Sunday, December 4, 2011

Occupy Tampa Affirms Support For TPD

"Occupy Tampa affirms support for our brothers and sisters in law enforcement, who, as public sector workers, are a part of the 99% of the population that is not controlling most of the country’s wealth. We understand the police have orders to follow from the politically motivated city administration and that to disobey those orders could result in their termination with the force."
Occupy Tampa

The ongoing and fervent assault on the working families of America must come to an end. Occupy Tampa stands committed to continuing the dialogue
that the Occupy Movement has brought to the consciousness during this American Autumn.

Meet The Gio Brothers



Four local brothers bring new meaning to the holiday "spirit of giving!"

Local Parks

Blue Pill, Red Pill People.
Lykes Gaslight Square - Downtown Tampa

Occupy Tampa

Saturday, December 3, 2011

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Fish And Shrimp
With fries
$5.95 At Seafood Select, 2030 Flecther Ave, Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!

Tampa Panhandler



This documentary focuses on people who were directly affected by the new laws placed on panhandling six days a week that began November 1st, 2011.

St. Joseph Community

The St. Joseph community was founded by German Catholic immigrants
who migrated to Florida from Minnesota.

Welcome To Your Someday?

Own your vacation home.
Who the hell is this advertising for?

Local Beauty

In Tampa

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Kapitalist Friday

How To Speak Cuban

“How do you say ‘delicious’ in Cuban?”.....Herman Cain

Occupy Gainesville

Tampa Bay Homeless

Homeless Living In Tampa

What Stogie Had For Lunch

All You Can Eat $6.99
At
Grand China Buffet, 43554 Highway 27 in Davenport
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!

Cain

Yard on 1st St NW in Kathleen. From the looks of things from people who could least afford it.
Why do people vote against their own interest?

Zach Wahls Speaks About Family



Zach Wahls, a 19-year-old University of Iowa student spoke about the strength of his family during a public forum on House Joint Resolution 6 in the Iowa House of Representatives. Wahls has two mothers, and came to oppose House Joint Resolution 6 which would end civil unions in Iowa.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Occupy Miami Gets No Respect

It’s the Rodney Dangerfield of the Occupy Wall Street protests — Occupy Miami, which has been on site at city hall for more than a month now, can’t get no respect.
here

MCM: Mario Diaz-Balart

"I applaud President Obama for doing two things: for keeping the policies of the Bush administration."....Mario Diaz-Balart

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Bill Nobles, For State Representative District 52

Republican Rep. Jeff Brandes has a Democratic challenger for the Florida House District 52 seat.

Cranksgiving in Tampa



Cranksgiving Bike Ride, sort of a race, but we rode bike across Tampa stopping of at 7 mark locations to buy non-perishable food items, then we carried the food items to the finish where all of the participants gathered for the last ride to the Metropolitan Food Bank to drop off the food items. Then we Treked back to Ybor City for some free PBRs at the Bricks.

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Sirloin Steak
With Rice, Peas and a Salad
$8.95 At Sunrise Eatery in Zephyrhills
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!

St. Petersburg Saddest City In US

Tampa Number 4
Based on suicide rates, unemployment rates, patients on antidepressants
and people who admit to depression.
here
St. Petersburg on Finding Tampa

Ben Hates America

American Exceptionalism: Unexceptionally False
here

Monday, November 28, 2011

Investigation into Big Cat Rescue of Tampa



News 6 Tampa investigates into Big Cat Rescue feeding live domestic rabbits to animals
that will never go back into the wild.

Occupy Tampa To Liberate Public Space

info

Arab Festival 2011 in Tampa

Small Business Saturday

Tampa Bay shoppers keep dollars local.
here

The Mosley Motel in St. Petersburg

For families without options, that cheap motel may be their last resort.
here
Great job by the Times, front page stuff.

Roadside Vendor

Gibsonton

Friends Of Stogie

Danny in Tampa

Monday, November 21, 2011

23 Percent Of All Florida Children Live In Poverty

Nearly one in four Florida children under age 18 live in poverty, higher than the national average and a 1.2 percent increase over the previous year,
according to data released last week by the U.S. Census.
here

What Stogie Had For Lunch


Hot Cuban
With Black Beans and Yellow Rice.
$5.99 At Caribbean Cafe, 4801 Central Ave St Petersburg.
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!

RISE UP! THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN!

Tampa Police Assistant Chief John Bennett

I Support the Aims of the Occupy Movement
“The widening income gap between the rich and the poor in this country” is of grave concern to him. “If something is going to change in this country, it may come from this movement.”.....John Bennett

Friday, November 18, 2011

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Cuba and Herman Cain



Herman Cain criticizes the nation's "foggy foreign policy," but he's not so clear when it comes to talking about Cuba while he stumped in Little Havana.

Occupy Your Art Fundraiser

The Arts & Culture Workgroup is hosting a benefit at Czar for the Occupy Tampa Movement. Come bid for your favorite artwork at our silent auction on November 19, 2011. We have local music, artists, and guest speakers volunteering their time and creativity to end Corporate Greed and Corruption.

Doors open at 8PM. $10 at Door.
1420 E 7th Ave Ybor City

info

Friends Of Stogie

The ladies of the Sunoco.
Bearss and 22th Street. Tampa

Tampa Bay Homeless

Tampa Epoch
On sale now!
Busch and Florida.

Tampa Bay Homeless

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Plant City Pig Jam BBQ



Sat., Nov. 19, top teams from all over US compete at 9th annual Plant City Pig Jam State BBQ Championship. KCBS-sanctioned event, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Randy L. Larson Softball Four-Plex, 1500 S. Park Rd., Plant City, FL. Admission is free; parking is $5 per vehicle. About 70 team will compete and the rest of get to eat incredible BBQ ribs, pork, brisket and chicken. Also, sno-cones, lemonade and beer.

Cuban Food in Masaryktown



Cafe Masaryktown
"Best Cuban North of Ybor City"
398 Broad St, Masaryktown
Ropa Vieja with Black Beans and Yellow Rice $8.49
Eat Local!

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 - 11:00pm
Kiley Garden
400 N. Ashley Drive Tampa
info

Immokalee Workers vs. Publix



With commentary by Chris Hedges.

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?
Eat Local!

Adamo Dr.

Tampa

"We Are The 99%" In Tampa

Platt St Bridge
Tampa
Thursday, November 17th, 4:00 PM
info

Monday, November 14, 2011

Tampa Bay Homeless

Homeless Living In Tampa
Tampa Bay Homeless

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."