Fun Bike At Fun-Lan

In the Tampa Bay area, you're never disappointed when it comes to the array of bicycles out there..........here

Friends Of Stogie

At Apadana Pub In Tampa

Wingnut In Brandon

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Rally For Immigrant Rights In Tampa

This afternoon in Tampa, on the corner of North Dale Mabry and West Columbus Drive, about twenty-five people held signs saying “Reform, Not Raids” and “Family Unity."............more

Rowlett Residents Tampa Trip

As city officials decide how many people to send to Tampa to represent Rowlett at the All-America City competition, some residents are upset that they’re sending any at all.........here
Please Bring Passports.

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Drama In Seminole Heights

Neighborhood politics seem to be the most contentious, huh?

here

So, What's It Really Like Living In Downtown Tampa?

The real estate boom promised a flood of new people living in downtown Tampa and the Channel District. Finally, Tampa would bustle after dark. New businesses would open. Restaurants would serve dinner. To a certain extent, it happened. Not quite as boldly as envisioned, but certainly more lights dot the skyline at night........more

Paddling to Save Oceans

Margo Pellegrino is paddling an outrigger canoe from the Atlantic Coast of Florida to New Orleans in order to draw attention to the plight of the oceans. Yesterday she paddled from Sarasota to Madeira Beach and took time out from her trip to speak to the media at Tampa Aquarium this morning.........more

Considering The Food At The Tampa Ikea

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Bike Safety Effort In Hillsborough County Attracts National Award

In mid April SWFBUD was awarded the Bicycle Retailer and Industry News' BRAINy award for bicycle advocacy. Headed by cyclist Alan Snel, the Southwest Florida Bicycle United Dealers, SWFBUD for short, is committed to helping improve Hillsborough County's bicycle infrastructure.........more

Child Killer "Angel Robles" Of Tampa

Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies have arrested 25-year-old Angel Robles and charged him with murdering an 11-month-old boy........more

Crist Leaving Floridians With The Mess

Via.....PoHo

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Kabob

With Rice And A Drink

$4.95..........At Kabob Korner, 7521 North 56th Street, Tampa

Eat Local

Revenue Collector In Ybor City

21th Street And 7th Ave.

Friends Of Stogie

At The Tally Ho In Tampa

Florida Republicans Turn Down Stimulus Money For Unemployment

This morning several of my friends were aghast about the Florida state Senate passing a bill to put crucifixes on license plates. And it was a bipartisan bill! But, truthfully, there was something even more disturbing that came out of the Florida legislature today. The Republicans, who still control the state legislature, are turning down the stimulus money that their own party's Governor is so eager to get.........more

BAMCO Backs Florida Tomato Pickers

The gigantic U.S. food-service company Bon Appetit Management Company has partnered with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) to take on
Florida’s shamelessly, and infamously abusive tomato growers.........more

Florida Hospital Caught in Swine Flu Cover-Up?

A case of swine flu was diagnosed today in at Florida Hospital and disclosed in an email authored by its chief medical officer, but the infection was immediately denied by Florida Hospital and Orange County health official........more

Charlie Crist And The Jesus Plate

Offshore Oil Drilling In Gulf Off Florida Being Horse-Traded

Sen. Dan Gelber, a candidate for the U.S. Senate and a Democrat, warns of a rumor to that regard.......here

Canoeing Down the Hillsborough River

I’m about to endorse something I’ve previously spoken against - outdoor activity.
Take a deep breath, collect yourself…and we’re back...........more

Calvin Harris: No Pay Cuts For Pinellas Commission

Unlike counterparts in Hillsborough County,
Pinellas County commissioners won't dock their pay............here

HOTEL FLORIDAN TO REOPEN

Have you ever gone by this building in downtown Tampa and wondered what happened to it? There was a time when the Florida Hotel was the tallest building in Florida until 1966........more

Tampa Bay Water has Bleak Outlook

Tampa Bay is probably most known in the water community for having one of the largest desalinization plants in the nation, and is looked upon by many as the model to see if desal is a feasible alternative for the future...........more

Tampa Caribbean Carnival Festival

The 4th annual Caribbean Family Festival came to the Florida State Fairgrounds this weekend, bringing authentic island culture, music, food and dancing to Tampa. The sounds and smells of the islands filled the air............more

Friends Of Stogie

At Baba Louies In Tampa

Bartlett Park Protest Against Violence

Thank you to all who came out this morning.
here

Shoreline of Florida’s Pan-Handle

here

Cyclist Down

On South Dale Mabry In Tampa

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Seafood Platter

$14.95...........At The Jerk Hut On Fowler Ave. In Tampa

Eat Local

Cat Killer "Robert George Smith" Of Clearwater

On Saturday, Smith was seen kicking a cat in the face, causing the animal to suffer a "severe head trauma injury," jail affidavits said. The cat had to be put down as a result..........here

Artist James Rosenquist Of Aripeka

Al Austin Using Up Tampa Bay’s Water

WestShore developer and Republican Party fundraiser Al Austin stared at the lush acreage that fronts his Tampa estate. The bluegill pond, the crape myrtles, the field of St. Augustine grass..........more

Hillsborough County's Cone Ranch

At the far northeast corner of Hillsborough County lie nearly 13,000 undeveloped acres that evoke old Florida. Here, cabbage palms, cypress stands, otters and gopher tortoises preside over an almost 20-square-mile swath, all owned by the public...........more

Temple Terrace Bat Tower Reconstruction

The Friends of the Temple Terrace Parks and Recreation and the Temple Terrace Preservation Society have partnered on fund raising to rebuild the greatest of Temple Terrace icons: “The Bat Tower............here

Peter Schorsch And The St. Petersburg Times

Sig Gissler, administrator of the Pulitzer Prizes since 2002, made several points and took some questions. This is what emerged, as it relates to the two wins by the St. Petersburg Times.

here

Florida Senate Approves Religious License Plates

If you want Jesus on your license plate, the Florida Senate is looking out for you...........here

Friends Of Stogie

At The Firehouse

Garden For Florida - Who Needs A Lawn?

We can’t make the rain fall from the sky, but we can change our lifestyles to make the best use of it when it does. So get outside now, in this beautiful spring weather, and make some changes in your yard. By the time the next dry season rolls around, you’ll have a yard that pretty much takes care of itself. Who could ask for anything more?............more

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Meat Loaf

With Mashed Potatoes, And Green Beans

$6.99............At Central Park Restaurant, 13418 Telecom Dr. In Temple Terrace

Eat Local

Parallel Parking

56th Street And Fletcher Ave. In Temple Terrace

Confederate Shindig

Under Their Flag At I75 And US 92

Bea Arthur

RIP

Gator Shows Up On Hillsborough County Woman's Doorstep

Commissioner Beckner Strikes Back

Sued for libel by his former political opponent, Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner fired back today with a sharply worded legal filing that seeks to get the case tossed out of court........more

St. Pete Mayoral Forum At Parkshore

About fifty or so residents of the waterfront condominium community attended a forum for the six major mayoral candidates on Thursday at the Parkshore building...........more

Friends Of Stogie

At Baba Louies In Tampa

How will we get around Tampa Bay in 25 years?

A plan to keep us moving in the Tampa Bay of the future will be unveiled today, and it proposes a pair of major new changes for the area in the next 25 years. Seven counties are officially included in the plan, from Citrus south to Sarasota........here

Dine Out for Life Tampa Bay

Next Thursday, April 30, Tampa Bay area residents will have an opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause by simply enjoying a meal out on the town............here