Cafe Masaryktown"Best Cuban North of Ybor City"
398 Broad St, Masaryktown
Ropa Vieja with Black Beans and Yellow Rice $8.49
398 Broad St, Masaryktown
Ropa Vieja with Black Beans and Yellow Rice $8.49
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Who are the 1%?
Which of the richest 1% are using their wealth and power to keep down the other 99%? Give us names and the reasons behind them; we'll take the best ones and
invite you to vote on which ones we'll expose through videos.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Occupy Open Mic at Kiley Park Amphitheater
Wednesday, November 23 · 6:00pm - 11:00pmKiley Garden
400 N. Ashley Drive Tampa
info
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Tacos With Beans and Rice.
$5.99 At Alvarez Mexican Restaurant, 1431 8TH Ave W, Palmetto
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
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Monday, November 14, 2011
New Tampa Blog: Days of Struggle
Kelly Benjamin's new blog is a source for news, opinion, and analysis from within the struggle for social, economic, and environmental justice. We seek to expand the definition of journalism and disseminate information and perspectives that have been ignored, neglected, or covered up by mainstream news outlets.
here
Drinking Made Easy in Ybor City
HDNet's television series "Drinking Made Easy" features host Zane Lamprey and his drinking buddy Steve McKenna as they travel the US in search of the local drinks and drinking customs that have contributed to the birth, growth and distinction of our great country.
The Columbia Restaurant of Ybor City welcomed Zane Lamprey and the show's crew as fifth generation family member Andrea Gonzmart demonstrates how to make one of The Columbia's signature drinks, "Bloody Gazpacho."
Tampa Rally To Support The American Jobs Act
We are rallying at the Platt Street Bridge, a failing bridge that is now under re-construction. This work is partially being paid for by a federal grant--a perfect example of what improvements federal dollars bring to our area in support of infrastructure.Thursday, November 17th, 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Platt Street Bridge, Tampa
Info
Cheryl Schroeder
Executive Director West Central Florida Federation of Labor
863.583.3330 - Phone
813.368.7124 - Cell
cschroeder@wcffl.org
Platt Street Bridge, Tampa
Info
Cheryl Schroeder
Executive Director West Central Florida Federation of Labor
863.583.3330 - Phone
813.368.7124 - Cell
cschroeder@wcffl.org
Mike Fox
727.320.4502
727.320.4502
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Cheeseburger With Tater Tots
$4.99 At Dizzy Burger's, 1318 10th St W, Palmetto
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
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Sunday, November 13, 2011
Spotlight Tampa - KaBoom Tampa 2011
The KaBoom playground build at Cuscaden Park in Ybor City.
I played at this park as a boy.
City of Tampa Seeks Members for Advisory Committees
The Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa is seeking individuals to serve on Community Advisory Committees for five Community Redevelopment Areas: Central Park, Channel District, Downtown, Drew Park, and Tampa Heights.
Information Sessions:
Tuesday, November 15 at 5:30 p.m. Or Wednesday, November 16 at 1 p.m.
Tampa Municipal Office Building
306 E. Jackson St. 2nd Floor North
(Parking available for a fee in City lot across Florida Avenue, enter on Kennedy or Jackson)
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Shrimp CreoleWith Yellow Rice and Yuca
$6.99 At Huracan, corner of Sligh and Central in Tampa.
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
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Saturday, November 12, 2011
The Bucs, Jags and Dolphins
Stop The Blackouts!Two Florida lawmakers are putting the NFL on notice, trying to prevent more home game blackouts.
Two proposed bills in the Florida Legislature target the state's professional sports teams.
here
Anthony Metzmeier Homeless Pan Handler
I saw Anthony Metzmeier who is a Homeless man living in the woods in Brandon. I stopped and talked a little while with him and he had many questions as to why I am spending my time making these videos. My answer is simply that if I am able to do this and give others a way to be heard than I am doing my part.
TrueAmericanStory.com
Clintonaut
"I was lucky enough to work in Washington, D.C. for all eight years of the Clinton Administration. I've heard a lot of different names for folks who served in the Administration: "Clintonites" and "Clintonians" are the top two. I am not really a fan of either."......Benjamin Kirby
Friday, November 11, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Cube's Place
LOVE'N IT IN FLORIDAAttention: This is a Biker Web Site. You will find some Biker Art and a lot
of other good stuff . If nudity offends you... Leave now!
Or..........Click Here
Who's Steve Stanton?
I wouldn't have been suprised by Largo's actions if this had happened 50 years ago. Obviously, the city has some catching up to do. The Minaret 4 years ago.
Congratulations Again To Largo City Commissioner Michael Smith!
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Occupy Tampa: Meet the Protestors
The Occupy Wallstreet Movement has spread to the inner city streets of Tampa, well known as one of the country’s top financial districts. Men and women, young and old, are banding together to make a statement against big businesses.
here
A Glimpse of Ybor City
A short video by Guido Maniscalco depicting his view of Ybor City in black and white.
We Just Sent an Extremist Packing
And Elected a ChampionTonight Michael Smith won his historic race to become the first LGBT person to win a seat on the Largo City Commission. Michael defeated a long time incumbent known for her anti-gay beliefs. The evening was a clean sweep for all the Equality Florida PAC endorsed candidates.
Congratulations are also in order to Steve Kornell, Charles Gerdes and Wengay Newton.
here
here
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Pork ChopsWith Yellow Rice and Yuca
$4.99 At Huracan, corner of Sligh and Central in Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
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Saturday, November 5, 2011
Another Veteran Badly Hurt by Oakland Police/Thugs
Kayvan Sabehgi, 32, a former Army ranger who served two tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, is in intensive care with a ruptured spleen after being beaten with batons by police while he was walking home from an Occupy Oakland protest. After being arrested, he was left in agonizing pain for 18 hours before getting medical help.
here
Rick Scott — Enemy of the State
Here’s the perfect gift for all of the Democrats on your Christmas list
from author by David Kearns.
here
from author by David Kearns.
here
USF Joins The Occupy Tampa Movement
USF students with assemble peacefully on the USF campus to protest the injustices in the school, including the student tuition hikes.
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Positively Tampa Bay: Feeding the Hungry
Metropolitan Ministries needs the community's help with
food donations and volunteers.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Joe Redner's Voice of Freedom Park
Joe Redner, a Tampa businessman and local hero, will allow Occupy Tampa to set up camp in his private park, Voice of Freedom. The park is located in economically depressed west Tampa, about a block from old downtown. Kelly Benjamin said he “got it straight from the horse’s mouth,” as the mayor and city council members have already given him “a firm no” on giving OT a downtown park.here
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn on Occupy Tampa
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn discusses Occupy Tampa, defends arrests,
says city will not allow overnight Occupation in a City Park.
Tampa Epoch
The Streets Have a Voice in Tampa!It’s a noteworthy time for the Tampa Community. We are excited to announce the publication of Tampa Epoch, an all new monthly street newspaper. A street newspaper is a publication that focuses on homelessness and poverty and is distributed by homeless and formerly homeless vendors who keep the profit from the papers they sell. Tampa Epoch aims to provide the homeless people of Tampa with a legal way to earn an income as well as the opportunity to have a voice.
info
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Awake Miami Bank Of America Protest
March to Bank Of America branch with Occupy Miami and many coalition partners.
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Palomilla SteakWith Yellow Rice, Red Beans and Yuca.
$4.95 At El Paraiso Cafe, 4112 East 7th Ave Tampa
Florida SWAT Shoots Homeless Man In The Face
Dennis Gaydos, a homeless man from Palm Springs, was making his home outside of a church in the sunny Florida community without incident until a police intervention changed his life. Gaydos says he was keeping to himself in his temporary home on the church grounds when the Palm Springs Police department SWAT team, dressed in full military garb, shot him multiple times with rubber bullets.here
Scott Barrish Anti-Islam
Scott Barrish of Florida, a Republican candidate for Hillsborough Clerk of Circuit Court, has stirred up a major firestorm with an email to CAIR, saying “Islam is not a religion.”Barrish sent his email to Hassan Shibly, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. He was responding to a Tampa Tribune opinion piece by Shibly that criticized the Hernando County Republican Party for hosting U.S. Rep. Allen West and Senate candidate Adam Hasner,
who have voiced anti-Islamic opinions.
This Right Wing blogger has a new hero.
More at SOG City Oracle
Are all Republicans bigots? All over a manufactured bogeyman.
A bogeyman is an amorphous imaginary being used by adults to
frighten children into behaving....Wikipedia
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Saturday In Tampa
After bailouts and free passes from the government, big Wall Street banks are suddenly being held accountable by the American people.Tens of thousands of bank customers have pledged to move their money out of the big banks and into the small banks and credit unions that are actually investing in our communities. This Saturday in Tampa we tell the big banks—and our government—no more free passes for damaging our economy.
Curtis Hixon Park
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, at 11:00 AM
Brian Blair Endorses Margaret Iuculano
Over the past months I have given serious thought to a Hillsborough County Commission Race.After careful consideration and in consultation with my family, I have decided not to run for the County Commission, but intend to support Margaret Iuculano in this District 6 countywide race.
here
Kevin Becknerhere
Democrat, for Hillsborough County Commissioner
Monday, October 31, 2011
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Meat LoafWith Yellow Rice, Black Beans, Corn and Salad
$6.95 At Airport Variety Store, 4600 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
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If you are anywhere near the St.Pete/Clearwater Airport you have to stop here.
Best pork sandwich in Tampa Bay!
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Republicans Shake Down Tampa Hotels
"A crowd of hotel managers gathered in the ballroom of the Wyndam Tampa Westshore on Wednesday expecting a routine update on plans for the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa." Instead, a new convention contractor delivered a shock: Hotels are expected to throw out year-old room contracts with the convention's Republican organizers and sign new agreements with lower room rates.Bryan David Sullivan And Sean Everett Davidson Of Lake City
Two managers at a local Domino’s Pizza have been charged with arson in the Oct. 20 fire that charred the interior of one of their competitors, Papa John’s pizzeria of Lake City. Their intent was to increase business at their restaurant.
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