Monday, September 20, 2010

Friends Of Stogie

In Tampa

Team Joe vs. The Nation



FL-25 Field Team Accepts The DCCC Challenge.

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Carne Guisada
With Yellow Rice And Yuca
$6.49.....Deli-Plus, 4820 E Busch Blvd, Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Florida's Merry Band Of Thieves

Should Alex Sink, Charlie Crist and Bill McCollum Be Under Criminal Investigation?
Three years ago, Florida made bad investments that lost hundreds of millions in value. State leaders blamed the sharks of Wall Street, who they said duped Florida money managers into buying way-too-risky securities.
The St. Petersburg Times has obtained e-mails and internal memos that document a story at odds with the one told by Crist, Sink and McCollum. The records show the state was anything but an innocent dupe;

it was an eager partner.
here

David Cobb Rallies Tampa Crowd

You’re All Freaks
They could have been anywhere, doing anything, on such a beautiful afternoon. But there they were, a hearty group gathered for hours in the John F. Germany library auditorium. They stayed in that cavernous room, listening to David Cobb speak, so long they nearly risked being locked in.

Tampa's Redevelopment - Ybor Spotlight

Happy Birthday To Our Fearless Leader

Kenneth Quinnell
here

The Pic Brought To You By The Twisted Mind Of The Stogie.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Ybor Art Walk and Open Mic Night

Ybor Art Studio
2702 E 7th Ave, Ybor City
info

God Bless America

Where The Rich Get Richer, And The Poor Sleep On The Sidewalk.
What A Country!

Kelly Benjamin: An Open Letter To Tampa

Why I’m Running
I’m coming at this race from an activist’s perspective because I care deeply about this city and what goes on around here. I want to be a voice on the council that helps residents guide this city in a new direction, to help transition away from some of the backwards ideas of the past towards a more sustainable city for the future. I want to help build a place that we can all love to call home. I need your help to do it.
here

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Daniel
He is from Indiana. He has been homeless since 1986.

Michael E. Arth for Florida Governor

Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions

Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions, Inc. is a non-profit, charitable corporation founded for the purpose of finding adoptive homes for greyhounds who fail to qualify or who no longer qualify for racing.
info
I Found These Two Guys In Ybor City. They Are Looking For A Good Home.

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Palomilla Steak
With Black Beans And Yellow Rice
$6.99....At Nani's Sanwich Shop In Seminole Heights.
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
Eat Local!
Recommended By
r/ct, Thanks Dave. It Was Great.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Friends Of Stogie

In Tampa

WMNF 31st Birthday Bash

Saturday Sep 18 7:00PM
The Ritz In Ybor City
info

Mariella Smith And UCAN

Hillsborough County's United Citizen Action Network (UCAN)
Won the award for "Outstanding Public Interest Group" from the American Planning Association's Florida Chapter. I'm proud to have been honored with my fellow UCAN board members at the APA's annual conference luncheon today. Terry Flott, Vivian Bacca, George Niemann, Marcella O'steen, Bev Griffiths, Vivienne Handy, Laura Swain, Charlotte Butler-Nelson on Thursday.
here

Keith Fitzgerald for State House Fundraiser

Sunday, October 3 · 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Word of Mouth Restaurant
711 S. Osprey Avenue, Sarasota
info

Footloose Two

Footloose 2
The Story Of A Backwards Florida County Which Bans Modern Dancing At High School Proms. Directed By The Hillsbrough County School Board. Produced By The Citrus Taliban.
info

Hispanic Heritage Month



Across the nation, folks are marking the start of hispanic heritage month.

Catherine Durkin Robinson

Multiple Winner In Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay
here
Congratulations.

Helping Elect Bike-Friendly Politicians

Son of a Florida governor, a husband, father and grandfather of eight, (LeRoy) Collins served in the Navy, retired as a two-star rear admiral and headed the state Department of Veterans Affairs. But in the end, the man they called the Admiral could not survive riding a bike on the streets of Tampa.
here

Allan West: Liberty Taken Away Beacuse of 'Bike Paths'
"Bike paths are not a sign of tyranny. West has no idea what the hell he is talking about.".....Michael Hussey

Plant City Karate Kids



Two karate students from Chris Welbon Karate in Plant City have been invited to attend the WKC Tournament in Venice, Italy.

Chris Welbon Karate

Tampa Tea Party

In Tampa

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Direct TV Thinks Police Brutality Is Funny



Apparently so do most people as this commercial is going viral. The police tasers the guy who has Direct TV. ‘It’s OK’, he says, ‘I’m in his fantasy league. Let’s get a smoothie.’ Classic police work.

Move To Amend In Tampa

Saturday, September 18 · 3:00pm - 5:00pm
John F. Germany Library
900 N Ashley Dr, Tampa
info

William Tyler Black Of Sarasota

Cleanup In Aisle Three
What kind of a guy goes into Walmart, takes a Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue from the magazine rack, heads to the store’s toy section, and proceeds to masturbate to completion in the aisle?
here

Street Fighting Man

The Political Mind Of Allan Grayson
The filmmakers are presently looking to raise money in order to continue shooting through the election on November 2, 2010.

GOP & The Destroyers - Latest Release

Photo Quality Prints Available
Tiny Little Dots
info

"Ybor Flavors" - Jalepeno Eating Contest



Full of tradition, culture and activity, the Ybor City neighborhood in the city of Tampa is proud to display its heritage.

The Responder

A Publication Of The Homeless Coalition Of Hillsborough County
info

St. Pete House Rep. Darryl Rouson

Creative Loafing: Best Of The Bay
Best Party Pooper
St. Pete House Rep. Darryl Rouson
Rep. Rouson had an admitted drug problem years ago, but that hasn’t stopped his zeal to stop others who can maintain. On the contrary, it’s turned him into a one-man anti-bong squad. This year the legislator sponsored a state law that makes it a crime to sell water pipes at most head shops.
here

Sign The Pledge To Vote Yes

Amendments 5 and 6, also known as the Fair Districts Amendments, create new standards that will prohibit drawing districts to favor an incumbent or a party.
here

Creative Loafing: Best Of The Bay

Congratulations Saint Petersblog
Best Local Political Blog
here

The Singing Stone Gallery In Ybor City

On February 27, 2010, The Singing Stone joined Ybor City's art community offering a gallery of eclectic contemporary craft and fine art. In a historic casita on 8th Ave. and 19th Street, the gallery showcases hand fabricated fine art jewelry and a variety of other artistic mediums.
here

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

We Discovered Tampa



An entertaining look at the city of Tampa's past.

Stogie Recommends

The Time Traveler's Wife
Is a 2009 film based on Audrey Niffenegger's 2003 novel of the same name. Directed by Robert Schwentke, the film stars Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams.
If you have not seen this wonderful film, please do. You will love it.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

A MESSAGE TO THE TEA PARTY MOVEMENT

From Larry Flynt
You have a reason to be angry. You are being screwed. The bankers get bailed out, but the working class is left to fend for itself at a time when jobs are hard to find. But your anger is misdirected.
It may indeed be time for a revolution. Just make sure you go after the right people.

Art Of Motion In Ybor City

Florida Stilt Houses

Sitting about a mile offshore out in the Gulf of Mexico in New Port Richey is several "Stilt Houses". These nine houses that is still left are built on stilts are amazing to see firsthand as they are scattered along the coast just sitting in silence in the shallow waters.
here

I have been out there hundreds of times and have never seen these. I want one.......more

Rodline Rigby Of Tampa

Tampa Toddler Dies After Being Left In Vehicle. While others were inside a Tampa church praying.
here
At this time no charges have been filed?

Hongkongwillie Worm Farm

Started in 1965.
Call 813.770.4794
info

Monday, September 13, 2010

Florida Liberal Bloggers

Please Stop Posting GOP Ads (You Tube) On Your Blog!
Florida Progressive Coalition.....
here
Pushing Rope.....
here
The South Florida Daily Blog.....
here
Saint Petersblog.....here

And Make Room For Liberal Dems And Progressive Third-Party Candidates.

Ybor City • Model Photography

Jen Maihack Photography

5th Annual Festival Del Sabor In Ybor City

The Ybor City Saturday Market hosts the Festival del Sabor this Saturday. Come out and enjoy a cooking contest, culture, folklore, Latin music, food and entertainment. Admission is free!
here

Rick Scott's Negatives

Stogie Recommends

Sleep Dealer
Is a 2008 futuristic science fiction film starting Jacob Vargas, Leonor Varela and Luis Fernando Pena.

Directed by Alex Rivera.
Great Science Fiction

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Court Yard Hounds

Martie Maguire and Emily Robison from the Dixie Chicks. Waiting on Natalie to deside what she wants to do.
info

Dinner And Yuengling With Friends

At The Firehouse In Temple Terrace
Why Spend Your Money At A Chain Eatery? Spend It Locally And Help The Local Businessperson.

The Italian Club Cemetery In Tampa

Finding Tampa

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Friends Of Stogie

In Temple Terrace

Stogie Recommends

Che
Is a two-part 2008 biopic about Ernesto 'Che' Guevara directed by Steven Soderbergh

and starring Benicio del Toro.
Great Film.

Tampa Bay Homeless Emergency Project



Homelessness among veterans is double within the general population.

Miss Gay Gulf States America

SEPT 19th!
At the Marriott at 12600 Roosevelt Blvd N St. Pete.
info

Natalie Maines - Voices for Justice



Voices for Justice: A Rally in Support of the West Memphis Three.

Friday, September 10, 2010

A Digital Tiger: The Florida Liberal Blogosphere

"The liberal blogosphere in Florida which Quinnell held dominion over prior to his involvement with the Meek Campaign is not even a paper tiger, it’s a digital tiger. The left-wing blogosphere in Florida is a myth. It doesn’t exist. Or if it does, it is simply an echo chamber for the worst side of the Democratic Party."......Peter Schorsch

The Stogie thanks Mr. Quinnell for trying, without him we would truly have nothing.

Deep Carnivale In Ybor City

info
Via.....r/ct

Jan Platt Running For School Board

Well, Not Our Jan Platt.

Let's Piss Everybody Off

Alex Sink Continues to Back Bush Tax Cuts
here
Let's Vote For Michard E. Arth

The Two Party System Does Not Work. Until We Put Some Fear Into These Folks, Nothing Will Change.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Where Is Tommy Duncan?

"I miss when Tommy Duncan and I had civil blog wars.".....Michael Hussey
The Good Old Days.

Joseph Dyals Of Tampa

A longtime Hillsborough County teacher was killed Thursday morning when
he was hit by a car while riding his bike.
here
Rest In Peace

The Native American Leadership Program!

Wellstone Action
Our Native American Leadership Program has the opportunity to compete for a $50,000 grant! We're calling on all of our friends and supporters to become a daily voter, Sign up to be a daily voter. You will receive an e-mail reminder each day, but only through the month of September.
here
And Then Go Watch "Dances With Wolves," Again.