A little creativity, an old something bound for the trash heap and close attention to deadlines could win you cash next month. The contest, in its third year, aims to encourage reusing or recycling items that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Contestants are asked to create art that can weather the elements. It should be constructed mostly with recycled - or recyclable - goods, and weigh no more than 40 pounds. Only Hillsborough residents are eligible to enter.
When you think of downtown areas, you usually think of an urban setting with lots of people, multiple forms of transportation, shops, bakeries and a central park for people to gather amongst high-rise buildings. Downtown Tampa has some of those amenities, but in many ways it is lacking a cultural community.
Michael E. Arth 
3 Days In September
In the past two weeks, both a lawsuit and an ethics complaint have alleged that the late businessman Ralph Hughes bankrolled an Arkansas home for Hillsborough County Commissioner Jim Norman.
Many members of Tampa’s musician collective have been able to gain enthusiastic followers, but these fans hadn’t heard them on the radio or read about them in Rolling Stone. Instead, local artists have devised ways to market, advertise and introduce themselves within the busy Tampa Bay music scene. 
I have a new blog at the Orlando Sentinel. Now that Bud Chiles is dropping out, I will become the leading no party affiliation candidate.
Tessa McKenna - Julian Conner - Stephanie Pacheco - Ryann Slauson 
911 Hot Wings
Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel
Michael E. Arth confronts Alex Sink and Florida Democratic Party officials over debates and unfair practices. Eric Jotkoff, Communications Director for the Florida Democratic Party, had Arth escorted out of the rally by a security guard. It appears that Jotkoff was especially incensed when Arth brought up that 23% of Democrats voting in the primary had apparently registered protest votes by voting for an unknown socialist candidate (Brian Moore) with no money.
Mexican Quesadillas
I an an Artist, but as for the starving part I never really got that. I get skinny so fast its scary. Lucky for me I picked up Tattooing as a skill early on.
Will host public information sessions for HSR on Aug. 31 at the Tampa Convention Center, on Sept 1 at the Lakeland Center, and on Sept. 2 at the Orange County Convention Center, Chapin Auditorium. All public meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. Find out the latest about HSR!
Make It Right
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"Funny how the progressives have been the downfall of this once great nation."....Scott D. Barrish 
Coming To A Bookstore Near You.
There, on its wall, I found a link someone cited to a "fan" page of those who oppose a livable and commercially viable Tampa Bay region. The group calls itself "No Tax For Trax", and, get this, despite some clear investment in its off-Facebook fortress site, it has attracted (snicker) just 21 fans.
Deep Fried Pork
Ms. Merchant, The Columbia Has Been Cooking Spanish Food For Over 100 Years.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter hugs Aijalon Mahli Gomes after disembarking a private plane in Boston, Massachusetts. The U.S. State Department thanked former President Carter for bringing him home.
I am honored to present to you my running mate for lieutenant governor, Al Krulick. Krulick, 58, has been a teacher, theater artist, art administrator, and is currently an award-winning columnist and political activist. He and his wife Cindy, an elementary school teacher,
Miami - Main Headquarters 2772 SW 137th Ave, Miami FL 33715
Doral Headquarters 11402 NW 41 St., Suite 223, Doral FL 33178
Homestead Headquarters 890 SW 4th St, Homestead FL 33030
Naples Headquarters 13040 Livingston Rd, Suite # 6, Naples, FL 34105
For volunteer opportunities as an organization, please contact Tarin at 305-596-2010
Campaign for Accountability 2010 Unity Rally
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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.
