Saturday, May 10, 2008

Obama: I Love Florida

Showing that the delegates in Florida and Michigan are on the mind of voters as well as Democratic presidential candidates, a woman at Barack Obama’s town hall meeting here asked Obama about ceding a state to Hillary Clinton.......here

Annette Taddeo Has Passion

I just got back from Annette Taddeo's campaign headquarters in Pinecrest after attending a little get together she hosted for a few of us local bloggers.........here

Rob Lorei Interviews Brian Moore

Socialist Party USA Presidential Candidate Brian Moore was interviewed on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, on Tampa Bay, Florida's Alternative Community Radio station WMNF, 88.5, by News Director Rob Lorei, on his program "Radioactivity: Live Call-In.".......here

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program Benefits the Tampa Schools

A constitutional amendment was passed in November 2002 that established the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program for all four year olds in the state of Florida. The program benefits not only the children but the Tampa schools, as well, by preparing children for kindergarten and beyond........here

Asher Edelson’s Ambitions

At just 13, Asher’s written two self-published books filled with strange creatures, including a talking bear. “He’s trying to save his world against a horrible, horrible tyrant,” says Asher about the plot of Adventure Land......here

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Palmetto Beach Could Go From Hidden To Historic

Perhaps one of the city's most overlooked historic neighborhoods, Palmetto Beach may soon get a big dose of recognition from the federal government. A local effort has the enclave just south of Ybor City on track to make the National Register of Historic Places........here

Co-Op Nurtures Tampa Bike Community

The second meeting of the Tampa Bike Co-op was held Monday at Transitions Art gallery on Columbus Avenue E. Green gearheads with a passion for cycling came together to share skills, tools and parts..........here

Pangea Day In Tampa

Innovation Hangar, a group of artists, designers, photographers and filmmakers, will host Pangea Day at its warehouse in the Channel District...........here

17% In Florida Voted For "Other"

Senator Clinton today wrote an open letter to Senator Obama demanding that he agree to count all the delegates from Florida and Michigan which broke the party's rules..........here

Philadelphia Beating

Hip Hop Thugs Beat Up Photographer In St. Pete

A 25-year-old Florida photographer will no doubt win a handsome sum if he decides to sue the thugs who beat him up and stole his camera. Photographer Luis Santana said the thugs were limousine-riding bodyguards for hip hop artist Chris Brown, a 19-year-old boy wonder who had opened for Kanye West in St. Petersburg Monday night........here

Carter: Michigan and Florida Should Not Be Counted

Former President Jimmy Carter said Wednesday that delegates from Florida and Michigan should not be counted at the Democratic National Convention because they “disqualified themselves,” and he warned of a disaster if party insiders try to wrest the nomination from the candidate with the largest number of votes and state victories..........here

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Senior General Than Shwe

In the wake of a massive cyclone, tens of thousands of Burmese are dead. More than 40,000 are missing. A million are homeless. Burma's brutal and corrupt military junta failed to warn the people, failed to evacuate any areas, and suppressed freedom of communication so that Burmese people didn't know the storm was coming when the rest of the world did. Now the government is failing to respond to the disaster and obstructing international aid organizations........here

We Are All Sean Bell

Today, Al Sharpton and thousands of others did their best to “shut the city down.” There were protests at 125th and 2nd, in front of the Triborough Bridge; at 59th, in front of the Queens Bridge; downtown in front of the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges…and of course, one at 1 Police Plaza..........here

He Just Thought He Had To Do Some Hero Thing

Glen Lee Powell
Left his mother's house this afternoon, she said, armed with his convictions that government and law enforcement had interfered with his personal freedoms............here

Warrick Dunn: A Home Of Their Own

It takes 'move-in condition' to a whole new level. Buccaneer Running Back Warrick Dunn surprised first-time homebuyers with furniture, appliances, and much more Tuesday.......here
"What we do is give families an opportunity to better their lives"

In Florida, The Farther North You Go, The Further South You Are

Mayor Donovan and North Lauderdale Mayor Jack Brady feel like patriots. They are floating the unusual idea to take South Florida’s beaches, residents, schools and everything else, and create a South Florida State. The reason is because they say South Florida bears an unequal burden–paying more in taxes than this region gets back. Obviously, this will never happen, but Florida is already two separate states.......here

Barack Obama North Carolina Primary Victory Speech

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Carlos Miller's Saga Continues

The sight of a video camera in the courtroom sent shivers down the spine of the prosecution Monday morning. As soon as I stepped in front of the judge, the young state prosecutor in my case asked for a 15 minute delay because a Local 10 cameraman had his camera trained on him.........here

The Life and Times of Joe Garcia

While there have been many Independents, Libertarians, and Greens running for office in the Elections that are being held in the United States of America in 2008, there are some people within the Democratic Party that are worth mentioning. One of them is Joe Garcia and the upcoming elections for the 25th District of Florida.........here

Tampa Bay Transit Plans Find Funding In Tallahassee

Two transportation budget items have passed both houses of the Florida Legislature and are part of next year's budget.......here

Raytheon's Florida Neighbors Sue Over Water Contamination

The city of St. Petersburg, Florida is sending out letters this week to about 150 homeowners living within the boundaries of the so-called Azalea neighborhood, which appears to be contaminated from underground wastewater seeping from the Raytheon Company plant........here

Florida Forever Funding Approved Unanimously

Environmental groups throughout the state are delighted with the approval of funding for the land acquisition and protection program Florida Forever - or at least for the next 10 years...........here

Joe Garcia Talks About Gas Prices

Charles S. Rushe Middle School - Land 'O Lakes, Florida

Administrative Team

WMNF Film Series: In Sickness and In Health

Wednesday May 07 8:00PM
Beach Theatre, St. Pete Beach

DFA Training Academy in Orlando

Saturday May 17 through Sunday May 18
9am-6pm each day
click here

Tampa Gives Itself A Pass On Destroying Trees

It is only by holding ourselves to the highest standards that we can expect others to do the same. We certainly cannot expect individuals to act in a more honorable fashion then our own elected city officials. The do-as-I say-not-as-I-do mentality of days gone by is past.........here

Crazy People Check Cashing

34th St. And Hillsborough Ave. Tampa

Monday, May 5, 2008

North and South Florida?

Tired of what they say is mistreatment by the State government, the North Lauderdale City Commission is pushing a resolution that would split Florida into two separate states..........here

Florida Passes Draconian Marijuana Bill

HB 173 is now the law in Florida. This means that if you have 25 or more marijuana plants, you will be charged with a felony, because supposedly you are selling or intending to sell your crop. Apparently, while most of the country has been liberalizing their marijuana laws, Florida has chosen a retrograde path to the 1950s.........here

Wizardry In Land 'O Lakes, Florida

Hoo boy. Just when you thought it was safe to come out of your insanity-resistant cave comes news from Pasco County, north of Tampa, that explains rather clearly why Florida's legislature is crawling with batshit insane fundies. In short, it must be the batshit insane fundies who vote for them........here

Hispanics May Put Florida In Play For Dems

Democrats are poised this week to pass a crucial milestone in Florida: For the first time, the number of Hispanic Democrats in the state is expected to exceed the number of Hispanic Republicans.......here

Margie’s Florida Adventure

It has taken the entire day to get to St. Petersburg and as daylight turns to dusk over the tangle of sailboat masts at the city marina, I know that my complicated route -- by train, bus and on foot -- is going to cost me some sightseeing.......here.......via SOF

Mildred And Richard Loving

A black woman whose challenge to Virginia's ban on interracial marriage led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling striking down such laws nationwide, has died, her daughter said Monday........here

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Howard Dean as a Model Candidate

"I'd argue that the example of Howard Dean -- a losing candidate who just figured out another way to contribute, and significantly -- isn't a bad model to hold our candidates up against"...........Nancy Scola

Taking Her Secrets To The Grave

Geraldo Calls for Florida Gov to Investigate Palfrey “Suicide”

2008 Independents' Film Festival

The Education Channel in Tampa, Florida is currently soliciting films, videos, animations and digital media from independent artists, producers and students in Florida and beyond for inclusion in its 2008 Independent’s Film Festival........here

Under-Bridge Living

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Peacocks Shot, Poisoned in Florida

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Olivia's Kiss

Chapter 6

Learn How To Roll Your Own Cigar In Ybor City

The International Bazaar teaches people how to hand roll cigars in Ybor City, a district in Tampa Florida which was once the epicenter of cigar manufacturing in the United States.......here

The Bush-McCain Challenge

here

I'm A Joe Garcia Small Dollar Contributor

I'll take this opportunity to make the record clear--I'm a Joe Garcia small dollar contributor. No secret there, and hardly a cover up. How about you? Is your donation being "covered up"? Let's show Diaz-Balart what good, patriotic American small donors can do in defense of our country--electing serious men and women who will fight for us on the real issues facing the country today, not the bogeymen from decades past........here

Tampa Begins National Bike Month

May is National Bike Month, and to observe the occasion, more than three dozen cyclists rode into downtown Tampa on Friday.........here

David Rivera's Bill

Aruca believes Rivera introduced this bill now "to create a favorable campaign environment for the reelection of the three federal congresspeople, courtesy of the Cuban Republican lawmakers in the state Legislature." In fact, for the first time, the three federal Republican Congress members from Miami will face serious opposition in November from challengers who have a chance to defeat them and who favor lifting restrictions for Cuban-Americans to travel to Cuba......here

Richard Jackson for Florida House

District # 67

Antievolution Bills Dead In Florida

When the Florida legislature ended its session on May 2, 2008, legislative attempts to open the door to creationism died in the House of Representatives. Senate Bill 2692, as originally introduced, purported to protect the right of teachers to "objectively present scientific information relevant to the full range of scientific views regarding biological and chemical evolution.".........here

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Joe Garcia - AIDS Walk

Why Stogie Likes Tampa Bay

Alafia River - Gibsonton, Florida

Vote for Change Kickoff In Ybor City

Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 10:00 AM
1226 E. 7th Ave. Tampa FL

Stephen Colbert: Separation of Church and Plate

Annette Taddeo Campaign Office Opening Party

The Taddeo for Congress (Florida’s 18th District) campaign had a party yesterday evening to celebrate the opening of its new headquarters and I went along to see … partly because they invited local bloggers, partly from nostalgia.......here

While New Orleans Drowned

“Touring the 9th Ward with reporters can’t hide the fact that John McCain voted against billions of dollars in Katrina recovery efforts, emergency health care for survivors, unemployment assistance for displaced workers, and even the creation of a commission to find out what went wrong"......Howard Dean

Florida Teacher Fired Over Bikini Photos

A former Florida teacher claims she was unjustly fired because of her part-time job. Tiffany Shephard says she was abruptly fired from her job teaching at Port St. Lucie High School."They would not tell me why. I asked the straight out if it was because of my part-time job. "The biology teacher had recently begun working part-time with 'Smokin Em' Charters, a fishing boat that's been in the news before......here

Happy Mission Accomplished Day

May 1, 2003