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Film: Mountaintop Removal and Kilowatt Hours

Tuesday Feb 10 07:00PM -- Tampa Pitcher Show
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What Tracy Thinks Of The Environment

God made the earth, He owns it, and He sustains it. We are simply caretakers of this beautiful planet. As such, we should handle it carefully and respectfully, not unnecessarily destroying it or contaminating it. We should do our best to be good stewards of our beautiful home.......more

Pre-Game Superbowl Photos

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What to do in Tampa Bay after Super Bowl XLIII

Big Cat Rescue is an educational sanctuary is home to more than 100 exotic cats including newly rescued cougar, Sophia.

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Shot from Davis Islands

Homos Crashing Charlie's Wedding In St. Petersburg

"The group Impact-Florida has called on its members to gather in pink T-shirts outside First United Methodist Church of St. Petersburg on Dec.12 to "congratulate" Crist and Rome while their wedding takes place inside. The demonstration will continue outside the wedding reception at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort in downtown St. Petersburg..........here

Olivia's Kiss: Chapter 13

And the saga continues...

Chao Mel!

Florida Sen. Mel Martinez (R) has decided against seeking a second term, a decision he will formalize shortly in the Sunshine State, according to an informed party source.........here
Sinfonian

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

Tampa Police Horse Sequence

Sequence had a rough Sunday morning patrolling the streets of Ybor City..........here

Fort Myers, Florida Sees Marriage Equality Protest of One

I'd just like to take a moment to salute our reader Jack, who was the sole protester at Fort Myers, Florida's City Hall on Saturday.........here

Angel's Paw Wash

Sunday November 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m
A malnourished pitbull is now on her way to recovery thanks to the kindness of others. Rescuers, with Pit Positive, an animal rescue group, have taken in the dog who they named Angel because of her amazing recovery..........here

Climb Tampa

Join us for one of the most unique events in Tampa Bay. On March 21, 2009, hundreds of people will huff and puff their way climbing the 42 flights in the Bank of America Plaza in downtown Tampa.........here

Ybor City: Roostergate 2008

Roostergate 2008 started a little more than a week ago, when a trapper appeared in Stephens' backyard with orders to capture wild chickens he feeds every day. Someone had complained Ybor's wild roosters were strutting into a business and scaring off patrons, said licensed trapper Mike Martinez........here