Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
The Florida Blue Dogs
The Florida Democrats look like they're about to get behind another
"Reformed" Republican.
This morning CQPolitics reported that Jim Piccillo, a lifelong Republican, who stumbled into a NY Times story about Republicans-for-Obama, is going to run against Brown-Waite next year.........more
"Reformed" Republican.
This morning CQPolitics reported that Jim Piccillo, a lifelong Republican, who stumbled into a NY Times story about Republicans-for-Obama, is going to run against Brown-Waite next year.........more
CJ Dude Ranch In Brooksville
Tim Clements was excited about getting his new business up and running. Several weeks ago, he put up an impressive sign on the gate of his 10-acre horse farm on remote Hampstead Drive, tucked away in a pastoral setting in southeast Hernando not far from the Pasco County line...........more
The 12th Annual Teenage Battle Of The Bands
The search is on for talented teen musicians to compete in the 12th Annual Teenage Battle of the Bands hosted by the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department. The event will be held November 6 - 7 at the Hillsborough County Fair from 6 – 11 p.m. The Fair is located at 4810 E. State Road 60 in Dover...........here
St. Petersburg Times Wins Two Pulitzer Prizes
The top editors knew on Friday, but the rest of the staff weren’t clued until earlier today. By 3 p.m., however, the newsroom at the St. Petersburg Times was filled with reporters and editors awaiting the formal announcement of the news: the Times had picked up two Pulitzer Prizes.......more
Tampa, St. Petersburg Mayors Face Off in "A Tale of Two Cities"
Two high-powered mayors will meet at 7 p.m. May 6 to debate whose city boasts the most colorful past. Sponsored by the Florida Humanities Council, “A Tale of Two Cities” features St. Petersburg’s Rick Baker and Tampa’s Pam Iorio at a free public program at the Centro Asturiano Theatre, 1913 N. Nebraska Ave. in Tampa. A cash bar and free on-site parking are available..........here
This Saturday Come To Bartlett Park
Please Don't Let Paris' Death Be in Vain
April 25, Saturday - People will begin to gather at 8:00 AM at the Frank Pierce Center, 2000 7th Street South, St. Pete..............more
Tampa Has A Thirst For Cuba Trade, Travel
In the minds of many, ties between Tampa and Cuba were among the strongest in Florida before the Castro-led revolution's impact on U.S. politics, trade and travel.........here
Sunday, April 19, 2009
What Stogie Had For Dinner
Red Wine Steak
With Red Beans And Rice And Veggies
$14.95.........At The Jerk Hut On Fowler Ave In Tampa
Errors Of Impunity: A Pinellas Pattern
A lapse of justice that allows a culpable offender to remain at large is known as an error of impunity, a miscarriage of justice. The integrity of the entire justice system becomes imperiled and so it has in Pinellas County........more
Florida Republicans: The 6 Minute Solution
"The 81-page bill was debated for just six minutes before it passed on a 10-5 party-line vote... no other committee is slated to review the bill." Make no mistake: this vicious attack on the public was made by Florida Republicans in response to the Obama victory in 2008 in Florida. Republican strategists understand that new voting registrations and demographics are moving, quickly, away from them..........more
Great American Cleanup Collects Tons Of Litter In Hillsborough
J.C. Singletary, 5, and his sister, Erica, 8, picked up plastic bags, beer bottles, cardboard and other items along the westbound lanes of the Courtney Campbell Parkway in Tampa during the Great American Cleanup on Saturday........more
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Earth Day Tampa Bay!
Tampa’s biggest Earth Day celebration, Earth Day Tampa Bay, promises to be bigger and better than ever when it takes over Lowry Park’s Band Shell area on Sunday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.........here
Nature's Classroom To Host Open House
Nature's Classroom, an environmental education center, will have a two-day open house during its 40th anniversary celebration. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 13100 Verges Road..........more
Wat Mongkolratanaram, Tampa’s Thai Buddhist Temple
If you take the 50th Street exit off the crosstown expressway, go south across the Palm River, turn left at the first light, and then, soon after the railroad tracks, turn left into the big parking lot, you will be transported to a different mindset, a completely different approach to life and being..........here
Friday, April 17, 2009
Buddy Johnson Faces Foreclosure Lawsuit
A Plant City savings and loan has filed a foreclosure lawsuit against former Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Buddy Johnson because of missed payments on a $400,000 loan..........more
Peggy Fleming Coming To Tampa
Peggy Fleming spent years preparing to become an Olympic champion. Now she's using that same determination to reach what she considers a more important goal: a long, healthy life..........here
Howard Dean Visits UF
Dean encouraged citizens to participate in democracy at the local and state levels, especially those that bring diversity to the political arena...........more
“I did this for Bob Graham,” Dean said after his speech. “I’ve always really admired him.”
“I did this for Bob Graham,” Dean said after his speech. “I’ve always really admired him.”
Ybor Aficionado Days
Savor the sights, sounds and aromas of Ybor City’s rich traditions at the 3rd Annual Ybor Aficionado Days . Gather with family and friends and discover the aficionado within. Saturday, April 18, 2009 and Sunday, April 19, 2009............here
Hillsborough County Under Air Pollution Advisory
The county Environmental Protection Commission issued the advisory today at 4 p.m. when ozone levels reached 81 parts per billion. The levels are forecast to remain above 75 parts per billion, the new federal safety standard, for eight hours..........more
Thursday, April 16, 2009
The Conservative Rot Across The Democratic Party
This week’s Mark Weavers show — 9-11am Saturday features U.S. Green Party leader Greg Gerritt who recently founded the Green Party Candidates and Campaign Resource Center, a consulting business to help Green candidates win campaigns...........more
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Tampa Bay Homeless
Meet John
He Is From Pennsylvania. He Has Been Homeless For 7 Years.
He Now Lives On The Streets Of Tampa.
He Is From Pennsylvania. He Has Been Homeless For 7 Years.
He Now Lives On The Streets Of Tampa.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Save Florida Forever!
The State Legislature is threatening Florida Forever, the state's land preservation program. Unless the Legislature funds it in the 2009-10 budget the program could end this year...........here
Three Journalism Heavyweights Visit Tampa Bay
The amount of journalism talent in the Tampa Bay area is about to reach ridiculous levels this week..........here
Hundreds March In St. Petersburg
They marched for Paris Whitehead-Hamilton on Good Friday.
More than 200 strong, they marched along 18th Avenue S in Bartlett Park clutching posters of the little girl. Dozens of family and friends wore her picture on white T-shirts........more
More than 200 strong, they marched along 18th Avenue S in Bartlett Park clutching posters of the little girl. Dozens of family and friends wore her picture on white T-shirts........more
Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County
Needs Some Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Yvonne Gordils at
with the date you wish to volunteer.
Super Pam
Tampa police say focusing on four crimes since 2003 brought an across-the-board improvement.They used the word “astonishing” to describe the numbers. Tampa Police count a 46 percent drop in nine major crimes since 2003 — and a 9.2 percent reduction between 2007 and 2008........more
Monday, April 13, 2009
Casa De Deggans
Eric Deggans
Ebony magazine has named me among its "Power 150" -- 150 black Americans who they say are the most influential right now. My instinct is to follow with a joke about how they must have mistakenly read my name off the reject list..........more
Ebony magazine has named me among its "Power 150" -- 150 black Americans who they say are the most influential right now. My instinct is to follow with a joke about how they must have mistakenly read my name off the reject list..........more
Florida This Week With Rob Lorei
Moderator Rob Lorei leads a diverse roundtable of journalists, academics, officials, and other political insiders for lively talk. A weekly mixture of familiar panelists and fresh faces promises a wide marketplace of ideas..........here
Gandy Area Business Owners Oppose Crosstown Extension
South Tampa businesses say they're not happy with plans by the Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority to extend the Selmon Crosstown Expressway to the Gandy Bridge..........more
The New Gay: Hello, Tampa!
There are many reasons Tampa has been included in TNG. A few of them are: a vibrant nightlife, a unique historical district, a rich art scene, the large number of indie theaters that are located in the area, and a local gay culture that could be better represented when it comes to things to do and the places to see and be seen..........here
Vintage Wedding In Ybor City
It’s been a month since my wedding day, and I’m still in awe of how fantastic and beautiful the day was. It was everything I could have imagined - and more! I’ve received all of my photos from my photographer, so I thought I’d post a few for your viewing pleasure.
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Kevin Burns: U.S. Senator From Florida
This is the story of a little-known South Florida mayor, a progressive anti-automatic weapons kinda politician with little name recognition and labeled with the tag “the gay candidate” in his quest to be the next U.S. senator from Florida..........more
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