The Ybor City Stogie

Monday, February 7, 2011

Bradley Kent Strott Of St. Petersburg

Family In Muslim Attack Wants Justice
A St. Petersburg man is charged with a hate crime after he allegedly stabbed
another man because he's a Muslim.

Green Bay Packers

Congratulations!
To The Packers And Angela And Family, Long Time Cheeseheads.
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Saturday, February 5, 2011

Two Local Solutions To The Homeless Problem

Local blogger Dave Davisson of Re/Creating Tampa , and Michael E. Arth, former candidate for governor, solution for homelessness.
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Also check out Jacqueline Dowd's wonderful blog out of Orlando the 13th juror.

Tampa Bay Homeless

The Story Behind The Ybor City Mural

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Randy
He is from Pennsylvania but has lived in Tampa since 1970. He has been homeless 3 months.
Tampa Bay Homeless

What Health Care Benefit Will Florida Cut Next?

Earlier this week Florida insurance commissioner Kevin McCarty announced that he was returning $1 million in federal grant money awarded to the state to help hold insurance companies accountable and make sure that the health care plans offered under health care reform (the Affordable Care Act) would be affordable for Florida families. Governor Scott also stated that he was not going to spend his time implementing the new law and hoped that it would be repealed or ruled unconstitutional.
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School Crossing Guards Honored In Ybor City

Hillsborough County's school crossing guards were honored at the Florida School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day ceremony in Ybor City Friday. Crossing Guard Supervisor Ophelia Saffold received the highest honorary award, Crossing Guard Trainer of the Year.
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Brian Blair’s New Media Kit

Political And Business Expert
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Friday, February 4, 2011

Metropolitan Ministries CEO Morris Hintzman

"We should change our state motto from Sunshine State to the Panhandling State because that's one of the few ways left to earn a living in Florida"........Linda Karson

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Gyro
With Fries
$4.99.....At Zeko's Express Grill, 3609 Busch Blvd. In Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Linda
She is living in a hotel but wakes up homeless everyday. Born In Tampa.
She has been homeless 5 years.
Tampa Bay Homeless

Pedal the River For Jason Wilson

Please join Hosts Alan Snel & Darren Booth
Saturday, February 12th, 2011
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Trolley Barn @ The Heights 
1910 North Ola Avenue, Tampa
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US Government Lied About Gulf Seafood

Blood Tests Show Chemicals In Gulf Citizens Blood
Via.....hoodooed and r/ct

2011 Festival of the Moving Image

Wednesday, March 23, through Sunday, March 27, 2011
Hillsborough Community College
Ybor City
info

Spaghetti Warehouse in Ybor City

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What Stogie Had For Lunch

Carne Guisada
With Yellow Rice And Yuca
$6.95.....At Deli-Plus Grocery, 4820 East Busch Boulevard, Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!

Thursday, February 3, 2011

DirtyHari.org

DirtyHari.org is a project of Progress Florida devoted to holding Senate President Mike Haridopolos accountable to the people of Florida, not just the banks, utilities, oil companies, HMO’s, big developers, and other corporate special interests who bankrolled his state senate campaign and rise to leadership.
here

Word for the Day: Organize

Florida Progressive Coalition

Tell Publix "Do The Right Thing"

Major Demonstration at Publix
Saturday, March 5 at 2pm
1313 South Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
info
Friday, April 16, 2010, CIW Protest In Temple Terrace

SOG's Affection For The Big Guava Tutti-Fruiti

Stop Greco!
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I Am Sick And Tired Of Talking About Panhandling

Last night's South Tampa Candidate Forum marked the 200th time (more or less) that I've been asked to give my opinion on the issue of panhandling in the City of Tampa. Enough is enough. Of all the major issues facing this city in the 21st century.
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Vote Kelly Benjamin for Tampa City Council, District 6

Howard Dean, Gingrich Face Off

Former Democratic National Committee chair Howard Dean, left, and Newt Gingrich, far right, discussed current political issues in a debate moderated by Professor Derek Malone-France.

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Tampa City Council Rejects Call For Panhandling Ban

Tampa City Council members voted to reject a proposed ban on panhandling and street vending on the city's busiest roads. The council voted 5-2, with Thomas Scott and Mary Mulhern supporting the ban.
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Mary Mulhern i am so disappointed in you. Maybe you should join Susan Long who is basing her whole campaign on the issue, Kelly Benjamin calls it "absolutely 100% tragic", i call it disgusting. I don't know why i continue to support you on my blog. Maybe we can send them to The Licata Bridge. These people have a face and a name, Help Them!

Tampa Bay Homeless

Creative Loafing’s Photo Contest

Show Us Your Neighborhood
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Vigil For Peace In Tampa

Saturday, February 19 · 12:00pm - 2:00pm
CROSSTOWN MOBIL, 3699 W GANDY BLVD, TAMPA
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The 2011 City of Tampa Candidate Forum

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011, 1:30 pm
MARSHALL STUDENT CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
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The event is free and will feature awesome Middle Eastern and South Asian food.
These folks put on a great forum. Click Here to see the 2010 Candidate Forum on Sunday, October 10.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

HART Commended

Commissioner Murman presents a commendation, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, to Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART), congratulating the agency for winning the 2010 Outstanding Public Transportation System Award, an outstanding accomplishment.

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Chris
As you can tell he is in a wheelchair, he cannot walk. He has been homeless 10 years.
Tampa Bay Homeless

Florida Progressive Coalition Reader Survey

We want to hear from you. What do you think about Florida Progressive Coalition and the work we produce? Tell us in our short reader survey!
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Canvass in Seminole Heights

Mary Mulhern Campaign
2/5 Meet at Starbucks 502 E. Hillsborough Avenue
10:30am - 3:00pm
2/6 Meet at The Independent 5016 N Florida Ave
1:30pm - 6:30pm
Info

The Local Repo Man

Frighting site in front of your middle-class home late at night.

What Stogie Had For Lunch

BBQ Beef Dinner
With Potato Salad and Collard Greens
$9.00.....At The Smokin A, Corner Of Hanna And Florida Ave In Seminole Heights.
Stop in and say hello to Jacquie and Johnny.
Eat Local!
Recommended by Re/Creating Tampa

Tampa's Mob Spots

The hidden history of Tampa’s underworld is often intertwined with some of the city’s most cherished landmarks and popular restaurants. Tampa really didn’t have the storefront social clubs popular in cities like Boston and New York City. But Tampa did have more than its share of lounges, bars, restaurants, and newsstands where bolita bets were taken, baseball odds conveyed, drug deals went down, and local gangsters held sit-downs with visiting crime figures from New Orleans, New York, and Chicago.
here

Florida Progressive Coalition Membership Drive

Tuesday, February 1 at 7:00pm - February 28 at 11:30pm
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Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet George

Born in Tampa. He has been homeless for 25 years.

Tampa Bay Homeless

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Sareda Thornton Of Pinellas County

The Cooperman-Bogue Awards honors four winners every year for the outstanding work they do in the human services field to benefit Pinellas County children. Sareda Thornton, the fourth quarterly winner, is a Targeted Case Mager with the PEHMHS BNet program.

The Bridge Of Tampa Bay

The Bridge is dedicated to a 21st century sustainable Tampa! It offers exciting, informative and cutting edge events that bring together Bay Area residents to explore ways of building more eco-centric and collaborative communities right here in the local neighborhoods.
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