Saturday, July 11, 2009

Hav-A-Tampa Closing An Avoidable Tragedy

Hav-A-Tampa Cigar Co. announced the closing of its iconic cigar factory, which has been operating in Tampa since 1902............here

Tampa 4th From The USS American Victory

SWortham

Friday, July 10, 2009

Loren Cass - Official Movie Trailer



A feature film directed by Chris Fuller, is a dark tale of adolescence set just after the nationally-publicized 1996 St. Petersburg rebellions.
Via....
Will Report For Food

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Assorted Sushi
$8.00.........At China First 2811 E Fowler Ave, Tampa

Going Green

In Tampa

"Long Island Lolita" Takes It Off In Tampa

Once again, the infamous "Long Island Lolita" is sparking conversation. This time around, though, Amy Fisher is grabbing different headlines as an adult dancer. "They just can't wait to see her," said Gary Lieberman, a patron of the DeJaVu Showgirls club in Tampa, the city often described as the world's lap dance capital..........here

Republican Deveron Gibbons And Thomas Coelho

Authorities say Thomas Coelho, a 40-year-old St. Petersburg ticket broker, has left behind a trail of legal and financial carnage in five states.His latest mess, police say, is right here in Tampa Bay........here
Coelho is a prominent supporter of mayoral candidate Republican Deveron Gibbons.

Free Clean Energy Sticker!

Shepard Fairey, creator of the iconic Obama "Hope" poster, has created a beautiful image depicting a clean energy future. MoveOn is offering stickers with the image for Free to all members.
here

Lawton Chiles Leadership Corps

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Diary Of A Real Tampa Call Girl

Broadway Mary
When I ventured to Ybor City last week for The Hold Steady show at the Ritz, I had no idea I’d come face to face with my very first professional sex worker.......here

Jordan Valdez Goes To Jail

For A Little While
The Davis Islands teen charged as an adult with fleeing a fatal crash earlier this year surrendered........more

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

An Evening with Three Dog Night

The Ritz In Ybor City
Friday, July 17th 7pm

Kenneth Quinnell for Chair of the Leon County Democratic Party

I would like to declare my candidacy to be the next chair of the
Leon County Democratic Party.

Monday, July 6, 2009

Shit In The Water At Ben T. Davis Beach

Stay out of the water! That was the warning just prior to the start of this year’s 4th of July holiday...........more

Peter King I Got Your Low-Life

Right Here

Hidden Wars of Desert Storm

Cafe Bohemia, 937 Central Ave. St. Petersburg
Wednesday, July 8, 8:15pm
(Films are shown in the outdoor courtyard, so check the weather)

Gus Bilirakis Military Recruitment Fair

Saturday, August 29, 2009 - East Lake High School
Tarpon Springs

The Betty Castor Education Foundation

Betty Castor, one of Tampa's best-known names in education and politics,
is starting a new life chapter.......here

Rally For Health Care In Tampa

Sen. Bill Nelson's District Office
Sam M. Gibbons Federal Courthouse
801 North Florida Avenue, Tampa
Thursday, July 09th, 12:00 PM

WMNF's 4th Annual Americana Fest

Saturday Jul 11, 3:00PM -- Skipper's Smokehouse, Tampa
here

What Is Baker's Endorsement Really Worth?

Now that Rick Baker is saying he could endorse a candidate in the primary after previously indicating he would wait until the general election, let's take a look at the real or perceived value of a Baker endorsement.........here

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Howard Dean On Health Care Reform

Frog Listening Network Workshop

Seminole Heights Community Gardens

Busch Gardens' Hospitality House - 1963

Flamingos and swans accentuate the Hospitality House at Busch Gardens, Tampa
in this 1963 original slide........more
Via...My Florida History

Brandon Newton For Hillsborough County Commissioner!

Sign His Petition

Dan Gelber Pulls In Tampa Bay Endorsements

"I am supporting Dan because he is never afraid to take a stand and fight for what is right. He has always been the first to demand accountability and has long been a champion of transparency and an open government."..........Betty Reed

Reducing Crime: Tampa's Success

The declines in crime look like they fell straight from heaven - or a dream.
But this isn't wishful thinking. This is reality in Tampa, which had one of the highest crime rates in the nation for a city of its size in 2003..........here

Homestead Homeless Shelter Invites Dogs

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Friends Of Stogie

At The Firehouse In Temple Terrace

Happy 4th Of July

From Your Friends At The Seminole Heights Bicycle Club
here

Six Tables Benefit Dinner!

Seminole Heights Community Gardens

Lee Nelson For Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections

Tell Gov. Crist to Appoint Lee Nelson Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections
Sharing a Dream and Fulfilling a GoalHelp Us Appoint Lee Nelson to be our next SOEDue to the unexpected news of Phyllis Busansky's death it is up to us, theVoters Of Hillsborough County, to keep her vision alive. The Democrats won this seat and it is up to us to make sure we stay here.

You're OK With Deveron Gibbons

Is St. Petersburg mayoral candidate Deveron Gibbons in the predatory loan business?
here

Ybor City Centennial Park


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Friday, July 3, 2009

Bruce Marsh’s Riverwall In Tampa

Downtown Tampa’s Riverwalk gained a public art cornerstone recently with the installation of Bruce Marsh’s Riverwall– a 40-foot long mural composed of photographic images of the Hillsborough River.........more

Good Luck Brian Blair


To Reunite With Family In The Keys.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Jasmine Bedwell And Responsibilities

Jasmine Bedwell is now suing the Department of Children & Families, Hillsborough Kids Inc. and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office..........here

Live Music

At Rincon Catracho Restaurant, 5901 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa
Power To The People Of Honduras

Craig Latimer For Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections

State Sen. Victor Crist said Tuesday he will seek to replace Phyllis Busansky as Hills­borough County's supervisor of elections.........here

Friends Of Stogie

At The Tally Ho In Tampa

Seminole Heights, Tampa

Bay area folks aren’t the only ones who consider Old Seminole Heights a noteworthy neighborhood. This Old House, the home improvement rag and PBS TV series, has selected 51 neighborhoods across the country that “have promising futures and homes that truly deserve a long-term commitment,”..........here

What Stogie Had For Dinner

Salisbury Steak
Mashed Potatos And Green Beans
$6.90........At Central Park, 13418 Telecom Dr. In Temple Terrace

How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?

Brian Blair Gets Off

“I have over 7,000 hours mentoring children, and the last thing I’d ever do is hurt a kid,
Sometimes, the hardest kids to mentor are your own.”........Brian Blair

Local Goodness

Where Stogie Gets His Cannolis
www.housewifebakeshop.com