Perched on a barge, the 1910 Queen Anne-style home was moved across the bay from Palmetto to Ruskin.
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Friday, January 28, 2011
Home Makes Unusual Journey Across Tampa Bay
Perched on a barge, the 1910 Queen Anne-style home was moved across the bay from 
April Griffin Sign
Ms. Griffin we like you and all, but you still have a sign up at Temple Terrace Hwy. and 78th street.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
The Little Town Of Gulfport
And The Next Town Over"I would like to first and foremost express my condolences for the families of Thomas Baitinger and Jeffrey Yaslowitz, the two St. Petersburg officers killed earlier this week while trying to serve a warrant on a fugitive. I appreciate their commitment to making our lives and our communities safer.".....Cathy Salustri
The “Marco Cubio” Cuban Sandwich
As part of a time-honored tradition, Florida’s leading officials joined Andrew’s Capital Grill owner Andy Reiss today for lunch to unveil the 2011 Andrew’s menu, featuring the names of newly-elected leaders.here
Pic above is not the actual sandwich served at Andrews.
It is a Tampa Cuban Stogie had for lunch a few days ago.
Tampa Bay's Upcoming Concerts Of 2011
A quick breakdown of must-see concerts taking place in the Tampa Bay area over the next six months in order of importance and local anticipation.here
Castro's Frogs Invading Florida
Experts say the 2 invasive species probably arrived in Florida by hitching a ride on floating debris.
here
Life must be really tough down there. Let's End the Embargo and help them out.
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Cuban PorkWith Yellow Rice And Platanos
$3.99.....At Deli Plus, 4820 East Busch Boulevard, Tampa
How much was your last value meal? Check out this delicious plate of food for only $3.99. Why give your money to a chain, spend it local. Help support your local businessman. For a list of local eateries, visit Tampa Locavore.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Steve Berke for Mayor of Miami Beach
Lower Taxes - Decriminalize Marijuana - Keep Nightclubs open untill 5am
Legalize Gay Marriage - Pro Gambling - Pro Tourism/Pro Hospitality
and of course... Pro Fun!
“Why shouldn’t gay people have the right to lose half their shit in a divorce like the rest of us?”
– Steve Berke
My Kinda Of Mayor. More At Pushing Rope
Give Deputy Brian Call His Job Back
Brian Call spent 14 years in construction before becoming a road patrol deputy in 2007. When the Sheriff's Office decided to build a hangar for its aviation unit using inmate labor, the agency put Call in charge. But on his evening shifts monitoring the inmates Call fraternized too much with them.He brought Copenhagen smokeless tobacco and shared it with inmates, and had the inmates' girlfriends bring more to the site. An inmate told another construction supervisor — Deputy Karl Crawford — about the tobacco products. Crawford informed his superiors, beginning a criminal investigation.
here
Sheriff Bob White, this is the way The Stogie would of handle the situation. Give the inmate more time for snitching on his supervisor and then terminated Deputy Karl Crawford for snitching on his colleague. But,
i am not the Sheriff, i am just a blogger. What do i know.
UT Veterans Make the Most Out of College Life
The University of Tampa helps veterans adjust from military to student life.
Currently there are 139 veterans studying at UT.
Susan Long's Answer To The Panhandling Problem
“We have to get rid of them.”.....Susan LongDistrict 3 candidate Michael Ciftci said he’d not only ban it in Tampa, but he’d work with state legislators to ban it in all of Florida.
here
Tampa Bay Homeless
US Military Invade Major League Baseball
Former Police Chief Benie Holder Supports Greco
Stop Greco!Found guilty in 2000 of illegally retaliating against a city employee for suing him the former Police Chief now is glowing discussing how loyal Greco is to his friends.
here
The "Day of Beauty Inside & Out"
Was created by Vixens Against Violence to benefit the women in The Springs'Of Tampa Bay Transitional Housing after leaving domestic violence situations.
info
Mace Multimedia, LLC
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Countless Who Have Forgiven Me
"I am not an elected official, I've never asked for the public trust, so if I drink too much, eat too much, snort too much, fight too much
... or do too much of whatever else, then I do that at my own peril,"......Peter Schorsch
Peter Schorsch Sounds Just Like The Stogie. Life Is Good!
Trash Talking Rose Ferlita
Mayor Pam Iorio is taking pains to stay out of the race to replace her, but she says a recent comment by former Hillsborough County Commissioner Rose Ferlita concerns her.here
"I'm staying out of the mayor's race, but if people say something wrong about our record, and particularly if they say something wrong about our finances, which I'm extremely proud about … I will definitely speak up."......Pam Iorio
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Footlong Hot Dog With Coney Island SauceWith Fries And A Pepsi
$4.95......At Coney Island Drive Inn, 1112 East Jefferson Street Brooksville
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Brian Blair's Love Letter To Chris Ingram
Chris Ingram Stars in War of the BloggersWe all have a lot on our plates lately -- whether it's jobs, the economy, health, business, family, friends and - like you, I could go on and on; so I enjoy what little personal time I get on the computer.
Recently while on the internet I saw Chris Ingram of "The Irreverent View" Blog's name come up in other places here in Cyberspace. I am happy to say that I know Chris personally via face to face lunches, group political lunches that Chris often has at Datz Deli (excellent food) as well as Political Commentary on Bay News 9. As all of you know, I am often at the top of the charts when it comes to getting "half the story press".
Very much like Chris, I'm a "Straight Shooter" and am humbly unabashed to say what’s on my mind without being "Politically Correct", if you will. The point of this message is to share that I have always found Chris Ingram to be an Honest person with the highest Integrity as well as one of those people you enjoy having a soda or beer with. When he hosts the Datz Deli political events; Chris is always humble, makes sure the focus of the lunch is the invited guests and of course the "Guest Speaker". I have found that whether you agree or disagree (which I have) that his character is great, he’s entertaining and Mr. Ingram does what he does with passion.
As the 'Political Blog" wars continue like a soap opera; I would be remised not to share with you my opinion of a fine gentleman whom I'm glad to call a friend. With that said; I wish everyone who reads this - good health, happiness and God's blessings, during these difficult times. Please remember that it's much easier when you look at the glass "half full”!
Kindest regards,
Brian
Monday, January 24, 2011
Florida Judge Paul Hawkes
If the Judicial Qualifications Commission is looking for one clear moment of conduct unbecoming a judge, it could look at 1st District Court of Appeal Judge Paul Hawkes' inaccurate account to a Senate committee this month of his pursuit of the "Taj Mahal" courthouse.Hawkes and his colleagues didn't act alone. They had help from Republican legislators — including new
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, new Hillsborough County Commissioner Victor Crist and Bush's hands are not clean, either.
(Yet) 1st District voters returned him to the bench for at least another six years in November, even after
St. Petersburg Times senior correspondent Lucy Morgan
reported how he and other judges pursued the new building.
here
You Should Know Your Judges When It's Time To Vote.
Tampa Bay Homeless
Meet "They Call Him Cowboy"He is from Wisconsin. Has only been in town and homeless for 2 weeks.
Tampa Bay Homeless
We have money to bail out bankers and attack other people's counties but we can't take care of our own.
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Baked ChickenWith Yellow Rice And Platanos.
$3.99........At Deli Plus, 4820 East Busch Boulevard, Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!
Ed Turanchik Mayor
Meet Ed Turanchik, candidate for mayor of the City of Tampa, and learn his positions on the major issues confronting the city.
Ed Turanchik For Mayor
Local Blogger John Masters
On The Violence In TucsonI have taken time in thinking about what I wanted to write about the events a couple of weeks ago in Tucson. I wanted more information as I wanted a reasoned and circumspect response.
here
Stogie Recommends
Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed CountryIs a 2008 documentary film directed by Anders Østergaard. It follows the September 2007 uprisings against the military regime in Burma. Some of it was filmed on hand-held cameras, and the footage was smuggled out of the country. Other parts of it were reconstructed, which caused controversy.
Great Film
Linda Saul-Sena Endorses Kelly Benjamin For Tampa City Council
Five Term Tampa City Councilwoman Linda Saul-Sena Endorses Kelly Benjamin for Tampa City Council District 6.
here
"I’ve been acquainted with Kelly Benjamin for a number of years and have always been impressed with his understanding of urban issues, awareness of the challenges facing Tampa and his dedication and determination to solving them in a pragmatic fashion."....Linda Saul-Sena
here
"I’ve been acquainted with Kelly Benjamin for a number of years and have always been impressed with his understanding of urban issues, awareness of the challenges facing Tampa and his dedication and determination to solving them in a pragmatic fashion."....Linda Saul-Sena
Schorsch On Ingram Vs. Ciftci
Political commentator Chris Ingram was a friend. Tampa City Council candidate Michael Ciftci is a dear friend. I don’t like it when my friends fight.here
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Inside the Lines
Website Debuts To Track Florida’s Redistricting Process“Inside the Lines” offers the latest news, commentary and information on Florida’s reapportionment process, which is in the initial stage of a two-year process, culminating in the redrawing of the state’s Congressional and Legislative district boundaries.
The content for “Inside the Lines” will be provided by Peter Schorsch, executive editor of two of Florida’s most-trafficked and influential political websites, SaintPetersblog.com and BattlegroundTampaBay.com.
here
We Support Carrie West
Stogie's Friend Marla With Mr. West"I am so proud of what you have done for so many people. Let you have a chance to fix this town."......Marla Pellicone
Go West!
Benjamin On Miranda: He’s An “Anachronistic Luddite"
One of my favorite candidates running in Tampa, Kelly Benjamin, offers a very strong reaction to today’s article from Justin George.here
Hakoda, The White Rat From Wesley Chapel
I went to PetCo in Wesley Chapel last night for snake food. I struck up a conversation with an employee named Paul who, it turns out, had fallen for this rat and didn't want IT to become snake food. He offered to buy the rat if we would take it. This, of course, was after I had told him of my love for rats and how I could only feed frozen/thawed food to my snakes. I called John, my husband, and had the guy talk to him. John heard "snake food," and said we'd take it. The guy was incredibly grateful to us. He was in tears, and even hugged me! When we got home and I let the rat, by then dubbed Hakoda, out, he immediately went over, laid down by John, and just snuggled there, enjoying the attention and love. This may have been very special timing, as one of my rats, Roku, seems to be deteriorating in health, and I want to try to have 3 rats at all times, as they live in colonies in the wild and do better in small groups. I stopped by again today to update Paul, and he was thrilled that Hakoda has a good home and is being taken care of. He wants us to take him by next weekend for a visit.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
What Stogie Had For Lunch
CheeseburgerWith Fries
$3.99.......At The Gas Station On The Northwest Corner Of Busch Blvd. And 50th Street
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!
Personhood Florida Enlists Pastors
The group sponsoring a ballot initiative that seeks to ban abortion and some forms of birth control says it plans on enlisting the help of Florida pastors this weekend, in an effort at gathering “several thousand” signatures to coincide with the anniversary of Roe v. Wade.here
FloridaOrBust Live - Kicked Out Ybor City
Here's a clip from the Florida or Bust REAL TV series filmed of me and fellow, South Carolina music artist Cash Wade. We shot a video while down there and here's some of the outtakes of fun things we did while visiting Ybor City. This Live Show 2 footage was just of us performing on some steps in Ybor City, just because we felt like Jamming. Security came and told us we had to leave and stop playing in that area.
City Of Tampa And It's Kooky Ideas
Dale Mabry Highway And Kennedy BoulevardTampa officials moved to enact a St. Petersburg-style ban on panhandling, charity drives and newspaper sales on the city's busiest roads. "It is a good compromise," said Chairman Thomas Scott. Joining Scott in support of the ordinance were council members Gwen Miller, Mary Mulhern and Curtis Stokes.
here
"A ban might be popular but does nothing about unemployment or homelessness. We have a problem. We're not addressing how to solve it. We're addressing how to get rid of it."......Charlie Miranda
Ms. Mulhern I Am Very Disappointed In You.
On The Right Path
The other day i read a great post from the Tampa Do-Gooder and then i ran into this situation. The Stogie was the chauffeur for his nephew Ceasar and his friends Eric and Josh. We were driving on Henderson Road in Tampa at night. We notice a man pushing his car. Ceasar suggestive helping him out, his friends agreed. The results are above.For that these young men belong on the Stogie, and thank you Tampa Do-Gooder for the inspiration.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Buffalo Soldiers
In Honor Of Black History MonthOsher Lifelong Learning Institute presents british actor Cedric Liqueur in his one-man theatrical production depicting the life and bravery of Williamson County African-American Buffalo Soldier George Jordan at The Centro Asturiano in Ybor City. With special guests Tedd Woodard and Richard Thomas of the Florida Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club.
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Chicken PiccataWith Yellow Rice, Platanos And A Salad.
$6.95.....At Latam at The Centro, 1913 Nebraska Ave, Ybor City
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!
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