Monday, July 12, 2010

Ybor City Sidewalk

Tampa Bay 365

BP Is Shaking You Down

BP and other Big Oil companies have been getting government hand-outs that fleece billions from taxpayers every year. ExxonMobil, the most profitable corporation in American history, avoided paying ANY income taxes to the Federal Government last year and then pocketed an additional $46 million from the IRS.

Toxic Rain In Miami

Tampa Cab Drivers Eating Dog Food

I used to think it was an urban myth about poor people eating dog food because they can't aford to buy regular food. Now, I have seen it with my own eyes......here

Most City Officials Are Not Crooks --They're Heroes!

A St. Pete Beach resident's perspective on Amendment 4 / Florida Hometown Democracy
here
They Might Be Heroes In St. Pete Beach, But I Live In Hillsborough County.
Vote "Yes" On Amendment 4

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Oil Spill Forum Planned At SPC

A free informational forum on the Impact of the Oil Crisis in the Gulf on Tampa Bay is scheduled on Wednesday, July 14, 6 to 8:30 p.m., in the Digitorium on the St. Petersburg College Seminole campus.
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Tar Balls on Florida Beaches



Crescent Beach, Florida

Republican Party of Duval County

The Republican Party of Duval County sent out e-mails to promote the July 2 Tea Party at the Jacksonville Landing. The Duval GOP posted this picture of
President Barack Obama dressed as a Nazi on their Facebook page.........here

Viva España

A Country Rocks As Spain Rules Soccer.

Ybor City On Flickr

here

Biking Mike In Daytona Beach

Michael E. Arth For Governor Of Florida
here

Saturday, July 10, 2010

The Wacky World Of The Republican Party Of Florida

In the latest shenanigans the former party chairman Jim Greer, under indictment for allegedly defrauding the party, is now suing the party for $120,000 severance he claims he was owed.......here
Via....The Spencerian

Caliente Is Looking For Swingers

Want Excitement? It’s all at Caliente! A Luxury Clothing Optional Lifestyle Resort in Tampa FL Experience the sensual, romantic, safe and secure, private setting Caliente offers......here

Louisiana Mojo Queen

Stogie's Friend Ms Zeno Gets Married
here
Louisiana Mojo Queen

Homophobes vs. Fire Truck

The Woods & Wanton Chapter Of Tampa Bay

Buffalo Soldiers
The Woods & Wanton Chapter, Inc. is the only registered chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers in the State of Florida. It was named after congressional medal of honor recipients, Sgt. Brent Woods and MSgt. George Wanton. The Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th and 10th Regiment, a black unit was created after the Civil War.
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The Bicycle Bash Classic

Nov. 7 From 10 am to 4 pm
Flatwoods County Park - Thonosassa
Come and celebrate bicycling in Tampa Bay.

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio

Seven political activists claiming their civil rights were violated after they were arrested and cited for protesting against Sheriff Joe Arpaio's immigration policies recently were awarded nearly $475,000 by Maricopa County.......here

"The Sheriff's Office is creating these liabilities against the county. If it's 'fraud,' it's a fraud committed by virtue of bad acts."......County Manager David Smith

Who Is Tampa Bay's Biggest Douchebag?

Peter Schorsch Thinks It Is Michael Pinson And Brian Blair.
The Stogie Added A Few More. What Do You Think?
Vote. Check Sidebar >>>>>>>>

Friday, July 9, 2010

Idiots In The News: Republican Sharron Angle

"Government shouldn't be doing that to a private company (BP) and I think you named it clearly, it's a slush fund,".......Republican Sharron Angle

Emilio's Bistro, Bakery, and Bar

437 Central Avenue, St Petersburg
here

Rescue Mission In Need Of Help

More people are losing their jobs and homes than ever before, and places like the
Suncoast Haven of Rest Rescue Mission are striving to feed the hungry........here
Suncoast Haven of Rest Rescue Mission

Pensacola Beach Daily Oil Spill Report



What Are The Monsters Doing To Our Home?

GaYBOR Day’s 2010

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George Washington Junior High School

George Washington Junior High School was among the first junior high schools constructed in the state, and set precedent at the time for the organizational structure of schools throughout the United States.
Erected in 1915.......more

Mark Sharpe Invites Everyone To The Bicycle Bash

Growing bicycling in Tampa Bay means working together with others who value and appreciate cycling as a great way of life, a way to stay healthy and a way to build stronger and more vibrant communities. This morning, SWFBUD visited Hillsborough County Commissioner Mark Sharpe at Buddy Brew coffeehouse on Kennedy Avenue in Tampa this morning.......here

Is Mark Sharpe A Republican?

Marleine Bastien For U.S. House District 17

Marleine Bastien is one of only 4 candidates in the whole country with a national PDA endorsement.
The Florida Democratic primary is on August 24th.
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The Buffalo Soldiers in Tampa Heights

In April 1898, the United States declared war against Spain. Thousands of U.S. soldiers arrived in Tampa to prepare for an invasion of Cuba. Ten regiments, including two black units, camped on the fringes of the elegant Tampa Heights neighborhood. The Twenty-fourth Infantry was located just north of this marker, while the Twenty-fifth camped to the southeast......here

2010 Florida Netroots Awards

Deadline For Voting In The Florida Netroots Awards Is July 10.

C. C. Reed For Governor Of Florida

Welcome to Now Our Way
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Thursday, July 8, 2010

BP Makes Me Sick Coalition

BP is denying workers respirators. Join our coalition today!
bp makes me sick

Michael Pinson Threatens Legal Action Against Saint Petersblog

I just received — via a response on my blog — from Michael Pinson that he is considering taking legal action against me for the three posts I have written about him this week......here

"Well, I can see that by your posting 3 attack articles in 24 hours, that there is clearly something wrong with you. Your article above is a outright lie as you know it.
Govern yourself accordingly as you are pushing towards a legal action".....Michael Pinson

University Area Transportation Summit

July 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Galleria at University Research Park, 3720 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa
The event is free and open to the public.
Our Fearless Mayor Pam Iorio and Jim Davis will be the keynote speakers.

A question and answer session will follow.

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