Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve Mountain Bike Trail

Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve - the b****** stepchild that doesn't get the attention it deserves. No matter how wonderful the cross country riding, no matter how pretty the scenery, no matter how diverse the terrain and the trail personalities.......here

Historical Blues: Tampa, Florida

Gambling, Murder, Prostitution, and Blues All in Tampa
It all started with research into Tampa Red. Tampa Red, born in Georgia, was sent to live with his grand parents in Tampa Florida as a young man........here

2009's Worst South Florida Politician

Carlos Alvarez
Congratulations Mayor!
here

Free Film: Without the King

Wednesday, Dec. 23rd, 7:30pm
Cafe Bohemia, 937 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.

Kool & the Gang In Havana

At the Anti-imperialist Plaza, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009.

The band became one of the few U.S. musical groups to play in Cuba recently, despite Washington's travel restrictions and the island's communist government's ambivalence toward Rock and Roll, Hip Hop and other kinds of American music........here

Going Green?

In Tampa

National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day

The Hillsborough County Homeless Coalition

Has tallied 48 people who have been identified as homeless in the county who died from being hit by cars, beatings, drowning in local waterways, cancer, untreated medical conditions and suicide.......here

WMNF 2009-10 Connectory

here

Todd Schnitt: Deep Fried Turkey

I wonder if Schnitt, who generally gets his talking points daily from the Drudge Report, will blame Nancy Pelosi or Harry Reid for this event, as most of the country’s problems are because of them, in his world.
here

Friends Of Stogie

In Tampa

Merry Christmas from Habitat Hillsborough!

Habitat Hillsborough

Thanks Commissioners Kevin Beckner, Rose Ferlita and Kevin White

I believe these three Commissioner truly recognize the value of diversity in our community and

I look forward to the day when a majority of Hillsborough County Commissioners

respects everyone who lives, works, shops, visits or goes to school in Hillsborough County.......here

Stogie Recommends

The film stars Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone,

and Abigail Breslin as survivors of a zombie apocalypse.
here

Baywalk Patron Assaults Two Protesters

The Happiest States: Florida #3

here

Youth For Human Rights Tampa Bay

Leads International Walk

Youth for Human Rights walked to “Embrace Diversity…End Discrimination” on December 10th 2009, the 61st Anniversary of the adoption of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) also known as the United Nations Human Rights Day.......here

Silly Local

In Tampa

Democracy Now! Needs You

Make a sound investment in Democracy Now!
If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, click here to support independent media.

Ivy Cottage Antiques

14110 7th Street, Dade City

Howard Dean: Scrap Senate Health Reform Bill

The Senate health care bill in its current form should be scrapped, former Democratic leader Howard Dean said in a radio interview.......here

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Meat Loaf
Yellow Rice And Veggies
$5.95......At Airport Variety Store, 4600 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater

Eat Local!

CREDO Mobile

MAKE THE SWITCH
What do Living Liberally, FireDogLake, Democracy for America, Open Left, and
Democrats.com all have in common?
We're all supporting CREDO.

Green Advertising

In New Port Richey

Bush Supporter

I75 And Hwy 52

Manage Cone Ranch

The Hillsborough County Water Resource Services Department, which controls the property, is denying public access........here

"You don't even know the value and the issues with the land unless you are monitoring its health and the animal and plant species on it,"....Lorraine Margeson

"If ELAPP owns it, we can have public access, which is not allowed now,"....Mariella Smith

Cool Gator Enterprises

2812 E. Dr Martin Luther King Jr - Tampa

Well-Informed Local

In Largo

Friends Of Stogie

In Tampa

Gunn Highway And Sheldon Road

Under Surveillance

The Kendrick Meek For Florida

Campaign is looking for spring interns with an interest in politics and fundraising
to join the campaign.......here

SEN. DAN GELBER IN YBOR CITY

FLORIDA’S NEXT ATTORNEY GENERAL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15TH
5:00 PM AT BERNINI OF YBOR 1702 E 7TH AVE

HON. BETTY CASTOR, PAM IORIO, JIM DAVIS, ARTHENIA JOYNER AND BETTY REED WILL BE THERE.
FOR QUESTIONS OR TO RSVP CONTACT: ASHLEY AT ASHLEY@DANGELBER.COM 786-390-3507

Derrick Brooks For Florida Senate

Derrick Brooks earned a reputation as a dominant linebacker and fearsome tackler for the Buccaneers. But could he bring down a Republican opponent in a state Senate race?........here

Florida The Launch Pad For High-Speed Rail

This week, Florida lawmakers approved a three-phase plan to introduce a high-speed rail network to the Sunshine State. The plan, partially contingent on federal stimulus dollars, would begin the planning and construction of statewide service, starting in the Tampa-Orlando-Miami corridor.......here

The Dumbing Down Of America Continues

The Nielsen Company released its annual list of top media products for 2009. Just three scripted series cracked the top 10 shows of the year,
with the rest divided between sports and editions of American Idol or Dancing With the Stars.......here

Welcome To Tampa

Expect Delays

I Don't Want Car Payments, Insurance Payments, Fuel Bill, Repair Bills, Taxes, Tolls.
Stogie Wants Trains, Busses And Bicycle Paths!

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Bacalao

With Rice And Green Beans

$5.99........At Rosa's, On MLK West Of Lois In Tampa

How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?

Eat Local!

Russ Patterson For Florida State House District 60

I want to be your next State Representative because the residents of District 60 deserve better government than they've gotten. We can do better, and with your help we will do better. I'm "Russ for US!" and I need your vote".......Russ Patterson

St. Pete Outlaws Annual Christmas Party

Today, At 2PM

Katrina And Steve

Happy Anniversary
16 Years Of Pure Bliss

Recent Immigrants

Doing Our Dirty Work

In Tampa

Local Hero Mariela Smith

Proposes bike lanes for South Hillsborough County......here
Connecting Ruskin And Sun City Center With Greenways.

Alan Snel Is Happy

Welcome To America!

In Tampa

Thanks, Bill & Melinda Gates

The Hillsborough Education Foundation will host a rally on Thursday to recognize the $100-million grant the
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
is giving to Hillsborough County Public Schools. The rally is scheduled to run from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Jefferson High School at 4401 Cypress Street........here

Habana And Sligh Under Surveillance

East Bound Traffic. Beware!

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Carolina BBQ

$6.49......At Pit Boss Bar-B-Q, 4221 Little Road, New Port Richey
Eat Local!

Friends Of Stogie

At The Firehouse In Temple Terrace

Ruth's List Makes Tampa Bay Area A Priority

Ruth's List, a group with a mission to get Democratic, pro-choice women elected in Florida, has set its sights on the Tampa Bay area.........here

Osceola High School Teacher John Stewart

Community members and activists get together each year to sing Christmas favorites to the city's homeless, and students from Osceola High School have been caroling right beside them. The annual
"Still No Room at the Inn"
homeless stroll, which took place Friday, is just one act of goodwill for Osceola students,
who are encouraged by English teacher

John Stewart to share in one of his passions: serving others.......here

Hundreds of Farm Workers Protest Publix

Cries for justice and better working conditions for Florida's tomato workers came from more than 500 protesters Sunday during a two-mile march through Lakeland in a demonstration against
Publix Super Markets Inc.......here

Obama And Kendrick Meek

In Tampa

Go Bulls!