Chopped SteakWith Baked Potato, Green Beans And A Salad
$8.95..........At 3 Coins, In Seminole Heights
Monday, June 8, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Is Republican Rose Ferlita Anti-Rail?
Is Rose Ferlita, current Hillsborough County Commissioner, and maybe a Tampa Mayoral candidate of the future, an anti-railer trying to sneak under the wire and gain Tampa's top spot, potentially undoing everything the current Mayor Pam has worked so hard for?...........here
FishHawk Ranch First Green Community in Tampa Bay
Congratulations to the residents of FishHawk Ranch, on becoming the first green certified community in Hillsborough County and the largest in the Tampa Bay area...........hereBoth Sides Of Abortion Co-Exist In Tampa
When a nonprofit pregnancy center decided to expand in North Tampa, it found the perfect location: next door to an abortion clinic........more
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Jeb Bush And Lehman Brothers
A price tag is now emerging for what last year's collapse of investment giant Lehman Brothers could cost the state of Florida: more than $1 billion. The losses could make Florida and its citizens among the biggest casualties in the biggest bankruptcy ever.........more
The Retreat Prevails In Battle With University of Tampa
The liquor will continue to flow at a bar near the University of Tampa despite an effort by school officials to stop the cocktails. A 6-0 vote Thursday by the Tampa City Council upheld a city board's decision to allow the Retreat to keep dispensing hard liquor..........here
Recalling Tampa's Valencia Garden Restaurant
Eighty-two years ago, a Spanish immigrant who once worked cutting sugar cane and taught himself English with a phonograph opened the doors to a restaurant in Tampa.........here
Clearwater's Lakeview Baptist Church
Is President Barack Obama the anti-Christ?That's the question the Rev. Ken Link will answer Sunday during his sermon at Clearwater's Lakeview Baptist Church..........more
Friday, June 5, 2009
Cool Job For Local Pet Lovers
Hillsborough County Animal Services needs volunteers at its shelter, 440 N Falkenburg Road, Tampa. Duties include walking, bathing and grooming pets; escorting adopters to kennels; taking pictures; assisting veterinarians.........more
Less Gas Money For Hillsborough County Commissioners
In an effort to show they are feeling the pain of county employees facing layoffs and pay cuts, commissioners voted 5-0, with two members absent, to cut their own car allowances by more than half...........hereWill someone please clone Kevin Becker?........Tom from St. Petersburg
What Stogie Had For Dinner
Corned Beef And CabbageWith A Salad
$8.95...........At 3 Coins, Seminole Heights
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Where To Buy Pork In Tampa Bay
To mention all the usual benefits of buying local, like keeping money in the hands of the farmers, reducing petroleum waste from production and transportation, and buying meat that’s actually fresh.........hereFinca Vicmari
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Republican Deveron Gibbons To Skip St. Pete Pride Forum
St. Pete Pride organizer David Schauer said Gibbons was trying to avoid taking a firm stance on various issues important to the gay community to avoid controversy. "He is trying to walk a fine line between being a Republican and not wanting to upset his base,
and his base is not really comfortable with gay constituencies,".............here
Charlie Crist Bends Over For Special Interests
And Floridians Get ScrewedNo ceremonial photo-op for this signing, probably because nobody wants to see the Governor bending over for special interests but in my opinion that is exactly what he did by signing SB 360. This bill guts Florida’s growth management laws (yes, we had some) and everyone but special interests and their politicians are against it..........here
What about Missy?
It's important to note that had the driver stopped that February night, probably no charges would have been filed. But leaving the scene of a deadly crash is a serious felony. The detective decided he couldn't put a 16-year-old cheerleader named Jordan Valdez at the wheel of the Nissan Murano believed to have hit Sjostrom. He gave the teenager a ticket and a stern lecture at her lawyer's office as she cried. Then the case was administratively closed...........more
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Meet LoafWith Black Beans And Rice
$5.95..........At Rosa's, On MLK Just West Of Lois
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal? Eat Local
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Carollwood Baby For Sale
Brand New, Hardly UsedThe craigslist.com ad posted Friday night featured an 18-month-old little girl, for sale. The mother wrote she didn't have time to take care of the child, so she wanted to find her a good family
and would even sign a bill of sale........here
Political Whore Wayne Garcia, Wins Top SPJ Award
CongratulationsBecause Creative Loafing Political Editor Wayne Garcia would be far too modest to tell you himself, I’m reporting that this here blog, “The Political Whore,” won first place in the category of Blog-Affiliated last night in the Sunshine State Awards...........here
Saturday, May 30, 2009
The House On Egmont Key
George Howell and former County Commissioner Jan Platt are trying to stave off demolition for 30 days to find a way to restore and maintain the house. Howell said he has contacted U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, and Hillsborough County Administrator Pat Bean for help.........hereGive The Tampa Bay Pilots Association 5 More Acres
GW And Bill Are Brothers
Bush joked about how much time his father, former President George H.W. Bush, and Clinton spend together. He said his mother, Barbara Bush, "said President Clinton and Father share the stage so much, he's like a son to her."............more"So brother, it's good to see you.".......GW
Pythons in the Everglades
There could be a bounty on the head -- and frighteningly long body -- of the Burmese python, serpent scourge of the Everglades..........more
Bill Maxwell Retires
One of the St. Petersburg Times' sharpest minds and most fearless columnists is heading for a new challenge..........here
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Assorted Chinese $6.29...........At China First, 2811 E Fowler Ave, Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?....Eat Local
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Help Support The Tampa Theatre
Support one of the coolest theatres not only in Tampa, but across the whole United States this week by purchasing just about anything at Barnes and Noble..........here
The Osprey Family Of Palm Coast, Florida
Last week during the heavy and prolonged rains in Palm Coast Florida, an osprey nest with two chicks was completely destroyed. The osprey family was obviously distraught and hung around the nest location trying to survive...........here
The Rebirth Of Kiley Gardens In Downtown Tampa
Kiley Gardens, the hotly contested riverfront park nestled between Kennedy Boulevard and the new Tampa Museum of Art off of Ashley Street, will be saved after all. Well, most of it will be saved........more
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Pork ChopsWith Black Beans And Rice And Tamale
$6.99.......At Airport Variety Store, 4600 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater
Draft Annette Taddeo for Florida’s CFO
Last week, 2008 congressional challenger Annette Taddeo suggested she might be interested in a possible run for CFO. This would be a very good idea. If you already know about Annette and agree, go sign the petition and encourage her to jump into the race.........here
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Virtual Town Hall Set For Hillsborough Budget Hearings
And It Was Commissioner Al Higginbotham's IdeaHillsborough residents who don't like the way county government spends their tax dollars will soon have a way to question commissioners' budget decisions directly. Upcoming budget meetings will be the first "virtual town hall" events, during which residents can comment or ask questions via e-mails or by phone..........more
Why We Need Florida Hometown Democracy
As if the past dirty deeds and developer-driven agendas of many of our Hillsborough County commissioners wasn’t proof enough (yes, we mean you Team Sprawl) now the Florida Legislature has shown you exactly why we need Florida Hometown Democracy (FHD). FHD is a citizen-driven initiative that would allow voters to make growth decisions instead of leaving it in the greased and dirty hands of politicians. To help make the case for FHD, there is this year’s legislative session........more Meetings On The Friendship Trail
Folks, many of you used the now-closed Friendship Trail and want the trail re-opened. Well, you'll get your chance to talk at two important public meetings to held by the Friendship Trailbridge Oversight Committee -- a public panel made up of county commissioners and staff members from both Hillsborough and Pinellas counties..........here
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