Florida High Speed Rail May Get Back On Tracks

With indications from the Obama team that a stimulus package will put resources towards infrastructure projects, there is new hope in Florida that the on-again, off-again, high speed rail proposal might find new life............here

David Taylor's Story

Shows that recent economic forces can drive out even the most conscientious, sophisticated and successful local retailers. His natural and organic food store, Nature's Harvest Market, was an institution in Tampa, first on Dale Mabry Highway and for the past 18 years on MacDill Avenue..........here

Left Ybor City In The Early 1990s

Perhaps no sign of support is clearer than the election of Kevin Beckner, the county’s first openly gay commissioner. He defeated Brian Blair, a supporter of the county’s ban on recognizing gay pride.......here

The Redemption Of Howard Dean

Barack Obama's victory is proof that the DNC chair's 50-state strategy has revitalised the Democratic party........here

Donna Manion Leads Creative Tampa Bay

John Esposito In Tampa

Esposito was in Tampa on Saturday to address a banquet for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). WMNF spoke with Esposito..........here

Standing-Room-Only For Kevin Beckner

Democrat Kevin Beckner took the oath of office before a standing-room-only crowd that spilled into the first floor at County Center.......here
Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner
Nice Job Hillsborough County

Hispanic Panic For The GOP

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, a Cuban-American Republican from the Miami area, puts it bluntly: "We have a very, very serious problem." He is referring to the GOP's lack of support among Hispanics, which could derail the party's future presidential hopes.........here

Tampa Mayor Iorio Makes Headway On Mass Transit

Now, two years after Iorio sent a "white paper" to hundreds of local lawmakers and business leaders urging them to reconsider light rail for the region, it appears a new County Commission has the votes to put a mass transit tax before voters........here
Tampa Rail

Al Ford

"He was the most wonderful man in the world," said his wife of 26 years, Joyce Ann. "He was so generous, kind, loving and sensitive. He always cared about other people. He always did for other people and put himself last. He was a fabulous husband, perfect in every way.".......here