The Ybor City Stogie

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Florida GOP running out the clock

I wouldn't trust a politician to be in control of my medical decisions - but that's exactly what's happening in Tallahassee.

Instead of giving physicians the right to do what they think is best for their patients, they're obstructing access to medical marijuana, making it impossible for doctors to truly fulfill their oath.

This obstruction, right now, is coming in the form of running out the clock. And in 36 days, should legislature end without a bill, it means an automatic 2 year delay (minimum) before we can pass it at the ballot box and get legislature to implement.

Over 3.4 million Florida voters said they wanted medical marijuana - and that

will should not be denied by a couple of hundred legislators in Tallahassee.
I'm going to do what I can to get this done sooner, and if not,

I'm going to help get it passed in 2016.

In the meantime, can you make a small donation to United for Care, make this campaign stronger, and help us keep the pressure on Tallahassee?

Please make a donation today and support our end of month goals at http://www.unitedforcare.org/contribute.

We can, and will, get this done. But so many people would benefit if it gets done sooner.

John Morgan

March in St. Pete demands farmworker rights

Over 3000 farmworkers and supporters from around the country gathered at Bartlett Park, March 21, then marched to demand workers’ rights.

"As a member of the community and as an activist I believe that everyone deserves a fair pay," says Alicia Gazga of Raíces en Tampa. "Publix and Wendy's should be ashamed for not joining the fair food program. here

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Chris

He is a local, been homeless 8 years.

Support Mandatory GMO Labeling in Florida!

The Florida legislature is currently considering a vitally important GMO labeling bill, HB 351/SB 416. Please contact your state representatives immediately and ask them to vote YES on these momentous bills. here

Friday, March 27, 2015

Ronda Storms Day In Ybor City

Tampa's Pride used to hold the distinction of the state's largest LGBT pride event. From 2005 to 2013, Hillsborough County enforced a ban on acknowledging, participating or promoting anything to do with gay pride events. The ban was spearheaded by then-County Commissioner Ronda Storms and wasn't repealed until after citizens elected Kevin Beckner, Hillsborough County's first openly gay commissioner. here

This year's Tampa Pride Festival and parade is 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Saturday in Ybor City. info

Fort Myers Rally to Legalize Cannabis

March 28, 10am

at Centennial Park in Downtown Fort Myers

We will be bringing call to end the prohibition against cannabis. info

Clean water and beer! in St. Pete

Join Progress Florida, Environment Florida, and fellow clean water supporters at 3 Daughters Brewing on Tuesday, March 31^st at 6:30pm, as we raise a glass for clean water! here

Floridians Not Big On Bush, Rubio White House Bids

Floridians aren't very excited about the prospect of either Jeb Bush or Marco Rubio running for President, and Hillary Clinton leads the entire field of potential GOP candidates in the state. here
Only 37% of Florida voters think Jeb Bush should run for President, to 52% who say they think he shouldn't. The numbers for Marco Rubio on that front are almost identical- 35% say he should run to 51% who believe he should sit it out. The lack of enthusiasm for either Bush or Rubio making a White House bid is at least partially a function of their not being terribly popular. 45% of voters approve of the job Rubio is doing as a Senator to 40% who disapprove. Bush's favorability numbers are similar with 45% giving him good marks to 42% with a negative opinion.

The Awesome City Of St. Petersburg, Florida

Racist Fort Lauderdale Cops Fired

Racist Texts from Florida Officers

After a five-month investigation, three Fort Lauderdale officers were fired and one resigned when it was determined that they regularly exchanged racist text messages and filmed a video promoting the KKK. here

Thursday, March 26, 2015

The Lying "Americans for Prosperity": Florida

A group backed by the Koch brothers
(CAN YOU SEE THE EVIL IN THOSE TWO PEOPLES FACES?)
is arguing a proposed constitutional amendment that would change Florida solar energy regulations will lead the Sunshine State down a dark path. here

Recent solar energy policies in Georgia "have resulted in rate hikes and did not result in solar becoming any more economically viable."

— Americans for Prosperity: Florida on Tuesday, March 10th, 2015 in a news release.

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Bacalao

With Rice and Yuca

At Tierra Latina Supermarket in Tampa

Miami Beach Sea Level Rise, Paradise Lost!

Welcome To Tampa

Expect Delays

Earth Hour 2015

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Alan Grayson For Senate

Grayson is one of the party's foremost firebrands, has a history of mounting nasty primary campaigns and has more than a passing interesting in mounting a Senate campaign of his own. And if he does, Democrats are likely headed toward an ugly, intraparty battle—and there's little the establishment could do to stop it. here

Hillsborough County Corporate Welfare

Hillsborough County approved a local incentive match of $69,000 to Gateway One Lending & Finance in support of Florida Inc.'s commitment of $276,000. here

2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis - Tampa, FL

Welcome to the Donation Page of local hero

Jacob Rodriguez here

#A1 // OO's Stone Soup

Wednesday, April 1at 5:15pm

Orlando City Hall

info

Marco Rubio: Big Fan Of Not Voting

Florida Legislature attacks women

The Florida Legislature is in session again and, just like last year,

extremist politicians

are trying to interfere in women’s lives.

Two bills that would severely limit Florida women’s access to abortion are already moving through the legislature. One would impose a mandatory waiting period on women seeking an abortion. The other would impose medically unnecessary requirements on any medical clinic that provides abortion care, forcing many clinics to close. here

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Demand that the bill #SB300 pass the Senate!

Transportation Committee Chair - Rep. Jeff Brandes

Call his Tallahassee Phone: (850) 487-5022

Tweet him: @JeffreyBrandes support #SB300 now!
Not1More deportation!
info

Draft Mary Mulhern

From the DFA meetings at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Carrollwood many years ago to now, we need Mary Mulhern serving us, If she is up to it. Thank you for all you have done.

here

South Florida's Rising Seas

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Stuffed Peppers

With Rice and Salad

At Grandma's Kitchen 3 on Florida Ave in Tampa

Sis i took half of it home for dinner!

Florida DINO Patrick Murphy Wants To Be Our Senator

Highlights:

Votes With GOP To Create

Benghazi Committee

Helps Drown South Florida

Backs Keystone XL

Promotes government-by-crisis

Votes For CRomnibus

more

A search of the Miami Dade Supervisor of Elections records shows that Murphy was a registered Republican in Miami-Dade county from 2004 up until January of 2011 and he cast his vote in the 2010 elections as a registered Republican.

Welcome To Tampa

Expect Delays

Monday, March 23, 2015

Ted Cruz for President

He went to Harvard

here
PAID FOR BY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Must See: The Republican Strategy: Scare Americans To Death

One of the only things that the Republican Party actually excels at is telling the American public WHAT they need to be afraid of. At the heart of all of their messaging is FEAR. The Republican Party needs the American public to be afraid, because they know that fear leads people to make irrational decisions – like voting Republican – so they’ve mastered psychological manipulation and they use it to their advantage.

Free Lube For Tampa GOP Voters

Get out and VOTE
let's keep Tampa's City Council BLUE

GOP Voters and Dems who don't vote, we know you guys like to take it deep so we are offering a free tube of Warming Jelly to make THE Experience More Memorable.
FreeLube@YborCityStogie.com

Want to keep this corporatist Republican out? Call

Mike Fox 727-320-4502

Jeb Bush's Hypocrisy

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Debbie

She is from Ohio

Been homeless 3 month

Students build Habitat homes during Spring Break in Sunrise

Florida Worker forced to see a shrink for mentioning climate change on the job

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Jackie Toledo: I Am GOP

"The most deceptive candidate in Tampa political history."

Joe Montauro

"Another tasteless political ploy from Mrs. Toledo, this woman will say and do whatever she thinks is going to help her get elected."

Carol Castellano

"Wanna be"

Mary Alvarez

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Early voting continues through the weekend in District 6, with Election Day on Tuesday.
Want to keep this corporatist Republican out? Call
Mike Fox 727-320-4502

Marching through St. Pete with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers

And the Young American Dreamers to celebrate their victories over a span of 20yrs fighting for Fair pay, farm worker rights, &... protection from exploitation! Now we just need Publix & Wendy's to get on board! here

Florida GOP Ignoring Voter Intent

Both the Florida Senate and the House have released their draft budgets for Amendment 1 spending. Unfortunately, neither of them come close to what voters intended, which is renewed funding for the acquisition of parks and undisturbed natural areas. Instead, both proposed budgets provide millions to cover existing agency operating expenses and other spending that doesn't meet the intent of the voters. This is starting to feel like the Lottery Amendment all over again. here

"How the FBI Created a Terrorist": Agency Accused of Entrapping Mentally Ill Man In Florida

Hillsborough for Transit: Mobilizing the County

Monday, March 30 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

1) turnout folks for the upcoming GoHillsborough meetings

2) create a grassroots coalition that is broad, diverse and powerful, a coalition of businesses and organizations that sign onto the set of common values found in our principles.

No matter how much time you have, you can help make this happen. Together we can make all the difference in the future of Hillsborough County's transportation system. here

Seminole Heights Public Library

4711 N Central Ave, Tampa

Saturday, March 21, 2015

The Funny Florida GOP

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Joseph

He is from Oklahoma.
Been homeless 1 month

Not feeling good about Tallahassee

I just got back home after spending the last two days in Tallahassee, lobbying for a medical marijuana bill that a huge majority of Floridians have been asking for.I got some news to share: it ain't looking good!

Despite the voices of 58% of Floridians and our efforts in the legislature, the third week of the session just ended without a hearing in either house.

We need to redouble our efforts to get back on the ballot in 2016.

To do that we need you to sign the petition and get everyone you know to do the same.

Florida GOP is subverting our will on Amendment 1

Funny thing about the “will of the people” in Florida. Even when expressed via an overwhelming majority “Yes” vote on a constitutional amendment, the Legislature can and does subvert it. here

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Shrimp Black Bean Sauce

At China Jade in Wildwood

Draft Alan Grayson for U.S. Senate

A page to build support for Congressman Alan Grayson for the U.S. Senate in 2016. It's time for progressive leadership in Florida! here

Friday, March 20, 2015

Tampa Yankees And C4G

Tampa Yankees mascot with the girls of C4G

in Seminole Heights

Central Florida NORML‎SPLiFF, Spring Leaf Freedom Festival in Ybor City

info

Welcome To Tampa

Expect Delays

Support WMNF at Whole Foods!

WMNF is giving you a way to support your station while shopping! This year, we are at two locations for your convenience, Whole Foods Market Tampa and Carrollwood!
What: WMNF Day at Whole Foods Market
When: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Where: Two Locations!
Carrollwood/Northdale Store 3802 Northdale Blvd, Tampa
Tampa Store1548 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
Time: 8am-10pm

Marco Rubio’s house of horrors

A Tallahassee home co-owned by a scandal-plagued ex-congressman is the locus of questions about the senator’s finances and judgment. here

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Tampa's Right Wing Infestation: Jackie Toledo

There’s less than a week to go in the Tampa District 6 City Council runoff election. Get out and VOTE. Let's keep Tampa's City Council BLUE. here

Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Public (Corporate) Service Commission

Will have to stream its meetings live on a website, but it won't be forced to impose new restrictions on the powerful utility industry that holds sway over its commissioners. here

Florida Inc. Corporate Owned And Operated

Local Tampa Bay Democrats, supported by unions, are pushing ordinances to intervene when employees say an employer has shorted their pay. The proposals are the exact kind of local "wage theft" ordinances that Republicans and
retail groups have

sought unsuccessfully to outlaw in Tallahassee here

Take Action To Save The Everglades From Big Sugar

It’s time to protect our water by ending the deadlock on Everglades restoration once and for all. What has been called "the most critical piece of land ever for Everglades restoration" could be bought this year, but Big Sugar, who agreed to sell this land to the public in 2010, is trying to run out the clock, hoping you won’t notice.

Sign the petition to the Florida Legislature today and tell them to buy this critical land south of Lake Okeechobee. We can help save the Everglades from Big Sugar and protect Florida’s drinking water all at the same time. here

Ybor Surveillance

7th Ave

Seminole Heights Fights FDOT and Wins

Seminole Heights is a historic streetcar suburb, three miles north of Downtown Tampa. During the 1990s, still recovering from the dark days of urban America's 1980s, the neighborhood found itself in a fight for its life. FDOT had plans to widen Hillsborough Avenue through the heart of the neighborhood. DOT saw the road as part of a six-lane divided highway with turn lanes running from Pinellas to Polk counties. Their $33.5 million plan to widen Hillsborough Avenue only included the cost of a chain-link in the budget. On the other hand, the historic district's residents envisioned a four-lane boulevard with trees, period streetlights, landscaped medians and brick crosswalks.

Something had to give. Seminole Heights residents convinced FDOT to make concessions by embracing their four-lane boulevard concept. 20 years later, now featuring mature landscaping, this stretch of Hillsborough Avenue shines above the rest of US 92's path through Hillsborough County and the dire traffic congestion predictions have not materialized. here