Friends Of Stogie

At Baba Louies

The Friendship Bridge Is Falling Down

Thousands of boaters might have to settle for fewer fishing spots after Hillsborough County Public Works officials issue a stern warning against boaters going under the dilapidated Friendship Trail Bridge..........more

The Upper Tampa Bay/Suncoast Trail Connection

This morning I ventured to the Hillsborough County Commission meeting to see what action the commissioners would take about extending the Upper Tampa Bay Trail seven miles and extending it to the Suncoast Trail. Don't hold your breath, folks........more

Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin White Irate

Last month, Hillsborough County's public affairs television producers taped an interview with former state Sen. Les Miller for a 30-minute program on blacks in politics..........more

Benefit For Cypress Creek At Skipper's Smokehouse

Zach Deputy and Tribal Style

Friday, Feb. 27, 8 pm to Midnight

Tickets are $10 advance, $15 at the door. Online tickets www.skipperssmokehouse.com

Call Denise Layne at 813-246-0485 for more information on the fundraiser.

Rescued Dogs Available

Ten of the dogs seized from a breeder in North Carolina are now available for adoption at the
SPCA Tampa Bay..........here

Kathy Lovelace Of Zephyrhills, Florida

Kathy Lovelace lost her job and was about to lose her house, too. But then she made a seemingly simple request of the bank: Show me the original mortgage paperwork.........more

Republicans In Washington Flee Back To Florida

Why would a Republican congressman potentially on track to be speaker of the House leave Washington for one of the lowest-profile posts in Tallahassee? Ask Adam Putnam, a political wunderkind elected in 2001 at 26 who stepped off the leadership path and launched a bid this month for state agriculture commissioner........more

Activist calls for investigation of Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham

United Citizens Action Network (U-CAN), a citizen-led government watchdog group, is calling for the investigation of Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham and his aide, Jess Johnson, for their actions relating to the County Charter..........more

Friends Of Stogie

At The Firehouse