Friday, March 11, 2011

High-Speed Rail Is Profitable

Three weeks after Gov. Rick Scott put the brakes on high-speed rail, the Florida Department of Transportation on Wednesday released a study showing the line connecting Tampa to Orlando would have had a $10.2 million operating surplus in 2015, its first year of operation.
here

Vote For Three Coins Diner

The ladies at Three Coins Diner want you to vote for them for best breakfast.
CL’s Breakfast Bowl

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Kevin
He is from Detroit. He has been homeless 9 months.
Tampa Bay Homeless

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

HART is Holding Community Open Houses

HART is seeking public comment on proposed changes in service that would take effect this July.
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What Stogie Had For Lunch

Mongolian Beef
With Rice
$8.95......At Yummy House, 2202 W Waters Ave Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!


Yummy House on Urbanspoon

Coalition of Immokalee Workers Protest





At The Publix On Busch Blvd. In Temple Terrace

Dick Greco For Ambassador Of Tampa

Isn't there some kind of job or recognition we can give Mr. Greco for his contribution to our fair city?
I did not want him to win. But now i feel sad about his lost.

Diane Vega



On October 1, 2010 Diane Vega lost her life while riding her bike home from work. She was waiting for the light to change on the corner of Spruce Street and Himes Avenue in Tampa, Florida as a car skidded into her.

Her daughters Genevieve Almodovar and Selena Glass appear in this video to ask motorists and bicyclists alike to follow the rules of the road and watch out for each other.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Not Six Foot Rule Bob Buckhorn

On the eve of a live televised debate in the mayor's race, Ed Turanchik endorsed Bob Buckhorn, saying his former rival is "best prepared to lead Tampa."
here

Mr. Turanchik should have kept his mouth shut like Mr. Greco did. I think i'll sit this one out.

WalkWise Tampa Bay

A grassroots initiative is providing innovative pedestrian safety education to the citizens of Tampa Bay.
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A Visit to Ybor City

here

In Florida School Buses Stop At Motels

Ed Turanchik and Kelly Benjamin

I read Michael Hussey's post and what he has to say about Ed Turanchik and Kelly Benjamin. I do agree we need to push every democrat to the left. I disagreed backing a progressive candidate is a waste of time.

Out of 190,000 plus eligible voters in Tampa, only 11,566 (district 6) of them bothered to show up.
The 7,221 that voted for Charlie have spoken for everyone in district 6, his campaign didn't even have an e-mail address. The sad part is Benjamin's campaign took to all the media fronts and only 4,345 of us made it to the polls. Not good.

Other races were the same. Felita 10,802, Turanchik 8,104
Reddick 3,314, West 1,140

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

A Step Backward With Pam Bondi

Just as the Florida Legislature is advised that ex-felons should get more help re-entering society to reduce recidivism and prison populations, Attorney General Pam Bondi wants to make it harder for felons to get their civil rights restored.
here

Where Tampa’s Candidates Will Be On Election Night

Here’s the rundown of where Tampa’s municipal candidates will be.
here

Election Campaign Action Around Tampa

here

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Tarpon Springs Book Fairy



Book Fairy Project. Kids in coin laundries inspire local book fairy project
now 6,000 books strong!

Cigar City Brewing Bolita Brown

Notes of a Beer Nerd
here

Cigar City Brewing

The Late, Great Mr.George

"Don't let making a profit stand in the way of doing the right thing.".....George Jenkins
Do The Right Thing Publix

At The Spencerian
Coalition of Immokalee Workers

Racist Irateirishman

Some Of His Headlines
Tampa Jigs Repeatedly Use Taser to Discipline a Teenigger
here
Gold Toof Nigger Saved by his Bling-Mouf!
here
Victim Lives To See Nigger Plead Guilty To Horrific Crime
here
HNIC and The First She-Boon Have Bongo Party in the not so White House
here
"Just when you think niggers can't sink any lower,

they manage to drain just a little more from the cesspool"......Irateirishman
Fucking Mick!

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Awake The State Rally



March 8th
Clearwater
Florida 580 & N McMullen Booth Rd
Tampa
Lykes Gaslight Park
info

In Florida, Some Consider Being A “Redneck” A Religion

As seen in the above excerpt from a Bradenton (Florida) Police Department report, suspect Joshua Lee Joehlin told cops that he is a member of the “Redneck” faith.
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Rick Scott Protest At Melbourne Airport



KimberlyKent.org was there as 50+ protesters spoke out against Florida Governor Rick Scott's decision to essentially give back 2.4 billion dollars of federal stimulus money set aside for High Speed Rail in our state,among other things.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Tell Publix To Do The Right Thing

Major Demonstrations at Publix
At

1313 South Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa - 2724 West Hillsborough Ave., Tampa
243 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa - 2403 West Azeele Street, Tampa
3838 Britton Plaza, Tampa
info
Protest In Temple Terrace, Friday, April 16, 2010
here

Cigar City Tattoo Convention

February 25th through 27th.
Friday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM - Saturday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM - Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cuban Club in Ybor City
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The Stogie Voted

Mayor: Ed Turanchik
Council Member: Dist. 1 Guido Maniscalco
Council Member: Dist. 2 Mary Mulhern
Council Member: Dist. 3 Yvonne Yolie Capin
Council Member: Dist. 6 Kelly Benjamin
No: On tax breaks for business

Stogie Recommends

The Lovely Bones
Is a 2009 American drama film directed by Peter Jackson. The film stars Saoirse Ronan as Susie Salmon, alongside Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, Amanda Michalka and Stanley Tucci.

"My name is Salmon, like the fish; first name Susie. I was 14 years old when I was murdered on December 6, 1973. I was here for a moment and then I was gone. I wish you all a long and happy life."

Don't listen to the critics, great film.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

One For The Road

Support Tampa Bay's Best Musicians This Saturday Night.
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Time For Total Recall In Florida

It has been suggested by some disgruntled citizens of the State of Florida that Rick Scott bought the office of governor with his great big gobs of cash and false promises - what some might term fraudulent promises. It may be too soon to discuss impeachment (an option that remains on the table),
but State Rep. Rick Kriseman, D-St. Petersburg, has filed a bill that would allow voters to recall state legislators or state office holders, including the governor.
here

Let's Get To Work!

My Qmunity

The place for events, activities and businesses for the gay,
lesbian bi-sexual and transgender community of Tampa Bay.
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Lights On Tampa

Finding Tampa

64th Annual Fiesta Day In Ybor City

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Ed Turanchik Live



Tampa mayoral candidate Ed Turanchik hosted a live streamed meeting to discuss issues that will confront the next mayor. He took questions from members of the live audience and people on-line. This is the video of the live streaming provided by Tampa Digital studios.

Bigots On The Hillsborough County Commission

Republican Hillsborough County Commissioners
Al Higginbotham, Ken Hagan, Mark Sharpe, Sandy Murman and Victor Crist
appointed notoriously anti-gay crusader Terry Kemple to a county board charged with protecting equal rights.
here

Commissioners Kevin Beckner and Les Miller opposed Kemple's appointment.

Alternative Transportation

Downtown Tampa

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Nighttime Ybor City Streetcar SafariI

here

Alessi’s Bakery Cookie Campaign

So far, Ferlita has the lead and Greco’s a strong second; together, their cookies have sold almost twice as many as the edible icons of Buckhorn, Scott and Turanchik combined.
info
Head over to Alessi’s Bakery and pick up some Turanchik cookies.

Mary Mulhern for Tampa City Council

Only 24 hours left to contribute!
Voter turnout is LOW, we need to reach the crucial voters before March 1st.
It's too late to mail a check, but we'll arrange pick up or delivery if you call:

Kevin Wren at 220-3582 or email info@marymulhern.com
Or Contribute On-Line

Cyclists for Ed Turanchik for Mayor

Friday, February 25 · 5:30pm - 8:30pm
The Independent
5016 N. Florida Ave., Tampa
info

Hub Grub Bicycle Ride in Seminole Heights

It's a bicycle ride that combines a fun casual bike ride
with stops at restaurants and other businesses in Seminole Heights.
info

Via...r/ct

Spotlight Tampa - It All Started on a Bus



"Spotlight Tampa" on City of Tampa Television (CTTV) about the history that involved mass transit.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

USF Chitra Chaunhan

Dead / Jailed Scientists Affiliated With The BP Oil Disaster
Chauhan worked in the USF Center for Biological Defense and Global Health Infectious Disease Research.
She was found dead in an apparent suicide by cyanide at a Temple Terrace hotel.
She leaves behind a husband and a young child.
here

More about her death here
Thanks to the ever wonderful Anita Stewart and Coastal Warriors

Sophia-Louise Espindola von Wrangell

St. Petersburg Resident Artist
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I Built A Slideshow For Susan Long




Real People With Faces And Names

Susan Long

Rally To Support Libya

Temple Terrace
here

Monday, February 21, 2011

Homeless In Hillsborough



A brief glimpse of a day in the life of a homeless in Hillsborough. Created by The Kukumbus at The University of Tampa in 2011 as part of Campus MovieFest, the world's largest student film festival.

Kelly Benjamin Needs $10.00

We need your help! Feb. 24 is the last day we can accept contributions before the election on March 1. We are direct mailing out thousands of pieces to voters in the district over the next few days.
If you have $10.00 to contribute
it will go a long way in direct mail postage and printing costs! Thank you!