Tampa Bay's Small Music Venues Struggle

Most local music venues have been shut down for six months and as long as they can't welcome back large crowds, many are staying closed. Owners are pleading for financial help from all levels of government in the hopes that they can ward off permanent closure. HERE

Pro Covid Rally At Florida Target

Anti-maskers in Florida invade a Target pic.twitter.com/Z8TWbl8ihD

— Fifty Shades of Whey (@davenewworld_2) September 16, 2020

Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera's Great Tour at Iron Workers Local 397

I am pushing for the City of Tampa to promote the use of apprenticeships in our contracting process. Apprenticeships in areas like iron work, welding, carpentry and electrical work, promote a pathway to economic security. Want to help fight the school to prison pipeline and promote a pipeline to the middle class for our young people? Then invest in these apprenticeship programs.

Sometime in November

City Legal will be coming back with 
a draft ordinance.

 Do what you can to let the City know how you feel about this program. In this time especially, we need to do all that we can to promote a pathway to economic security for those historically left behind.

PhotoCredit: Brannon Jordan lazo

Ybor Chickens Society: Weekly Sweep-n-Sleep

Friday at 6:30 PM INFO

MaskUP St. Pete

16 year old siblings, Ella and Jaeden, have founded a nonprofit company, MaskUP St. Pete, during quarantine. Together they are creating and working locally to manufacture 100% cotton face masks that are not only stylish but comfortable to wear. 
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With many patterns available and additional patterns in production, you can show your individuality while protecting those around you. Let's work together to keep each other and 
our community safe.

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VISIT THEM HERE

Congratulations Candy Lowe

Thank you, George Edgecomb Bar Association. 

I am honored to receive the 

2020 Francisco Rodriguez Award 

outstanding service to the community. 

Pressing forward together during these challenging times.

Conspiracy Theories Circulating Throughout South Florida's Hispanic Communities

Congratulations Florida Representative Ben Diamond

"2020 People First" Report Card

Florida state legislators who voted to put people first 

instead of powerful special interests

HERE

Ybor bar owners warn customers to ‘play by the rules or they’ll shut us down

Tampa Berner Under Attack

By her own party!

 Jessica Vaughn is running for 

Hillsborough County School Board

Tampa Dem Alan Clendenin donated 

to her GOP opponent. HERE

Her opponent in the primary 

Alexandra Gilmore is endorsing 

her GOP opponent. HERE

Her other opponent in the primary 

Jennifer Hill is also endorsing him

HELP HER HERE

LOCAL BERNERS VOLUNTEER

Fun Spots - Ybor City

Congratulations Florida Representative Jennifer Webb

"2020 People First" Report Card

Florida state legislators who voted to put people first 

instead of powerful special interests

HERE

HELP HER HERE

A walk through Ybor City

Songs For Kathy Lewis! Campaign Kick-Off and Fundraiser

"I know how to solve problems. I know how to win against unwinnable odds. I know how to get things done in a fearless and caring way. Please join me for this special online campaign kick-off September 18!" Kathy Lewis

Join Kathy Lewis on FB Live for her campaign kick-off and fundraiser,
“Songs for Kathy!”
September 18, 2020, at 7 p.m. HERE

Guest speaker

Florida Senator Annette Taddeo

Florida Latinos Swamped by Right Wing Propaganda

Wild disinforSmation is inundating Spanish-speaking residents of South Florida ahead of Election Day, clogging their WhatsApp chats, Facebook feeds and even radio airwaves at a saturation level that threatens to shape the outcome in the nation’s biggest and most closely contested swing state. HERE

Ybor Bloody Mary

Chop House

Outdoor seating available 

Self Isolate Blues

Hillsborough County School Board Candidate Endorsed By Failing Florida Legislator

People First - Report Card

2020 - 2019 -2018 - 2017

 F (43%) HERE

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Florida state legislators who voted to put people first instead of powerful special interests

Hillsborough County Corporate Welfare: $15.5 Million

On July 15, the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners, by a vote of 6 to 1, approved a proposal from the Tampa Sports Authority (TSA) to spend $10.4 million of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act money to implement Corona Virus safety measures at Raymond James Stadium.

The beneficiaries: the Tampa Bay Bucs, a highly profitable private company, who would be able to have more fans attend their games.

Well, we can’t have the Lightning and the Yankees (both also highly profitable private companies) feeling left out.

So early this month the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners, once again by a vote of 6 to1 (Stacy White being the only ‘no’ vote) approved a total of $4.1 million of CARES money for Amalie Arena and George M. Steinbrenner Field for safety improvements related to Corona Virus.  $2.4 million will go to Amalie Arena and $1.7 million will go to Steinbrenner Field. MORE

The total of CARES money given to professional sports franchises in Tampa is now $15.5 million.  One has to wonder how many small businesses in Hillsborough County, with legitimate and pressing needs, have been unable to get even a dime of this money.

Florida GOP Propaganda

“I feel sorry for the people who lost their jobs. The small businesses struggling. The Democrats are just sitting here, and these poor people getting hurt are just pawns for the election that’s happening November 3.” Rick Scott

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“And the biggest reason why is Speaker Pelosi & Senator Schumer believe Trump & the GOP will be blamed for the pain doing nothing will cause & that will help them win the White House & Senate in November.” Marco Rubio HERE

RUBIO & SCOTT COUNTDOWNCountdown

BDM.black Samples the amazing food of "7th & Grove" in Ybor City