Chances are, if you know anything about Dunedin, you know it as the home of beautiful Honeymoon Island and for the raucous Highland Festival that celebrates all things Scottish. Locals also appreciate the small central Pinellas town for Spring Training baseball and its devotion to delicious craft beer. Now the citizens of Tampa Bay’s answer to a quaint Scots village are vying for a new title – Home of the Arts. here
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Dunedin: Home of the Arts In Tampa Bay
WMNF Birthday Luau at Ella's!
WMNF's 35th Birthday Party
WHERE:
Ella's 5119
N. Nebraska Ave, Tampa
WHEN:
Monday, September 8, 6pm - ?
ADMISSION:
Pinellas County Kicked Our Ass
Tampa Bay area by a wide swath,
with 23.95
percent of its 617,925 registered voters casting ballots .
Hillsborough County lagged far behind. here
Broward second worst. What the hell happened to you guys?
Broward second worst. What the hell happened to you guys?
DREAMers Protest Rubio
Maria Palacios, of United We Dream-Tampa Bay, was one of the demonstrators who showed up at the event in Anderson, S.C. Some of the demonstrators went to Rubio's Miami office last week with a similar message. "If Sen. Rubio wants us deported, we're here to ask him to tell us to our faces," Palacios said in a statement. "
We went to Sen. Rubio's office in Florida, but his staff hid and closed the doors on us, so we're here to let him know that Dreamers do not forget, and that we will fight to keep our DACA. The Florida immigrant community must see that
Rubio does not stand for us." more
Rubio does not stand for us." more
@adamsmithtimes
It's bizarre. Florida leans ever so slightly Democratic in high turnout presidential elections, but Democrats are virtually powerless and irrelevant in Tallahassee. No question the state is trending Democratic. here @adamsmithtimes
Labels:
Adam Smith,
Charlie Crist,
Rick Scott,
Tampa Bay Times
Right Wing Venezuela
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
How To Handle The Burger King Situation In Tampa Bay
STOP EATING AT THEIR RESTAURANTS
Eat here instead
Biff Burger in St. Pete
Based out of Clearwater when it opened in the 1950s. Now, some 70 years or so later only two locations survive, one in St. Pete and the other renamed Beef Burger in Greensboro, North Carolina. There use to be one in Ybor. My mom would take me there when i was a boy. Visit them here
Hamburger Mary's in Ybor City, Visit them here
more here
Helen Gordon Davis Equal Pay Protection Act
Recognizes the importance of the AWI and the Commission on Human Relations in ensuring equal pay. Requires the AWI to conduct studies and provide information to employers, labor organizations, and the public concerning the means available to eliminate pay disparities between men and women. Creates the Governor's Recognition Award for Pay Equity in the Workplace, etc. Sponsored by Senator Joyner and Representative Cruz. here
Judithanne McLauchlan is honored to receive the endorsement and support of our incoming State Senate
Democratic Leader Arthenia Joyner and State Representative Janet Cruz. They are
true champions for middle-class families and for women, fighting every day to
ensure that women receive equal pay for equal work.here
St. Pete Waterfront Public Kickoff Event
Jon Rector Speaks Out
And, for the incessant Republican robocallers: We voted for Charlie Crist. Florida has suffered enough at the hands of the Chief
Executive Orifice Prick Scott.
After Scott and his minions threw their support to Nan Rich, she was no longer a viable candidate. A vote for Rich would be the same as a vote for Scott.
Executive Orifice Prick Scott.
After Scott and his minions threw their support to Nan Rich, she was no longer a viable candidate. A vote for Rich would be the same as a vote for Scott.
Labels:
Charlie Crist,
Florida GOP,
Jon Rector,
Nan Rich
Tampa Fights Police Brutality
On a rainy afternoon, Aug. 23, 70 people rallied in downtown Tampa demanding justice for Mike Brown of Ferguson, Missouri. Gathering at Lykes Gaslight Park, the people protested outside the Tampa Police Department and the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Middle District of Florida. Protesters showed solidarity with the people fighting back in Ferguson by demanding the jailing of killer cops in Tampa.
Alekos Zambrano of Tampa Dream Defenders said, "We are here today to demand justice. We demand the immediate arrest and prosecution of the officer that shot Mike Brown. The immediate arrest and prosecution of the officer that killed Javon Neal. The immediate arrest and prosecution of the officer that killed Arthur Greene. We believe that these demands are reasonable. We believe that these demands are just. We also demand that here in Tampa, the police wear forward facing cameras so we no longer have to take their word for it, when they tell us that our young sisters and brothers forced them to pull the trigger. And we demand the police records of arrest, detainment and questioning, not ending in conviction. here
Alekos Zambrano of Tampa Dream Defenders said, "We are here today to demand justice. We demand the immediate arrest and prosecution of the officer that shot Mike Brown. The immediate arrest and prosecution of the officer that killed Javon Neal. The immediate arrest and prosecution of the officer that killed Arthur Greene. We believe that these demands are reasonable. We believe that these demands are just. We also demand that here in Tampa, the police wear forward facing cameras so we no longer have to take their word for it, when they tell us that our young sisters and brothers forced them to pull the trigger. And we demand the police records of arrest, detainment and questioning, not ending in conviction. here
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Florida Dems We Recommend Nan Rich
Local Community Activist Marisol Márquez
Florida GOP paid $227,000 for use of a private jet owned by a Naples business whose only officer is Ann Scott
Gov. Rick Scott's campaign and the Republican Party of Florida have paid more than $227,000 for use of the private jet that Scott also uses for official state travel. The Cessna Citation is owned by a Naples business whose only officer is First Lady Ann Scott. The jet tail number ends with the first lady's initials. here
Burger King's Tax Dodge Scheme
Burger King is cooking up a new scheme to avoid paying taxes, and as schemes go,
it's a whopper:
it's a whopper:
Pass on the Ybor City Burger King, Stay Local, Visit
Tampa Bay Locavore
Sorry Canada you guys are cool and all but we prefer American Burgers.
Tampa Bay Locavore
Sorry Canada you guys are cool and all but we prefer American Burgers.
GOP BS: Murican Enemy Number One
WAKE UP LATINOS
“I think people are very upset, and people have really been awakened to the immigration issue where they haven’t been before,Right now at this current time, I would say immigration is the No. 1 issue on people’s minds.” first-term GOP congressman, Scott Perry said. here
It’s funny how they claim that immigration is the number one issue for many people. It’s downright hilarious that they are using the bill they voted on before their August recess to prove to the American voters that they care about working on the issue. The bill would speed up the process to send the migrant children back to their dangerous countries. It would also end Deferred Action for the Dreamers.
ON 11.4.14 GET OUT AND VOTE
Victory Party 7pm Ybor City, Florida
Sue Carlton, Tampa Bay's Best Columnist
Paul Ryan Flops In Brandon
Paul Ryan has a book signing at Books-A-Million in Brandon on Sunday and only a few dozen people show up. here
Monday, August 25, 2014
Tampa Bay Bucs Welcome Richie Incognito
Sleazy Richie Incognito is getting an in depth look by the team today. Why would Lovie Smith sign a notorious locker room cancer, a 31-year-old most thinking people consider a racist? Joe Bucs Fan
Peter Schorsch, I Am Not A Grinch
A pay it forward chain that began in a St. Pete Starbucks linked more than 750 strangers in a two-day act of coffee kindness. But it was ended by one customer — who refused to take part in the Pay it Forward movement.
St. Petersburg blogger
Peter Schorsch asked that readers don’t call him a “grinch” for allegedly ending the pay it forward chain. here
Florida's Oath Of Office
"I do solemnly swear that I will support, protect and defend the sugar industry interests of the state of Florida; that I am duly compromised to hold office under the legalized bribes of various vested interests in this state, and I will well and faithfully perform the duties of a compliant shill and will to the best of my abilities follow the hunting laws of the great state of Texas for which I am about to board an airplane for an all-expense-paid trip by agricultural lobbyists to butcher unsuspecting critters, so help me (a lot!) the Republican Party of Florida."
Is Florida Really The Most Corrupt State In America?
The superficial, court-ordered
redistricting in Florida only scratches the surface of the prevalent culture of
political corruption that permeates the state's two political parties. here
Congratulations Nadine Smith
She is being honored with the Robert Pope Distinguished Leadership Award by Metro Wellness and Community Centers at their 2nd Annual Metro Tampa Bay Gala on September 13th for the work she's done for equality in Florida! here
Tampa Beware Of Ed Narain
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Raíces en Tampa T-Shirt
Sierra Club endorses Pat Kemp
II am truly honored to receive the endorsement of The Sierra Club as the
candidate for Hillsborough County Commission District 7 with the strongest
demonstrated commitment to protecting the environment. Our nation's largest
grassroots environmental organization, Sierra Club represents 2,000 members in
Hillsborough County and is a powerful voice for our environment
Pat's long & growing list of ENDORSEMENTS:
Pat's long & growing list of ENDORSEMENTS:
Tampa Tribune, Tampa Bay Times
Tampa's finest Linda Saul-Sena, Yvonne Yoli Capin,
Mary Mulhern, Lisa Montelione, Carrie West and Mariella Smith
Mary Mulhern, Lisa Montelione, Carrie West and Mariella Smith
State Rep. Betty Reed
Former Legislators:
Sen. Dan Gelber
Sen Helen Gordon Davis
Rep. Mary Figg
Rep. Sara Romeo
Community Leaders:
Otis Anthony, Dr. Aaron Smith,
Evangeline Best, Iva Carter, Chris Brown, Elena McCullough, Franco Silva, Maria Hernandez, Anita Jimenez, Edwin Enciso, Rebecca Blanco, Phil Compton, Jim Harper
Otis Anthony, Dr. Aaron Smith,
Evangeline Best, Iva Carter, Chris Brown, Elena McCullough, Franco Silva, Maria Hernandez, Anita Jimenez, Edwin Enciso, Rebecca Blanco, Phil Compton, Jim Harper
Labels:
Pat Kemp,
Sierra Club,
Tampa Bay Progressive
Local Hero Roger P. Stewart RIP
The State Of Women In Florida
A 50-State Analysis of How Women Are Faring Across the Nation here
Restoring the historic connection between Tampa and Havana
If your ancestors emigrated from Europe, you might trace your roots to Ellis Island in the early 1900′s. If you’re a Cuban American from Tampa, your Ellis Island is likely Ybor City around the same time. here
Amanda Murphy Party
Gill Dawg Marina – Tiki
Bar and Grill
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Pam Bondi Is Just Getting Started
Pam Bondi has responded to yesterday's ruling by a federal judge overturning her state's ban on same-sex marriage.
both George Sheldon and Perry Thurston, who are competing for the Democratic nomination for attorney general, have said they’d drop the state’s defense of the same-sex marriage ban
11.4.14 - 7pm
Labels:
George Sheldon,
Pam Bondi,
Perry Thurston
Dan Gelber: Rick Scott Is A Liar
Former federal prosecutor and Florida House Democratic Leader Dan Gelber is calling Gov. Rick Scott a liar when it comes to education.
Nickelback: Edge Of A Revolution
Ultraviolet Airport Ads
Ultraviolet is puting up large signs at airports exposing the condition of women in the state. Ultraviolet tried to buy a similar ad at
Ken Hagan is under investigation for ethics violations
The charges stem from Hagan's alleged failure to provide full disclosure regarding his assets, as required annually by the Florida State Constitution. here
Does Hagan own stock in Bass Pro, or any company that Hillsborough County has given tax breaks or relocation incentives to?
Florida Ethics Commission wants to know.
www.kenhagan.info
Does Hagan own stock in Bass Pro, or any company that Hillsborough County has given tax breaks or relocation incentives to?
Florida Ethics Commission wants to know.
www.kenhagan.info
Labels:
Florida's Culture Of Corruption,
ken Hagan
Friday, August 22, 2014
Sticky Sweet Florida GOP
Trips are paid for with legalized bribes.
The sugar industry gives money for the
Tammany Hall-on-the-Prairie
holidays to the Republican Party of Florida.
Drug Free Florida: Weed is a date rape drug and will make you gay
It's headed up by 73-year-old Carlton E Turner, who served as Ronald Reagan's drug czar and coined the slogan "Just Say No." Aiding Turner is gambling tycoon Sheldon Adelson who, thanks to the millions of people who've blown their paychecks at his casinos, is one of the richest men in the world. Adelson contributed
$2.5 million to the organization. here
If you think that's crazy check this guy out
Marihuana leads to pacifism and communist brainwashing.Reefer makes darkies think they're as good as white men.Marijuana is the most violence-causing drug in the history of mankind. Marijuana is an addictive drug which produces in its users insanity, criminality, and death.You smoke a joint and you're likely to kill your brother.
If you think that's crazy check this guy out
Marihuana leads to pacifism and communist brainwashing.Reefer makes darkies think they're as good as white men.Marijuana is the most violence-causing drug in the history of mankind. Marijuana is an addictive drug which produces in its users insanity, criminality, and death.You smoke a joint and you're likely to kill your brother.
Most marijuana smokers are Negroes, Hispanics, jazz musicians, and entertainers. Their satanic music is driven by marijuana, and marijuana smoking by white women makes them want to seek sexual relations with Negroes, entertainers, and others. It is a drug that causes insanity, criminality, and death -- the most violence-causing drug in the history of mankind. here
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Florida GOP Afaid Of Tea Party
People trying to push Florida’s Republican Party further to the right say the state organization is “scrambling” as it defends a pair of incumbent lawmakers from primary opposition. here
Democrat Steve Schale Working For The Other Side
Democratic consultant
Steve Schale D
Pounding the pavement in Pinellas County on behalf of Florida GOP candidate
Chris Latvala R?
here
Steve Schale D
Pounding the pavement in Pinellas County on behalf of Florida GOP candidate
Chris Latvala R?
here
More Florida GOP BS
Obamacare won't let Florida
regulate health insurance,
Florida GOP says. here
ON 11.4.14 TURN FLORIDA BLUE
Victory Party 7pm - Ybor City, Florida
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Florida, Land Of The Banana Republican
Officer Go Fuck Yourself
"I will fucking kill you" and
"Go fuck yourself"
"Go fuck yourself"
said the Ferguson officer as he pointed
his assault rifle at protesters
his assault rifle at protesters
Big Utilities Call The Shots In Rick Scott's Florida
In the first quarter of 2001,
Florida ranked No. 4
among the states for its use of renewables, including solar power, to generate electricity.
By the first quarter of 2014,
the state had plummeted to No. 16
in its use of renewables.
How did this happen? The most obvious reason is that big power companies here don't want messy renewables messing up their monopoly gigs. Florida's Public Service Commission, which is supposed to oversee electric utilities in the state, is perceived — on a good day — as incompetent and a puppet of big power companies and state legislators that control PSC nominations and enjoy utility largesse. Robert Trigaux
Florida GOP BS: Ted Yoho
Republican Rep. Ted Yoho of Florida doesn’t want to need to impeach the president, but says if an impeachment does happen, President Obama will have brought it upon himself. here
Labels:
Barack Obama,
Florida GOP,
gopbs,
Ted Yoho
America 2014
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Steve Southerland
This is how we git r done in Rick Scott's Florida
Standing alongside
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam,
touted his proposed "Regulatory Overreach Protection Act, federal legislation to block federal oversight of waterways and wetlands in favor of state and local government agencies. Although he describes its support as bipartisan, all but five of its 120 co-sponsors are Republicans,
including U.S. Rep. David Jolly, R-Indian Shores
No Florida Democrat is a sponsor. The bill would let the states decide which wetlands deserve protection, potentially saving farmers and developers time and money dealing with the federal government. here
Southerland's bill enjoys wide support from the Florida sugar industry which has faced increasing regulation over agricultural pollution, especially in the Everglades .
Did you know Southerland and Putnam recently hung out at King Ranch in Texas,
Tallahassee Pay-To-Play Culture
Tallahassee Pay-To-Play Culture
Putnam, Southerland and representatives from business groups made some misleading assertions about the federal oversight of wetlands.
Putnam and Southerland each said bureaucrats "a thousand miles away" call the shots on wetlands. Actually, decisions about Florida wetlands permits are made in the Corps of Engineers' offices in Jacksonville, Tampa and other locations around the state.
SteveSoutherland.info
Robert Rappaport: Collier County GOP
Robert Rappaport, a member of the Collier County Republican Executive Committee and Collier 912 Freedom Council — a grassroots organization like-minded with the Tea Party, took a black marker to the names of the candidates he doesn’t support on the committee’s leaflets, which were meant to show voters all Republican candidates in county commission, circuit court and school board races. here
Florida's Own Larry Klayman
Is accusing President Barack Obama of being a racist.
it is remarkable that Obama has not renamed the White House “the Black House.” Clearly, in his way of thinking, the Founding Fathers must have had conspiratorial racist motives in naming the people’s house accordingly.
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