Florida’s bigoted legislators are proposing one of the most viciously sadistic, hypocritical bills the legislature has ever considered. The basic purpose of the bill is quite simple: to forbid trans people from using the public bathroom that matches their true gender. According to the bill’s text, any trans person who enters a “single-sex public facility” that doesn’t match their “biological sex” is guilty of a first- degree misdemeanor. here
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Monday, February 9, 2015
Tampa Community Organizing
Tuesday,
February 10 at 6:30pm
Awake
Tampa helps diverse grassroots organizers network, learn, and collaborate.
Please bring an internet device as we leverage internet tools to get work done
during the meeting.
Valentine's Day Immigration Panel: Stop the Heartbreak
Saturday, February 14 at
12:00pm - 2:00pm
12:00pm - 2:00pm
First United Church of Tampa (UCC) 7308 E Fowler Ave, Tampa info
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Sign the New Petition for Medical Marijuana
Thank you for helping us get medical marijuana back on the ballot for 2016. We need everyone to sign the new petition.
***YOU MUST SIGN THE NEW PETITION EVEN IF YOU FILLED OUT ONE IN 2013 or 2014.***
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NEW PETITION HERE
We recommend Julie Jenkins for Tampa City Council
Here is what one of our long time favorite has to say:
After two 4-year terms on Tampa City Council, I am term limited from running
this year, but I still care deeply about having an independent,
forward-looking and inclusive Tampa City Council.
That's why I am letting you know who I support to take over my District 2 seat: Julie Jenkins!
That's why I am letting you know who I support to take over my District 2 seat: Julie Jenkins!
"Julie shares what I believe are the most
important values for a public servant and especially for a city-wide
councilwoman - a commitment to listen and to respond equally to ALL citizens she
serves. She has an outstanding record of community service and
neighborhood activism as a volunteer, parent and neighborhood leader.
Julie has the forward looking goals that will help Tampa take the
steps we need to be a leader among 21st century cities.
Her varied work
experience in Tampa - as marketing director in the tourism and travel industry
and currently as development director for St. Peter Claver School - have given
her a balanced perspective on the needs of all kinds of businesses, families and
neighborhoods. She not only listens to
people's concerns, she makes her own intelligent decisions and
she gets things done.
I would be so pleased to
see this smart, community-minded leader serve citywide on Tampa City Council!
Thanks for all of your support over the years and for considering a vote for
Julie Jenkins!
Sincerely, Mary Mulhern
Check out Ms. Jenkins here
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Mary Mulhern,
Tampa City Council
Sunday, February 8, 2015
ACLU of Florida Annual Meeting In Tampa
University Area Community Development Center
14013 North 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33613 info
What Stogie Had For Lunch
SHRIMP DOCKS KITTY RESCUE PROJECT
Houlihan, the kitty who was dumped at or near the shrimp docks, went to the vet today for her second shot to treat her rodent ulcer. While there, I asked the vet to check a lump behind her right ear. Turns out some evil person shot a pellet into her head! I can't even begin to say what I want to say so we will leave it at thank you as always to Doctor Waldy and staff at the Ruskin Animal Hospital! here
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Sunday, January 18, 2015
FLORIDA FOR CARE PLANS NEXT EVENT
Florida for Care,
the medical marijuana lobbying group, has
announced the date of its first policy and regulation event for 2015. The event
will be held at The Westin Colonnade Coral Gables with a cocktail, networking
reception on the evening of Thursday, February 26th followed by a day
of presentations on the 27th.
They will be discussing upcoming medical marijuana bills as well as progress
on the petition that United for Care is planning.
“We anticipate an information packed day with speakers ranging from the
medical marijuana industry leaders to Florida’s legislators. A full agenda will
be released soon”, stated Ben Pollara, Executive Director of Florida for
Care.
For information on memberships, sponsorships or tickets contact Eric Stevens
at Eric@Floridaforcare.org or
305-547-9831
Florida for Care will
spearhead legislation in March of 2015 in Tallahassee, setting the standard for
what the state’s medical cannabis system should look like and how it can
function most effectively. Such a system must balance three core principles:
first, safe, affordable patient access; second, a tightly controlled state
regulatory structure; and third, a robust, free market commercial
enterprise.
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Bianca
Garza via email at press@floridaforcare.org
Host a Run Warren Run House Party in Tampa
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Congratulations to Kevin Beckner and Gil Sainz
SHRIMP DOCKS KITTY RESCUE PROJECT
Update on the Kitty Kondo....the slab has been poured and Jesus Cortes of JCCORTES LLC., did a wonderful job! I would recommend Jesus to anyone in need of concrete, concrete block or external house painting work. Here is his number, (813)781-7593. Tell him the crazy cat lady sent ya. Thank you Jesus and assistant.
Congratulate LGBT Floridians!
LGBT Floridians are now free to marry whomever they love!
Will you join us in saying congratulations?
Sanders/Warren 2016
Do you support taking care of the working class, getting money out of politics, and bringing US troops home? If you do then Warren/Sanders is your dream ticket! (Click here if you prefer SANDERS/WARREN as your dream ticket)
The True Welfare Queen Exposed!
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
12 Businesses Take on Leadership Role in Buy Local Movement
LocalShops1 is excited to announce that 12 local businesses have signed up for leadership roles in Neighborhoods!, LocalShops1's new member-to-member initiative to further grow Tampa Bay's Buy Local movement. Following is the list of the LocalShops1 Neighborhood Advocates: here
Moving To Florida?
It is not all about lower taxes. It is about having decent public services, good infrastructure, excellent public education, more accessible public parks, museums and cultural experiences among other things. Florida under Republican leadership has not developed any of these things as well as it should and part of corporate culture is to have vibrant urban areas with all the amenities that are involved with that. Despite ranking third in population partly due to the low tax rate, Florida currently ranks 12th in Fortune 500 companies and 43rd in manufacturing jobs. These pathetic rankings come after the Republicans have had complete control of state government for 16 years. here
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Rick Scott,
Rick Scott's Florida
LegiCamp Tampa
January 31, 2015
Saturday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Hall
5621 Harney Rd, Tampa
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Monday, January 5, 2015
ken Hagan Corporate Welfare King
Film director Tim Burton, who is seriously considering making his next movie in the Tampa Bay area, may be getting some incentives to make sure he doesn’t look elsewhere. Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan wants the county to craft a financial incentive package that will improve the chances Burton will shoot “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”
in the Tampa Bay area. here
in the Tampa Bay area. here
Friday, January 2, 2015
Hillsborough gets ‘F’ rating on air quality
Labels:
Hillsborough County,
Local Delays,
Local Traffic
Thursday, January 1, 2015
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Beef in Black Bean Sauce
with fried rice and egg roll
at New China, 8900 N. 56th St. in Temple Terrace
Mrs. Betty Bowers, America's Best Christian 2014
Florida for Care attends Department of Health’s
Public hearing on rewriting of SB 1030;
Calls on Legislature to pass broader reformToday the Florida Department of Health conducted a public hearing in Orange
County on rulemaking for Senate Bill 1030. SB 1030, also known as the Charlotte
Web Law, was passed in 2014 by the Florida Legislature and was signed into law
by Governor Rick Scott. This bill will allow for a high CBD, low THC form of
cannabis known to help people with epilepsy and sever seizure disorders.
The DOH's plan today was to rewrite the rules on how the cannabis oil
medicine will be produced and distributed. Florida for Care’s Legislative and
Policy Director, Dan Rogers, was present during the hearing.“While the Department of Health is making progress, this bill is just not comprehensive enough for the vast majority of truly sick and suffering Floridians,” said Mr. Rogers. He continued, “Florida for Care intends to advocate for the passage of a comprehensive bill in the 2015 legislative session that will allow all suffering Floridians who could see relief through the medicinal use of marijuana to realize that relief.” Florida for Care will be working with members of the legislature to introduce a medical marijuana bill following the broad majority support the issue received in the November 2014 elections.
“A half million more Floridians voted for medical marijuana than voted to reelect our Governor. We need to make sure the will of people is heard and acted upon,” stated Ben Pollara, Executive Director of Florida for Care.
Florida for Care will spearhead legislation in March of 2015 in Tallahassee, setting the standard for what the state’s medical cannabis system should look like and how it can function most effectively. Such a system must balance three core principles: first, safe, affordable patient access; second, a tightly controlled state regulatory structure; and third, a robust, free market commercial enterprise.
For more information or to schedule an interview, please call Bianca Garza at 407-930-3525 or email her at press@floridaforcare.org
Florida for Care · 801 N Magnolia Ave,
Suite 315, Orlando, FL 32803
The Kriseman Administration 2014 Survey
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