The Ybor City Stogie

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Monday, April 6, 2009

Ben Folds at The Ritz Ybor

Walking by the Ritz in Ybor City last Friday night, you may have thought some tech convention was going on..........more

Alan Snel's Letter To The City Of Tampa

I want to share a letter I wrote today informing the city of Tampa to please instruct its police officers to not stop bicyclists from crossing the Gandy Bridge...........here

Plan Colombia: Cashing in on the Drug War Failure

WMNF Film Series Committee

Presents the film Plan Colombia: Cashing in on the Drug War Failure, a documentary about the 1st US war for oil of the 21st century Narrated by Ed Asner........more

In March, bus service to Tampa International Airport got faster and more convenient with improved frequencies on Route 30. Now, service is slated to improve even more with an agreement to build a new multi-modal transfer center on airport property..........more

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Mote Aqaurium’s Turtle Mascot

Mote Aqaurium's Turtle Mascot, Shelley, Comes Out of Her Shell... from roblimo on Vimeo.

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Assorted Chinese

$5.24.............China First, 2811 E Fowler Ave, Tampa

Eat Local

Jen Of "Go Green Items"

Featured her recycled eco friendly purses in a 10 x 10 tent in beautiful Hyde Park Tampa and had a wonderful day. Not realizing it I was in conversation with a very nice woman and then realized it was Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio. What a great feeling to welcome the Mayor into my booth, then it got better, she loved my recycled juice box purses and actually purchased one. She was also sweet enough to let me snap a quick picture..........more

U.S. Congressional Delegation Arrives in Havana

U.S Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif, speaks with journalists along with fellow congressmen in Havana, Friday, April 3, 2009. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus traveled to Cuba on Friday in another sign of the US Congress' apparent interest in easing a long-standing trade embargo and travel restrictions............more
Let's End The Embargo, Yes We Can.

Best of Tampa Bay Apron Contest

The winner this year by unanimous decision was

Shelby McCarter

here

Looking For A Prostitute In Tampa?

Stay Off Nebraska Avenue, Tampa Police Is Watching

Friday night, they set up a prostitution sting along Nebraska Avenue. Undercover female officers posed as prostitutes. It took less than 30 seconds for a man in a truck to stop..........here

Free Electric Cart Rides In Downtown Tampa

With the electric shuttle behind him, driver Harry Peabody takes a photo of tourists from Allentown, Pa., in front of the fountain at the University of Tampa........more

A Florida Raccoon Bite Story

I am sharing this story as a reminder to never try to pick up a wild animal no matter how good intentioned you may be. Wild animals should be left alone and no one can really determine by a visual inspection that a animal may have rabies or other diseases.............more