are desperately pouring money into the race for the late Bill Young's seat,
and all that money is to boost
Republican lobbyist David Jolly
Monday, February 3, 2014
Right Wing Pouring Money Into Florida
are desperately pouring money into the race for the late Bill Young's seat,
and all that money is to boost
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Save Tampa’s Jackson House
The local NAACP is rethinking how they feel about Mayor Buckhorn. It seems Mayor Bob has thrown up one roadblock after another in the saga over saving the house.
Bubba the Love Sponge and Linda Saul-Sena
tried to save Jackson House from demolition last September.
Both maintain the city obstructed the deal with last minute,
unreasonable deadlines and charges......more>
“The mayor has a vision of downtown, and let’s be honest, it doesn’t include African-American people.”...former Buckhorn supporter, NAACP member Yvette Lewis
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Hillsborough Democrats Near Surrender
Just one Democrat remains in the running with four Hillsborough County Commission seats up for election now that candidate Mary Mulhern, a Tampa city council member, has withdrawn from the District 7 race for health reasons. To some observers, this scenario raises serious questions about the Democratic Party’s ability to compete in local elections.
Democrats have 61,000 more registered voters in the county than Republicans, yet the GOP has a solid 5-2 majority on the commission.....more>
“It starts with leaders recruiting candidates to run for office. There’s a lack of focus on the recruitment process at the state level. Their focus seems to be on getting people elected to Congress or statewide office.” Kevin Beckner
Friday, January 31, 2014
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Palomilla Steak
with Moro and plátanos
If there is a Cuban place around I will find it. Found this gem on the
with Moro and plátanos
If there is a Cuban place around I will find it. Found this gem on the
Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte more
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High Times: Bob & Cathy Jordan
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Florida LegiCamp 2014
LegiCamp is designed to be a place for progressive groups to pool resources and work co-cooperatively around specific Florida issues. It was started in 2011 in response to the agenda of Governor Rick Scott and the Republican-controlled Florida legislature.
Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 9:00 AM
Sunday, February 9, 2014 at 5:00 PM
Sunday, February 9, 2014 at 5:00 PM
University Of Florida Physics Complex Gainesville
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Rick Scott's New Medicaid Scandal
Write a $1 million check
to Scott's re-election committee and get
contracts worth potentially billions
to serve Medicaid patients in regions across the state. Just ask Miguel Fernandez his new finance chairman for his campaign......more>
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Pulled beef with rice, beans and pico de gallo. $4.00
At the red barn on US 92 in Seffner. For locals only, don't tell anyone.
Bubba For Mayor Of Tampa
Tampa DJ Bubba the Love Sponge
is threatening to challenge Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn in 2015.....more>
Connect Tampa Bay Transportation Proposal
WHEN: Thursday, January 30 at 6
PM
WHERE: 120 W Gasparilla Plaza,
Tampa Museum of Art, Downtown Tampa
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Florida Supreme Court Approves Medical Marijuana
The State Supreme Court has approved the ballot language 4-3 - and thus the voters of Florida will get to vote on Medical Marijuana in November 2014.....more>
On November 4th we can make history boys and girls
Learn about the Cathy Jordan Medical Cannabis Act
The Panhandle Has Had Enough
Gwen Graham
Has outraised Tea Party Congressman Steve Southerland for the second quarter in a row, by more than $200,000 and now sit
with a $200,000 cash on hand advantage over his campaign.
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The Florida Extortion Game
CNN devoted nearly 15 minutes in prime time Wednesday evening to a report on what anchor Anderson Cooper called "the extortion game" of pay-to-play politics -- and a case study in the piece was Gov. Rick Scott......more>
Monday, January 27, 2014
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Fried Pork Chop
With yellow rice, collard greens, mac and cheese and corn bread. $10
A friend from Flint, Michigan was down to visit and wanted me to take him to the best BBQ in town. So I took him to Big John's on 40th street, a place I have been going to since I was a boy. On Sunday only Mama Beth cooks soulfood.......more>
St. Pete Based Drug Free America Foundation
Opposes the medical marijuana initiative and will mount a campaign urging resident to vote “no,”
"We believe that if this gets to the ballot, Floridians will vote wisely and
reject it,”
Executive Director Calvina Fay
May we remind Ms. Fay a recent poll found
65 percent support among Florida voters. Only 23 percent of voters say they oppose it.
VOTE 11.4.14
Florida Corporate Welfare State
To Busch Gardens, Sea World, Universal Orlando and Disney World. Scott wants to take "It's Your Money" as he refers to it, and hand it over to these companies in the promotion of tourism. He says he's doing it for "Florida families" in the name of his similarly named " Florida Families First Budget".......more
Tampa HART
Commissioners Kevin Beckner, Mark Sharpe and Sandy Murman all nominated HART.
Mayor Bob likes the idea, so do we. If anything is right around here it is them.
“When you’re talking about transportation, for me it’s logical to think HART, why would you recreate the wheel and create a whole new agency.” Kevin Beckner
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Fracking In The Everglades
of Ft. Myers has introduced two bills this session that would make it easier for this controversial oil and gas extraction process to take place in Florida.
While there are no planned fracking projects in Florida as of yet,
the details of what would be pumped into the ground during the fracking process.
Give Fracking Same Scrutiny As Medical Marijuana
The Citrus Taliban
The Liberty Counsel
Vows to help defend Florida's anti-gay marriage amendment,
which they helped write.
The Bob Graham Land and Water Legacy Amendment
Florida voters will get a chance to steer as much as $10 billion toward environmental efforts over the next two decades through a ballot measure officially set Thursday for the November ballot. The Water and Land Legacy campaign’s proposal was officially designated as Amendment 1.
U.S. Sen. Bob Graham, one of Florida's greatest governor helped launch
this great campaign.
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Florida GOP Alert: Bill Van Zant
the war on women spreads
It has finally reached Florida. Charles Van Zant Has introduced HB 545,
an all out abortion ban.
Poisoned Gulf Killing Our Whales
Authorities said eight pilot whales have died in shallow waters off Florida's southwest coast. Six others remain unaccounted for. In December, more than 50 pilot whales stranded in Everglades National Park. Several died.......more
Update: 25 Dead Whales Found Near Kice Island, Florida...more>
Update: 25 Dead Whales Found Near Kice Island, Florida...more>
Pilot whales live in deep water and swim inland if they suffer from toxicity or disease.
Friday, January 24, 2014
New Poll: Florida's CJMC Act
On November 4th we can make history boys and
girls
Learn about
the Cathy Jordan Medical Cannabis Act
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Grilled Shoulder Steak with Peppers & Onions. Served with Rice, Refried Beans
Taco Rey, 14672 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dover. Visit them here,
Florida in the Tournament of Corruption
The State of Florida barely made it in to the Tournament of Corruption.
We had to duke it out with Rhode Island for the final spot......more
Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative
A lot has changed this past year on the homeless landscape, including a revamping — and renaming — of the umbrella organization that collects and distributes funding to reduce the number of people living on the streets in Hillsborough County.......more>
Florida License To Kill
Claudius Smith from Orlando
Saw some guy in a hoodie cutting through his back yard with his
hands in his pockets. Smith, reportedly believing that the trespasser was up to no good because his pants were sagging, followed him over the fence and into a neighboring apartment complex,
hands in his pockets. Smith, reportedly believing that the trespasser was up to no good because his pants were sagging, followed him over the fence and into a neighboring apartment complex,
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
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