Friday, April 19, 2019

Extinction Rebellion At Tampa City Hall





















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Less Attacks, More Substance, Tampa Politics!

We in Tampa, FL, are no strangers to negative political attack advertisements. We are now witnesses to multiple attack ads in both our mayoral and City Council races. These ads can be major turnoffs for people, & often times for good reason.

In the election for City Council District 5, an attack ad has gone out which demonizes Orlando Gudes, and it is an example of poor politics. It has originated from Sarasota accountant Eric Robinson’s “Making a Better Tomorrow,” which is known for representing Republican candidates and committees. The ad went out on behalf of Jeff Rhodes, who is Orlando’s opponent in the District 5 runoff election. It is unfortunate that the Rhodes campaign has stooped to this level and I am hopeful that the people of District 5 will recognize the desperation in these ads.

Rather than attack the Gudes campaign, why wouldn’t the Rhodes campaign focus on their candidate and his message? Orlando’s election has been paved with platform ads, genuine endorsements, and diverse support. It is a shame that the Rhodes campaign has decided to go with Republican attack ads to muddy the field. I have met Mr. Rhodes and took no issue with him. I am disappointed that the election took such a turn.

It is my hope that Team Gudes remembers the words of Michelle Obama: “When they go low, we go high.” While we should make it clear that Republican based attack ads are not welcome in District 5, we should refrain from further criticism of the opposition that would only intensify the negativity. Let’s bring it home for Orlando with his platform and diverse support; not personal attack ads.

— Asher

Ybor Paparazzi

Johanna

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Bacalao 
With Rica and Yuca
At Fresco - Fiesta Plaza

EAT LOCAL!

Ybor Life

Centro Ybor

Who Gave Ross Spano A Dollar?

Rep. Ross Spano collected just one dollar in grassroots donations in the first quarter of the year.
The Florida Republican received just one unitemized contribution of less than $200 — a single donation of $1 — his latest filing to the Federal Election Commission shows. HERE

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson honors Tampa friend in new film

Tampa Hoods

Ybor City

Thursday, April 18, 2019

TECO Protest In Tampa






Extinction Rebellion Tampa Bay


Nina Tatlock
Democratic Progressive Caucus of Tampa Bay

Wayne Schucker

Gonzalo Valdes


Team Sinclair


Security TPD



TECO


Tampa, Florida


Ybor Bartenders

Karen at Reservoir

Berners Want To Move To Venezuela? Rick Scott Is Going To The Border

“I’m going to the Venezuelan border next week. I’m going to Colombia. I’ll be at the Venezuelan border. If you like Bernie Sanders, why don’t you go ahead and move to Caracas?” Rick Scott

An Ocean of Lies on Venezuela:
 Abby Martin & UN Rapporteur 
Expose Coup

Shadetree Surgeon in Ybor City

Ybor Life

7th Ave

Florida Slugger Clarese Gainey


What Stogie Had For Lunch

Dirty Rice
At Tequilas  in Ybor

EAT LOCAL!

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Who Owns Florida Ave?

My name is Greg Spadaccini and I need your help to raise funds for legal representation. 

I am the owner and operator of Spaddy's Coffee Co. in Seminole Heights and in April of 2019 I decided to launch Florida Avenue Eats. It's a fast casual restaurant serving bowls, wraps, and salads. 4 days after our grand opening, I was served at 6:30am with a summons to appear in civil federal court from Brew Bus Brewing for trademark infringement of their brand Florida Avenue Brewing.  Florida Avenue is a public road, one of Tampa's longest stretching business roads, and the road we operate business on. HELP HIM HERE

Congratulations Desmond Meade

Desmond Meade has been named TIME 100 Most Influential People in the World by TIME Magazine. The full list and related tributes appear in the April 29, 2019, issue of TIME.

Ybor Bartenders

Jamie at The Bad Monkey

lorida GOP Lawmaker Calls Jewish Constituent A ‘Judenrat’ Nazi Collaborato

Florida GOP Rep. Randy Fine is facing backlash after referring to a Jewish constituent on Facebook as a “Judenrat,” a term for a Nazi-installed council made up of Jewish members during
World War II. HERE

Lenny For Tampa Mayor Fans

Visit him HERE

Ybor City Homeless

Kristen

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

SSA: Semhi for Orlando Gudes!

This is a Stogie Service Announcement! Reminding you to vote Orlando Gudes if you live in Tampa District 5! That covers parts of West Tampa, Seminole Heights, Downtown Tampa, Channelside, as well as East Tampa, Sulphur Springs, Ybor City, & Jackson Heights!

Election Day is April 23rd and early voting is underway! Remember that Orlando has his eyes set on making workforce reentry for returning citizens more feasible and on fighting for a park to better service youth & seniors living in long ignored District 5. He got ballot access because people gathered thousands of petitions on his behalf, a feat no other municipal candidate this cycle (in Tampa) can boast!

Please join me in sending Orlando Gudes to the Tampa City Council! Let’s bring it home for Orlando!

— Asher

Ybor Paparazzi

Walter Smith

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Salvadoran Steak
With Rice and Salad

EAT LOCAL!

Tampa Hoods

Ybor City Tourist 

Jamie Grant Coming To Westchace