What Stogie Had For Lunch

Philly Cheesesteak
With Fries
$4.99......At the gas station on the northwest corner of Busch Blvd and 50th street in Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
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Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Frank
He is from Houston. He has been homeless since Jan. 11, 2011.
Tampa Bay Homeless

When Will We Be Recycled, Momma?

Stephanie Armenia a mother of two and passionate about how she'll leave the world to her children. Wrote a brilliant children's book called When Will We Be Recycled, Momma? Stephanie's goal is to gift the book to all second graders in Hillsborough County by Earth Day on April 22nd.

After blasting off her recycling campaign in Tampa, her dream is to have at least one school in every state receive books in time for National Recycling Week in November. Each second grader who receives a copy would take a vow to recycle.
Help Her Out
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Oscar Night America – Tampa Bay

The excitement and glamour of Hollywood are coming to Tampa Theatre on Oscar Night. Guests can experience the thrills and surprises of the 82nd Academy Awards® on Sunday, February 27, 2011, at Tampa Bay’s own Oscar Night® America – Tampa Bay. The Tampa Theatre party is one of only 50 official parties sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences that will be held across the country on Oscar Night.
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Progress Florida Responds to Gov. Scott's Devastating Budget

The slick corporate raider strikes again.

What Stogie Had For Breakfast

Two Eggs Over Easy
With Bacon And Homefries
$4.49......At Three Coins Diner In Seminole Heights

How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?

Eat Local!

Word for the Day: Blogging

Florida Progressive Coalition

Stop Greco Van

In Tampa

Conversation with the Candidates

Blake High School

Two Local Heroes Were In The House, Joe Redner

And Ella K. Coffee

Tampa, Florida

Stop Greco! Rose Ferlita is an empty suit. Thomas Scott seems over his head. Bob Buckhorn is, well, Bob Buckhorn. That is why Stogie Recommends Ed Turanchik

The Senator Of Ybor City

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We know how to have fun. Come on down. Bring money.

Florida City Celebrates Its Cigar-Making Past

There was a time when, if given Tampa in a word association game, the response may well have been cigars. That association could be traced to Vicente Martinez Ybor, who fled Cuba in 1869 and moved his cigar factory to Key West.
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Ed Turanchik Testimonials

Supporters of Ed Turanchik for Mayor telling why they believe he's the best choice.

The Dr. Walter L. Smith Library

905 North Albany Avenue, Tampa
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The Stogie Got His Sign

Get Yours Here

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Carne con Papas
With Yellow Rice And Platanos
$4.99.....At Huracan, Sligh And Central In Seminole Heights
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
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Kelly Benjamin For Tampa City Council

Seminole Heights
Vote Kelly

Tampa's DUI Top 10 DUI Arrest Locations

Tampa Top Ten
Ybor City - Courtney Campbell Cswy - Gandy Blvd - Dale Mabry Hwy
Adamo Dr & 50th St - Kennedy Blvd & Armenia Av - Sligh Av & I-275
Downtown Tampa - 50th St & Broadway - MacDill AFB (Main Gate)
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Jennifer Morgan Of Tampa

Police say Jennifer Morgan won an award at work and hit the Ybor City strip to let loose. Since that's tough to do with a two-year-old, police say the mother decided to simply leave her daughter home alone.

Rumor Has It

That Brian Blair is seriously considering running against his (one of many) nemesis, Commissioner Kevin Beckner, who defeated Blair in 2008. I really don’t know what to make of that rumor — or of Blair himself.
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Working Women of Tampa Bay

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Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Frank
He is from New Hampshire. He has been homeless 5 years.
Tampa Bay Homeless

Backyard Living In Tampa Bay

How Much Is Your Backyard Worth?

Bradley Kent Strott Of St. Petersburg

Family In Muslim Attack Wants Justice
A St. Petersburg man is charged with a hate crime after he allegedly stabbed
another man because he's a Muslim.

Green Bay Packers

Congratulations!
To The Packers And Angela And Family, Long Time Cheeseheads.
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Two Local Solutions To The Homeless Problem

Local blogger Dave Davisson of Re/Creating Tampa , and Michael E. Arth, former candidate for governor, solution for homelessness.
here

Also check out Jacqueline Dowd's wonderful blog out of Orlando the 13th juror.

Tampa Bay Homeless

The Story Behind The Ybor City Mural

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Randy
He is from Pennsylvania but has lived in Tampa since 1970. He has been homeless 3 months.
Tampa Bay Homeless

What Health Care Benefit Will Florida Cut Next?

Earlier this week Florida insurance commissioner Kevin McCarty announced that he was returning $1 million in federal grant money awarded to the state to help hold insurance companies accountable and make sure that the health care plans offered under health care reform (the Affordable Care Act) would be affordable for Florida families. Governor Scott also stated that he was not going to spend his time implementing the new law and hoped that it would be repealed or ruled unconstitutional.
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School Crossing Guards Honored In Ybor City

Hillsborough County's school crossing guards were honored at the Florida School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day ceremony in Ybor City Friday. Crossing Guard Supervisor Ophelia Saffold received the highest honorary award, Crossing Guard Trainer of the Year.
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Brian Blair’s New Media Kit

Political And Business Expert
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Metropolitan Ministries CEO Morris Hintzman

"We should change our state motto from Sunshine State to the Panhandling State because that's one of the few ways left to earn a living in Florida"........Linda Karson

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Gyro
With Fries
$4.99.....At Zeko's Express Grill, 3609 Busch Blvd. In Tampa
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Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Linda
She is living in a hotel but wakes up homeless everyday. Born In Tampa.
She has been homeless 5 years.
Tampa Bay Homeless

Pedal the River For Jason Wilson

Please join Hosts Alan Snel & Darren Booth
Saturday, February 12th, 2011
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Trolley Barn @ The Heights

1910 North Ola Avenue, Tampa
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US Government Lied About Gulf Seafood

Blood Tests Show Chemicals In Gulf Citizens Blood
Via.....hoodooed and r/ct

2011 Festival of the Moving Image

Wednesday, March 23, through Sunday, March 27, 2011
Hillsborough Community College
Ybor City
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Spaghetti Warehouse in Ybor City

here

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Carne Guisada
With Yellow Rice And Yuca
$6.95.....At Deli-Plus Grocery, 4820 East Busch Boulevard, Tampa
How Much Was Your Last Value Meal?
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DirtyHari.org

DirtyHari.org is a project of Progress Florida devoted to holding Senate President Mike Haridopolos accountable to the people of Florida, not just the banks, utilities, oil companies, HMO’s, big developers, and other corporate special interests who bankrolled his state senate campaign and rise to leadership.
here

Word for the Day: Organize

Florida Progressive Coalition

Tell Publix "Do The Right Thing"

Major Demonstration at Publix
Saturday, March 5 at 2pm
1313 South Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
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Friday, April 16, 2010, CIW Protest In Temple Terrace

SOG's Affection For The Big Guava Tutti-Fruiti

Stop Greco!
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I Am Sick And Tired Of Talking About Panhandling

Last night's South Tampa Candidate Forum marked the 200th time (more or less) that I've been asked to give my opinion on the issue of panhandling in the City of Tampa. Enough is enough. Of all the major issues facing this city in the 21st century.
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Vote Kelly Benjamin for Tampa City Council, District 6

Howard Dean, Gingrich Face Off

Former Democratic National Committee chair Howard Dean, left, and Newt Gingrich, far right, discussed current political issues in a debate moderated by Professor Derek Malone-France.

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Tampa City Council Rejects Call For Panhandling Ban

Tampa City Council members voted to reject a proposed ban on panhandling and street vending on the city's busiest roads. The council voted 5-2, with Thomas Scott and Mary Mulhern supporting the ban.
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Mary Mulhern i am so disappointed in you. Maybe you should join Susan Long who is basing her whole campaign on the issue, Kelly Benjamin calls it "absolutely 100% tragic", i call it disgusting. I don't know why i continue to support you on my blog. Maybe we can send them to The Licata Bridge. These people have a face and a name, Help Them!

Tampa Bay Homeless

Creative Loafing’s Photo Contest

Show Us Your Neighborhood
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Vigil For Peace In Tampa

Saturday, February 19 · 12:00pm - 2:00pm
CROSSTOWN MOBIL, 3699 W GANDY BLVD, TAMPA
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The 2011 City of Tampa Candidate Forum

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011, 1:30 pm
MARSHALL STUDENT CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
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The event is free and will feature awesome Middle Eastern and South Asian food.
These folks put on a great forum. Click Here to see the 2010 Candidate Forum on Sunday, October 10.

HART Commended

Commissioner Murman presents a commendation, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, to Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART), congratulating the agency for winning the 2010 Outstanding Public Transportation System Award, an outstanding accomplishment.

Tampa Bay Homeless

Meet Chris
As you can tell he is in a wheelchair, he cannot walk. He has been homeless 10 years.
Tampa Bay Homeless