Monday, April 20, 2009

The Florida Blue Dogs

The Florida Democrats look like they're about to get behind another
"Reformed" Republican.
This morning CQPolitics reported that Jim Piccillo, a lifelong Republican, who stumbled into a NY Times story about Republicans-for-Obama, is going to run against Brown-Waite next year.........more

CJ Dude Ranch In Brooksville

Tim Clements was excited about getting his new business up and running. Several weeks ago, he put up an impressive sign on the gate of his 10-acre horse farm on remote Hampstead Drive, tucked away in a pastoral setting in southeast Hernando not far from the Pasco County line...........more

The 12th Annual Teenage Battle Of The Bands

The search is on for talented teen musicians to compete in the 12th Annual Teenage Battle of the Bands hosted by the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department. The event will be held November 6 - 7 at the Hillsborough County Fair from 6 – 11 p.m. The Fair is located at 4810 E. State Road 60 in Dover...........here

Helping The Vets

At Kennedy And Dale Mabry In Tampa

St. Petersburg Times Wins Two Pulitzer Prizes

The top editors knew on Friday, but the rest of the staff weren’t clued until earlier today. By 3 p.m., however, the newsroom at the St. Petersburg Times was filled with reporters and editors awaiting the formal announcement of the news: the Times had picked up two Pulitzer Prizes.......more

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

Sunday, April 19, 2009

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

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

Saturday, April 18, 2009

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