Ann Nixon Cooper, 106, Ernest Hooper’s grandmother, was featured in Obama’s victory speech Tuesday night........here
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Ernest Hooper's Grandmother
Ann Nixon Cooper, 106, Ernest Hooper’s grandmother, was featured in Obama’s victory speech Tuesday night........here
Tampa Bay We Did It!
Congratulations To:PoHo, Sticks Of Fire, Pushing Rope, Tiny Little Dots, Litbrit, Out In Left Field, Tampa's Back Door Ways, WMNF, Tommy In Old Seminole Heights, Mariella Smith, Tampa Bay O-Train, Re/Creating Tampa, DFA Tampa Bay, Madfloridian, The Spencerian, Little Joe, Tampa Bay Blue, Bartlett Park, Brown Suger Pages, David Pinero, Daniel McKay, C4RG, The Official and Uncensored Beat Brian Blair, The Blair Watch Project
Brian Blair And Buddy Johnson Have A Good Life.
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Rep. Kevin Ambler's Olfaction
"We are the quiet majority that goes out and gets things done. ... I smell victory".........Rep. Kevin Ambler
New Signs For Downtown Tampa
The City of Tampa unveiled new downtown signs today that will shine a ray of light on the heart of Florida’s West Coast and guide visitors to discover all the city has to offer........here
Monument To Slain Detective Dedicated In Ybor
A monument honoring Detective Rick Childers, Detective Randy Bell and Florida Highway Patrol Trooper James Crooks was unveiled Friday afternoon during the graduation program at Hillsborough Community College's law enforcement academy..........here
Blair Isn't Ready To Admit Defeat
Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair said this morning he is not ready to concede defeat in his race with Democrat Kevin Beckner..........here
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Good Bye Buddy Johnson
Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections Buddy Johnson conceded his re-election race tonight, after a day of counting early vote results showed a commanding lead by his challenger, Phyllis Busansky............here
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Strawberry High In Plant City, Florida
The East Hillsborough strawberry industry has entered into the fray over the naming rights to a new high school opening there in the fall, and no one is laughing........here
Florida Passes Hate Amendment
Tonight voters in Florida approved an amendment to the state constitution that bars lesbian and gay couples from marriage. This is obviously very disappointing to the many lesbian and gay couples in the state who form lasting commitments just like straight couples and need legal protections for their families..........here
Detroit Dude Looking For Good Bud In Tampa
Ive been smoking for almost 10 years now and i just moved from Detroit Michigan down to Tampa Florida. I dont know of any good places to find good bud.. In Detroit i had my dealers and could go downtown or to areas like 7 and 8 mile. If you from Tampa and know where to find good bud or could possibly hook me up yourself, please email me...........hereStates Decriminalize Pot
Howard Dean on the 2008 Election Results
"This has been a truly historic, transformational election. Tonight, our country chose hope over fear, the future over the past, unity over division. This election also reflects the passing of the torch to a new generation. Barack Obama inspired young voters across this country to answer the call and get involved. They responded to his promise to put partisanship and divisiveness aside and come together as one nation to find solutions. They turned out. They made calls. They knocked on doors. And they helped change our country...........here
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Tight Race In Florida Heads To The Finish Line
The frenzied, final push to turn out Florida's voters had stars — political and otherwise — blitzing the state Saturday...........here
Florida Is Palin Country?
At a boisterous Sarah Palin rally in Polk City, Florida on Saturday afternoon, one name was surprisingly absent from the campaign décor — John McCain’s.........here
Florida Nudists Seek Clothing-Optional Voting
Residents of the clothing-optional Caliente Resorts in Land O' Lakes, Fla., said they are lobbying to create the first clothing-optional U.S. polling place..........here
Casa Obama In Tampa Draws Volunteers From Around The World
Part of Obama's grassroots strategy in Florida is to get minorities -- especially the Latino community -- to get out and vote and the capaign opened separate office here, known as Casa Obama, in West Tampa to support the effort...........here
Biden Bats Down McCain Protesters in Florida
Joe Biden’s first foray into Florida’s more conservative northern regions was met with a group of about 30 very vocal pro-McCain protesters, who disrupted the rally in the shadows of Florida State University’s football stadium from 300 yards away with a constant stream of chants — and a steady siren from a megaphone carried by one of the protesters............here
Saturday, November 1, 2008
George Lopez To Get Out The Vote In Ybor City
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, - 7:30 p.m.Círculo Cubano de Tampa
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Ybor City
Tampa Tiger Bay Club Final Debate
Doug Tudor is running as the Democratic congressional candidate for District 12, his opponent is Republican Adam Putnum. Tudor spent 25 years in the Navy before retiring to run in his first campaign against Putnam. Adam Putnam did not appear at appear at today’s debate. According to Tiger Bay officials, it was a disappointment as they had rescheduled the debate several times to accommodate the District 12 Republican........here
Hillsborough County Republican Party Chairman David Storck
This is their chance to get a black president and they seem to care little that he is at minimum, socialist, and probably Marxist........here
Tampa Bay Wants More Transit, Less Sprawl
Residents in the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority, which borders Polk County, envision growth with compact developments linked by mass transit, officials learned Friday...........here
Chris Rock At Tampa Obama Rally
Comedian Chris Rock took the stage this afternoon and told a crowd of more than 1,000 at a College Hill little league field to go vote for Sen. Barack Obama. Voters should choose a candidate they can relate to, who can see they're poor and understand..........here
Friday, October 31, 2008
'No on Prop 8' and Florida 'No on 2' Sites Under Coordinated Attack
The "No on Prop 8" website (and possibly Florida's "No on 2" site) was the victim of a coordinated denial-of-service attack at the height of fundraising efforts to defeat the anti-gay marriage ballot measure.......here
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Dean's 50-State Strategy Is A Plus For Obama
If Sen. Barack Obama is able to prevail over Sen. John McCain on Tuesday, all of those Democrats who ripped Howard Dean's 50-state strategy over the last four years should call the head of the Democratic National Committee and offer a heartfelt apology........here
A Right Wing Love Fest In Tampa
John McCain arrived in Tampa about 12:45 p.m. today with an entourage that included Gov. Charlie Crist and Sens. Joe Lieberman, Lindsey Graham and Mel Martinez. Included in the crowd were St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker, Republican businessman and fundraiser Al Austin, Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair, former state Rep. Sandy Murman, current state Rep. Kevin Ambler and Tampa City Council member Joe Caetano..........here
The Castor Team Is Scarin’ Up Some Votes!
Please join us for the Castor Campaign Halloween tradition this Friday, October 31st... ghost and goblin sign waving at Bayshore Blvd and the Platt Street Bridge. Bring your scariest Halloween mask or costume or come as your are that early in the morning. We will supply the coffee and signs. Meet us at Zudar's next to the Bayshore Publix any time after 7:15 am. As Dr. Paul Bearer used to say, "I'll be lurking for you!"
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Warrick Dunn's Life Laid Bare In Book
Warrick Dunn finally came face-to-face with his demons last October, at Angola State Prison, a short 56-mile drive from his hometown of Baton Rouge. La. The journey for Dunn had taken a lifetime.........here
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