Saturday, June 6, 2009

Jeb Bush And Lehman Brothers

A price tag is now emerging for what last year's collapse of investment giant Lehman Brothers could cost the state of Florida: more than $1 billion. The losses could make Florida and its citizens among the biggest casualties in the biggest bankruptcy ever.........more

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

here

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

Friday, June 5, 2009

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

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Toll-Free Number to Find Charlie Crist

1-800-403-2195
Via.....FPC

Republican Deveron Gibbons To Skip St. Pete Pride Forum

St. Pete Pride organizer David Schauer said Gibbons was trying to avoid taking a firm stance on various issues important to the gay community to avoid controversy.
"He is trying to walk a fine line between being a Republican and not wanting to upset his base,
and his base is not really comfortable with gay constituencies,".............here

Charlie Crist Bends Over For Special Interests

And Floridians Get Screwed
No ceremonial photo-op for this signing, probably because nobody wants to see the Governor bending over for special interests but in my opinion that is exactly what he did by signing SB 360. This bill guts Florida’s growth management laws (yes, we had some) and everyone but special interests and their politicians are against it..........here

What about Missy?

It's important to note that had the driver stopped that February night, probably no charges would have been filed. But leaving the scene of a deadly crash is a serious felony. The detective decided he couldn't put a 16-year-old cheerleader named Jordan Valdez at the wheel of the Nissan Murano believed to have hit Sjostrom. He gave the teenager a ticket and a stern lecture at her lawyer's office as she cried. Then the case was administratively closed...........more

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Meet Loaf
With Black Beans And Rice
$5.95..........At Rosa's, On MLK Just West Of Lois
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal? Eat Local

Buy American

Palm Harbor, Florida