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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Moving Hillsborough Forward
Is a grassroots coalition of Hillsborough County residents, neighborhoods, businesses, civic groups and community leaders determined to build a modern transportation system that will move us from last in commuting to one of America’s best.
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WMNF Needs Your Money
A couple of times year, we ask for your contributions to help keep WMNF on the air. WMNF is non-commercial community radio - we survive only due to the generosity of listeners like you.info
Find the Real Democrat
Kendrick Meek is the only real Democrat in the Florida U.S. Senate race. Charlie Crist said he's a "Jeb Bush Repbulican", Jeff Greene did not become a Democrat until 2008...and Marco Rubio, well he's clearly no Democrat.
Call The Hillsborough County Commission Today
This Thursday, July 15th, the Hillsborough County Commission will vote on a proposal to clean up our water. The vote is on a county-wide fertlizer and landscaping rule that would prevent the algae blooms that make our waterways sick. National fertilizer companies are pulling out all the stops to convince our commissioners to let them keep their right to pollute.here
Commissioner Rose Ferlita: (813) 272-5470
Commissioner Kevin White: (813) 272-5720
Commissioner Kevin Beckner: (813) 272-5730
Commissioner Mark Sharpe: (813) 272-5735
Monday, July 12, 2010
Hillsborough County Courthouse Going Green With Solar Power
Hillsborough County is installing hundreds of solar panels on the county courthouse in downtown Tampa. These solar panels will save the County more than $60,000 annually in energy costs......here
The Cigar Maker
“The Cigar Maker” is about one industry, two countries and several families at a crossroads of two centuries. The book realistically describes the living conditions of poor native Cubans under Spanish occupation, of rich Spaniards, of cigar makers in Ybor City.info
BP Is Shaking You Down
BP and other Big Oil companies have been getting government hand-outs that fleece billions from taxpayers every year. ExxonMobil, the most profitable corporation in American history, avoided paying ANY income taxes to the Federal Government last year and then pocketed an additional $46 million from the IRS.Tampa Cab Drivers Eating Dog Food
I used to think it was an urban myth about poor people eating dog food because they can't aford to buy regular food. Now, I have seen it with my own eyes......here
Most City Officials Are Not Crooks --They're Heroes!
A St. Pete Beach resident's perspective on Amendment 4 / Florida Hometown Democracyhere
They Might Be Heroes In St. Pete Beach, But I Live In Hillsborough County.
Vote "Yes" On Amendment 4
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Oil Spill Forum Planned At SPC
A free informational forum on the Impact of the Oil Crisis in the Gulf on Tampa Bay is scheduled on Wednesday, July 14, 6 to 8:30 p.m., in the Digitorium on the St. Petersburg College Seminole campus.info
Republican Party of Duval County
The Republican Party of Duval County sent out e-mails to promote the July 2 Tea Party at the Jacksonville Landing. The Duval GOP posted this picture of President Barack Obama dressed as a Nazi on their Facebook page.........here
Saturday, July 10, 2010
The Wacky World Of The Republican Party Of Florida
In the latest shenanigans the former party chairman Jim Greer, under indictment for allegedly defrauding the party, is now suing the party for $120,000 severance he claims he was owed.......hereVia....The Spencerian
Caliente Is Looking For Swingers
Want Excitement? It’s all at Caliente! A Luxury Clothing Optional Lifestyle Resort in Tampa FL Experience the sensual, romantic, safe and secure, private setting Caliente offers......here
The Woods & Wanton Chapter Of Tampa Bay
Buffalo SoldiersThe Woods & Wanton Chapter, Inc. is the only registered chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers in the State of Florida. It was named after congressional medal of honor recipients, Sgt. Brent Woods and MSgt. George Wanton. The Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th and 10th Regiment, a black unit was created after the Civil War.
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The Bicycle Bash Classic
Nov. 7 From 10 am to 4 pmFlatwoods County Park - Thonosassa
Come and celebrate bicycling in Tampa Bay.
Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Seven political activists claiming their civil rights were violated after they were arrested and cited for protesting against Sheriff Joe Arpaio's immigration policies recently were awarded nearly $475,000 by Maricopa County.......here"The Sheriff's Office is creating these liabilities against the county. If it's 'fraud,' it's a fraud committed by virtue of bad acts."......County Manager David Smith
Who Is Tampa Bay's Biggest Douchebag?
Peter Schorsch Thinks It Is Michael Pinson And Brian Blair.The Stogie Added A Few More. What Do You Think?
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Friday, July 9, 2010
Idiots In The News: Republican Sharron Angle
"Government shouldn't be doing that to a private company (BP) and I think you named it clearly, it's a slush fund,".......Republican Sharron Angle
Rescue Mission In Need Of Help
More people are losing their jobs and homes than ever before, and places like the Suncoast Haven of Rest Rescue Mission are striving to feed the hungry........here
Suncoast Haven of Rest Rescue Mission
George Washington Junior High School
George Washington Junior High School was among the first junior high schools constructed in the state, and set precedent at the time for the organizational structure of schools throughout the United States. Erected in 1915.......more
Mark Sharpe Invites Everyone To The Bicycle Bash
Growing bicycling in Tampa Bay means working together with others who value and appreciate cycling as a great way of life, a way to stay healthy and a way to build stronger and more vibrant communities. This morning, SWFBUD visited Hillsborough County Commissioner Mark Sharpe at Buddy Brew coffeehouse on Kennedy Avenue in Tampa this morning.......hereIs Mark Sharpe A Republican?
Marleine Bastien For U.S. House District 17
Marleine Bastien is one of only 4 candidates in the whole country with a national PDA endorsement.The Florida Democratic primary is on August 24th.
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The Buffalo Soldiers in Tampa Heights
In April 1898, the United States declared war against Spain. Thousands of U.S. soldiers arrived in Tampa to prepare for an invasion of Cuba. Ten regiments, including two black units, camped on the fringes of the elegant Tampa Heights neighborhood. The Twenty-fourth Infantry was located just north of this marker, while the Twenty-fifth camped to the southeast......here
Thursday, July 8, 2010
BP Makes Me Sick Coalition
BP is denying workers respirators. Join our coalition today!
bp makes me sick
Michael Pinson Threatens Legal Action Against Saint Petersblog
I just received — via a response on my blog — from Michael Pinson that he is considering taking legal action against me for the three posts I have written about him this week......here"Well, I can see that by your posting 3 attack articles in 24 hours, that there is clearly something wrong with you. Your article above is a outright lie as you know it.
Govern yourself accordingly as you are pushing towards a legal action".....Michael Pinson
University Area Transportation Summit
July 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Galleria at University Research Park, 3720 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa
The event is free and open to the public.
Our Fearless Mayor Pam Iorio and Jim Davis will be the keynote speakers.
A question and answer session will follow.
Via...Pushing Rope
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge, spanning Tampa Bay, is the world's fifth largest cable-stay bridge with longest cable-stayed main span.
Bartow's Old Cigar Factory
The Bartow cigar factory will be history, not historic preservation. The County Commission took no further action Wednesday from their vote in May to demolish the 1925-vintage building east of downtown Bartow, despite renewed pleas by preservationists.... It was the first mechanized cigar factory, built to bust the trade unions in Tampa’s Ybor City......here
Stogie Recommends
Carriers is a 2009 horror film about four people fleeing a viral pandemic. It was written and directed by Àlex Pastor and David Pastor and stars Lou Taylor Pucci, Chris Pine, Piper Perabo and Emily VanCamp.
Michael Steinberg For State House of Representatives
I am pleased to announce my candidacy for State of Florida, House of Representatives, District 47.
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Get Ready For The Gulf "Dead Zone"
The "Dead Zone" created by a combination of methane gas and Corexit toxic rain will force the evacuation and long-term abandonment of cities and towns within the 200-mile radius of the oil volcano. Plans are being put in place for the mandatory evacuation of
New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Mandeville, Hammond, Houma, Belle Chase, Chalmette, Slidell, Biloxi, Gulfport, Pensacola, Hattiesburg, Mobile, Bay Minette, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City, Crestview, and Pascagoula.......here
Are Democrats Really Lining Up Behind Charlie Crist?
Rumors are flying that Florida Democrats might line up behind an independent Senate candidate this fall, but appearances may be deceiving......hereKendrick Meek
Florida Doesn't Care About Food Safety
Highly Susceptible PopulationsIf you see an increased number of children, elderly, and sick people suffering from foodborne illness in the coming years, blame Florida House Bill 5311. The bill, which was recently signed into law by Florida's Governor Charlie Crist, went into effect on July 1st. According to Food Safety News, the new regulation eliminates food safety inspections at hospitals, day cares, and nursing homes......here
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Tampa Social Media Day
Last Wednesday night I went to the Tampa Bay Brewing Company in Ybor City for Tampa’s version of Mashable’s Social Media Day......here
A Community Under Siege
Local activist Omali Yeshitela called the recent arrests of his sons on drug charges attacks on him and the movement he started. Yeshitela, the 68-year-old founder of the International People's Democratic Uhuru Movement and a former St. Petersburg mayoral candidate, called a news conference Tuesday to say that he, his family and the movement are being targeted by authorities.......here
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