Tampa, St. Petersburg Mayors Face Off in "A Tale of Two Cities"

Two high-powered mayors will meet at 7 p.m. May 6 to debate whose city boasts the most colorful past. Sponsored by the Florida Humanities Council, “A Tale of Two Cities” features St. Petersburg’s Rick Baker and Tampa’s Pam Iorio at a free public program at the Centro Asturiano Theatre, 1913 N. Nebraska Ave. in Tampa. A cash bar and free on-site parking are available..........here

This Saturday Come To Bartlett Park

Please Don't Let Paris' Death Be in Vain

April 25, Saturday - People will begin to gather at 8:00 AM at the Frank Pierce Center, 2000 7th Street South, St. Pete..............more

Tampa Has A Thirst For Cuba Trade, Travel

In the minds of many, ties between Tampa and Cuba were among the strongest in Florida before the Castro-led revolution's impact on U.S. politics, trade and travel.........here

Friends Of Stogie

At The Firehouse

What Stogie Had For Dinner

Red Wine Steak

With Red Beans And Rice And Veggies

$14.95.........At The Jerk Hut On Fowler Ave In Tampa

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Errors Of Impunity: A Pinellas Pattern

A lapse of justice that allows a culpable offender to remain at large is known as an error of impunity, a miscarriage of justice. The integrity of the entire justice system becomes imperiled and so it has in Pinellas County........more

Florida Republicans: The 6 Minute Solution

"The 81-page bill was debated for just six minutes before it passed on a 10-5 party-line vote... no other committee is slated to review the bill." Make no mistake: this vicious attack on the public was made by Florida Republicans in response to the Obama victory in 2008 in Florida. Republican strategists understand that new voting registrations and demographics are moving, quickly, away from them..........more

Great American Cleanup Collects Tons Of Litter In Hillsborough

J.C. Singletary, 5, and his sister, Erica, 8, picked up plastic bags, beer bottles, cardboard and other items along the westbound lanes of the Courtney Campbell Parkway in Tampa during the Great American Cleanup on Saturday........more

Meghan and Jeff’s Ybor City Engagement Session

Jason Angelini Photography

Earth Day Tampa Bay!

Tampa’s biggest Earth Day celebration, Earth Day Tampa Bay, promises to be bigger and better than ever when it takes over Lowry Park’s Band Shell area on Sunday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.........here

Parental Guidance Suggested

via SFDB

Nature's Classroom To Host Open House

Nature's Classroom, an environmental education center, will have a two-day open house during its 40th anniversary celebration. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 13100 Verges Road..........more

Nature's Classroom

Wat Mongkolratanaram, Tampa’s Thai Buddhist Temple

If you take the 50th Street exit off the crosstown expressway, go south across the Palm River, turn left at the first light, and then, soon after the railroad tracks, turn left into the big parking lot, you will be transported to a different mindset, a completely different approach to life and being..........here

Buddy Johnson Faces Foreclosure Lawsuit

A Plant City savings and loan has filed a foreclosure lawsuit against former Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Buddy Johnson because of missed payments on a $400,000 loan..........more

Peggy Fleming Coming To Tampa

Peggy Fleming spent years preparing to become an Olympic champion. Now she's using that same determination to reach what she considers a more important goal: a long, healthy life..........here

Friends Of Stogie

At Beer Bellys In Tampa

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Assorted Chinese

$5.48..........At China First, 2811 E Fowler Ave, Tampa

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Howard Dean Visits UF

Dean encouraged citizens to participate in democracy at the local and state levels, especially those that bring diversity to the political arena...........more

“I did this for Bob Graham,” Dean said after his speech. “I’ve always really admired him.”

A Florida Progressive Blogger With Large Cojones

Ybor Aficionado Days

Savor the sights, sounds and aromas of Ybor City’s rich traditions at the 3rd Annual Ybor Aficionado Days . Gather with family and friends and discover the aficionado within. Saturday, April 18, 2009 and Sunday, April 19, 2009............here

Murder In St. Petersburg

Hillsborough County Under Air Pollution Advisory

The county Environmental Protection Commission issued the advisory today at 4 p.m. when ozone levels reached 81 parts per billion. The levels are forecast to remain above 75 parts per billion, the new federal safety standard, for eight hours..........more

Dummies On Kennedy Blvd

And Here

In Tampa

The Conservative Rot Across The Democratic Party

This week’s Mark Weavers show — 9-11am Saturday features U.S. Green Party leader Greg Gerritt who recently founded the Green Party Candidates and Campaign Resource Center, a consulting business to help Green candidates win campaigns...........more