asner........more

TIA Transfer Center

In March, bus service to Tampa International Airport got faster and more convenient with improved frequencies on Route 30. Now, service is slated to improve even more with an agreement to build a new multi-modal transfer center on airport property..........more

Mote Aqaurium’s Turtle Mascot

Mote Aqaurium's Turtle Mascot, Shelley, Comes Out of Her Shell... from roblimo on Vimeo.

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Assorted Chinese

$5.24.............China First, 2811 E Fowler Ave, Tampa

Eat Local

Jen Of "Go Green Items"

Featured her recycled eco friendly purses in a 10 x 10 tent in beautiful Hyde Park Tampa and had a wonderful day. Not realizing it I was in conversation with a very nice woman and then realized it was Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio. What a great feeling to welcome the Mayor into my booth, then it got better, she loved my recycled juice box purses and actually purchased one. She was also sweet enough to let me snap a quick picture..........more

U.S. Congressional Delegation Arrives in Havana

U.S Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif, speaks with journalists along with fellow congressmen in Havana, Friday, April 3, 2009. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus traveled to Cuba on Friday in another sign of the US Congress' apparent interest in easing a long-standing trade embargo and travel restrictions............more
Let's End The Embargo, Yes We Can.

Best of Tampa Bay Apron Contest

The winner this year by unanimous decision was

Shelby McCarter

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Looking For A Prostitute In Tampa?

Stay Off Nebraska Avenue, Tampa Police Is Watching

Friday night, they set up a prostitution sting along Nebraska Avenue. Undercover female officers posed as prostitutes. It took less than 30 seconds for a man in a truck to stop..........here

Free Electric Cart Rides In Downtown Tampa

With the electric shuttle behind him, driver Harry Peabody takes a photo of tourists from Allentown, Pa., in front of the fountain at the University of Tampa........more

A Florida Raccoon Bite Story

I am sharing this story as a reminder to never try to pick up a wild animal no matter how good intentioned you may be. Wild animals should be left alone and no one can really determine by a visual inspection that a animal may have rabies or other diseases.............more

Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo Is Rated Top Zoo For Children

Parents magazine, the nation’s leading parenting magazine with a community of 15 million readers, today named Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo the best zoo for kids in its first ever “10 Best Zoos” survey...........more

Friends Of Stogie

At Baba Louies In Tampa

Irregular Artbeat Show at the Skatepark of Tampa

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Tampa Photographer Michael Levan

Opportunistic Body Language

The Florida Meat Man

Working On Tampa Road

In Oldsmar

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Picadillo

With Red Beans, Rice And Green Beans

$5.95..........At Rosa's On MLK Just West Of Lois Ave In Tampa

Eat Local

Seminole Heights Tries Nonprofit Approach

Trailblazers in this historic section of central Tampa have big ambitions.......more
via....re/creating tampa

Mark Weaver Urges Boycott of Democratic Party

This week’s Mark Weaver Show (Sat 4/4 9-11am) reports on the Florida March for Peace and a New Foreign Policy last Saturday in Melbourne where 200 activists representing 64 peace and justice organizations convened from all over Florida............more

Going Green

Joe In Tampa

Thank You Representative Kathy Castor

President Obama's budget—which lays the groundwork for massive investments in health care for all, green jobs, clean energy and education—passed both the House and the Senate last night. It's a huge victory for progressives everywhere.

Call Rep. Castor and tell her how much her vote means to you?

Phone: 202-225-3376

Mail Box

In Palm Harbor, Florida

Tribute To Taft Richardson

Will be held in his honor at the the George Bartholomew North Tampa Center, 8608 N. 12th St., from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today............more

Friends Of Stogie

At The Tally Ho