Thursday, March 26, 2009

Friends Of Stogie

At Baba Louies

Keep Jazz On The Air In Tampa

On WMNF,
The big push for jazz-programming pledges takes place this Saturday,
March 28, from 6 to 9 p.m...........more

StandwithDrDean.com

Brian Blair Facing Elections Commission Charges

The Florida Elections Commission has found probable cause that former Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair violated state law in his unsuccessful reelection bid last fall.......more

Castor To Talk Women At USF St. Pete

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor will lead a discussion on women in politics at USF St. Petersburg on Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event in honor of Women's History Month is open to the public and takes place in Davis Hall, Room 130, at USF St. Petersburg, 140 Seventh Ave. S.......more

Kevin Beckner Is Legislator of the Year

Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner may have failed in his attempt to get the commission to consider offering domestic partner benefits to county employees. But he succeeded in getting an award from social workers for the effort..........more

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

What Stogie Had For Dinner

Pork Chops
Yellow Rice, Spanish Bean Soup And Yuca
$7.95............At Bohio Verde Cuban Restaurant, 8114 N Florida Ave, Tampa

Pedestrian Unfriendly Tampa Bay

Oh, the joys of living someplace so totally pedestrian unfriendly... Yes, my city, state and region (Tampa Bay area) have the dubious distinction, several times over, of being one of the most dangerous places in the nation for pedestrians and cyclists..........more

Festa Italiana In Ybor City

Festa Italiana is a gathering of authentic tastes, sights & sounds straight from Italy... Imported here to Ybor City. An annual event guaranteed to delight your whole family! Set in the heart of Historic Ybor City. Proceeds to benefit the Italian Club Restoration Fund L'Unione Italiana Founded 1894. Admission $5.00 - Under 12 FREE

Friends Of Stogie

At The Tally Ho

Todd Rundgren To Perform At Capitol Theatre

Friday, March 27, 8 p.m., Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater.

"Tampa Bay in the Future" Chalk Walk

Last week, I reported on the "Tampa Bay in the Future" Chalk Walk Art Event. It was an incredible success, bringing in many chalk artists and hundreds of attendees to share their interpretations of the future of Tampa Bay in chalk. Here are a few images of the event.

TSA: Let's Let In The Sunshine

Irritated by the ouster of the Tampa Sports Authority's executive director, Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio announced today that the city's TV station will start airing the agency's meetings..........here

Fans Of Stogie

Jose Of Tampa

WMNF Needs Our Money

A couple of times year, we ask for your contributions to help keep WMNF on the air. WMNF is non-commercial community radio - we survive only due to the generosity of listeners like you.
...............here
We need: $473,000.00 - Raised so far: $54,749.63 from 642 generous supporters!

What Stogie Had For Breakfast

Eggs, Bacon And Home Fries
$4.50.........At 3 Coins Diner In Tampa

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Storms: Funding Public Art Low Priority In Tough Times

The Brandon Republican also questions whether the more than 100 pieces of public art occupying the University of South Florida's Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses contribute anything to the quality of the education students receive............more

Ybor City Hopes Connector Will Ease Traffic Woes

Hope has taken the form of an elevated bypass that would let trucks and other traffic travel from the Lee Roy Selmon Crosstown Expressway to Interstate 4 without touching an Ybor road...........more