Monday, August 31, 2009

2009 Florida Netroots Awards Nominations

There is one week left to nominate blogs, bloggers and blog posts from the Florida progressive/liberal/Democratic blogosphere for the 2009 Florida Netroots Awards.

This is the third year for these awards, which are designed to recognize the best of the best in the Florida Netroots. Right now is the nomination period, where anyone can suggest their favorites in the various categories. Starting on August 8, the award voting will be opened and will include all eligible nominees.

The winners will be announced in October at the Netroots event at the
Florida Democratic Party's state convention........here

Then There's This Guy...

So here he is, the guy who sells dresses at the corner of North Boulevard and Columbus, right in front of the King Grocery. He takes Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.......here

Scandals Galore In Hillsborough County

I am a little late on updating you on the most recent Cone Ranch meetings. Recall the Cone Ranch deal was our County Commission bending over backwards at a questionable proposal to buy the publicly owned land by private investors.........here

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Friends Of Stogie

At Gaspar's Patio Bar & Grill In Temple Terrace

The Ted Kennedy Health Care Act Of 2009

Goodbye Mr. Kennedy, I Will Miss You.

Heather Lawrence Of Spring Hill

Didn't know the name of the girl with the Muslim head covering, or where she was from. But as Lawrence walked by a classroom at Springstead High School on Wednesday, the 16-year-old junior did know one thing: The girl wasn't standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.......here

Lawrence, an JROTC member plans to enlist in the Army next summer. Don't do it Heather.
Kate's Take

The Britton 8 In South Tampa

The hole in Britton Plaza was conspicuous and vacuous.
here

Via.....r/ct

Honeymoon Island

For The Love Of Florida

Lakeland Redneck Games: Bobbin for Pigs Feet



Via.....Metro i4

USF or Westshore, Which Route Would you Pick for Early Light Rail?

This story by TampaBay.com, "Light Rail Study Will Help Decide Which Segment in Tampa to Build First" catches me by surprise and I'd be curious where most Tampa Rail readers would stand on this issue.........here

Stogie Picks USF

Friday, August 28, 2009

And Baby Makes Seven

here

Temple Terrace, Florida

Other Revenue Stream
56th St. And Bullard Pkwy
West Bound Traffic Turning Right, Beware

Ybor City State Museum Book Signing

The Ybor City State Museum will present Author John V Cinchett signing copies of his new book Vintage Tampa Signs and Scenes - a pictorial collection of 200 historic Tampa photos of the 1950s never before seen........more

Light Rail Route From Wesley Chapel To St. Pete?

A 52 mile light rail route from Wesley Chapel to St. Petersburg would draw the most travelers of five routes examined by TBARTA........here

Autoway Of St. Pete

Clunker Stash