Cowboy in Tampa
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Brain Swelling In Florida
There is a new warning in Florida about the Eastern equine encephalitis virus(EEEV), a mosquito-borne virus that causes brain swelling in humans. HERE
Adam Hattersley For Congress
Today I am excited to announce my candidacy for the United States Congress to represent Florida’s 15th District! HERE
Monday, July 29, 2019
Florida Inc. Hits Tampa Bay
Desantis, Moody and Patronis all sided with their campaign donors, unsurprisingly. We did see progress in that Nikki Fried signaled to the community that she is here to stand up for Floridians on climate change. So there is hope beyond Thursday's vote.
It's tough when you are going against a quarter million dollars of reelection money and God knows how much more in "steak dinners". I know that we had the facts presented clearly in the room and Desantis chose to ignore those and let TECO get their gas plans approved.
I'll save the speech on fracking, which is IMO the worst ecological crisis facing us today. The fact that the Gov. cut voices short, ignored detailed evidence on the benefits of solar vs the downfalls of gas and held ZERO discussion on the issue tells you everything you need to know about Ron Dishonest.
This quote says it all:
“If you approve this, you have lower emissions. I mean, that's just the fact,” said DeSantis
But some, like Brian Lee with Rethink Energy Florida, argue methane, the primary fuel source for natural gas plants, is equally problematic.
“There are leaks at every point in the process that are equivalent to the CO2 emissions of all coal that is burned in the country,” said Lee. Governor Ron DeSantis, why do you continue to ignore the facts. Oh yeah, that's right. You are looking at your own reelection campaign instead of protecting FL. Don't even care about your hometown of Dunedin, Florida? A place that will be gone soon due to these types of projects you just approved. Well, keep voting against our future and we will make to see you at the voting booth! Believe that.
It's tough when you are going against a quarter million dollars of reelection money and God knows how much more in "steak dinners". I know that we had the facts presented clearly in the room and Desantis chose to ignore those and let TECO get their gas plans approved.
I'll save the speech on fracking, which is IMO the worst ecological crisis facing us today. The fact that the Gov. cut voices short, ignored detailed evidence on the benefits of solar vs the downfalls of gas and held ZERO discussion on the issue tells you everything you need to know about Ron Dishonest.
This quote says it all:
“If you approve this, you have lower emissions. I mean, that's just the fact,” said DeSantis
But some, like Brian Lee with Rethink Energy Florida, argue methane, the primary fuel source for natural gas plants, is equally problematic.
“There are leaks at every point in the process that are equivalent to the CO2 emissions of all coal that is burned in the country,” said Lee. Governor Ron DeSantis, why do you continue to ignore the facts. Oh yeah, that's right. You are looking at your own reelection campaign instead of protecting FL. Don't even care about your hometown of Dunedin, Florida? A place that will be gone soon due to these types of projects you just approved. Well, keep voting against our future and we will make to see you at the voting booth! Believe that.
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Florida’s House
Someone needs to run against and defeat Rep. Toledo for South Tampa’s house seat. Who might it be? Former candidates David Singer or Debra Bellanti, attorney Matt Newton, or someone else?
We need someone to primary Sen. Rouson; maybe former Reps. Ed Narain or Sean Shaw? Any ideas?
Thankfully Jessica Harrington is running against Rep. Grant! Are there any other state legislators who need replacing? Who could be the ideal candidate to rise to the challenge of changing Florida’s House & Senate? Comment below with who and why!
Stay groovy!
— Asher
GOP Chico Cromartie of St. Pete
Claims the LGBTQ community is taking resources from the black community.
Believes that LGBTQ people in St. Petersburg are thriving at the expense of the city’s black community, and, if elected, he says he will stop rewarding people who “choose
to be homosexual.” HERE
to be homosexual.” HERE
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Friday, July 26, 2019
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Painting Bricks In West Tampa
Please tell me that the City of Tampa is not letting this Developer deface this piece of West Tampa history at the corner of Spruce Street and Armenia Avenue. Painting over these bricks
should be criminal!
should be criminal!
Write and call this developer and tell him then we will do everything possible to make sure that anybody wanted to rent in that building is aware of what he’s doing.
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312-907-8391
Ampersandco-op.com
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Let your city Council know how you feel
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312-907-8391
Ampersandco-op.com
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Let your city Council know how you feel
Guido Maniscalco has always been receptive to hearing our complaints!
Florida GOP Stacy White
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Florida GOP: El CHAPO Act
“We’re making a big push in Congress to pass the El CHAPO Act, which I’ve co-sponsored. This legislation would direct billions of dollars’ worth of the drug lord’s confiscated assets to help secure the southern border.” HERE
Hillsborough County’s Original Snowbirds
Around 1880, our very first snowbirds migrated to the town of Limona, a once thriving community supported by a booming farm and lumber-based economy. Few remnants of Limona remain as the village was completely absorbed within Brandon beginning
in the 1950s. HERE
Democratic cities in Florida figured out how to beat GOP voter suppression
State attorneys in at least three Florida counties, covering major cities like Miami and Tampa, are looking into the possibility of modifying the sentences of some indigent people with felony records, potentially by allowing them to do community service rather than pay off often cumbersome court costs. HERE
JOHN MORGAN LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO RAISE FLORIDA’S MINIMUM WAGE IN 2020
is $8.46 per hour.
In an email to supporters, John Morgan said, “There is no doubt in my mind that is an uphill battle. But just like there were hundreds of thousands of families with sick children or parents that needed medical marijuana, there are hundreds of thousands of Floridians earning the minimum wage that cannot afford to live in Florida. We must fight so that all Floridians can have the dignity of earning a fair wage for a hard day's work.”
Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ has endorsed the Fair Wage Amendment.
“SEIU 32BJ is committed to working with our members to pass the Fair Wage Amendment so we can ensure all Floridians can have the dignity of earning a living wage," said Helene O'Brien, SEIU 32BJ’s Florida Director. “There are over 200,000 Floridians earning minimum wage. Many of them - like Monique Ford - simply cannot sustain a family on those wages,” added O'Brien.
“I’m homeless and I have a job. How is that possible?” said Monique Ford, a cleaner for Coastal Building Maintenance and mother-to-be. “I’m just one of many Floridians who are struggling to raise a family on the minimum wage. We all deserve fair wages
for our hard work.”
for our hard work.”
In order to appear on the 2020 ballot, Florida for a Fair Wage needs to collect and verify 766,200 petitions from registered Florida voters. According to the Division of Elections, 363,157 petitions have been verified so far. In the email, John Morgan said, “We still need to collect another 200,000 petitions.”
Florida for a Fair Wage’s mission is to guarantee a living wage for all Floridians. Attorney John Morgan is Chairman of the organization.
HERE
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Monday, July 22, 2019
Ellen DeGeneres Meet Eric Piburn
Small acts of kindness can make the biggest difference. One local boy who is known for his kindness helped organize a toy drive today at American Social in Tampa.
Eric Piburn was named 2018 kindness warrior of the year. He has a dream of getting on the Ellen Show to share his kindness mission
and dance.
and dance.
Tampa Badass Jefferey Nietupski
Amazing what one voice can start.
If you don't use it they can't listen.
They are now.
They are now.
Sunday, July 21, 2019
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Saltado
My favorite dish, Only 2 places in Tampa make it right,
The Columbia and here.
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Spain Restaurant in downtown Tampa
EAT LOCAL!
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