The Retreat Prevails In Battle With University of Tampa

The liquor will continue to flow at a bar near the University of Tampa despite an effort by school officials to stop the cocktails. A 6-0 vote Thursday by the Tampa City Council upheld a city board's decision to allow the Retreat to keep dispensing hard liquor..........here

Recalling Tampa's Valencia Garden Restaurant

Eighty-two years ago, a Spanish immigrant who once worked cutting sugar cane and taught himself English with a phonograph opened the doors to a restaurant in Tampa.........here

The Urban Cafe In New Tampa

The State Theatre: Tampa Bay's Hippest Concert Venue

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Clearwater's Lakeview Baptist Church

Is President Barack Obama the anti-Christ?
That's the question the Rev. Ken Link will answer Sunday during his sermon at Clearwater's Lakeview Baptist Church..........more

Cool Job For Local Pet Lovers

Hillsborough County Animal Services needs volunteers at its shelter, 440 N Falkenburg Road, Tampa. Duties include walking, bathing and grooming pets; escorting adopters to kennels; taking pictures; assisting veterinarians.........more

Less Gas Money For Hillsborough County Commissioners

In an effort to show they are feeling the pain of county employees facing layoffs and pay cuts, commissioners voted 5-0, with two members absent, to cut their own car allowances by more than half...........here
Will someone please clone Kevin Becker?........Tom from St. Petersburg

What Stogie Had For Dinner

Corned Beef And Cabbage

With A Salad

$8.95...........At 3 Coins, Seminole Heights

Green In Ybor City

Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church

Stogie's Favorite Beer Has A Blog

here
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