Sunday, May 17, 2015

The Citrus Taliban: Sheriff Grady Judd

Polk County Sheriff and part-time pastor Grady Judd delivered a guest sermon at First Baptist Church on the Mall last month — it was called “Wouldn’t the World be Better if Everyone Behaved Like a Christian” — and he didn’t do it as a private citizen. He delivered it while wearing his sheriff uniform, suggesting that he was speaking
as a government official. here

This is a man incapable of separating church and state. He’s shown it time and time again. He equates Christianity with goodness, which doesn’t bode well for people looking for justice who don’t believe in his imaginary friend.

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet George

He is a local, homeless 10 years.

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Florida INC. Closing July 1st

Florida INC. CEO Rick Scott is preparing to shut down if shareholders can't come up with a budget by July 1st. here

Dems Rule Sarasota

With a double exclamation point, Sarasota Democrats sent a powerful message this week. They rule the city limits of Sarasota. here

Right Wing Pest Control

Democrats played a key role in mobilizing their voters and making sure that Liz Alpert and Shelli Freeland Eddie had legitimate help in winning seats on the City Commission. Now, for the first time in at least a quarter century, every Sarasota city commissioner is a registered Democrat.

Ybor Radical Cinema Club

We watch politically radical movies twice a month on Mondays at 7 PM at the Ybor Daily Market. here

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Garlic Wings

At Wing House Of Kissimmee

Visit them here
Eat Local!

Hands Across The Sand Florida

Cocoa Beach - Daytona Beach

Englewood - Fernandina Beach

Indian Rocks Beach - Jacksonville Beach

Lake Worth Beach - Miami Beach

New Smyrna Beach - Orlando

Pensacola Beach - Riviera Beach

Santa Rosa Beach - Siesta Key Beach

St Augustine - Tampa Bay

St. George Island - Vero Beach

Weeki Wachee

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Local Treasure Jessica Rose Powell Of Safety Harbor

Jessica Rose is a singer songwriter and music entertainer. Her sultry voice can reach a vast range of low and high pitches a...nd her guitar playing skills mix with smooth jazz chords to rock solos. She writes her own material telling bizarre love stories involving fantasies, family, friends, and heart break. Passionate about performing, writing, and creating projects with other artists, Jessica Rose is on a never ending journey in the music world. Currently she plays solo shows at various venues around the Tampa Bay area and hosts her own open mic at Clearwater Beach. Jessica Rose has the power to leave fans speechless, cry tears of compassion, and smile at the relation to the lyrics of her songs. We saw her in Ybor City and she is awesome. Visit her at

www.jessicarosepowell.com

Friday, May 15, 2015

Proud Members Of The Far Left Nan Rich Crowd

LOUD AND PROUD!

here

Local Treasure Alicia M. Gazga

"We don't get paid in $, but we get paid in

tamales, hugs and the community knows

and trusts us. And that is more

than enough for me."

Alicia m. Gazga, Raíces en Tampa

Party With Pat Kemp In Ybor City

The Original Wonder Woman

June 4th, 5:30pm

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Local greats Mariella Smith and Mary Mulhern will be there.

Cyclovia comes to Temple Terrace

Sierra will be joining the Cyclovia event in Temple Terrace this Sunday. We will set up a demonstration barrier bike lane to show how it vastly enhances bicycle safety. And we'll have several electric vehicles on display, too! 56th Street will be closed north of Busch Blvd to Whiteway from 9 AM to 2 PM to create a safe, fun thoroughfare where people can walk, run, bike, skate, scoot, play and just enjoy the city in a whole new way.

Bring the kids and join us for the first ever Cyclovia Temple Terrace!

Tampa Bay Homeless

Homeless Living In Tampa

Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Rick Scott

Healthcare experience may not be a prerequisite to get onto the newly created Commission on Healthcare and Hospital Funding, but contributing to political committee and candidates doesn’t hurt. here

Jacksonville Cops Kill D'angelo Reyes Stallworth

Two white Jacksonville Sheriff's Office deputies killed Stallworth on May 12 after shooting him several times in the back. The police showed up at Planters Walk apartments to serve an eviction notice. They claimed that they thought Stallworth looked suspicious and got into a confrontation with him. As Stallworth ran away, both officers fired a combined six rounds, killing him. here

Family and supporters of D'angelo Stallworth gather for a candlelight vigil after police shot and killed him on May 12

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Florida GOP Launches New Logo

here, get your new shirt here

Tampa Tea Party Members

Their Leader

more

What Pilar Had For Lunch

The best Martini in Ybor City

At Gaspar's Grotto

Visit them here

Why We Love Our Representative Kathy Castor

Last Thursday, 151 House Democrats sent a clear, powerful, and positive message to President Obama regarding diplomacy with Iran by signing on to a letter circulated by Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), and David Price (D-NC). They said: "Stay the course" and "work toward a strong and verifiable agreement" between six world powers and Iran. Representative Kathy Castor was one of them.
Call her and thank her.

Please call her Washington, D.C. office:

Representative Kathy Castor

Phone: (202) 225-3376
Then report your call here

Florida Taxpayers Taking It Deep

Florida GOP Senate President Andy Gardiner is telling state senators that taxpayers will pay their legal bills as part of an ongoing lawsuit over state senate districts.

The trial over the senate districts is scheduled for September. The groups contend the districts approved in 2012 violate a voter-approved amendment that says districts cannot be drawn to benefit incumbents or a particular party.

The GOP-controlled Florida Legislature since 2012 has already spent millions defending congressional and legislative maps. here

Jeb Bush A Good Christian

Jeb Bush: Stronger 'Christian voice' needed in world here

Jeb Bush: I would have authorized Iraq invasion here

Whatever you do to another it is as tho you were doing it to Jesus for he said:"In as much as ye have done it into one of the least of these, my brothers, ye have done it unto me." (Matthew 25:40)

Jesus said many people thru the ages would claim to be his followers but would actually be the followers of Satan. He called them

Wolves in Sheep's clothing.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Call Mayor Buckhorn Tomorrow

6am - 5pm

813.274.6251

The Tampa Police Department's current approach of "proactive" policing victimizes far too many in the Bay Area's Black community. We can most specifically see this manifested in the biking citation and arrest disparities. We are calling for an immediate end to the Bike citation program and an expansion in the current Department of Justice investigation to review the po...licing policies, practices,and arrest in Tampa.

Call Mayor Buckhorn and tell him,
"As a citizen in this city, I demand that there be an immediate end to the Bike citation program that disproportionately affects black people in this city. I also call for an immediate expansion of the DOJs investigation to include all arrest and policing practices in Tampa". The new chief has said he will continue this practice.

They are getting in trouble for things we all did as kids. Mayor Bob, Jane Castor and Chief Eric Ward we will never let you forget this.
You all should be ASHAMED!

Jessica Rose Powell Of Safety Harbor

Party With Mike Reedy In Tampa Tonight

6015 N Orange Blossom Ave, Tampa

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Stand With Florida Postal workers

May 14 National Day of Action
With the union's Collective Bargaining Agreement with the U.S. Postal Service set to expire in less than a month, APWU negotiators and union members are turning up the heat. Postal workers are demanding Good Postal Service! Good Jobs!

In Tampa

Main Airport Post Office

Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Contact: Don Barron; (813) 300-6808; dbarron@apwu.org

Commerce Finance Downtown

401 North Ashley Drive

Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Contact: David Bernstein/Don Barron; (813) 839-4233; (812) 876-1697; specialdelivery_db@yahoo.com

Also in Miami, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Ocala, Ft Myers and Bradenton

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Florida's Medicaid Coverage Gap

The refusal of Gov. Scott and Florida House Republicans to expand health care has left nearly one million hardworking Floridians stuck in what's been called "the coverage gap." Who are these Floridians, what are their challenges, and what can all of us do to help? That's what the documentary "The Gap" and these house parties are all about.

Find a local house party close to you and sign up to attend today. Together, we can close the coverage gap and provide quality health coverage for our friends, family, and neighbors.

In Tampa

Jimmie B. Keel Public Library

2902 W. Bearss Ave, Tampa

Thursday, May 21, 6:00 PM

In St. Pete

St. Petersburg Public Library Main Branch

3745 9th Ave N, St Pete

Wednesday (Today), May 13, 4:30 PM

Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputies say a tip received by Tampa Bay's Snitch Line led them to a marijuana growing operation in Lutz. here

Detectives seized 20 marijuana plants, 18 seedlings, 2 ballasts, and two 1000-watt sodium vapor bulbs with ceiling shields.

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Liberals Win: Don't Mess With Elizabeth Warren

Leading the fight against fast track

Senate Democrats dealt President Barack Obama a stinging setback on trade blocking efforts to begin a full-blown debate on his initiatives. Several Democrats said Obama erred by pointedly criticizing a leading Democratic foe on trade, Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, in an interview with Yahoo News. These Democrats said they bristled when Obama suggested Warren was poorly informed and politically motivated. Democratic senators said they also are tired of seeing the Democratic president cozy up to Republicans on trade. here

Great job Democrats!

Hands Across the Sand - Gandy Bridge

#Join Hands Across The Sand
On May 16th
Florida Suncoast Sierra Club

Tampa Bay Sierra Club

Rise Above Plastics

Suncoast Surfrider Foundation

St. Petersburg Sustainability Council and

Chart 411

will be holding what is historically one of the largest gathering of folks joining hands to say yes to clean energy and no to dirty fuels. info

Suzi Fox In Seminole Heights

Sierra Membership Meeting

Wednesday May 13 at 7:00 PM

Seminole Heights Public Library
4711 Central Ave. Tampa

here

What Pilar And Stogie Had For Lunch

Pilar had Chicken on the grille

With Arroz Con Gandules and salad

Stogie had Bistec De Palomilla

With Moro and Salad

At Azucar Sandwich Shop in Clair-Mel City

Don't look like much, but the food is awesome. Visit them here

Eat Local! Support Local Businesses

Obama attacks Warren

The #1 agenda item of corporate America is passing bad trade deals that hurt workers and were written by big corporations in secret.

It's sad that President Obama is their biggest ally and is now attacking Elizabeth Warren:

The trade proposal under consideration was written by giant corporations in secret. Warren pointed out that provisions (that were leaked) would allow corporations to overturn our nation's Wall Street reforms and other regulations. Obama has tried to belittle Warren with insults -- saying she's just wrong without actually disputing her core points. President Obama has never attacked Republican Leader Mitch McConnell the way he's attacking Elizabeth Warren. Will you stand up to big corporations and defend Warren?

here

Volusia County decorated war veteran will face trial for using medical marijuana

On May 18^th,a decorated war veteran will face trial for using medical marijuana. Jared Hunter, desperate to save his own life when prescribed medications did not work, tried marijuana, and now he faces a jury trial in Volusia County before the Honorable Terence R. Perkins. here

“It is appalling that a man who risked his life to serve our country and protect our freedoms now has to fight for his freedom because he chose to use medical marijuana to treat his PTSD. PTSD is a debilitating condition specifically listed on the new petition, so when this passes dedicated soldiers such as Mr. Hunter will have the ability to go to their doctor and receive a recommendation for medical marijuana." Ben Pollara, Campaign Manager with United for Care.

Don't Go In The Water In Florida

Zachary Motal lost his foot and
part of his lower leg.

Doctors say it was caused by flesh-eating bacteria that he contacted during a day at Fort Myers Beach. here

Monday, May 11, 2015

Tampa's monthly worker meetup

With host local treasure Norwood Orrick

Ist Sunday of every month

At Lee's Grocery, 2210 N Central Ave, Tampa

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March Against Monsanto Tampa 2015

May 23, 10am

Lykes Gaslight Park, Downtown Tampa

info

March Against Monsanto Awareness Event
May 18, 5:30pm
At The Mermaid Tavern in Seminole Heights
info

Ybor Radical Cinema Club: Rank and File

A screening and discussion of the Ken Loach film Rank and File. Originally produced for television, Rank and File dramatizes a wildcat strike which took place in a company town in the 1970's.

Tonight 7pm at Ybor Daily Market in Ybor City

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Hosted by Jake Verso
Communist League of Tampa

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Craig

He is a local, nomeless 1 year.

CSFR - Tampa Public Meeting

The Committee to Stop FBI Repression - Tampa will be having its first public meeting! Come see what CSFR is all about and how you can get involved. We will be presenting a class about the FBI and political repression, as well as discussing ways we can work to fight repression of Arab- and Muslim-Americans in our community.

Saturday, May 16, at 2:00pm, info

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Happy Mothers Day

I saw this woman on a sidewalk yesterday morning. On my way home she was still there. I stopped and asked her didn't she have somewhere to go. She told me she was in the hospital but they could not find anything wrong with her. She said law enforcement took all her money and dumped her there. I asked didn't she have any children that could take care of her. She said she didn't need any help and that god would take care of her. I gave her a few dollars and left. The second pic is of where we think she sleeps. On the sidewalk in front of a closed store. We don't believe, but at times like these we wish The Crist did come back and kick some fucking ass.

Kissimmee Roadside Litter

Capitalism gone wild in Kissimmee.

We Don't Care What Steve Schale Has To Say

On CNN: "It would certainly be better to not have him in the race,(Grayson) tends to sort of rely on hyperbole and invective, and I'm not sure that's the kind of primary which is healthy for us. I think it's a center-right state, I think he is not electable in a general and I think he has the ability to create a pretty divisive primary if he runs," here

Pic: Pounding the pavement in Pinellas County on behalf of Florida GOP candidate Chris Latvala back in August 2014 here

Vote Grayson

Local Treasure Deborah Newell Tornello

Flori-DUH

Will be joining the wonderful Nicole Sandler, on her show Radio or Not..., for a new segment they are calling Flori-DUH. They are going to see if they cram a week's worth of Florida lunacy into thirty minutes. here

Florida INC.

I4 In Orange County

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Rick Scott admits he used dead mother in campaign as a sham

[In 2013] Scott said his mother's death changed his perspective and he could no longer "in good conscience" oppose expanding health care coverage to nearly 1 million Floridians.

Scott conceded this week that was all a ruse. He now says his support for Medicaid expansion was a calculated move designed to win support from the Obama administration for the state's proposal to hand over control of Medicaid to private insurance companies. At the time, he denied that his support was tied to a deal with the federal government. here

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